Autumn

This curriculum topic scheme of work for the Foundation Stage gets the children to explore and record information some of the changes that can happen in the autumn seasons and investigate how the harvest is gathered during this period of the year.

Autumn Trees
Investigate changes to different trees during the autumn and explore how this affects animals that live in a woodland habitat including owls and squirrels

Harvest
Investigate how farmers collect the harvest in the autumn including grown crops and food sources from animals and explore how the harvest can be celebrated
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Easter Story
Explore and illustrate the main sequence of events in the Easter story and understand the role of different characters in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
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Easter Shapes
Identify and describe the properties of different 2D shapes when creating food snacks and decorations to celebrate Easter
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School Events
Practise using storyboards to sequence some of the special events that might happen in a school by recording personal recounts
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Water
Explore, describe and illustrate the importance of water in the world including how it can be used by families for different purposes