Penguin Class Curriculum Map
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Cross-curricular topics |
All about me |
Autumn |
People who help us |
Minibeasts |
Animals |
Transport
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Learning experiences |
Sharing photos of home and families Looking at the way we are the same/different Learning about parts of the body Learning about our school |
Looking at seasonal changes Going on an Autumn Hunt What do animals do in Autumn? Using the senses to explore |
Looking at people who help us in school Learning about how doctors, police and firefighters help people |
Going on a minibeast hunt Exploring the outside learning environment, being curious and making observations Learning about habitats
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Sorting different kinds of animals Where do they live? what do they eat? Animals on the farm |
Investigating cars and ramps Road safety Making maps Boats – what will float?
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Core Texts |
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Michael Rosen Pumpkin Soup Helen Cooper Things I Like... Anthony Browne |
Squirrels Busy Day Lucy Barnard Bear Snores on Karma Wilson The Very Helpful Hedgehog Rosie Wellesley
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Busypeople: Fire fighter Busypeople: Police Doctor Duck Julia Donaldson |
Ten Little Ladybirds Melanie Gerth Aaargh! Spider! Lydia Monks Snail Trail Ruth Brown |
Rosie’s Walk Pat Hutchins Sheep in a Jeep Nancy Shaw What the Ladybird Heard Julie Donaldson |
The Train Ride June Crebbin Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car John Burningham Who sank the boat? Pamela Allen |
SMSC/Trips/ Visits |
Harvest |
Diwali Christmas |
Easter Visit from Firefighters |
Growing caterpillars |
Farm Trip |
Changes/ transitions |
Role Play |
Home Corner/Bakery |
Post Office |
Police station Doctors |
Shop Garden Centre |
Woodland area |
Construction site Pirate ship |
Overarching themes allow us Overarching themes allow us to be flexible and to follow particular interests of the children.ib