This unit is designed for a mixed Y1/YR class with separate activities/writing opportunites for EYFS and KS1. I included a picture map of the poem, and an innovation map for children’s own planning. Some of the sessions can be omitted/extended - for example, the session on similes turning into metaphors can be split into two separate sessions and you could do a lot more rhyming. I mention some powerpoints from Twinkl but others can be easily found online. I am also including photos of our message centre that provided opportunities for independent writing in the continuous provision in Reception.

This is a unit I designed for my split Y1/YR class. Y1 children struggled with their PiRA tests and lots of oral comprehensions mixed with teaching a question type at a time could be the answer. The unit can be used with Reception children also - the requirements of the new EYFS regarding discussion about characters is achieved whilst talking about the crocodile. I planned this unit for an HLTA to run, for about 20 minutes a day for 6 weeks with a low Y1 class. I hope it is useful:)

This unit is based on and uses the images provided on mensa website https://www.mensaforkids.org/teach/lesson-plans/introduction-to-color/ I have put it into a handy ppt, with some extra ideas of how to engage Y1 and Y2 pupils. The culmination of the unit was an art exhibition where the children painted and created using only primary and basic secondary colours. You can find a free colour wheel templates online to compliment the third lesson - or let the children be creative! We used ‘The day the crayons quit’ as a text to stimulate ideas for lesson 2. Enjoy!