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Curriculum overview – Product listOur curriculum is packed with lots of exciting projects to help you bring learning to life. Here you can find a list of all of the projects available in our curriculum and get an idea of what they cover. We’ve also included any related Love to Read, Love to Investigate and Love to Celebrate projects for reference. Want to find out more? Take a look on our website: www.cornerstoneseducation.co.uk.

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ILP for Nursery Breadth of ILP

Are eggs alive? Changes in nature during springtime

Can I have a dog? Pets, animal care, vets and animals that help us

Can we explore it? Exploration, travel and discovery

Do dragons exist? Imaginative worlds, castles, dragons and treasure

How does that building stay up? Construction and properties of materials

How high can I jump? Sports and being active and healthy

How many colours in a rainbow? Colour and pattern in the natural and man-made world

How many pebbles on the beach? Plants, animals and materials found on the seashore

Is it shiny? Materials and their properties

What is a shadow? Light sources and the Sun

Where does snow go? Cold weather, melting and freezing

Why can’t I have chocolate for breakfast? Food, mealtimes, cooking and baking

Why do leaves go crispy? Seasonal changes in plants and animals

Why do you love me so much? Themselves, family and feelings and emotions

Why is water wet? Properties of water, weather and water safety

ILP for Reception Breadth of ILP

Are we there yet? Journeys and transport

Can I switch it on? Using and controlling technology

Do cows drink milk? The farm, animals, where food comes from, crops and growing

Do you want to be friends? Friends, interaction and feelings and emotions

What happens when I fall asleep? Bedtime routines, the night sky and night time jobs

What is a reflection? Reflections and symmetry

What’s that sound? Everyday sounds, instruments and music

Who lives in a rock pool? The seashore, micro-habitats, materials

Are carrots orange? Food groups, being healthy and cooking and preparing foods

What can you see in summer? Seasons and weather, holidays and leisure, staying safe in the Sun

Why do ladybirds have spots? Minibeasts, plants and flowers

Why do squirrels hide their nuts? Seasonal change in the natural world

Why do zebras have stripes? African culture and wildlife

Why don’t snakes have legs? Reptiles, food chains, animal body parts and habitats

Will you read me a story? Fairy tales and nursery rhymes

ILP for Year 1 Focus Breadth of ILP Related Love to Investigate

Bright Lights, Big City Geography The UK, London landmarks, maps and directions How do you make bread?How does it move?

Dinosaur Planet History Dinosaurs and their features, Mary Anning and fossils Whose poo?Why do we have teeth?

Memory Box History Changes within living memory, special occasions Why do we have two eyes?What can you remember?

Paws, Claws and Whiskers Art & design Wild and domestic animals and their features Can you leap like a frog?What can worms sense?What is camouflage for?

Rio de Vida Music Brazil, carnival, football and music What makes the loudest sound?

Splendid Skies Science The changing seasons, weather, Sir Francis Beaufort How big is a raindrop?How wild is the wind?Does it snow in summer?

Superheroes PE Real and fantasy heroes, heroic qualities and the senses What can our hands do?Can you be a superhero?

Moon Zoom! D&T The Solar System, plants and alien crash landings What keeps us dry?How does it feel?

The Enchanted Woodland Science Woodland plants and creatures Are all leaves the same?Do pine cones know it’s raining?What’s in a bud?How do leaves change?


ILP for Year 2 Focus Breadth of ILP Related Love to Investigate

Muck, Mess and Mixtures Art & design Materials and their properties through art What shape is a bubble?Which stuff is stickier?How is mud made?

Street Detectives History Exploring the local community and its landmarks How do plants grow in winter?

The Scented Garden Science Flowers and their parts, growing things Can seeds grow anywhere?What’s on your wellies?How does grass grow?

Towers, Tunnels and Turrets D&T Castles, towers and tunnels. Building structures Can you make a paper bridge?Where do worms like to live?

