Reception - Goldilocks & the three bears

Bring this topic to life with these exciting plans, packed with easy-to-follow, adult-led activities that spark curiosity and deepen learning through the 7 main principles of play. With ready-to-use ideas, key questions, and extension suggestions, it’s everything you need to transform your outdoor space into a rich storytelling adventure your children will love!

Lesson Plans

Goldilocks & the three bears enhancement plan

Engage children in the outdoor provision by exploring this traditional tale outdoors. Our enhancement plans take the thought out of creating engaging invitations to play outdoors! Each of these Goldilocks and the three bears themed play ideas also offer adult-led learning opportunities to deepen children’s learning through hands-on exploration.

Lines of enquiry:

How did Goldilocks escape from the bears?
How do you make porridge?
Is a hammock as comfortable as a bed?

Goldilocks & the three bears activity bank

Using your natural space to bring your Goldilocks and the Three Bears topic to life, our activity bank shares 5 adult-led, active & engaging activities. Including simple setups, key questions, and suggested extension opportunities. Your children will be encouraged to discuss, explore, and investigate your whole outdoor space whilst role-playing scenes and the aftermath of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Lines of enquiry:

What makes a bed or a chair ‘just right’?
Where did the bears live?
How did Goldilocks get into the bear house?
Where did the bears’ possessions go??
How much porridge does Daddy bear eat?

Reception Topic Planning Guidance

Use this guidance document alongside our planning to ensure you are able to use them in a way that works for your setting and get the most from the plans.

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