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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