This half-term we will also be learning key vocabulary linked to different emotions, different families, being unique, understanding worry and exploring how to care for the world we live in. This is to support children as they start to understand and develop themselves as they explore a new environment and meet new people. 

• happy, excited, content
• sad, upset
• angry, frustrated, annoyed
• hurtful, harmful
• worried, anxious, nervous
• calm, quiet, tired, 
• lonely
• special, unique, different, same, 
• mum, dad, brother, sister, grandad, nanny, grandma, aunty uncle, sibling, older, younger, one-parent, two- parents, two mums, two dads, separated, two families, married
• recycle, careful, fragile, safe, grow, change, energy, healthy, 

Widening their vocabulary helps children develop a sense of belonging within their family, in school and in the wider community. It also helps children to build relationships with others and begin to understand how to manage their own feelings and behaviours as they navigate their way through the Early Years. 

To help the children develop these skills, we will be reading a series of books written by Todd Parr.