Year R

Year R Early Years Curriculum Project

EYFS - Projects for Autumn Term

In the Me and My Community project, your child will learn about the school community and building friendships. They will explore the school grounds and find out about all the people in school who are there to help them. They will explore how they are special and unique and how everyone’s family is different. They will take part in practical activities to support them to build new friendships and explore what makes a good friend. They will also find out about people in the community who help us, including doctors, nurses, and the emergency services.

Supporting your child at home

  • Look at family photographs together and discuss who is part of your family and extended family.
  • Look at baby photographs and talk about how they have grown.
  • Look at any childhood photographs of parents and grandparents.
  • Talk about the things you like to do together and places you like to go.

In the Marvellous Machines project, your child will learn about technology that is part of their daily lives. They will explore various machines, learn about how machines help us and find out about how machines have changed and developed over time. They will learn about products that use electricity to make them work and explore magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

Supporting your child at home

  • Talk about the machines and technology you use in your everyday lives.
  • Look for things in the home that are powered by electricity.
  • Look for items that are powered by batteries

More information about the EYFS Curriculum can be found in the EYFS Long Term Plan 2026-2027 document found below. 

Year R Key Information

Year R Long Term Plan 2026 2027
Year R English Curriculum (1)
Year R Maths Curriculum (1)

 

In Rainbow Class, Year R, PE, for this term, is timetabled on a Friday afternoon every week. 

 

Due to the nature of the Early Years Foundation Stage a continuous dialogue about your child's learning is available via Tapestry.

 

Please check your Tapestry account for regular updates on events and achievements in class. 

If you are having problems accessing your account please speak to a member of the Rainbow Class Teaching Team or email the office on office@lenham.kent.sch.uk