Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.
Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Stickman story map for small world area
Stickman poses for loose parts area
Leaf kebab recipe for mud kitchen area
Role play masks for stage area
Focus observation record sheet
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
The polar bear and the snow cloud story map for small world area
Arctic animal examples for malleable area
Gloves for small motor area
Snowflake examples for loose parts area
Arctic landmarks for construction area
Northern lights for arts and crafts area
Snow buns recipe for mud kitchen area
Arctic animal examples for physical outdoor area
Character headbands for stage area
Track examples for sand area
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Leaf Man story map for small world area
Leaf animal masks for stage area
Scavenger hunt for physical outdoor area
Leaf bread recipe for mud kitchen area
Focus observation record sheet
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn,which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
This resource gives an example of a yearly thematic overview, including focus texts and suggested visits/visitors to enhance children’s cultural capital in EYFS. Also included in this resource is an outline of termly observations to administer and what objectives are covered during each theme in relation Development Matters and the ELGs.
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all outdoor areas of provision for the following themes-
Autumn Term
Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences, utlising the following texts-
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity
Spring Term
Around the world - comparisons of cultures and environments, utilising the following texts-
One Snowy Night
The Jolly Postman
Chinese New Year
Handa’s Surprise
The Polar Bear And The Snow Cloud
Easter Story
Summer Term
Our ‘booket’ list -story telling of family favourites, utilising the following texts-
Fletcher and the springtime blossom
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focus observation record sheet
Character headbands for stage area
Jolly Postman story map for small world area
Stamp examples for malleable area
Gingerbread house examples for loose parts area
Carriage examples for construction area
Wolf examples for arts and design area
Porridge recipe for mud kitchen
Envelopes for water area area
Rhyming words for sand area
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focus observation record sheet
Funnybones story map for small world area
Parts of a skeleton for loose parts area
X-ray images for pretend play area
Web designs for art and design area
Pumpkin soup recipe for the mud kitchen
Skeleton masks for stage area
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate - Celebrating our differences’.
The following texts are utlised -
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity
Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain during the Autumn Term.
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the following themes-
Autumn Term
Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences, utlising the following texts-
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity
Spring Term
Around the world - comparisons of cultures and environments, utilising the following texts-
One Snowy Night
The Jolly Postman
Chinese New Year
Handa’s Surprise
The Polar Bear And The Snow Cloud
Easter Story
Summer Term
Our ‘booket’ list -story telling of family favourites, utilising the following texts-
Fletcher and the springtime blossom
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain.
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all indoor areas of provision for the following themes-
Autumn Term
Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences, utlising the following texts-
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity
Spring Term
Around the world - comparisons of cultures and environments, utilising the following texts-
One Snowy Night
The Jolly Postman
Chinese New Year
Handa’s Surprise
The Polar Bear And The Snow Cloud
Easter Story
Summer Term
Our ‘booket’ list -story telling of family favourites, utilising the following texts-
Fletcher and the springtime blossom
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Colour Monster story map for small world area
Pre writing cards for sand area
Emotion cookie recipe for mud kitchen area
Colour monster cards for construction area
Emotion cards for fine motor area
Focus observation record sheet
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
Handa’s Surprise story map for small world area
African basket examples for malleable area
African jewelery examples for small motor area
Batik examples for loose parts area
African landmarks for construction area
Animal silhouettes for arts and crafts area
Mud cake recipe for mud kitchen area
Balancing examples for physical outdoor area
Character headbands for stage area
Tea recipe for water area
Landscape examples for sand area
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts -
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list - story telling of family favourites’.
The following texts are utlised -
Fletcher and the springtime blossom
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain during the Summer Term.
Knowledge organisers summarise the learning that will take place, highlighting key vocabulary and knowledge that children should retain.
This resource includes knowledge organisers for the following topics -
Autumn term- Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences
Spring term - Around the world - comparison of cultures and environments
Summer term - Our ‘booket’ list - story telling of family favourites
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
Chinese Zodiac storymap for small world area
Dragon examples for malleable area
Lion examples for arts and crafts area
Logevity noodles recipe for mud kitchen area
Chinese Zodiac examples for loose parts area
Character headbands for stage area
Tickets for pretend play area
CVC words for sand area
Chinese landmarks for construction area
Mandarin numbers for small motor area
Small worlds, as well as being fun, are the ideal platform for nurturing children’s imagination from a young age. This play provides them with an opportunity to explore new materials, act out scenarios from real life, build language, practice social skills, and gain an understanding of the world.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Around the world - Comparisons of cultures and environments’.
The following texts are utlised -
One Snowy Night
The Jolly Postman
Chinese New Year
Handa’s Surprise
The Polar Bear And The Snow Cloud
Easter Story
Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain during the Spring Term.