Wriggle and Crawl Science Minibeasts and their habitats Do insects have a favourite colour?Do snails have noses?Where do snails live?What is the life cycle of the ladybird?

Beachcombers Science The seashore, habitats and coastal features Will it degrade?How many arms does an octopus have?

Beat Band Boogie! Music Rhythm, percussion and lyric writing Can water make music?

Bounce PE Throwing and catching Why should I exercise?Do all balls bounce?How do germs spread?

Land Ahoy! Geography The coast, Captain Cook, boats and sea rescues Can you find the treasure?Why do boats float?

ILP for Year 3 Focus Breadth of ILP Related Love to Read Related Love to Investigate

Flow Geography Rivers, the water cycle, river plants and animals Swallows and Amazons How fast does water flow?What is soil?

Gods and Mortals History Ancient Greece, myths and legends Greek Myths for Young Children Why did lcarus fall from the sky?

Heroes and Villains Music Moral issues, dilemmas, real and imaginary heroes and villains 101 Dalmatians Are mushrooms deadly?

Mighty Metals Science Materials, forces, magnets and robots The Iron Man How mighty are magnets?What does friction do?Can you block magnetism?Why do magnets attract and repel?

Predator! Science Food chains, fossils and predatory plants The Sheep Pig What do owls eat?What are our joints for?Why are trees tall?How do fossils form?How do worms move?

Scrumdiddlyumptious! D&T Food, nutrition and cooking Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Is it safe to eat?Which is the juicest fruit?

Tremors Geography Natural disasters, earthquakes and volcanoes The Firework-Maker’s Daughter What is sand?

Tribal Tales History Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age history Stig of the Dump Do plants have legs?What are flowers for?

Urban Pioneers Art & design Urban geography, towns and cities and light Emil and the DetectivesThe Family from One End Street

What are sunglasses for?Why do shadows change?Why do cat’s eyes glow at night?


1066 History The Normans, Battle of Hastings and the Domesday Book I Was There 1066 What are catapults for?How far can an arrow travel?

Blue Abyss Art & design Seas and oceans, aquatic habitat and food chains Treasure Island20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Are all sea creatures the same?How does pollution affect habitats?

Burps, Bottoms and Bile Science Teeth, digestion and healthy eating Demon Dentist How does toothpaste protect teeth?What is spit for?

I am Warrior! History Invaders, the Romans, Celts and gladiators Thieves of Ostia Did the Romans use toilet roll?

Misty Mountain Sierra Geography Mountain environments, the water cycle and plant life The Hobbit Can worms sense danger?What do squirrels eat?Where does water go?Why does it flood?

Playlist Music Sound, musical genres and lyric writing Poems to Perform Can we block sound?How can we change a sound?How far can sound travel?

Potions Science Solids, liquids and gases and a little bit of magic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Are all liquids runny?How do smells get up your nose?Is custard a liquid?

Road Trip USA! Geography The USA, New York, American landmarks and travelling The Indian in the Cupboard What conducts electricity?How do plugs work?Can you make a circuit from play dough?

Traders and Raiders History The Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Alfred the Great The Saga of Erik the Viking How did Vikings dye their clothes?


Alchemy Island Music Fantasy landscapes, properties of materials and graphic scores A Wizard of EarthseaThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Can you clean dirty water?Do all solids dissolve?Will it erupt?Which materials conduct heat?

Allotment Geography Gardening, growing and farming The Secret Garden Do dock leaves cure a sting?How many potatoes can you grow?

Beast Creator Science Minibeasts, their habitats and features and food chains Charlotte’s Web How do worms reproduce?Why do birds lay eggs?

Off with Her Head! History The Tudors and the trial of Anne Boleyn Treason Why does a compass always point north?

Peasants, Princes and Pestilence History The Black Death, the Middle Ages, knights and mirco-organisms Children of Winter What is the life cycle of a mealworm?How clean are your hands?

Pharaohs History Ancient Egypt, kings, queens and the ‘mummy’s curse’! The Phoenix Code Why does milk go off?

