The EYFS Teacher’s Guide to Play-Based Learning and Continuous Provision An Extensive 137-Page Practical Guide for EYFS Educators Please see previews of sneak peak slides The EYFS Teacher’s Guide to Play-Based Learning and Continuous Provision is an essential and comprehensive resource designed to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practitioners in creating inspiring, purposeful learning environments. This 137-page PDF guide is perfect for professional development (INSET days), a handbook for newly qualified teachers (NQTs), or as a practical reference for teachers seeking fresh inspiration to elevate their classroom environments. This extensive document can be printed and professionally bound as a book, making it a valuable resource to be kept in the staffroom or in classrooms for ongoing reference and collaborative staff development. It is also ideal to distribute at the start of the academic year to ensure consistency and high standards of play-based learning and continuous provision across settings. Key Features and Impact: Practical and Easy to Use: Full of ready-to-implement ideas and clear resource lists, reducing workload for busy teachers and assistants. Curriculum-Linked: Each area and activity is mapped to the curriculum, supporting intentional planning and meaningful learning opportunities. Vocabulary and Questioning Prompts: Includes rich vocabulary lists and differentiated questioning, fostering language development and critical thinking. Inspiring Visual Set-Ups: Guidance on setting up areas attractively and purposefully, with real-life examples that teachers can replicate or adapt. Supports Inclusion and Differentiation: Ideas suitable for a wide range of abilities and interests, ensuring accessible learning for all children. Focus on Sustainability and Natural Materials: Includes DIY and Montessori-inspired sections, encouraging eco-friendly and cost-effective provision. In summary, this guide is an indispensable companion for any EYFS team, providing everything needed to create engaging, meaningful, and educational play-based environments. Whether used for whole-school CPD, NQT mentoring, or daily planning, it will become a go-to reference to inspire high-quality early years practice.

EYFS Continuous Provision Planning for EYFS 7 weeks worth of continuous provision planning Including pictures and caption of skills/objective/explanation for each Complete categories per week: Writing Area Maths Area Reading Area Role Play Area Creative Area Sand Area Water Area Small World Area Construction Area Investigation Area Mud Kitchen Lightbox table Total of 84 continuous planning images and captions Editable word document

EYFS Morning Activities Planning for EYFS 7 weeks worth of morning activities planning Including pictures and caption of skills/objective/explanation for each Complete categories per week: Monday - Playdough Activity Tuesday - Fine Motor Skills Wednesday - Literacy Thursday - Maths Friday - Gross Motor Skills Total of 35 morning activities planning images and captions Editable word document

Personal, Social and Emotional Development EYFS Term 1 lesson plan bundle (5 lessons) FS1 & FS2/ 3-5 Year olds / Pre-KG & KG1/ Nursery & Reception Lesson 1: Being Kind and Helpful Lesson 2: Gratitude and Thankfulness Lesson 3: Honesty and Truthfullness Lesson 4: Respecting Differences Lesson 5: Empathy and Caring for Others Lesson Plans include: Learning Objective Input Activity Plenary The lessons can be easily edited and built upon to suit all children in Primary

UAE Social Studies: Sadu Weaving Term 1 - Lesson 14 (Lesson 14 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: National Day Celebration Term 1 - Lesson 13 (Lesson 13 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: The Art of Henna Term 1 - Lesson 12 (Lesson 12 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: Emirati Food Term 1 - Lesson 11 (Lesson 11 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: UAE and the World Term 1 - Lesson 10 (Lesson 10 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: Flag Day Term 1 - Lesson 9 (Lesson 9 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: Union of the UAE Term 1 - Lesson 8 (Lesson 8 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: Sheikh Zayed Term 1 - Lesson 7 (Lesson 7 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: UAE Leaders Term 1 - Lesson 6 (Lesson 6 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: UAE Traditional Clothing Term 1 - Lesson 5 (Lesson 5 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: UAE Landmarks Term 1 - Lesson 4 (Lesson 4 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: 7 Emirates Term 1 - Lesson 3 (Lesson 3 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: UAE Flag Colours Term 1 - Lesson 2 (Lesson 2 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: National Anthem Term 1 - Lesson 1 (Lesson 1 of 14 ) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson Plan include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving This lesson can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

UAE Social Studies: Term 1 Lesson Plan Bundle (14 lessons) FS1 / 3-4 Year olds / Pre-KG/ Nursery Lesson 1: National Anthem Lesson 2: UAE Flag Colours Lesson 3: 7 Emirates Lesson 4: Landmarks in the UAE Lesson 5: Traditional Clothing Lesson 6: UAE Leaders Lesson 7: Sheikh Zayed Lesson 8: Union of the UAE Lesson 9: Flag Day Lesson 10: UAE and the World Lesson 11: Emirati Food Lesson 12: The Art of Henna Lesson 13: National Day Celebration Lesson 14: Sadu Weaving Lesson Plans include: Learning Objective Cross Curricular Links Introduction Activity Plenary Key Vocabulary Key Questions High, Medium and Low Attainers Differentiation All, Most and Some Success Criteria Resources for each lesson The lessons can be easily edited and built upon to suit children younger and older - The plan was designed for FS1.

Moral, Social and Cultural Studies Term 1 lesson plan bundle (15 lessons) KS1/ Year 1&2/ KG2&Grade 1/ 5-7 Year Olds Moral Embracing Values Lesson 1: Being Kind and Helpful Lesson 2: Gratitude and Thankfulness Lesson 3: Honesty and Truthfullness Lesson 4: Respecting Differences Lesson 5: Empathy and Caring for Others Social My Community and the UAE Lesson 1: Community Helpers and Their Roles Lesson 2: My Community and Local Environment Lesson 3: UAE Celebrations and Traditions Lesson 4: Being a Responsible Citizen Lesson 5: UAE Landmarks Cultural Exploring UAE Culture Lesson 1: UAE Traditional Clothing and Symbols Lesson 2: Emirati Cuisine and Food Traditions Lesson 3: UAE’s Cultural Art Forms Lesson 4: Emirati Music and Dance Lesson 5: UAE History and its Founders Lesson Plans include: Learning Objective Input Activity Plenary The lessons can be easily edited and built upon to suit all children in Primary - The plan was designed for KS1.