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About this unit: This unit of work is based on Pathway 6 – The Big Picture. This unit will involve children exploring the outdoors and the wonders of nature during different seasons. It will give the opportunity for children to investigate, take an interest in and look after the natural world. Religious beliefs and stories about creation will be explored and children will explore how believers value and take care of the world due to their beliefs about creation.
This unit focuses solely on religious beliefs and creation however there are many interesting cultural stories about creation that teachers may wish to explore with children. EYFS teachers may wish to consider reading some simple creation stories from around the world – try creation stories from African, First Nation American, or Aboriginal cultures.
NB - it is up to each school as to how lessons from this RE unit are selected to fit in with long term plans/themes. Links can be made to other areas of learning in the Nursery and Reception phases of Development Matters, e.g. scientific and geographical knowledge of “The Natural World” and the prime area of Communication and Language – listening attentively and asking questions. Activities may be adapted to suit Reception and Nursery settings.
Religious Education in Early Years settings: Activities may be adapted to suit Reception and Nursery settings. See the full unit plan for links to Early Learning Goals and a full range of ideas for adult-led and independent activities. Further advice about planning for RE in EYFS can be found in the RE syllabus, Believing and Belonging (p 20–23)
Where this lesson fits: Early Learning Goals: People, Culture and Communities: Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. The Natural World: Explore the natural world around them making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants. Notes for teachers<br>

Points to note: Sensitivity around different religious beliefs and non-religious ideas around creation with the children in class. When going on a senses walk – explain clearly to the children about the sense of taste – when it is/isn’t appropriate to taste new foods
Outdoor Learning: There are lots of opportunities for outdoor learning during this lesson/unit. Nature walks, senses walks, class trips to view plants and animals in the surrounding areas or a visit to a farm, zoo, nature park or wildlife park. Barefoot walks and seasonal observations throughout the year can help children to notice and connect with nature. Observing seasonal changes is EY Framework required learning for EY, so a necessary topic to include.
Other options might include creating a nature garden or insect house in school grounds and learning about how to care for and look after these. For this particular presentation there are barefoot walks and/or senses walk opportunities as well as the collection of materials for outdoor art activities.
Resources needed: Magnifying glasses, mirrors, pooters for the nature senses walk/trip. Pupils could bring into school or collect from the school grounds a range of natural materials to create a collaborative artwork depicting their learning.
Further lesson notes and additional ideas may be found in the notes section of some slides (normal or presenter view). Please refer to the full unit plan for more activities and resources. Notes for teachers<br>