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A clear and easy-to-use set of Reception assessment grids covering the four key areas of EYFS learning: Writing | Reading | Number | Shape, Space & Measures Each subject is neatly laid out on a single A4 page, making this a practical tool for tracking progress, guiding observations, and supporting planning throughout the year. These assessment grids include key developmental objectives for: 30–50 months 40–60 months Early Learning Goals (ELG) Exceeding ELG They are colour-coded by age/stage for quick reference and are ideal for: Supporting child-led learning and continuous provision Recording and reflecting on progress during the Reception year Using as part of learning journals or at parents’ evenings Planning next steps and identifying learning gaps What’s inside: 4 PDF grids (A4) – one each for Writing, Reading, Number, and Shape, Space & Measures Colour-coded by age band (30–50, 40–60, ELG, Exceeding) Whether you’re a Reception teacher, EYFS lead, or teaching assistant, this resource is a simple but effective way to keep learning goals visible and organised. Tags: EYFS assessment | Reception objectives | Early Learning Goals | Development Matters | Reception planning | progress tracking | ELG assessment

This outstanding Key Stage 1 English lesson is designed to help children develop their use of adjectives to describe nouns in exciting and effective ways. Perfect for interviews, OFSTED observations or to enhance your high-quality writing lessons, this detailed lesson pack includes everything you need to deliver an engaging and supportive learning experience. Aligned with Year 1 and Year 2 writing objectives, this pack includes differentiated activities and clear modelling to support all learners. Children will explore rich vocabulary, improve sentence construction, and build confidence in descriptive writing. What’s Included: ✔ A detailed and fully resourced lesson plan with step-by-step teaching guidance ✔ A 11-slide PowerPoint with teacher voiceovers, modelling, and key questions to prompt discussion ✔ A starter activity that turns children into “Adjective Detectives” to improve boring sentences ✔ A high-quality descriptive paragraph for an adjective identification task ✔ Adjective image cards to inspire descriptive sentence writing ✔ A differentiated worksheet with three levels of challenge (mild, spicy, hot) ✔ A Writer’s Chair label for your plenary session ✔ Sentence scaffolds and an adjective word bank to support lower ability learners Learning Objective: To be able to use adjectives to describe nouns in my writing. Success Criteria: ★ I can explain what an adjective is ★ I can choose exciting and accurate adjectives ★ I can use adjectives in full sentences that create clear pictures in the reader’s mind ★ I can improve my sentences by choosing better adjectives Why Teachers Love This Pack: ⦿ Perfect for interviews – detailed, creative, and structured ⦿ Includes built-in differentiation and assessment for learning ⦿ Promotes oracy, vocabulary development, and independent writing ⦿ Encourages children to reflect and edit using peer feedback ⦿ Designed to align with Key Stage 1 writing objectives from the National Curriculum Ideal for Year 1 or Year 2 children, this lesson can be used as a standalone session or as part of a longer unit on creative writing or setting descriptions. Set yourself apart with a truly outstanding KS1 writing lesson that is fun, effective, and fully resourced!