Scream Machine Science Forces and materials, CAD, and designing a drop ride The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas How do levers help us?Why are zip-wires so fast?What do pulleys do?

Stargazers Science Space, the Solar System, gravity and the Moon landing Northern LightsAlone on a Wide, Wide SeaCosmic

Why do planets have craters?Can we track the Sun?How do we know the Earth is round?How do rockets lift off?How does the Moon move?

Time Traveller Art & design Growing up, death, memories and sexual reproduction Tom’s Midnight Garden Do we slow down as we get older?

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A Child’s War History WWII, evacuation, everyday life and the story of Anne Frank Goodnight Mister TomThe Silver Sword

Can you send a coded message?

Blood Heart Science Dissection, the heart, blood and circulation Pig Heart Boy How does blood flow?What’s in blood?What can your heart rate tell you?

Darwin’s Delights Science Evolution and inheritance, Darwin’s discoveries and genetics Sky Hawk How have eyes evolved?How many worms are underground?Where do wild plants grow best?Why do birds have different beaks?Why is holly prickly?

Frozen Kingdom Geography Polar regions, animals and their habitats, Robert Falcon Scott The Call of the Wild How do animals stay warm?Can we slow cooling down?

Gallery Rebels Art & design 19th and 20th century art and artists. Rebels of the art world Framed Is green really green?

Hola Mexico! Music Mexico and its culture, the Ancient Mayans and deserts Holes How can we make red?What colour is a shadow?

ID Science Human features, personalities and developing an identity Bill’s New Frock How does inheritance work?Why are things classified?

Revolution History The Victorians, everyday life and Queen Victoria’s reign Black BeautyA Christmas CarolThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Can fruit light a bulb?

Tomorrow’s World Computing Computing networks, malware, podcasts and future technology Stormbreaker How does light travel?What is a reflection?Can you see through it?Can you turn a light down?

Special project for KS2 Focus Breadth of ILP

Fallen Fields History Special WWI anniversary project Private Peaceful


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Love to Investigate includes 126 practical scientific investigations to get your KS1 or KS2 class excited about science. Here you can find a list of all of the projects available and get an idea of what they cover. We’ve also included their related Imaginative Learning Projects for reference. Want to find out more? Take a look on our website: www.cornerstoneseducation.co.uk.

LTI for Year 1 Programmes of study (all include working scientifically) Investigation type Related ILP Category

Are all leaves the same? Plants Grouping and classifying The Enchanted Woodland Biology

Can you be a superhero? Everyday materials Grouping and classifying Superheroes Chemistry

Can you leap like a frog? Animals, including humans Simple test Paws, Claws and Whiskers Biology

Do pine cones know it’s raining? Plants; Seasonal change Pattern seeking/Observing over time The Enchanted Woodland Biology

Does it snow in summer? Seasonal changes Grouping and classifying/Pattern seeking Splendid Skies Chemistry

How big is a raindrop? Seasonal changes Grouping and classifying Splendid Skies Chemistry

How do leaves change? Plants; Seasonal changes Observing over time/Grouping and classifying The Enchanted Woodland Biology

How do you make bread? Working scientifically Observing over time Bright Lights, Big City Chemistry

How does it feel? Everyday materials Grouping and classifying/Observing over time Moon Zoom! Chemistry

How does it move? Working scientifically Simple test/Grouping and classifying Bright Lights, Big City Physics

How wild is the wind? Seasonal change Simple test/Observing over time Splendid Skies Chemistry

What can our hands do? Animals, including humans Simple test Superheroes Biology

What can you remember? Working scientifically Simple test Memory Box Biology

What can worms sense? Animals, including humans Simple test Paws, Claws and Whiskers Biology

What is camouflage for? Animals, including humans Grouping and classifying Paws, Claws and Whiskers Biology

What’s in a bud? Plants Grouping and classifying/Simple test The Enchanted Woodland Biology

