
A book-based English planning sequence for The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, designed for Year 1 (or more able EYFS). This unit follows a clear progression to support reading, writing and speaking through a familiar narrative text.
Included in this planning:
✔ 12 sequenced sessions with WALTs/LOs
✔ A variety of writing outcomes (labels, captions, lists, dictated sentences)
✔ Role play and practical writing tasks
✔ Simple descriptions and story sequencing
✔ Fun cross-curricular opportunities such as following instructions (e.g., baking)
✔ Structured activities for classroom teaching over a three-week block with extension ideas for deeper learning
Perfect for Year 1 teachers who want ready-to-teach planning linked to a rich text, with clear lesson focus and varied outcomes.
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Year 1 Planning Sequences for the whole of the academic year
A comprehensive set of Year 1 English planning sequences covering the entire academic year, designed to support long‑term teaching with a structured, book‑based approach. This pack brings together a range of sequenced units that follow your Yearly English Overview so you can deliver engaging literacy teaching with confidence and minimal prep. This resource includes: ✔ A Bear Called Paddington – English planning unit ✔ The Snail and the Whale – KS1 sequence planning ✔ The Adventures of Egg Box Dragon – KS1 planning ✔ Jack and the Beanstalk – Year 1 English sequence ✔ Out and About: A First Book of Poems – Year 1 English ✔ Funnybones – Year 1 English planning ✔ The Jolly Postman – Year 1 sequence planning ✔ The Emperor’s Egg – KS1 planning ✔ Man on the Moon: A Day in the Life of Bob – KS1 planning ✔ Supertato – Year 1 English planning ✔ Year 1 English/Literacy Long Term Plan These units offer sequenced sessions with clear WALTs/LOs, structured reading, vocabulary development and purposeful writing outcomes linked to high‑quality texts. Perfect for Year 1 teachers and subject leaders who want a ready‑to‑use, whole‑year English planning solution that reduces workload and supports consistent curriculum coverage. Designed to save hours of planning time and ensure consistent, engaging literacy coverage throughout the whole academic year.
Autumn Term English Planning Sequences - Year 1
A complete English planning sequence for the Autumn term in Year 1, designed to save time and support purposeful, book‑based teaching. This term plan brings together sequenced planning, clear objectives and a range of writing outcomes to help you confidently deliver English across the full Autumn term. Included in this resource: ✔ Weekly planning overview with WALTs/LOs ✔ Structured sessions covering reading, writing and language activities ✔ A range of outcomes including sentence writing, descriptions, questions and narratives ✔ Book‑linked units (such as Funnybones, The Jolly Postman and others) ✔ Clear progression through the Autumn term curriculum Perfect for Year 1 teachers who want ready‑to‑use, cohesive planning that reduces preparation time and supports confident teaching throughout the Autumn term.
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