Year R/1/2 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

Sharing & caring - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Anansi the Spider By Gerald McDermott

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Sidney, Stella and the Moon By Emma Yarlett

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Lizzy and the Cloud By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Booklet about spiders | Labels and captions, call-and-response poems, descriptive posters, simple explanations

Fact file about the moon | ‘Lost’ poster, labels, glossaries

Guidebook for how to care for a cloud | Descriptions, adverts / market stall pitches, letters of advice, postcard in role

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban & rural adventures - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Look Up! By Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Naughty Bus By Jan Oke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Grandad's Camper By Harry Woodgate

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative own version | Signs and labels, thought bubbles, flyers, letters of advice

Own adventure story | Letters, diaries, sequels, non-chronological reports

Sequel narrative | Labels, memories poems, interviews, photo album captions, ‘Wish you were here’ postcards

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Magic & wonder - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Magic Paintbrush By Julia Donaldson

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Magic Bed By John Burningham

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Ocean Meets Sky By Eric Fan and Terry Fan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘overcoming’ tale | Labels, writing in role, thank you letters, own version narratives

Own version fantasy story | Setting description, additional scene, description of magical piece of furniture, lists

Setting and character descriptions, labels, diary entry, postcard, captain’s log, instructions, dialogue, extended fantasy narrative

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Nature & environment - Spring 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Extraordinary Gardener By Sam Boughton

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Sea Saw By Tom Percival

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dear Earth By Isabel Otter and Clara Anganuzzi

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative inspired by the original text | Labels, letters of advice, instructions, narratives

Own version narrative | Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks

Informative leaflet | Future aspirations, a set of instructions, poems, travel blogs/vlogs, persuasive speeches, letters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Making memories - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

So Much By Trish Cooke

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Dadaji's Paintbrush By Rashmi Sirdeshpande

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

If All the World Were... By Joseph Coelho

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Own ‘So Much’ narrative poem | Performance/narrative poetry; own version narrative poem.

Guide book | Labels, captions, character comparisons, thought and speech bubbles

Non-narrative read-aloud poem | Writing in role, optional diary, letter of advice, short explanation

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Hope & courage - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

And Tango Makes Three By Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Astro Girl By Ken Wilson-Max

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

We Are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Alternative version narrative | Signs and lists, writing in role, letters of advice, ‘new baby’ cards

Fact file about being an astronaut | Writing in role, commands, ‘how to’ guides

Environmental campaign | List poems, non-chronological reports (animals), chronological reports (life-cycles), character descriptions, protest signs

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Lost Species By Jess French and Daniel Long

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Lost & found - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Where the Wild Things Are By Maurice Sendak

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Lost and Found By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘wild thing’ narrative | Oral re-telling, developing a new character, own version narrative

Own version ‘losing/finding’ narrative | Character descriptions, retellings, advice letter, instructions, non-chronological reports

Own version friendship / gifting narrative | Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Acceptance & appreciation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Ning and the Night Spirits By Adriena Fong

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Leo and the Octopus By Isabelle Marinov

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Beegu By Alexis Deacon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Information text about night spirits | Posters, letters of advice, party invitations

Fact file | Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports

Own version ‘alien’ narrative | Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Dixie O'Day: In The Fast Lane By Shirley Hughes & Clara Vulliamy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Beasts & monsters - Spring 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Little Red By Lynn Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Billy and the Beast By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Dragon Machine By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Alternative character version | Labels, notes of advice, adverts, own version narrative

Own version ‘defeat a monster’ narrative | Wanted poster, summary, email, character description, recipe

Own version dragon story | Dragon guide and encyclopaedia, letters of advice, dragon machine explanation, shopping list, description, letters in role

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Spider and the Fly By Mary Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Endings & beginnings - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato By Lauren Child

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Tadpole's Promise By Jeanne Willis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own story about a fussy eater | Statements, writing in role, lists, own version narrative

Egg-spotter’s guide (non-fiction report) | Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards

Own version narrative / extended explanation | Simple explanations, speech bubbles, setting descriptions, thought bubbles

Reading Leaf Text

Length

After the Fall By Dan Santat

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Following your heart - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

My Shadow is Pink By Scott Stuart

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Julian is a Mermaid By Jessica Love

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Bear and the Piano By David Litchfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Leaflet | Innovated spoken rhymes, questions, notes of advice, lists, instructions

Three-verse poem | Instructions, writing in role, advertisements

Own version narrative about bravery | Letters of advice, short news-reports, writing in role, retellings, information poster

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

A twist in the tale - Summer 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Oi Frog By Kes Gray and Jim Field

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Jim and the Beanstalk By Raymond Briggs

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Goldilocks using three different versions By Lauren Child, Anthony Browne & Leigh Hodgkinson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version rhyming narrative | Captions and labels, own version narrative

Sequel story | Narrative re-telling (including dialogue), thought bubbles, informal letters

Sequel story | Wanted posters, letters, retellings, speech bubbles, retellings from another point of view

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Cinderella: An Art Deco Fairy Tale By Lynn Roberts-Maloney and David Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Imagination & curiosity - Autumn 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain By Verna Aardema

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Cave Baby By Julia Donaldson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Stanley's Stick By John Hegley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Tourist information leaflet | Labels and captions, re-tellings, simple explanations

Narrative re-telling | Labels and captions, posters, informal letters

Own version narrative | 'Book of sticks' entry, speech bubble, thought bubble, postcard

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban metropolis - Autumn 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Halibut Jackson By David Lucas

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Iggy Peck, Architect By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Signs and labels, captions, invitations, narrative sequel

Fact file about famous buildings | Labels, character comparisons, character descriptions, building descriptions, posters

Own version narrative | Metaphor poetry, simple character descriptions, interview questions, senses poetry, advert, advice slips, letter

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Friends & companionship - Spring 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Super Milly and the Super School Day By Stephanie Clarkson

10 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Yeti and the Bird By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Owl and the Pussy-cat By Edward Lear

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Alternative character version | Letters of encouragement; a retelling; song lyrics and job applications

Own version narrative about an unlikely friendship | List of rules, letters, postcards, character descriptions

Rhyming poem | Letters, interviews, lists, instructions

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Creation & conservation - Spring 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Advice leaflet | Labels and captions, re-telling, writing in role, narrative, letter

Pamphlet | Letters, setting descriptions, instructions, narrative (retelling), pamphlets, posters

Persuasive letter | Posters, lists, postcards, wanted posters, information report, short stories

Reading Leaf Text

Length

There's a Rang-Tan in my Bedroom By James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Heroes & villains - Summer 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

‘How to be a pirate’ guide | Writing in role, letters, a ‘how to’ guide

Own version superhero narrative | Wanted posters, letters, emails, character descriptions, captions

Non-chronological leaflet | Captions, information writing, character descriptions and comparisons

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Cakes in Space By Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Mystery & discovery - Summer 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Simple explanation | Signage, letters of advice, lists, labelled diagrams

Own version narrative | Posters, letters of advice, poems, descriptions, writing in role, recipes

Information text | File of fears entry, letters seeking and giving advice, oral retellings, own version narratives

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Year R/1/2 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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