Simplify your Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) on-entry assessments with these four FREE sticker sheets! Designed for quick and easy use, these stickers provide a practical way to gather key baseline information in those crucial first few weeks. What’s Included: ★ “My Family Drawing” Sticker: Facilitates a child-led activity while providing a space to note pencil grip (Left/Right) and any relevant comments. ★ “Observation Of:” Sticker: A versatile sticker for recording focused observations across the seven areas of learning. Includes space for the observer, date, social context (Individual/Own-Directed), setting, and tick-box prompts for PSED, CL, PD, L, M, UW, and EAD. ★ “Silly Soup (Rhyming)” Sticker: A fun, play-based activity sticker to assess early phonological awareness skills, specifically rhyming. Includes prompts for turn-taking, matching pairs, and suggesting own rhymes, with a space for comments. ★ “Identify and Describe 2D Shapes” Sticker: A targeted assessment sticker for early mathematical development, focusing on shape recognition and description of circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles, with space for adult initials and comments. Why Choose These FREE Stickers? ★ Efficient Baseline Assessment: Gather key information quickly and easily during those busy first few weeks. ★ Child-Friendly Activities: Engage children in familiar and enjoyable tasks while assessing their skills. ★ Clear Prompts for Observation: Structured stickers help focus observations across different areas of learning. ★ Practical and Time-Saving: Simply peel and stick onto children’s work or observation sheets. ★ FREE Resource: A valuable tool to support your EYFS assessments without any cost. Perfect for: ★ EYFS Teachers ★ Reception Class Teachers ★ Early Years Practitioners ★ Baseline Assessment ★ Ongoing Observation Download these FREE EYFS On-Entry Assessment Stickers today and streamline your baseline data collection! Keywords: EYFS, on-entry assessment, baseline assessment, stickers, free resource, Reception, early years, pencil grip, observation, rhyming, 2D shapes, teacher resources.

Make learning phonics a lucky charm with these St. Patrick’s Day Initial Sound Peg Cards! This engaging resource is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while reinforcing essential early literacy skills. Featuring 16 beautifully illustrated cards, children will have a blast identifying initial sounds and developing their phonemic awareness. What’s Inside: ★ 16 Vibrant Picture Cards: Each card showcases a clear, captivating image related to St. Patrick’s Day (clover, leprechaun, pot of gold, etc.). ★ Three Letter Options: Below each picture, three letter choices are presented, allowing children to select the correct initial sound. ★ Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards encourage fine motor skill development alongside phonics practice. ★ Can also be laminated to be drawn on with whiteboard pens Other St. Patrick’s Day resources: ★ Create Your Pot of Gold Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS Learning Benefits: ★ Reinforces Initial Sound Recognition: Helps children identify and differentiate between initial sounds in words. ★ Develops Phonemic Awareness: Strengthens the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. ★ Enhances Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces St. Patrick’s Day-themed vocabulary. ★ Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct letter promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning phonics fun and hands-on. How to Use: ★ Children look at the picture on each card. ★ They say the word aloud and listen for the initial sound. ★ They then use a peg to mark the correct letter from the three options provided. Ideal for: ★ EYFS and KS1 classrooms ★ Phonics lessons ★ Learning centers ★ Home learning ★ St. Patrick’s Day activities

Make Pancake Day learning fun and engaging with these FREE handwriting practice sheets! Perfect for EYFS and KS1, these 4 PDF sheets provide a delightful way for children to develop their fine motor skills and handwriting while celebrating Pancake Day. Each sheet features 9 Pancake Day themed words, totaling 36 words for practice. Great to use with: ★ Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1 ★ Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS ★ “My Perfect Pancake” Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day ★ Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS ★ Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS What’s Included: ★ 4 Printable PDF Sheets: Ready for instant download and printing. ★ 36 Pancake Day Themed Words: A variety of words related to Pancake Day, including “pancake,” “syrup,” “flip,” “batter,” and more! ★ Clear and Easy-to-Trace Font: Designed for young learners to follow and practice letter formation. ★ Perfect for Tracing: Each word is presented in a dotted font, allowing children to trace over the letters and improve their handwriting. Benefits: ★ Develops Fine Motor Skills: Tracing helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and pencil control. ★ Improves Handwriting: Provides valuable practice for letter formation and neat handwriting. ★ Reinforces Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces words related to the celebration. ★ Free and Easy to Use: Simply download, print, and start practicing! ★ Perfect for Classroom or Home Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework, or fun learning at home.

