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Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our comprehensive EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers. This engaging and immersive resource pack is designed to introduce young learners to the wonders of exploration through a variety of subjects, including science, art, history/geography, PE, and PSHE. Aligned with the EYFS framework, this 6-week unit provides a rich and diverse learning experience for early years children.

Week 1 sets the stage with an Introduction to Explorers, igniting curiosity and setting the foundation for the weeks to come. In Week 2, children will dive into the captivating world of Famous Explorers, learning about their remarkable journeys and contributions. Week 3 takes an Arctic twist, as children explore Arctic Animals and their habitats, fostering an appreciation for biodiversity and the natural world.

As the adventure continues, Week 4 invites children to become Rainforest Explorers, delving into the lush greenery and diverse ecosystems of the rainforests. Week 5 takes a plunge into the depths of the ocean, as children embark on an exploration of marine life and its fascinating wonders. Finally, in Week 6, children will reach for the stars as they venture into the vastness of space, learning about planets and the mysteries beyond Earth.

Each week’s lesson plans and accompanying resources are provided in PDF format, ensuring easy access and convenience. With a focus on interactive and hands-on activities, our unit cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and physical development. Children will engage in experiments, create artwork inspired by explorers, embark on virtual field trips, and participate in team-building physical activities.

Prepare to inspire and ignite the spirit of exploration in your early years classroom with our EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers. Watch as children’s imaginations soar and their understanding of the world expands through this immersive, cross-curricular learning experience.

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EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle - Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum Units

This EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle includes six weeks of lesson plans for each week: Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum. It’s aligned with the EYFS framework and contains 90 lessons in total, offering a mix of activities to engage young learners. **Week 1: Introduction to Explorers** In the Literacy unit, children will focus on communication and literacy skills through storytelling and writing activities. The Maths unit introduces basic numeracy concepts through hands-on tasks. The Wider Curriculum covers the lives of explorers, including history, geography, art, and PSHE. **Week 2: Famous Explorers** Students will read about famous explorers, participate in role-play, and write about their discoveries. The Maths unit builds on numeracy skills, while the Wider Curriculum focuses on history and geography related to famous explorers. **Week 3: Arctic Animals** In Literacy, children will work on reading and writing activities about Arctic animals, while the Maths unit tackles Arctic-themed problems and patterns. The Wider Curriculum introduces scientific concepts about the Arctic and its geography. **Week 4: Rainforest Explorers** The Literacy unit covers reading, writing, and creative tasks around rainforest exploration. In Maths, students will work on numerical challenges based on the rainforest. The Wider Curriculum explores rainforest science, geography, and art. **Week 5: Exploring the Ocean** This unit focuses on marine life through Literacy activities, with Maths lessons linked to ocean-themed problem solving. The Wider Curriculum looks at marine biology, geography, and PSHE. **Week 6: Exploring Space** Students will explore space in the Literacy unit with reading and writing tasks. The Maths unit includes space-related numeracy challenges, and the Wider Curriculum looks at astronomy and geography. This bundle gives you a variety of resources and lesson plans, covering everything from literacy to maths, science, and geography. It’s designed to give children a well-rounded start to their learning journey.

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