What keeps us dry? Everyday materials Simple test Moon Zoom! Chemistry

What makes the loudest sound? Everyday materials Grouping and classifying/Pattern seeking Rio de Vida Chemistry

Whose poo? Animals, including humans Grouping and classifying Dinosaur Planet Biology

Why do we have teeth? Animals, including humans Simple test Dinosaur Planet Biology

Why do we have two eyes? Animals, including humans Simple test Memory Box Biology


Can seeds grow anywhere? Plants Simple test The Scented Garden Biology

Can you find the treasure? Uses of everyday materials Observing over time Land Ahoy! Chemistry

Can you make a paper bridge? Uses of everyday materials Simple test Towers, Tunnels and Turrets Chemistry

Can water make music? Uses of everyday materials Pattern seeking Beat Band Boogie! Physics

Do all balls bounce? Uses of everyday materials Simple test/Pattern seeking Bounce Chemistry

Do snails have noses? Living things and their habitats; Animals, including humans Simple test/Observing over time Wriggle and Crawl Biology

Do insects have a favourite colour? Living things and their habitats; Animals, including humans Simple test/Observing over time Wriggle and Crawl Biology

How do germs spread? Animals, including humans Simple test/Grouping and classifying Bounce Biology

How does grass grow? Plants Simple test/Observing over time The Scented Garden Biology

How do plants grow in winter? Plants Observing over time Street Detectives Biology

How is mud made? Uses of everyday materials Simple test Muck, Mess and Mixtures Chemistry

How many arms does an octopus have? Living things and their habitats; Animals, including humans Pattern seeking/Grouping and classifying Beachcombers Biology

What’s on your wellies? Plants Observing over time The Scented Garden Biology

What is the life cycle of the ladybird? Living things and their habitats; Animals, including humans Observing over time Wriggle and Crawl Biology

What shape is a bubble? Working scientifically Simple test/Pattern seeking Muck, Mess and Mixtures Chemistry

Where do snails live? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying/Observing over time Wriggle and Crawl Biology

Where do worms like to live? Living things and their habitats Simple test/Observing over time Towers, Tunnels and Turrets Biology

Which stuff is stickier? Uses of everyday materials Simple test/Grouping and classifying Muck, Mess and Mixtures Chemistry

Why do boats float? Uses of everyday materials Simple test/Pattern seeking Land Ahoy! Chemistry

Why should I exercise? Animals, including humans Simple test/Observing over time Bounce Biology

Will it degrade? Living things and their habitats Simple test/Observing over time Beachcombers Biology



Are mushrooms deadly? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Heroes and Villains Biology

Can you block magnetism? Forces and magnets Grouping and classifying Mighty Metals Physics

Do plants have legs? Plants Grouping and classifying/Pattern seeking Tribal Tales Biology

How do fossils form? Rocks Observing over time Predator! Chemistry

How fast does water flow? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Flow Physics

How mighty are magnets? Forces and magnets Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Mighty Metals Physics

How do worms move? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test Predator! Biology

Is it safe to eat? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Scrumdiddlyumptious! Biology

What are flowers for? Plants Grouping and classifying/Pattern seeking Tribal Tales Biology

What are our joints for? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test Predator! Biology

What are sunglasses for? Light Comparative or fair test Urban Pioneers Physics

What do owls eat? Animals, including humans Grouping and classifying Predator! Biology

What does friction do? Forces and magnets Comparative or fair test Mighty Metals Physics

What is sand? Rocks Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Tremors Chemistry

What is soil? Rocks Comparative or fair test Flow Chemistry

Which is the juiciest fruit? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Scrumdiddlyumptious! Biology

Why are trees tall? Plants Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Predator! Biology

Why did lcarus fall from the sky? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Gods and Mortals Chemistry

Why do cat’s eyes glow at night? Light Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Urban Pioneers Physics

Why do magnets attract and repel? Forces and magnets Pattern seeking Mighty Metals Physics

