Reception Topic:Superheroes

Who are the superheroes in your life? Why are they superheroes? Are you a superhero and why? This is a topic that focuses on the hero in all of us; a fun topic that focuses on ourselves, our families, superhero animals, superhero vehicles,the people around us who help us such as teachers, doctors, religious leaders, police and fire fighters.

Block / Key EYFS Goals / Main creative outcomes
Block A
I’m a superhero
[5 sessions] / Understanding of the World, Communication and Language, Literacy, Expressive Arts and Design,andPhysical Development
  • UW ELG 14TW:Make observations of animals and plants and explain why some things occur, and talk about changes.
  • L ELG 10 W:Use phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds. Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible. Write simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others.
  • CL ELG 02U: Answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about their experiences and in response to stories or events.
  • CL ELG 03 S:Express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs. Develop their own explanations by connecting ideas and events.
  • EAD ELG 16 EUM&M: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • EAD ELG 17 BI: Use what they have learnt about media and materials in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes. Represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through art.
  • PD ELG 05 H&SC:Know the importance for good health of physical exercise and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe.
/ How can you bring out the superhero in yourself? Explore being the best you can be; learn why you are unique and special and how you can help your body to be superstrong and healthy, your brain super sparky and your actions super helpful. Draw self-portraits, create your own unique artwork and take part in a special superhero ceremony with medals and certificates.
Block B
My Super Family
[4 sessions] / Understanding of the World,Expressive Arts and Design, Communication and Language, Literacy
  • UW ELG 13 P&CTalk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members. Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others.
  • UW ELG 14 TWTalk about the features of their own immediate environment and how environments might vary from one another.
  • EAD ELG 17 BI Represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
  • CL ELG 01 L&A Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events, and respond to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions.
  • CL ELG 03 S: Express themselves effectively and develop explanations by connecting ideas or events.
  • L ELG 10 W Use their phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds. They also write some irregular common words. They write simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others. Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible.
/ Focus on the key members of your family and what makes them your superheroes; draw, interview, paint and celebrate their special talents, qualities and what they do for you. Have a special art exhibition with opening ceremony and invite your special people.
Block C
Real Superheroes
[8 sessions] / Communication and Language Development, Literacy,Physical Development, Understanding of the World,Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Expressive Arts and Design
  • CL ELG 03S Express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs; use past, present and future forms accurately when talking about events that have happened or are to happen in the future; develop their own narratives and explanations by connecting ideas or events.
  • L ELG 10 W Use their phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds. Write some irregular common words. Write simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others. Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible.
  • PD ELG 05 H&S Know the importance for good health of physical exercise and a healthy diet.
  • UW ELG 13 P&C Talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members. Know that other children don’t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.
  • PSED ELG 08 MR Show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings and form positive relationships with adults and other children.
  • EAD ELG 17 BI Use what they have learnt about media and materials in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes; represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
/ Superheroes are all around us! In school there are teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, lunchtime supervisors and outside school there are police, paramedics, doctors and religious leaders. Invite some of them in to tell you about their jobs, say thank you to them at a special banquet and make speeches telling them why they are superheroes to you.
Block D
Superhero Vehicles
[5 sessions] / Mathematics, Understanding of the World, Expressive Arts and Design
  • M ELG 11 N Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20, place them in order and say which number is 1 more or 1 less than a given number. Using quantities and objects, add and subtract 2 single-digit numbers, counting on or back to find the answer. Solve problems, including doubling, halving and sharing.
  • M ELG 12 SS&M Use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. Recognise, create and describe patterns. Explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.
  • UWELG 14TWKnow about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects and materials. Talk about the features of their own immediate environment & how environments might vary from one another.
  • EAD ELG 16 EUM&M Sing songs, make music and dance and experiment with ways of changing them. Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • EAD ELG 17BI Use what they have learnt about media and materials in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes. Represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
/ A chance to focus on superhero vehicles that build, move earth, transport us and explore the world and even space! Look carefully at their features and make your own small world versions. An opportunity for some great Maths; counting wheels and windows; measuring heights, widths and lengths.
Block E
Superhero Animals
[5 sessions] / Communication and Language, Expressive Arts and Design
  • CL ELG 01 L&A: Listen attentively in a range of situations. Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events and respond to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions. Give their attention to what others say and respond appropriately, while engaged in another activity.
  • CL ELG 02 U: Follow instructions involving several ideas or actions. Answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about their experiences and in response to stories or events.
  • CL ELG 03 S: Express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs. Use past, present and future forms accurately when talking about events that have happened or are to happen in the future. Develop their own narratives and explanations by connecting ideas or events.
  • EAD ELG 16 EUM&M: Sing songs, make music and dance, and experiment with ways of changing them. Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • EAD ELG 17 BI: Use what they have learnt about media and materials in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes. Represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
/ Animals can be superheroes helping us in many ways; find out about the ways dogs are trained to help people with additional needs and to find things; find out about horses that work for us; make your own superhero animal from junk, paint, name and assign a helpful job; hold a superhero pet show and display your models.
Block F
Superhero Project
[3sessions] / Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Mathematics,Communication and Language, Expressive Arts and Design
  • PSED ELG 6 SC&SAAre confident to speak in a familiar group, talk about their ideas, and choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. Say when they do or do not need help.
  • CL ELG 3 S Express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs.
  • MD ELG 11 N Count reliably with numbers from one to 20. Solve problems.
  • M ELG 12 SS&M Use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems.
  • EAD ELG 17 BIRepresent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
/ Work together as a class to make the world a better place.What would your ideal playground look like? Work together as a class to improve your playground; organise fundraising opportunities in school and celebrate your achievements.