The development of children’s artistic and cultural awareness supports their imagination and creativity. It is important that children have regular opportunities to engage with the arts, enabling them to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials.
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
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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 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
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