Make learning phonics a flipping good time with these Pancake Day Initial Sound Peg Cards! This engaging resource is perfect for celebrating Pancake Day while reinforcing essential early literacy skills. Featuring 20 beautifully illustrated cards, children will have a blast identifying initial sounds and developing their phonemic awareness. What’s Inside: ★ 20 Vibrant Picture Cards: Each card showcases a clear, captivating image related to Pancake Day (pancakes, syrup, milk, etc.). ★ Three Letter Options: Below each picture, three letter choices are presented, allowing children to select the correct initial sound. ★ Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards encourage fine motor skill development alongside phonics practice. ★ Can also be laminated to be drawn on with whiteboard pens Other Pancake Day resources: ★ Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS ★ Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1 ★ “My Perfect Pancake” Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day Learning Benefits: ★ Reinforces Initial Sound Recognition: Helps children identify and differentiate between initial sounds in words. ★ Develops Phonemic Awareness: Strengthens the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. ★ Enhances Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces Pancake Day-themed vocabulary. ★ Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct letter promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning phonics fun and hands-on. How to Use: ★ Children look at the picture on each card. ★ They say the word aloud and listen for the initial sound. ★ They then use a peg to mark the correct letter from the three options provided. Ideal for: ★ EYFS and KS1 classrooms ★ Phonics lessons ★ Learning centers ★ Home learning ★ Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday activities

Let your children’s imaginations sizzle with this engaging “My Perfect Pancake” writing and creative worksheet! This delightful resource combines writing practice with artistic expression, perfect for celebrating Pancake Day or any food-themed lesson. Children will love designing their dream pancake and explaining their tasty choices! What’s Inside: ★ “I have chosen to put… on my pancake because…” Writing Prompt: This simple yet powerful prompt encourages children to use descriptive language and explain their reasoning. They’ll justify their topping choices, fostering critical thinking and creative writing. ★ Large Pancake Illustration: A clear and inviting pancake picture provides a blank canvas for children to decorate. ★ 10 Pages of Cut-Out Ingredients: A vibrant collection of colourful ingredient images, including fruits, sauces, sprinkles, and more. Children can cut and paste these directly onto their pancake, bringing their creations to life. ★ Option to Draw Ingredients: For added creativity, children can also draw their own unique pancake toppings, making this worksheet truly personalised. Combine this with: ★ Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1 ★ Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS ★ Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS ★ Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS Why This Worksheet is Perfect: ★ Encourages Creative Writing: Sparks imagination and helps children develop descriptive language. ★ Develops Reasoning Skills: The “because…” section prompts children to explain their choices. ★ Enhances Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and pasting the ingredients improves dexterity. ★ Promotes Artistic Expression: Children can design their ideal pancake visually. ★ Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, home learning, or Pancake Day celebrations. How to Use: ★ Children write or dictate their chosen toppings and reasons. ★ They can then cut out and paste the provided ingredients or draw their own. ★ Display their finished “Perfect Pancake” creations for a colourful and engaging classroom display.

Introduce young learners to the exciting world of explorers with this engaging continuous provision plan. Designed for EYFS, this plan provides a range of activities across different areas of learning, including Reading, Malleable, Construction, Technology, Mark Making and Writing, Sand, Mud Kitchen, Water, Small World, Wheeled Toys, Art, and Music. Over the course of the plan, students will explore topics such as famous explorers, Arctic animals, rainforest exploration, ocean adventures, and space. The plan includes a variety of resources, books, playdough, small world materials, interactive apps, games, writing prompts, and sensory exploration activities. In the Reading Area, children will enjoy books about explorers and their journeys. In the Malleable Area, they can create famous landmarks using playdough, promoting creativity and fine motor skills. The Construction Area lets them build explorer forts, while in the Technology Area, they can use apps like Google Earth or National Geographic Kids World Atlas to explore the world. The Mark Making and Writing Area encourages children to keep explorer diaries, while the Sand Area hides small treasures for them to discover. The plan also includes activities for the Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World, Wheeled Toys, Art, and Music areas, giving children a broad range of learning opportunities. What’s included: ✔ Reading resources on explorers ✔ Playdough and small world materials ✔ Interactive apps for exploring geography ✔ Writing prompts for diaries and journals ✔ Sensory activities for the Sand and Mud Kitchen Areas ✔ Detailed weekly activity plans and suggestions Lesson overview/structure: ★ Week 1: Famous explorers and their journeys (Reading, Small World) ★ Week 2: Arctic animals and habitats (Malleable, Sand Area) ★ Week 3: Rainforest exploration (Art, Technology) ★ Week 4: Ocean exploration (Water Area, Construction) ★ Week 5: Space exploration (Mark Making, Wheeled Toys) ★ Week 6: Reflecting on the exploration journey (Writing, Music) Why it’s useful: ✔ Supports fine motor development through creative activities ✔ Encourages independent learning and exploration ✔ Promotes sensory engagement with various play areas ✔ Flexible for use in different learning environments ✔ Engages children’s curiosity about the world around them Suggested use cases: Ideal for EYFS settings looking to introduce thematic learning on exploration and discovery. Perfect for continuous provision, small group work, or independent learning. Search tags: EYFS explorers | continuous provision plan | early years explorers | EYFS reading and writing | sensory activities EYFS | exploration themed activities | small world play EYFS

