Whilst the Early Years Framework is not split up into specific subject disciplines like the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, we have set out the EYFS units here that link to geography to support both teachers and subject leaders with making links across the Learning Challenge Curriculum.

The following units link to the Early Learning Goal of ‘People, Culture and Communities’ which states that:

Children at the expected level of development will:

• Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation,
  discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps.
• 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.
• Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in
  other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when
  appropriate – maps.

These units are designed to be flexible in order to support learning best for your children. Some units you may only decide to spend a week on, whereas others you might spend two or three weeks exploring. In some cases it may be an area you wish to explore with the children for longer. The units are filled with ideas for useful texts to promote literacy skills alongside activity suggestions which support purposeful learning experiences, including for continuous provision.

** Some units are marked with an N, intended for 3- and 4-year-olds, but can be used with Reception-aged children at the beginning of the school year or with less mature Reception-aged children at any time.

Who are the people that help us? (N) What are the differences between our country and others? What and how do we celebrate? What is a map? How different are other parts of our country?

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