Picknalls First School Long Term Topic Plan 2021-22 |
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| EYFS Autumn 1
'At the...' Farm
Zoo
Vets
Castle
Museum
Library
Shops | Year 1 Autumn 1
‘On Safari’
A geographical focus learning about Africa, and how it compares to the UK.
We will also look at different animals and their bodies compared to ours. | Year 2 Autumn 1
''The Isle of Struay'
A geographical focus comparing a Scottish Island to Uttoxeter | Year 3 Autumn 1
'To Europe and Beyond'
A study of Europe and a comparison with another country outside of Europe | Year 4 Autumn 1
‘Vikings’
A historical focus studying the history of the Vikings |
EYFS Autumn 2
‘Mystical Magic’
Dragons
Harry Potter
Fairies/Pixies
'Celebrations’ Hannukah
Christingle
Christmas | Year 1 Autumn 2
‘Happily Ever After’ An English focus learning about Traditional Tales and story writing.
In Geography we will look at map work and creating Fairy Tale maps. | Year 2 Autumn 2
‘Animal Magic’
A literacy based focus using the texts Mr Percy’s Magical Greenhouse and The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Learning about rainforests | Year 3 Autumn 2
'Stone Age'
How people lived in the Stone Age | Year 4 Autumn 2
‘Canada’
A geographical focus looking at aspects of Canada |
| EYFS Spring 1
‘Sensational Stories’
Nursery Rhymes, 1 a day for 2 weeks
Each member of staff to choose a favourite story | Year 1 Spring 1
‘Who Lives in a Place Like This?’
A scientific and geographical focus learning about different animals and their habitats and developing locational knowledge. | Year 2 Spring 1
‘Famous People From the Past’
Factual writing in English about Queen Elizabeth I, Samuel Pepys & the Fire of London, Florence Nightingale
History focus, Science: Healthy Living | Year 3 Spring 1
‘The Groovy Greeks’
A historical examination of Ancient Greek civilisation | Year 4 Spring 1
‘Moving and Growing’
Science focus |
EYFS Spring 2
‘Woodland Wonders’
Habitats of minibeasts
Animals you find in British Woodlands
Forest school sessions
Hatching duck eggs
Easter | Year 1 Spring 2
‘Man on the Moon’
A history focus learning about famous astronauts with a focus on Tim Peake and Neil Armstrong.
| Year 2 Spring 2
‘In the Forest’
Traditional and non-traditional texts– Little Red Riding Hood
Science: Food chains, lifecycles | Year 3 Spring 2 'Wonderful World’
Stories about creation and a scientific focus on plants
Volcanoes and earthquakes | Year 4 Spring 2
‘The Victorians’
A historical focus looking at what life was like for a Victorian child
An exploration of how British life changed during the reign of Queen Victoria |
| EYFS Summer 1
‘Around the World’
Visit a different country each week and learn about a local carnival/festival
Finish topic by designing their own carnival float
Invite parents in to enjoy a carnival | Year 1 Summer 1
‘A Toy’s Story’
A historical focus comparing new and old toys from the past.
| Year 2 Summer 1
‘Taking Care of Our Planet’
Texts: Dear Greenpeace, The Snail and the Whale, Michael Recycle, 10 Ways to Take Care of Our Planet
Science—materials | Year 3 Summer 1
'Gums to Bums'
Keeping healthy, teeth and digestion General mapwork - finding our way around | Year 4 Summer 1
'Life in a Cold Climate'
A study of the Arctic and Antarctica. |
EYFS Summer 2 'Buckets and Spades' seaside habitats
travel & transport | Year 1 Summer 2
‘Best of Britain’
A Historical focus on Britain and the Royal family and a Geographical focus on the four countries in the UK. | Year 2 Summer 2
‘Travel and adventure’
Texts: The Snorgh and the Sailor, The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch series
Looking at a non-European country—Mexico | Year 3 Summer 2
‘Relentless Romans’
A history based topic about what the Romans did when they invaded and settled in Britain | Year 4 Summer 2
‘Change’
An exploration of issues relating to global warming and environmental change. |
| We believe Picknalls First School should be a wonderful place where children want to be and learning takes place both in and out of the classroom. Learning should be through a mixture of exploration, discovery, creativity and a variety of sensory and kinaesthetic experiences which encourage learners to want to explore more in a journey of lifelong learning. They will learn the English and Maths skills needed for life and learning to progress in their education.
Whatever their background they will learn to shape their futures and develop their unique capacities and skills. They will be encouraged to be curious and use thinking skills to innovate, be creative and problem solve. They will develop the first understandings of employment and entrepreneurship. A primary education should set learners up for life, with the knowledge and skills to be well-rounded individuals, mentally and physically healthy, with an appreciation for and a generosity towards people, the world and the universe around them. |
