This curriculum topic scheme of work for the Foundation Stage gets the children to investigate, describe and classify the appearance and function of different types of clothing made from a range of materials. The class can list some of the special vocabulary that can used to sort clothing into matching groups.

Footwear

Investigate, compare and test some of materials that can be used to make different types of footwear that are used for a range of functions

Keeping Dry

Investigate and test some of the properties of different materials that can be used for clothing to provide protection from the rain

T-shirts

Select and combine a range of different shapes, colours and patterns that can be used to design and print a t-shirt for a specific function or event

  • Vehicles

    Vehicles

    Identify, describe and compare some of the different journeys that can be made by bus, train or plane for a range of purposes by families

  • School Counting

    School Counting

    Explain and model how to count, order and compare the numbers of special tools and equipment that can be used when working in school lessons

  • Family Visits

    Family Visits

    Practise selecting different vocabulary words to use when completing and composing poems about family visits to different locations

  • Push and Pull

    Push and Pull

    Identify, describe and test some of the different pushing and pulling forces that can be used to move a range of objects