Half-Term Plan (EYFS Reception) - Animals Who Help Us

Ready-to-use, engaging half-term plan that brings the theme “Animals Who Help Us” to life.

Fully EYFS-aligned resource is perfect for Reception and Nursery–Reception settings, blending hands-on learning, creativity, and child-led inquiry.

• Covers all 7 Areas of Learning: Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts & Design, Physical Development, PSED, and Communication & Language.
• Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach: encourages exploration, investigation, and collaboration.
• Each week focuses on a different animal (sheep, cows, pigs, dogs, chickens) and how they help humans and communities.
• Includes STEM investigations, literacy captions/labels/new vocabulary, maths challenges, art experiences, physical activities, and storytime suggestions.
• Provides learning intentions and EYFS statements for effortless planning and Ofsted-ready evidence.
• Included are posters / images in each section to show ‘how these animals help us’ - from by-products to services.

This plan saves you hours of prep while giving your children joyful, meaningful, and purposeful learning experiences. Perfect for classroom teachers, NQTs, and EYFS leads who want creative, curriculum-rich, and engaging planning that works straight from the page.

Open-ended, adaptable activities allow children to explore and express themselves in ways that suit your setting, while embedding key vocabulary and life skills.