
This six-week EYFS topic introduces early years learners to the theme of ‘Explorers’ through a wide range of cross-curricular activities. Covering science, art, geography, PE, PSHE and early history, each week focuses on a different type of exploration to build curiosity, vocabulary and knowledge of the wider world.
What’s Included:
✔ 6 weekly lesson plans (PDF)
✔ Resource sheets for each week
✔ Printable activity ideas linked to each subject
✔ Cross-curricular links to EYFS areas of learning
✔ Planning aligned with the EYFS framework
★ Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Week 1 – Introduction to Explorers: What is an explorer? Activities to spark curiosity
★ Week 2 – Famous Explorers: Simple facts and child-friendly introductions
★ Week 3 – Arctic Animals: Cold climate learning through creative and science-based tasks
★ Week 4 – Rainforest Explorers: Focus on animals, plants and colour through art and geography
★ Week 5 – Under the Sea: Introduction to marine life through movement, role-play and sorting
★ Week 6 – Space and Planets: Early understanding of the solar system with simple vocabulary and story-based learning
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Easy to follow weekly structure, ideal for topic or continuous provision planning
✔ Encourages early science, art, and geography understanding
✔ Suitable for Reception or Pre-K classrooms
✔ Provides clear EYFS links across multiple areas of learning
✔ Focuses on hands-on, active learning with minimal prep required
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