EYFS Geography Scheme
EYFS Geography – Scheme of Work
Introduce early learners to geography with our EYFS geography scheme of work. Linked to the Early Learning Goals for “Understanding the World”, this scheme helps children explore their local area, recognise weather and seasons, use simple maps, and compare different environments.
Part of our Glorious Geography scheme of work, recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, this EYFS scheme includes lesson plans, age-appropriate worksheets, vocabulary cards, and interactive slides to support curiosity and early geographical skills.
Block 1: Street and House Detectives (Exploring the local area and creating simple maps)
- Week 1: What did you see on your way to school today?
- Week 2: What journeys can we find in the stories we read?
- Week 3: Let’s go on our own story journey!
- Week 4: Where in the world are we?
- Week 5: Can we help with the post?
- Week 6: What have we learnt as street detectives?
Block 2: What’s the Weather Like? (Weather and contrasting environments)
- Week 1: What is the weather like outside?
- Week 2: What will the weather be like tomorrow?
- Week 3: Let’s record the weather outside!
- Week 4: Where in the world is it cold?
- Week 5: Where in the world is it hot?
- Week 6: Where would you like to live in the world?
Block 3: What Can We Explore? (Similarities, differences and seasonal change)
- Week 1: Where can we go today?
- Week 2: Where do people work?
- Week 3: Is this a city?
- Week 4: Can we find a beach?
- Week 5: Let’s explore the seasons.
- Week 6: Where can we go on holiday?
Explore the world with our EYFS geography scheme
Our EYFS geography scheme of work gives children the chance to explore their surroundings, notice the weather and seasons, and begin to understand the wider world. Activities are practical, play-based and enquiry-led, helping children develop early geographical vocabulary and skills.
What’s included in this scheme?
- Complete lesson packs with worksheets, slides and vocabulary cards designed for Reception.
- Activities to develop simple map skills and use of positional language.
- Opportunities to observe and record weather and seasonal change.
- Comparisons between local areas and contrasting environments.
- Assessment opportunities to track progress in “Understanding the World”.
Why choose this scheme?
Created by subject specialists and part of our wider Primary Geography scheme of work, this EYFS programme is recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association. Each lesson is engaging, age-appropriate, and carefully designed to prepare children for geography in Key Stage 1.
Explore more Primary Geography units from EYFS to Year 6, or browse KS1 geography schemes to see what comes next.
