Sunshine and Sunflowers
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.
Project scope
Sunshine and Sunflowers provides a structured approach to subject, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Communication and language
Expressive arts and design
Literacy
Mathematics
Personal, social and emotional development
Physical development
Understanding the world
Topics covered
- Butterflies and bees
- Habitats
- Insects
- Life cycles
- Local environment
- Plants
- Sun safety
What's included
Sunshine and Sunflowers is a comprehensive subject project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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