This curriculum topic scheme of work for the Foundation Stage gets the children to 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. The class can models of shoes that can be used to match a range of family activities.

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

Lesson One : What Shoes

Identify, describe and compare a selection of different types of footwear that are suitable for a range of specific functions

Lesson Two : Sports Shoe

Select and describe different types of materials that can be used in shoes that are suitable for playing a range of sports and games

Lesson Three : Slippers

Select, describe and classify different types of materials that can be used to make a range of footwear to provide warmth and comfort for the wearers

Lesson Four : Snow and Ice

Select and record some of the different materials that can be used to make a range of footwear that will provide grip and stability in the winter weather

Lesson Five : Party Shoes

Select, describe and record the design for a special pair of shoes that could be worn for a family party celebration

Lesson Six : Night Walking

Identify, describe and classify a range of reflective materials that can be used on shoes when walking at night so that the wearer is visible to traffic

  • Halving Things

    Halving Things

    Explain and model how to find and record the halves of some of the different objects that can be used at home and in school

  • School Friends

    School Friends

    Identify and learn classroom routines and organisation by exploring and describing information and likes and dislikes for each of their classmates

  • Classroom

    Classroom

    Identify the location and function of different objects used in the classroom and explore how to formulate rules to manage the classroom safely

  • Shape Patterns

    Shape Patterns

    Identify, describe and compare the sequences of geometric shapes that have been used to create a range of different patterns