Pebble Early Years3–4 YearsMonth 6November

Animal classification (wild, pet, farm), letter sounds J, K, L, M, and counting 8, 9, 10

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Theme

Animal classification (wild, pet, farm), letter sounds J, K, L, M, and counting 8, 9, 10

Big Idea

There are many kinds of animals — some live wild, some live with us as pets, and some live on farms. I can name them and know where each one belongs.

Parent Focus

Animal Kingdom follows Transportation because it offers a second, equally engaging opportunity to practise the three-category classification skill introduced w…

Key Vocabulary

liontigerelephantdogcatrabbitcowhengoatwildpetfarm

Your Month at a Glance

Week 1

Letter sound J, counting to 8, wild animals

Child produces the J sound.

Week 2

Letter sound K, counting to 9, pet animals

Child produces the K sound.

Week 3

Letter sound L, counting to 10, farm animals

Child produces the L sound.

Week 4

Letter sound M, full review, animal sorting

Child produces all four new letter sounds.

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What Your Child Will Learn This Month

Literacy

Letter sounds J, K, L, and M — four new sounds this month, reflecting the accelerated mid-year pace. Anchor words drawn from the animal theme where possible (Jackal or Jaguar for J, Kangaroo for K, Lion for L, Monkey for M).
Child produces the correct sound for J, K, L, and M when shown the letter. Child names at least one animal word starting with each sound. Child attempts guided tracing of all four letters.

Numeracy

Number recognition and counting 8, 9, and 10 — three new numbers, completing the 1-to-10 range for the first time this year.
Child counts a set of up to 10 objects with correct one-to-one correspondence. Child recognises the numerals 8, 9, and 10. Child attempts guided tracing of all three.

Fine Motor

Week 1: folding napkins. Week 2: transferring objects with tongs. Week 3: drawing circles. Week 4: clay flattening.
Child folds a napkin with reasonable alignment. Child transfers objects using tongs with growing control. Child draws a recognisable circle shape. Child flattens clay using palm pressure.

Gross Motor

Week 1: marching. Week 2: catching a ball. Week 3: jumping over small objects. Week 4: an obstacle race integrating the month's skills.
Child marches with coordinated arm-leg opposition. Child catches a ball thrown gently by a partner. Child jumps over small objects without tripping. Child completes an obstacle race independently.

Sensory

Week 1: free play. Week 2: sand play. Week 3: free play. Week 4: pretend play — continuing the established rotation, now themed around animals where natural.
Child engages purposefully in each week's free-play category for a sustained period without adult redirection.

Creative

Animal art progresses from masks and pet collage to farm-animal crafts, before children combine their work in an Animal Kingdom habitat display.
Child creates an animal-themed craft, names the animal it shows, and contributes a piece to the shared habitat display.

Well-being

Speaking in circle (saying one full sentence), cooperative group block play, helping friends, and kind words practice — a shift toward active peer contribution and community care.
Child says one full sentence during circle time. Child participates in shared block building with at least one peer. Child demonstrates a helping behaviour and uses a kind word unprompted at least once.

General Awareness

Wild, pet, and farm animals — naming animals within each category and identifying where each type of animal typically lives.
Child names at least 2 animals in each of the three categories. Child sorts a mixed set of animals into wild, pet, and farm groups correctly.

Science

Child produces the correct sound for letters J, K, L, and M
Child attempts guided tracing of J, K, L, and M
Child counts a set of up to 10 objects with one-to-one correspondence
Child recognises numerals 8, 9, and 10

Music

Two Kannada rhymes — 'Naayi Mari' and 'Rotti Angadi Kittappa' — introducing regional language and rhythm alongside the animal theme.
Child sings along with recognisable words and performs the associated actions for both rhymes.

Practical Life

Children set up and return the animal sorting station, placing wild, pet, and farm animals in the correct sections.
Child independently sorts and returns at least one animal to the appropriate section during setup or tidy-away.

For Families

Conversation starters

Name and sort animals together — wild, pet, or farm — using toys, books, or a zoo or farm visit
Practice counting to 10 during everyday routines — steps, toys, snack pieces
Encourage your child to share one sentence about their day at dinner
Ask about: Child produces the correct sound for letters J, K, L, and M

Home activity

Animal sort and count: gather animal toys or picture cards and sort them into wild, pet, and farm groups, then count how many are in each group — practising counting all the way to 10 if the total allows.

Weekly reminder

This month unfolds over four weeks — Week 1: Letter sound J, counting to 8, wild animals · Week 2: Letter sound K, counting to 9, pet animals · Week 3: Letter sound L, counting to 10, farm animals · Week 4: Letter sound M, full review, animal sorting. Open each week below for day-by-day plans.