Early Years Curriculum
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classes, we aim to provide a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum.
It addresses the children‘s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, moral and cultural development within a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
Our curriculum enables the child to learn and develop skills, attitudes and understanding in these areas of learning:
The prime areas being:
- Personal, Emotional and Social Development. (PSED)
- Communication and Language. (CL)
- Physical development. (PD)
The specific areas are:
- Mathematics.
- Literacy.
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Art and Design
Throughout the EYFS we plan activities to give children learning experiences and opportunities to work towards the Early Learning Goals and prepare them for the National Curriculum. Teaching and learning will take place within the classroom, Learning Street and outside areas. Within these areas children will participate in a variety of activities, both adult led and independently.
Curriculum overview
Autumn 1
Marvellous Me!
Books:
- Core Text – Owl Babies
- Night Animals (Usbourne)
- Owl who is afraid of the dark
- All Are Welcome
- The Koala who could
Autumn 2
Spookie and Sparkles
Books:
- Core text – Funny Bones
- The Nativity by May Eliot
- Kippers Christmas
- Binny’s Diwali
- Six Dinner Sid
Spring 1
Winter Wonderland
Books:
- Core Text – Jack Frost
- Anna, Elsa and the Secret River
- The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film
- Penguins (Usbourne)
- Snowy Night (A Tale from Percy’s Park)
Spring 2
Traditional Tales
Books:
- Core Text – Little Red Riding hood
- 3 Little Pigs
- Wolves (NGK)
- Three Little Wolves And The Big Bad Pig
- Little Red Poem
Summer 1
The Great Outdoors
Books:
- Core Text – The Enormous Turnip
- Jack and the beanstalk
- Number 7 Evergreen street
- The Giving Tree
- The Extraordinary Gardener
Summer 2
Step into a story
Books:
- Core Text – Journey
- How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear
- The Heart and the Bottle
- Mrs Armitage on Wheels