Learning Tree (Reception): Wales
Tracker · Reception · Curriculum for Wales · Progression Step 1
A painted learning tree of 30 Developmental Pathways statements for children in the year before school in Wales. Colour a leaf as each child shows it.
- 2 A4 pages, as a PDF
- Low-ink version included
- Based on Curriculum for Wales, Progression Step 1
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About this tracker
The Learning Tree puts 30 statements from A curriculum for funded non-maintained nursery settings (Welsh Government) onto one painted poster, six for each Developmental Pathway: Belonging, Communication, Exploration, Physical Development and Well-being.
Each leaf quotes one of the curriculum's “I am learning to” statements for 3 to 5 year olds, so the words are the Welsh Government's own and match what you plan from.
The pathways describe how children learn, not targets to reach by a date, so use the leaves to notice and celebrate learning, not as an assessment checklist.
What's inside
- The Learning Tree poster: 30 leaves across the five Developmental Pathways
- A second sheet with the full statement behind every leaf
- A low-ink version of both pages for home printers
How to use it
- Print the poster and write the child's name at the top.
- Notice each leaf in everyday play, indoors and out, in English or Welsh.
- Colour the leaf when the child does it often and with confidence.
- Share it with families and use the leaves still to colour as ideas, not targets.
Questions
Which framework is this based on?+
A curriculum for funded non-maintained nursery settings (Welsh Government), which sets out learning for 3 to 5 year olds through five Developmental Pathways. The statements are its “I am learning to” statements.
Is this a Progression Step 1 checklist?+
No. It follows the Developmental Pathways that lead towards Progression Step 1. The Curriculum for Wales doesn’t use tick-list milestones, so use it to notice and celebrate learning.
Can I use it for more than one child?+
Yes. Print one copy per child, as many as you need for your setting.
Can I print it at home?+
Yes. It is an A4 PDF, and a low-ink version with the same pages but no painted background comes with it.
I subscribe to KinderStart. Do I pay for this?+
No. Every printable is free in the KinderStart app for subscribers.
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