Changing seasons
A unit to be taught across the year; observing how the natural world transforms through the year and recognising how these changes affect the weather, plants and animals.
Across the year
These six standalone lessons should be taught at the end of each half-term. The timing is flexible but they should be planned to coincide with typical seasonal changes. Lesson 1 available from 30th September 2024.
EYFS outcomes
Development matters
- Explore the natural world around them.
- Describe what they see, hear and feel whilst outside.
- Understand the effect of changing seasons on the natural world around them.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance) – contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Early learning goals
ELG: Understanding the world – The natural world
- Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants.
- Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter.
See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
Teacher video: Changing seasons
Lessons
Lesson 1: Autumn treasures (Available from 30th September 2024)
Key skills
- Beginning to
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
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Subject resources
Science: Progression of skills and knowledge
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