Reception Science Planning UTW: Autumn 1

Me, My Body & Autumn | Six Detailed, Practical Lessons for Reception

Bring science to life in your Reception classroom with this practical, play-based Autumn 1 science-through-UTW planning pack.

Created to support meaningful first-hand experiences, each lesson encourages children to explore, notice, talk, predict and investigate through engaging activities that fit naturally within continuous provision and outdoor learning.

This pack includes six detailed lessons:

What can my senses help me discover?
Which body parts help us move and explore?
How have I changed since I was a baby?
What can we notice on an autumn walk?
Why do leaves look and feel different?
What happens to autumn objects in water?

Every lesson includes:

key knowledge
vocabulary and resources
detailed main exploration / investigation guidance
provision links
evidence and recording ideas
assessment prompts

Also included:

unit overview
key vocabulary list
end-of-unit recap and assessment guidance
responsive next steps
editable PowerPoint format

Designed for Reception and rooted in Understanding the World, this resource is EYFS-aligned and informed by Development Matters. It is ideal for teachers wanting a clear science focus without moving away from the practical, child-led nature of Reception.

Please note: This is a digital, editable PowerPoint resource.
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