EYFS LONG TERM PLAN

This plan only shows possibilities linked to topics. Should children’s interests in a particular theme arise, the long term plan will be adapted to meet the needs of the children.

CYCLE 1 – 2017-18

Term / Autumn 1 / Autumn 2 / Spring 1 / Spring 2 / Summer 1 / Summer 2
Topic / ‘If you go down in the woods today’ / ‘All about me and my family’ / ‘People in our community’ / ‘Down on the farm’ / ‘Growing and changing’ / ‘Fairytales and fantasy’
Understanding the World
Objectives from EYFS. /
  • Autumn and
seasonal changes
  • Teddy bears picnic
  • Explore woodland habitats
and animals
  • Light/dark
  • Hibernation
Macmillan coffee morning /
  • 5 senses
  • Similarities/ differences
  • Draw and label our bodies
  • Talk about likes/dislikes
  • Family/friends
  • Health & hygiene
Diwali, Christmas /
  • School staff
  • Police
  • Fire service
  • Doctors and nurses
  • Shopkeepers
  • Park- keepers
  • Priest/ Vicar
  • Different families/ cultures
Chinese New Year /
  • Farm animals
and their babies
  • Farm produce
  • Farm visit
/
  • Lifecycles
  • Minibeasts
  • Plants
/
  • Fairytales
  • Castles
  • Dragons
  • Pirates
  • Space
  • Adventure stories
Easter Celebrations
Communication and Language/ Literacy
(linked texts)
Objectives from EYFS and TOTT. / Bear Hunt
Can’t you sleep little bear
Peace at Last
Goldilocks / Funnybones stories
Non-fiction:
My 5 senses
Me and my body
Me and my family tree
The human body / Topsy and Tim books about:
School, police, fire service
Percy the park keeper
Non-fiction:
People who help us
Cultures and religions / Dora’s Eggs
The Enormous Turnip
Little Red Hen
Non-fiction about farm / Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tadpole’s promise
Jack and the Bean stalk
Jasper’s beanstalk
Non-fiction about plants and mini-beasts / Various fairytales
Princess and the dragon
Whatever Next
Q Pootle 5 stories
Various pirate stories
Personal, Social and Emotional Development / Linked to Revised EYFS and SEAL units, also to include cultural and religious celebrations and festivals
Mathematics / As per Revised EYFS and to include Little Big Maths and Numicon
Expressive Arts and Design / On-going development of skills through a variety of experiences: dance, music, art and design, role-play activities (as per EYFS curriculum).
Physical Development / On-going development of skills- (see separate P.E. long term plan)
Other On-going / Phonics (letters & Sounds), Nursery Rhymes, Guided Reading, Speaking and Listening activities such as circle times.

CYCLE 2- 2018-19

Term / Autumn 1 / Autumn 2 / Spring 1 / Spring 2 / Summer 1 / Summer 2
Topic / ‘Night and Day’ / ‘Things that go’ / ‘All about me and where I live’ / ‘Fairytales and fantasy’ / ‘Growing and changing’ / ‘Down at the seaside’
Understanding the World
Objectives from EYFS. /
  • Light/dark
  • Hibernation
  • Owls and other night-life
  • Shadows
  • Dens/caves
  • Woods/trees
Macmillan coffee morning /
  • Road transport
  • Aeroplanes
  • Boats
  • Trains
  • Transport in the past
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Wheels
  • Road safety
Diwali, Christmas /
  • Who am I?
  • Where was I born?
  • Where do I live?
  • My street
  • My local park
  • My local shops
  • How I get to school
  • What is my house made of?
Chinese New Year /
  • Fairytales
  • Castles
  • Dragons
  • Pirates
  • Space
  • Adventure stories
Easter Celebrations /
  • Lifecycles
  • Minibeasts
  • Plants
/
  • Sand, shells
  • Under the sea
  • Sea creatures
  • Food at the seaside
Keeping safe in the sun/in water
Communication and Language/ Literacy
(linked texts)
Objectives from EYFS and TOTT. / Owl Babies
Owl who was afraid of the dark
Ozzy Owl stories
Peace at last
Funnybones stories / The Train Ride
Topsy and Tim go on a train
CD and book vehicle stories
Non-fiction- transport, On the Move series / Our house
Two homes
The three Pigs
Jolly Postman
Non-fiction- houses, buildings / Various fairytales
Princess and the dragon
Whatever Next
Q Pootle 5 stories
Various pirate stories / Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tadpole’s promise
Jack and the Bean stalk
Jasper’s beanstalk
Non-fiction about plants and mini-beasts / Rainbow Fish
Under the sea
Commotion in the Ocean
The fish who could wish
Non-fiction- sea creatures
Personal, Social and Emotional Development / Linked to Revised EYFS and SEAL units, also to include cultural and religious celebrations and festivals
Mathematics / As per Revised EYFS and to include Little Big Maths and Numicon
Expressive Arts and Design / On-going development of skills through a variety of experiences: dance, music, art and design, role-play activities (as per EYFS curriculum).
Physical Development / On-going development of skills- (see separate P.E. long term plan)
Other On-going / Phonics (letters & Sounds), Nursery Rhymes, Guided Reading, Speaking and Listening activities such as circle times.