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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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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 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.
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
Bundle
EYFS Continuous Provision planning for whole of 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 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.
Bundle
EYFS continuous provision 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 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.
Bundle
EYFS outdoor 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 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
EYFS Colour Monster continuous provision enhancement planning (Emotions/Colour)
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
Arts and design ideas for whole of summer term
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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Pretend play ideas for whole of summer term
During pretend play, children get to be anyone, anything, be any place and experience life outside of reality. Through pretend play children learn critical thinking skills, how to follow simple directions, build expressive and receptive language, increase social skills and learn how manage their emotions.
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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Loose part ideas for whole of summer term
When children interact with loose parts, they enter a world of ‘what if’ that promotes the type of thinking that leads to problem solving and theoretical reasoning. Loose parts enhance children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions whilst bringing a sense of adventure and excitement to their play.
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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Construction ideas for whole of summer term
A major advantage of constructive play is that it allows children to develop creativity. When experimenting with different materials and discovering new uses, possibilities become endless and lateral thinking is encouraged.
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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Malleable ideas for whole of summer term
Malleable activities are important for children to improve their hand-eye coordination, develop their symbolic thinking, including supporting maths and science skills, and to build strength in the muscles in their fingers and hands.
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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Bundle
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
Bundle
EYFS outdoor planning for whole of 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 enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts -
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
The hungry caterpillar
Oliver’s vegetables
What the ladybird heard
Aliens love underpants
Loose part ideas for the whole Autumn Term
When children interact with loose parts, they enter a world of ‘what if’ that promotes the type of thinking that leads to problem solving and theoretical reasoning. Loose parts enhance children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions whilst bringing a sense of adventure and excitement to their play.
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
Malleable ideas for the whole of Autumn Term
Malleable activities are important for children to improve their hand-eye coordination, develop their symbolic thinking, including supporting maths and science skills, and to build strength in the muscles in their fingers and hands.
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
Water play ideas for whole of Autumn Term
Water play is a fantastic activity for developing children’s hand-eye coordination as they learn to pour, squeeze, stir and even paint with water. Water is also the perfect medium for demonstrating mathematical and scientific concepts, such as volume and weight. When water play becomes a group activity, it encourages children to engage in social and cooperative play.
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
Sand ideas for whole of Autumn term
Sand play has many surprising benefits for development, such as enhancing motor skills, social and emotional awareness, improving language and speech, sparking creativity and improving concepts of mathematics and science.
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
Pretend play ideas for whole of Autumn Term
During pretend play, children get to be anyone, anything, be any place and experience life outside of reality. Through pretend play children learn critical thinking skills, how to follow simple directions, build expressive and receptive language, increase social skills and learn how manage their emotions.
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
Bundle
EYFS indoor planning for whole of 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 indoor 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