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Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage

Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Early Years Foundation Curriculum Overview

 
EYFS Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Reception Animals & Habitats
Pupils learn to name woodland
animals with a focus on owls. They
look at owl nests being made up of
twigs, leaves and feathers.
Plants
Pupils identify wild plants in their local area.
Seasons
Pupils consider the weather and look at trees and leaves.
Properties of materials
Pupils explore items that sink and float.
Changes of states of matter
Pupils observe how solid turns to liquid when making porridge
Plants
Pupils learn where different vegetables grow e.g. carrots in the ground.
Habitats
Pupils learn about habitats mentioned in stories that are studied, e.g.
Antarctica, desert.
Seasons
Pupils observe the effects of Winter on our world.
Animals
Pupils learn how to identify different bears.
Habitats
Pupils learn about bear habitats - linked to Bear Hunt
Seasons
Pupils observe the effects of Winter on our world
Properties of materials
Pupils learn about the suitability of materials
Space
Pupils learn about basic gravity, forces (rocket going up) and astronaut diet.
Animals
Pupils learn about the life cycles of animals in the books they are reading -
chicks/ducklings/butterflies
Humans
Pupils learn about the human life cycles and body parts
Plants
Pupils learn what a plant needs to survive and their lifecycle through observations over time. They go on to label - stem, leaves, roots, shoots, flowers and petals.
Seasons
Pupils observe the effects of Spring on our world.
Properties of materials
Pupils learn about the importance of recycling
Properties of materials
Pupils learn about the suitability of materials as part of their 3 little pigs text.
Changes of states of matter
Pupils look at changes in texture through the cooking process.
Seasons
Pupils observe the effects of Summer on our world
Animals & Habitats
Pupils learn about animals found in different habitats. Some characteristics are also studied e.g. patterns - stripes, spots. Pupils also look at pet care plans.
Humans
Pupils consider how they have changed physically over their life.
Seasons
Pupils observe the effects of spring on our world