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Unit Overview

Nature Around Me

Part of the scientific thinking track — this unit builds Nature Around Me in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Cultivates the scientific reasoning that drives innovation and CSS/PMS success.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Plant & Animal Spotting

Noticing trees, birds, cats on a nature walk.

Sunny or Rainy?

Talking about today’s weather each morning.

Observe & Explain

Seeing how Nature Around Me works in nature.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Names 3 living things seen outdoors
  • Describes the day’s weather in one word
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Nature Around Me
  • Joins in Nature Around Me activities with growing confidence

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Run a simple, safe experiment to discover Nature Around Me
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Nature Around Me
  3. 3Draw and talk about Nature Around Me

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Plant & Animal SpottingSunny or Rainy?Observe & Explain

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Nature Around Me into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Nature Around Me in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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