Why do shadows change? Light Comparative or fair test/ Pattern seeking Urban Pioneers Physics


Are all liquids runny? States of matter Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Potions Chemistry

Are all sea creatures the same? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying/Research Blue Abyss Biology

Can we block sound? Sound; Electricity Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Playlist Physics

Can worms sense danger? Living things and their habitats/Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Misty Mountain Sierra Biology

Can you make a circuit from play dough? Electricity Grouping and classifying Road Trip USA! Physics

Did the Romans use toilet roll? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test I am Warrior! Chemistry

How did Vikings dye their clothes? Working scientifically Grouping and classifying Traders and Raiders Biology

How does pollution affect habitats? Living things and their habitats Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Blue Abyss Biology

How can we change a sound? Sound Pattern seeking Playlist Physics

How do plugs work? Electricity Grouping and classifying Road Trip USA! Physics

How do smells get up your nose? States of matter Pattern seeking Potions Chemistry

How does toothpaste protect teeth? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test Burps, Bottoms and Bile Chemistry

How far can an arrow travel? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test 1066 Physics

How far can sound travel? Sound Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Playlist Physics

Is custard a liquid? States of matter Grouping and classifying Potions Chemistry

What are catapults for? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking 1066 Physics

What conducts electricity? Electricity Grouping and classifying Road Trip USA! Physics

What do squirrels eat? Living things and their habitats; Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Misty Mountain Sierra Biology

What is spit for? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test Burps, Bottoms and Bile Biology

Where does water go? States of matter Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Misty Mountain Sierra Chemistry

Why does it flood? States of matter/Living things and their habitats Comparative or fair test Misty Mountain Sierra Chemistry


Can we track the Sun? Earth and space Observing over time Stargazers Physics

Can you clean dirty water? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test Alchemy Island Chemistry

Do all solids dissolve? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Alchemy Island Chemistry

Do dock leaves cure a sting? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Allotment Chemistry

Do we slow down as we get older? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Time Traveller Biology

How clean are your hands? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test Peasants, Princes & Pestilence Biology

How does the Moon move? Earth and space Pattern seeking Stargazers Physics

How many potatoes can you grow? Living things and their habitats Observing over time Allotment Biology

How do rockets lift off? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Stargazers Chemistry

How do levers help us? Forces Comparative or fair test Scream Machine Physics

How do we know the Earth is round? Earth and space Comparative or fair test/Research Stargazers Physics

How do worms reproduce? Living things and their habitats Research/Observing over time Beast Creator Biology

What do pulleys do? Forces Comparative or fair test Scream Machine Physics

What is the life cycle of a mealworm? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying/Observing over time Peasants, Princes & Pestilence Biology

Which materials conduct heat? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Alchemy Island Chemistry

Why are zip-wires so fast? Forces Comparative or fair test/Grouping and classifying Scream Machine Physics

Why do birds lay eggs? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying Beast Creator Biology

Why do planet have craters? Forces Comparative or fair test/ Pattern seeking Stargazers Physics

Why does a compass always point north? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test Off with Her Head! Physics

Why does milk go off? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Pharaohs Chemistry

Will it erupt? Properties and changes of materials Comparative or fair test Alchemy Island Chemistry



Can fruit light a bulb? Electricity Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Revolution Physics

Can we slow cooling down? Evolution and inheritance Comparative or fair test/Observing over time Frozen Kingdom Chemistry

Can you see through it? Light Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Tomorrow’s World Physics

Can you turn a light down? Electricity Comparative or fair test Tomorrow’s World Physics

How can we make red? Working scientifically Grouping and classifying/Research Hola Mexico! Chemistry

How do animals stay warm? Evolution and inheritance Comparative or fair test Frozen Kingdom Biology

Can you send a coded message? Electricity Grouping and classifying A Child’s War Physics

How does blood flow? Animals, including humans Comparative or fair test Blood Heart Biology

