Sunshine and Sunflowers

Reformed ELGs

Reception

This seasonal main project provides opportunities for outdoor learning and teaches children how to care for the plants and animals in their local environment and how to stay safe in the sun.

Whats Included?

Lessons

Resources

This project is part of the Cornerstones Curriculum which is available through an annual licence for Curriculum Maestro.

It has a companion project: Shadows and Reflections.

Learn more about the Cornerstones Curriculum and Curriculum Maestro.

Topics Covered

Local environment
Plants
Insects
Butterflies and bees
Life cycles
Habitats
Sun safety

Subject Focus

Understanding the world

Subjects Covered

Literacy
Expressive arts and design
Communication and language
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Personal, social and emotional development
Physical development

It’s about giving children real experiences and preparing them for life. Before Cornerstones, the children were disengaged and not interested in learning. Now they love it and are engrossed in their lessons.

Sarah Isberg, Executive Headteacher, Kentmere Academy

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We are in a much better place with CM than with our old curriculum. We will be making it more bespoke in the second year.

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16/11/2021

I have used Cornerstones from its first launch. The product has been refined over time as it is driven by feedback from schools and teachers delivering the content. The company is also responsive to a school's needs.

Lindsey Wain – Deputy headteacher, Hartburn Primary School, England

04/11/2021

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Charlotte Gibbins – Thurlstone Primary School, England

17/09/2021

I have recommended and told many other schools and school staff about it. I would always though suggest that they need to ensure it is right for their school setting and the needs of their staff and pupils.

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20/01/2021

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Sunshine and Sunflowers

It’s about giving children real experiences and preparing them for life. Before Cornerstones, the children were disengaged and not interested in learning. Now they love it and are engrossed in their lessons.

Do you want to learn more about the Cornerstones Curriculum?

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Signs of Spring

Ready Steady Grow

Long Ago

Puppets and Pop Ups

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Sparkle and Shine

Marvellous Machines

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Build It Up

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Splash!

Me and My Community

Exploring Autumn

Big Wide World

Shadows and Reflections

Puddles and Rainbows

Dangerous Dinosaurs

Winter Wonderland

Starry Night

Our mission is to help you deliver the best possible curriculum for your children.

We are in a much better place with CM than with our old curriculum. We will be making it more bespoke in the second year.

I have used Cornerstones from its first launch. The product has been refined over time as it is driven by feedback from schools and teachers delivering the content. The company is also responsive to a school's needs.

Maestro is a real time saver, particularly for leadership teams and subject leaders. There is a wealth of information and resources which can be used and adapted by creative skills teachers. The way the curriculum is mapped is excellent and was commented on in a very recent Ofsted inspection.

I have recommended and told many other schools and school staff about it. I would always though suggest that they need to ensure it is right for their school setting and the needs of their staff and pupils.