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British EYFS Curriculum Framework

EYFS Yearly Curriculum Planner

A comprehensive, monthly developmental roadmap structured across our Nursery, Toddler, and Preschool rooms to foster sensory curiosity, emotional wellbeing, literacy, numeracy, and physical milestones.

Age Groups: 1 to 4 Years
Framework: Early Years Foundation Stage (UK)
Academic Cycle: January – December

EYFS Core Areas of Learning & Development

Every monthly theme addresses key Prime and Specific areas of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage:

PSED Personal, Social & Emotional Development
C&L Communication & Language
PD Physical Development
UTW Understanding the World
MATH Mathematics & Numeracy
EAD Expressive Arts & Design
Nursery & Daycare

1. EYFS 1–2 Years Yearly Planner

Focusing on sensory discovery, emotional security, fine motor reflexes, and exploratory play.

Month Theme Main EYFS Focus Key Activities
Jan All About Me PSED C&L Exploring self, name recognition, simple emotions, mirror play
Feb Winter & Weather PD UTW Sensory play with ice, water exploration, dressing up for weather
Mar Animals & Sounds UTW C&L Animal sounds, puppet play, exploring textures, storytime
Apr Plants & Nature UTW PD Touching leaves, planting seeds, outdoor walks, nature collage
May Colours & Shapes MATH C&L Sorting coloured objects, matching shapes, finger painting
Jun My Body & Health PSED PD Basic hygiene routines, gross motor games, simple exercises
Jul Summer & Water Play PSED EAD Water play, sand play, imaginative role-play, songs & rhymes
Aug Family & Friends MATH EAD Looking at family photos, sharing experiences, parallel play
Sep Senses & Exploration PSED C&L Touch, smell, taste activities, sensory trays, music exploration
Oct Autumn & Nature UTW PD Leaf play, collecting objects, simple nature crafts
Nov Festivals & Celebrations C&L EAD Diwali, birthdays, music, and movement activities
Dec Christmas & Winter Fun EAD PSED Singing, role-play, decorating, festive crafts
Toddler Room

2. EYFS 2–3 Years Yearly Planner

Fostering active communication, peer collaboration, potty readiness, and creative expression.

Month Theme Main EYFS Focus Key Activities
Jan All About Me PSED C&L Name recognition, feelings, sharing
Feb Winter & Weather PD UTW Ice/water play, outdoor play
Mar Animals & Pets UTW C&L Animal sounds, stories
Apr Spring & Plants UTW PD Planting seeds, nature walks
May Transport & Vehicles MATH C&L Sorting, counting wheels
Jun Healthy Eating PSED PD Cooking, hygiene routines
Jul Summer & Holidays PSED EAD Water play, sand art
Aug Colours & Shapes MATH EAD Sorting, painting
Sep Family & Friends PSED C&L Role-play, family talk
Oct Autumn & Nature UTW PD Leaf collection, collage
Nov Festivals C&L EAD Celebrations, singing
Dec Christmas & Winter EAD PSED Decorating, songs
Preschool Room

3. EYFS 3–4 Years Yearly Planner

Preparing young learners for big school readiness through phonics, math, independent inquiry, and teamwork.

Month Theme Main EYFS Focus Key Activities
Jan All About Me & My Family PSED C&L Discuss family members, role-play home, sharing emotions
Feb Winter & Seasons PD UTW Exploring weather changes, dressing for cold, ice and water play
Mar Animals & Habitats UTW C&L Sorting animals, animal sounds, matching habitats, storytime
Apr Plants & Growth UTW PD Planting seeds, observing growth, garden walks, nature art
May Transport & Community MATH C&L Counting wheels, vehicle role-play, mapping local area
Jun Healthy Me PSED PD Healthy food tasting, exercise routines, hygiene practices
Jul Summer & Holidays PSED EAD Summer art, water play, sand play, imaginative role-play
Aug Colours, Shapes & Patterns MATH EAD Shape sorting, pattern making, colour matching, painting
Sep My Community & Friends PSED C&L Discussing roles, friendship activities, cooperative games
Oct Autumn & Nature UTW PD Leaf collection, autumn crafts, nature walks, sensory play
Nov Festivals & Celebrations C&L EAD Cultural festivals, craft, music, and movement activities
Dec Christmas & Winter Fun EAD PSED Decorating, singing songs, winter crafts, role-play

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