England · Reception · 4–5

Understanding World

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What to know

Key learning

  • Notice similarities and differences in people, places and living things.
  • Talk about family, community, past and present.
  • Explore the natural world through observation and questions.
  • Notice seasons, weather, materials and everyday technology.
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How to practise

Do not expect long written answers. Speaking, pointing, matching, drawing and practical action are valid ways to show learning.

Observe something real, predict, try or compare, then talk or write about what happened.

Official curriculum source

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