How does inheritance work? Evolution and inheritance Pattern seeking ID Biology

How does light travel? Light Pattern seeking Tomorrow’s World Physics

How have eyes evolved? Evolution and inheritance/Light Research/Observing over time Darwin’s Delights Biology

How many worms are underground? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying Darwin’s Delights Biology

Is green really green? Working scientifically Comparative or fair test Gallery Rebels Chemistry

What can your heart rate tell you? Animals, including humans Pattern seeking Blood Heart Biology

What colour is a shadow? Light Pattern seeking Hola Mexico! Physics

What is a reflection? Light Pattern seeking Tomorrow’s World Physics

What’s in blood? Animals, including humans Grouping and classifying/Pattern seeking Blood Heart Biology

Where do wild plants grow best? Living things and their habitats; Evolution and inheritance Pattern seeking/Grouping and classifying Darwin’s Delights Biology

Why are things classified? Living things and their habitats Grouping and classifying ID Biology

Why do birds have different beaks? Evolution and inheritance Comparative or fair test Darwin’s Delights Biology

Why is holly prickly? Evolution and inheritance Comparative or fair test/Pattern seeking Darwin’s Delights Biology


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LTR for Year 3 Author Theme Related ILP

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter Philip Pullman Determination; Courage; Trust; Friendship Tremors

Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome Adventure; Freedom; Imagination Flow

101 Dalmatians Dodie Smith Animal cruelty; Care of pets; Family life Heroes and Villains

The Iron Man Ted Hughes Destruction; War; Prejudice Mighty Metals

Greek Myths for Young Children Heather Amery Temptation; Metamorphosis; Adventure Gods and Mortals

The Sheep Pig Dick King-Smith Aspiration; Nature vs nurture; Relationships; Trust Predator!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl Greed; Justice; Poverty vs wealth; Good vs bad behaviour Scrumdiddlyumptious!

Stig of the Dump Clive King Friendship; Teamwork; Recycling Tribal Tales

Emil and the Detectives Erich Kastner Generosity; Choice Urban Pioneers

The Family from One End Street Eve Garnett Poverty; Class; Social snobbery; Education Urban Pioneers


Poems to Perform Julia Donaldson Rhythm; Rhyme; Metre; Stress Playlist

Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Loyalty; Betrayal, Greed; Adventure Blue Abyss

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Jules Verne Adventure; Marine Life; Quest for knowledge Blue Abyss

The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien Coming of age; Greed; War; Heroism Misty Mountain Sierra

Demon Dentist David Walliams Love; Poverty; Friendship Burps, Bottoms and Bile

Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Dreams, Adventure; Growing up Potions

I Was There 1066 Jim Eldridge Honour; Warfare; Friendship 1066

Thieves of Ostia Caroline Lawrence Life during Roman times; Forgiveness; Class I am Warrior!

The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks Prejudice; Responsibility; Treatment of People; Beliefs Road Trip USA!

The Saga of Erik the Viking Terry Jones Bravery; Loyalty; Honour; Fear Traders and Raiders


A Wizard of Earthsea Ursula le Guin Religion; Innocence and experience; Science vs belief Alchemy Island

Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea Michael Morpurgo Identity; Family; Bravery; Loneliness Stargazers

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C.S Lewis Duty; Temptation Alchemy Island

Cosmic Frank Cottrell Boyce Parenthood; Growing up; Space exploration Stargazers

Charlotte’s Web E.B White Friendship; Death; Growing up Beast Creator

The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Loneliness; Grief; Recovery; Change Allotment

Treason Berlie Doherty Guilt; Trust; Family relationships; Social status Off with Her Head!

