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This space-themed unit for EYFS provides a four-week set of activities designed to engage young learners in both indoor and outdoor continuous provision. The unit encourages curiosity, imagination, and exploration, focusing on the wonders of space while supporting key areas of the EYFS curriculum.

What’s Included:
✔ 24 detailed activity plans, with six activities per week (three indoor, three outdoor).
✔ Cross-curricular integration: literacy, maths, creative development, and more.
✔ Hands-on activities like building rockets and creating alien landscapes.
✔ Differentiated activities to suit learners of all abilities.
✔ Open-ended play opportunities to encourage creativity and imagination.

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Literacy: Space-themed stories, vocabulary development, mark-making, and writing tasks.
★ Maths: Counting, number recognition, shape exploration, measurement, and pattern activities.
★ Creative Development: Art, music, dance, and imaginative play inspired by space.
★ Physical Development: Gross and fine motor skills, coordination through active play.
★ Understanding the World: Learning about planets, stars, astronauts, and space exploration.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Engaging activities that stimulate curiosity and foster a love of learning.
✔ Clear, simple instructions and minimal setup required.
✔ Easily adaptable to fit various learning environments and resources.
✔ Promotes holistic development across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
✔ Created by early years professionals with experience in childhood development.

Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for EYFS space-themed units, continuous provision, outdoor and indoor play, and supporting early learning in literacy, maths, creative and physical development.

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