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

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

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.

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.