Fully resourced for literacy development | Aligned with the EYFS framework Introduce your young learners to the world of exploration with the EYFS Literacy Unit: Explorers. This unit includes six weeks of lesson plans and supporting resources, all carefully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, making it easy to integrate into your curriculum. What’s included: ✔ 6 weeks of detailed lesson plans ✔ Accompanying resources and activity sheets ✔ Focus on reading, writing, comprehension, and vocabulary ✔ Easy-to-use PDF format Key themes covered: Week 1 – Introduction to Explorers Help your little learners understand the concept of exploration. Activities focus on early literacy skills, including reading, writing, and vocabulary. Children will explore maps, compasses, and different types of exploration. Week 2 – Famous Explorers Learn about famous explorers like Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, and Amelia Earhart. Children will engage in reading tasks and write about these explorers, building their communication and creative skills. Week 3 – Arctic Animals Explore the Arctic and its wildlife, including polar bears, penguins, and seals. Through reading and writing tasks, children will enhance their comprehension and vocabulary, while also expressing their creativity through themed activities. Week 4 – Rainforest Explorers Take a look into the vibrant rainforest and its creatures. With activities that feature animals like toucan, snake, and monkey, children will improve their literacy skills through descriptive writing and vocabulary-building exercises. Week 5 – Exploring the Ocean Dive into the ocean’s wonders with reading and writing tasks related to sharks, whales, and coral reefs. Children will develop their literacy skills through engaging activities about ocean life. Week 6 – Exploring Space Learn about the vast universe, from planets to stars to astronauts. Children will develop their writing skills and scientific vocabulary while working on activities that spark their imagination and curiosity about space. Why this unit stands out: ✔ Engages children with exciting and relevant themes ✔ Supports the development of core literacy skills: reading, writing, and comprehension ✔ Fully aligned with the EYFS framework ✔ Ready-to-use with minimal preparation Perfect for: EYFS literacy lessons Building early reading and writing skills Stimulating creativity through thematic exploration Search terms: EYFS literacy unit | early years literacy | explorers lesson plan | early years language development | Arctic animals literacy | rainforest explorers literacy | ocean literacy

This fun and engaging Hickory Dickory Dock unit is designed to support EYFS learners with a focus on nursery rhymes, early literacy, and numeracy. Perfect for both FS1 and FS2, this unit encourages children to explore the rhyme through interactive, hands-on activities that enhance vocabulary, counting, and sequencing skills. What’s Included: ✔ Detailed lesson plans for English, Maths, and Understanding the World ✔ Indoor Provision Planner with pre-planned activities for various areas of play ✔ A collection of 26 printable resources covering a range of activities, such as construction, creative play, dough, literacy, and maths ✔ Sequencing cards to help children retell the story of Hickory Dickory Dock ✔ Word cards for key vocabulary from the rhyme ✔ Mouse mask (cut out and use for roleplay) ✔ Blank clock and numbers on mice for time-telling activities ✔ QR codes for scanning and listening to the nursery rhyme This comprehensive unit is a great way to bring Hickory Dickory Dock to life in your classroom, promoting literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The resources come in PDF format for easy printing and lamination, ensuring long-lasting use across years. Ideal for: EYFS, FS1, FS2, nursery rhymes, early literacy, early numeracy, Hickory Dickory Dock, play-based learning.

