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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.
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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.
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EYFS Thematic curriculum overview
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.
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EYFS indoor planning for the whole year
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
EYFS One Snowy Night continuous provision enhancement planning (winter)
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
One snowy night story map for small world area
Character headbands for stage area
CVC words for sand area
Scavenger hunt for physical outdoor area
Bird feeder instructions for mud kitchen area
Snow vehicle examples for construction area
Snowflake examples for arts and design area
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EYFS indoor planning for whole of spring 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 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
What subject leaders need to know about EYFS
The EYFS framework is structured very differently to the National Curriculum as it is organised across seven areas of learning rather than subject areas. The aim of this document is to help subject leaders to understand how the skills taught across EYFS feed into National Curriculum subjects. This document outlines the most relevant statements taken from the 2020 Development Matters guidance and the Early Learning Goals in the Statutory Framework for the EYFS.
EYFS risk assessment
Across the Early Years environment we aim to offer a wide range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities to help develop children’s foundation skills. In any situation where there are a number of children working and playing together there are risks but there are also benefits. This resource is designed to guide practitioners through the process of conducting a thorough risk assessment. This useful guide includes a risk of consequence matrix, safety checklist and benefit risk assessments for both indoor and outdoor activities.
EYFS Stages of block play
Providing toddlers and young children with blocks to play with has many benefits for their learning and development. Blocks are a great way to introduce toddlers to many concepts for the first time. This resource highlights the seven stages of block play with corresponding ‘I can’ statements.
RWI Stage 1a and 1b handwriting practice
Developed in line with RWI, this resource supports children to learn correct letter formation using the same picture mnemonics they have already learned in their Set 1 sound lessons. This resource also includes a poster to support children to sit in the perfect handwriting position.
EYFS Stickman Continuous Provision enhancement planning (family)
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
EYFS - Sequence of learning
This resource maps out curriculum information for each of the 7 areas of learning to ensure children in Early Years Foundation Stage can build their understanding of larger concepts over time. Each term new learning builds on prior knowledge to ensure attainment of Early Learning Goals.
EYFS Easter continuous provision enhancement planning
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
Line examples for water area
Finger print examples for art and design area
Tangrams for loose parts area
Palm leaf examples for small motor area
Chick examples for malleable area
Hot cross bun recipe for mud kitchen
Story map for stage area
Lego designs for construction area
Mud kitchen ideas for whole of Autumn Term
Mud Play is important for children to develop and practice their fine and gross motor skills, increase awareness of their senses, improve hand/ eye coordination and develop their social and emotional skills, including taking turns and leading/following directions.
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 and easy to follow recipes 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
EYFS Leaf Man continuous provision enhancement planning (Autumn)
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
EYFS Common play behaviours for areas of provision
This document highlights skill progression during Continuous Provision and provides ideas of how to layer resources in each area to ensure challenge for all pupils. Areas of provision included are performance, physical play, reading, maths, fine motor, mark making, mud kitchen, water, sand, creative, malleable, role play, construction and small world.
Example EYFS vision statement
A vision statement is used to make your ambitions for current and future pupils clear. This document provides an example vision statement that can be utilised for your Early Years setting.
EYFS Remembrance Day continuous provision enhancement planning
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
If you plant a seed story map for stage area
War medal examples for malleable area
Poppy examples for loose parts area
Tank examples for construction area
Camouflage examples for arts and design area
Soldier stew recipe for mud kitchen
Character headbands for stage area
Ration booklet for pretend play area
Animal roles for sand area
EYFS Diwali continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Bonfire Night
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
Rama and Sita story map for small world area
Firework patterns for fine motor area
Shadow puppets for loose parts area
Bridge examples for construction area
Lantern examples for arts and design area
Chicken curry recipe for mud kitchen
Rangoli pictures for outdoor physical area
Character headbands for stage area
Firework tickets for pretend play area
Mehndi pictures for sand area
RWI red words practice write and wipe (Ditty to Grey group)
This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing red words they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support recognition of tricky words.
Summer Term Action Plan to support transition from nursery to school
Transition into a school can be overwhelming for children so spending time considering the environment, adults role, resources and activities,routines and transition is valuable to ensure children are supported as they start a new setting. This resource supports practitioners in preparing reception children and their parents and carers to attend their setting.
This resource includes
an ‘action plan’ for the Summer Term
a ‘welcome to our school brochure’ for parents and carers
a ‘new starters’ Powerpoint to be delivered to parents and carers
a ‘welcome to your new school’ booklet for children
‘weekly challenges’ to support school readiness
an example ‘welcome to our school letter’ for parents and carers
‘ready confetti’ poem to give to children the night before they start your school
an ‘all about me form’ to be completed by parents and carers to gain additional information about their child
an example ‘transition letter’ for when children start morning or afternoon sessions in September
All resources are editable to ensure personalisation to your school.
Physical outdoor ideas for whole of Autumn Term
Many outdoor activities naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, balance, and dexterity. Children who are encouraged to explore outdoor environments will put their abilities to the test and constantly develop new skills through trial and error.
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 ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts -
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity