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Essentials EYFS Curriculum Map

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Theme/
Term
Outside Inside - Autumn 1
Oracy through role-play opportunity
Wild desert island:
  • ▸palm trees
  • ▸vines
  • ▸cave
Adventure supply store:
  • ▸compass
  • ▸binoculars
  • ▸maps
Spooky castle:
  • ▸drawbridge
  • ▸turrets
  • ▸moat
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as tricks, unwanted visitors, courage..

Ashanti Tales (Anansi the Spider)

The Three Little Pigs

Theme/
Term
All About Me - Autumn 2
Story Sapling Text
Length
Oracy through role-play opportunity
Mythical creatures pet shop:
  • ▸food, water bowls and beds
  • ▸tanks and cages
  • ▸taking care of pets information
Enchanted woods:
  • ▸lanterns
  • ▸trees
  • ▸toadstools
Home:
  • ▸babies, baths, bottles
  • ▸cuddly animals
  • ▸mop, hoover, broom
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as identity, knowing oneself, sharing, self-awareness..

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

The Gingerbread Man

Theme/
Term
Talents & powers - Spring 1
Story Sapling Text
Length
Oracy through role-play opportunity
Park:
  • ▸signs
  • ▸pond
  • ▸swings
Space or spacecraft:
  • ▸astronaut dress-up
  • ▸telescope
  • ▸stars and planets
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as everyday heroes, individuality, the power in small deeds, kindness..

The Enormous Turnip

The Magic Paintbrush

Theme/
Term
Seasons & cycles - Spring 2
Story Sapling Text
Length

10 Sessions, 3 Weeks

10 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Oracy through role-play opportunity
Garden centre:
  • ▸seed packets
  • ▸watering cans
  • ▸gardening gloves
Weather station:
  • ▸umbrellas
  • ▸dress-up to match the seasons
  • ▸weather vane
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as light, planting, growing, nature..

Jack and the Beanstalk

How the Raven Stole the Sun

Theme/
Term
Travel & treasure - Summer 1
Story Sapling Text
Length
Oracy through role-play opportunity
Museum and or café:
  • ▸shelves, boxes and crates
  • ▸magnifying glasses
  • ▸brochures and maps
Car garage:
  • ▸cars
  • ▸maps
  • ▸tools for fixing cars
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as journeys, gold, trinkets, exploring..

Little Red Riding Hood

Rumpelstiltskin

Theme/
Term
Family & friends - Summer 2
Story Sapling Text
Length

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Oracy through role-play opportunity
Home:
  • ▸toys
  • ▸furniture
  • ▸family pictures
Kitchen:
  • ▸oven or stove
  • ▸play food
  • ▸cooking utensils
Traditional tale links

Alongside these Story Saplings, model oral retelling or read any version of the following stories. Draw on the expertise in your local community; involving caregivers and colleagues. Extend planned story sessions by offering role-play, small world and creative materials for children to retell the stories themselves. Make links between the traditional tales and the Story Saplings explored such as siblings, being supportive, love, bravery..

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Hansel and Gretel

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