Fully resourced poetry unit exploring senses, fireworks, and onomatopoeia | Ideal for October and November lessons This fully planned writing unit is ideal for Year 1 pupils in the run-up to Bonfire Night. Across five engaging lessons, children will explore senses, onomatopoeia, and descriptive language to build up to a final senses poem. Starting with a cold write and culminating in a polished piece of poetry, this unit is packed with opportunities for performance, expression, and creative language development. What’s included: ✔ 5 easy-to-follow PowerPoints ✔ 5 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives ✔ Senses worksheet for vocabulary development ✔ High-ability poetry writing frame to support differentiation Lesson sequence: Write a Poem (Cold Write) – Children write an initial Bonfire Night poem using sensory phrases and sentence-level skills Perform a Poem – Learn lines, use expression, and explore onomatopoeia through poetry performance Group Performance – Build fluency and confidence by performing poems with expression, intonation, and clear voices Plan a Senses Poem – Use expanded noun phrases and sensory vocabulary to plan a descriptive Bonfire Night poem Write a Final Poem – Children write their final piece, applying their learning from the week to create a ‘banger’ of a poem Why this unit stands out: ✔ Ideal for exploring poetry, performance, and seasonal themes ✔ Created by an experienced English subject lead ✔ Tried and tested in real Year 1 classrooms ✔ Fully resourced for easy, low-prep teaching Perfect for: October or November literacy sessions KS1 poetry and performance lessons Creative writing and sensory language development Whole-class, group, or guided writing sessions Search terms: KS1 poetry | Year 1 Bonfire Night writing | senses poem | fireworks writing unit | onomatopoeia Year 1 | Bonfire Night literacy | outstanding writing lesson | KS1 English planning | firework safety poem | Key Stage 1 poem writing

This EYFS resource provides four weeks of continuous provision planning focused on colours, supporting sensory exploration, creativity, and early learning skills. Designed for both indoor and outdoor learning areas, these activities are suitable for nursery and reception pupils aged 3–5, linking closely to the EYFS framework. What’s Included: ✔ Four weeks of colour-themed continuous provision plans. ✔ Activities for indoor and outdoor learning environments. ✔ Tasks linked to early maths, literacy, and fine motor skill development. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Weekly plans suggest a range of hands-on activities encouraging colour sorting, painting, and colour hunts. ★ Activities promote sensory exploration and creativity, helping children notice and describe colours in their environment. ★ Each task supports specific early learning goals, with flexibility to adapt for different needs and abilities. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Supports sensory development through active exploration. ✔ Encourages creativity with open-ended colour activities. ✔ Aligns with the EYFS framework across multiple areas of learning. ✔ Suitable for indoor classroom setups and outdoor learning spaces. Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for EYFS continuous provision, indoor and outdoor sensory play, colour topics, and seasonal planning in nursery and reception classes. Search Tags: EYFS colour activities | EYFS continuous provision planning | indoor outdoor activities EYFS | nursery colour topic planning | reception colour activities | outstanding EYFS resources | early years colour learning | colour themed sensory play | EYFS indoor outdoor colour activities

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. Search Tags: EYFS space unit | space-themed continuous provision | EYFS indoor outdoor learning | early years space activities | space topic EYFS | EYFS learning through play | EYFS literacy and maths | outstanding EYFS space resources

This Under the Sea continuous provision pack offers four weeks of engaging activities, designed for both indoor and outdoor environments. Ideal for EYFS settings, this resource supports children’s development across multiple learning areas with activities centred around a fun, thematic approach. What’s Included: ✔ Four weeks of structured, detailed activity plans for indoor and outdoor play. ✔ A variety of activity types covering different areas of learning: sensory, maths, creative, physical, and more. ✔ Differentiation suggestions to cater to various abilities and needs. ✔ Clear instructions for setting up activities and creating a rich learning environment. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Indoor Activities: Water play, sand play, sensory exploration, easel painting, writing, maths, and more. Encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. Includes activities like role play, small world play, and construction. ★ Outdoor Activities: Focuses on gross motor skills, construction, role play, and small world play. Includes activities to support physical development and literacy. Features creative tasks and activities to promote social interaction and teamwork. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Provides a structured, month-long plan for EYFS settings. ✔ Offers both indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a balanced learning environment. ✔ Differentiated activities to support all learners. ✔ Promotes holistic development, from motor skills to literacy. ✔ Simple setup and adaptable to different learning spaces. Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for EYFS settings, continuous provision, and thematic learning based on the sea. Perfect for creating diverse learning environments that support early years development in areas like literacy, maths, creative play, and physical skills. Search Tags: EYFS continuous provision | Under the Sea activities EYFS | early years resources | EYFS indoor outdoor learning | continuous provision pack | early years development | EYFS activities | outstanding EYFS resources

This set of Learning Experience posters is designed to support EYFS practitioners by providing clear reminders of the learning opportunities available for children in FS1. The posters focus on different areas of the curriculum and provide useful guidance on how adults can support children’s learning. What’s Included: ✔ Editable Word documents for each area of learning. ✔ Learning Experience posters for Art and Design, Fine Motor, Group Time, Heuristic Play, Mark-Making, Role-Play, Snack, Block Play, Construction, ICT, Small World, Book Corner, and Sand and Water. ✔ A blank template for creating additional posters. ✔ An overview of each area of learning and key information on how to support children’s development. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Key Learning Opportunities: Each poster outlines key learning opportunities for children in each area of the curriculum. ★ What Adults Will Do: Details how adults can facilitate and support children’s learning. ★ Organisation & Resources: Instructions on setting up each learning area and the resources required. ★ Key Vocabulary & Questions: Suggestions for vocabulary and questions to prompt children’s thinking and development. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Clear, practical guidance for supporting learning across a range of areas. ✔ Editable in Word, allowing for easy customisation. ✔ Focus on ongoing learning experiences to support continuous provision. ✔ Provides structure and organisation for both indoor and outdoor learning activities. Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for FS1 classrooms, continuous provision setups, and for creating a structured, engaging environment for young learners. Can also be used to inform observation and assessment. Search Tags: EYFS learning experiences | FS1 continuous provision | Early Years observation | EYFS posters | EYFS resources | ongoing learning experiences | FS1 curriculum resources | outstanding EYFS resources

This 5-week unit focuses on polar animals and is designed for FS2 (Reception) in the EYFS. It includes comprehensive planning across a range of subjects, including CLL (Communication, Language and Literacy), Music, Expressive Arts, and PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development). The unit is ideal for use during Spring 1 and provides engaging activities and resources for young learners. What’s Included: ✔ 5-week unit plan with detailed weekly lessons. ✔ CLL, Music, Expressive Arts, and PSED planning. ✔ PowerPoint presentations and activity resources. ✔ Extra week of planning to cover a full term, if needed. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Weekly Plans: Each week focuses on different aspects of polar animals, incorporating a mix of subjects. ★ PowerPoint & Resources: Includes visual aids and printable resources to support learning. ★ Cross-curricular Focus: Integration of communication skills, music, arts, and social development. ★ Flexible Planning: An extra week is included for flexibility in the term schedule. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Supports cross-curricular learning in a structured way. ✔ Includes resources that are ready to use with minimal preparation. ✔ Ideal for Spring 1 term in Reception/EYFS. ✔ Offers flexibility with extra week of planning. Suggested Use Cases: Perfect for FS2 (Reception) classrooms, covering polar animals in a range of subjects. Ideal for teachers seeking a structured, ready-made unit plan. Search Tags: EYFS polar animals unit | FS2 planning | Reception lesson plans | cross-curricular planning | EYFS Spring 1 | music and arts EYFS | outstanding EYFS resources

This EYFS Autumn Continuous Provision Pack provides four weeks of themed activities designed for both indoor and outdoor areas, helping young learners explore the autumn season. The resource includes a range of hands-on activities that focus on sensory exploration, creativity, and fine motor development, all while aligning with the EYFS framework. What’s Included: ✔ 4 weeks of themed autumn planning. ✔ A variety of indoor and outdoor activities. ✔ Differentiated tasks for children with varying abilities. ✔ Coverage of key areas: maths, literacy, sensory play, and physical development. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Week 1 – Pumpkin Digging: Children explore the texture and size of pumpkins, using their fine motor skills to dig inside and investigate. ★ Week 2 – Leaf Sorting: Children sort leaves by shape, size, and colour, developing their sorting and categorising skills. ★ Week 3 – Woodland Animal Adventures: Children engage in role-play and imaginative play to explore the lives of woodland animals during autumn. ★ Week 4 – Sensory Exploration: Children explore autumn textures and materials, encouraging sensory development through touch and investigation. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Differentiated tasks to support all learners. ✔ Supports multiple areas of development: maths, literacy, sensory play, and motor skills. ✔ Encourages child-led learning and exploration. ✔ Ideal for autumn-themed activities in early years settings. Suggested Use Cases: Perfect for nurseries, reception classes, and early years educators looking for autumn-themed activities that support various learning areas. Ideal for sensory play, role-play, and fine motor skill development. Search Tags: EYFS Autumn Continuous Provision | Early years autumn activities | Reception autumn planning | EYFS sensory play | Autumn maths and literacy | Outstanding EYFS planning

This EYFS Animals and Pets Continuous Provision Pack offers four weeks of themed activities designed to support continuous provision in both indoor and outdoor settings. The resource provides a structured plan for promoting key developmental areas through engaging, hands-on activities centred around animals and pets. What’s Included: ✔ 4 weeks of detailed planning for indoor and outdoor activities. ✔ Activity breakdown with titles, descriptions, and guidance for each task. ✔ Differentiation strategies to meet diverse learning needs. ✔ A variety of indoor and outdoor learning stations for each week. Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Indoor Activities: Activities in the indoor stations cover areas such as water, sand, malleable play, sensory, easel, role-play, writing, maths, and more. Each week, children engage in themed activities like creating animal habitats, writing pet care lists, or using sensory materials to explore animal textures. ★ Outdoor Activities: The outdoor stations encourage physical and creative play, such as building animal habitats with construction materials, practising gross and fine motor skills, and participating in role-play games like acting out pet care. ★ Differentiation & Enabling Environment: Each activity includes tips for creating an enabling environment and differentiated strategies to support children at varying developmental levels. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Provides a full month of structured, easy-to-implement activities. ✔ Supports multiple areas of development: physical, creative, literacy, and maths. ✔ Ensures consistent engagement through a balance of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. ✔ Differentiated tasks to cater to varying abilities in early years settings. Suggested Use Cases: Perfect for EYFS settings focusing on animals and pets. Ideal for practitioners seeking a balanced, cross-curricular approach to continuous provision that covers all key learning areas. Search Tags: EYFS animals and pets | Continuous provision planning | Early years resources | Indoor and outdoor learning | EYFS activity pack | Early years development | Outstanding EYFS planning