EYFS geography lesson – Where would you like to live in the world?
This EYFS geography lesson on climates is the final part of Reception Block 2: What Is the Weather Like?. Pupils reflect on what they have learned about hot, cold and local environments, and share their own ideas about where they would like to live and why. They compare different climates, discuss likes and dislikes, and begin to explain advantages and disadvantages of living in contrasting places.
What’s included
- Editable PowerPoint with photographs of hot, cold and local climates
- Activity sheet for sorting likes and dislikes about weather and environments
- World map, globe and atlases for identifying contrasting places
- Continuous provision ideas including small world play and weather station role play
- Teacher guidance with misconceptions, vocabulary and assessment opportunities
EYFS outcomes
- Recognise similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries
- Express likes and dislikes about places and climates
- Use new vocabulary such as climate, weather and map
- Articulate ideas in well-formed sentences and explain reasoning
Teaching tip
Model giving your own preferences with reasons, for example “I like snowy places because I enjoy building snowmen” or “I don’t like very hot weather because it makes me tired.” Encourage children to explain their own choices and discuss different opinions. Use role play, books and maps to revisit earlier learning and consolidate vocabulary.
This lesson completes EYFS Geography Block 2 – What Is the Weather Like?, part of the full primary geography scheme of work for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