Children of Winter Berlie Doherty The plague; Survival; Nature of time; Sacrifice Peasants, Princes and Pestilence

The Phoenix Code Helen Moss Trust; Friendship; Deceit; Egyptian history Pharaohs

Northern Lights Philip Pullman Religion; Childhood; Science vs belief; Innocence; Experience Stargazers

The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas David Almond Self-belief; Journey; Change Scream Machine

Tom’s Midnight Garden Philippa Pearce Concepts of time; Feelings of isolation; Change Time Traveller


Goodnight Mister Tom Michelle Magorian Trust; Love; Loneliness; Effects of abuse; Change; Development A Child’s War

The Silver Sword Ian Serraillier Survival; Second World War; Courage A Child’s War

The Call of the Wild Jack London Survival; Natural instincts Frozen Kingdom

Framed Frank Cottrell Boyce Teamwork; Family; Community; Power of art Gallery Rebels

Holes Louis Sachar Crime and punishment; Friendship; Loyalty Hola Mexico!

Bill’s New Frock Anne Fine Gender politics ID

Sky Hawk Gill Lewis Friendship; Wildlife; Nature; Conservation; Loss and grief Darwin’s Delights

Black Beauty Anna Sewell Animal welfare; Kindness and compassion Revolution

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Charity; Greed; The meaning of Christmas Revolution

Pig Heart Boy Malorie Blackman Ethics of transplants; Relationships; Genetic engineering and animal experimentation Blood Heart

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aiken Adventure; Poverty and wealth Revolution

Stormbreaker Anthony Horowitz Being an outsider; Appearance vs reality; Good vs evil Tomorrow’s World

Special for KS2 Author Theme Related ILP

Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo First World War; Family relationships, Courage Fallen Fields

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The 39 ILPs, essential resources and supporting documents help you to develop a relevant, tailor-made religious education curriculum to meet the needs of your children both now and in the future. Want to find out more? Take a look on our website: www.cornerstoneseducation.co.uk.

Our world Year group Theme Season/term

Special people Nursery and Reception My family is special; My community is special; My faith is special; A special visitor; I am special Any term

Special places Nursery and Reception My special places; Special places in my community; The world is a special place; Creating a special place; Looking after our world Any term

Special times Nursery and Reception Special times of the day; Special times of the week; Special times of the year; A special celebration; Sharing a special time together Any term

Christianity Year group Theme Season/term

Harvest Year 1 Our wonderful world; Creation; Harvest hymns; Saying thank you; Feeding the 5000; Sharing; Foods around the world; The importance of water; Local church celebrations; Local harvest celebrations

Autumn

Christmas Year 2 Looking after a baby; The Advent wreath; The Nativity; Gifts; Celebrations; Joy; Religious and secular Christmas messages; The Christingle

Autumn

Lent Year 3 Ash Wednesday; Forgivness; The 40 days of Lent; Switching off; Pretzels; Prayers; Colours of the church seasons; The crucifixion; The resurrection

Spring

Holy Week and Easter Year 4 Palm Sunday; The story of the Last Supper; The Eucharist; The crucifixion of Jesus; The cross; The resurrection of Jesus; Easter garden; Belief; Eggs; Easter celebrations

Spring

Pentecost Year 5 The Ascension; Pentecost; The fruits of the spirit; The sheild of the Trinity; The body of the church; Communities; Baptism; Faith in action; Saints

Summer

Sunday Year 6 What is God like in the Bible?; Church furniture and design; Worship through music; Why do Christians worship?; What is worship?; Is Christianity just for Sunday?; Faith in the UK; Is Sunday important to everyone?

Any term

Buddhism Year group Theme Season/term

Esala Perahera Year 1 Who was Buddha?; Relics; The Temple of the Tooth; Sacred places; Memories and remembering; Esala Perahera celebrations; Comparing celebrations

Summer

Losar Year 2 Making a fresh start; New Year’s resolutions; Good luck; Tibetan prayer flags; Loving-kindness; Offerings; The Losar shrine; The future; Cham dancing; Good and evil; Comparing different New Year traditions

Spring

Vesak Year 3 The story of the birth of Buddha; The four sights; Mandalas; Impermanence; Enlightenment; Keeping calm; Kindness; The death of Buddha; The Tripitaka; Vesak celebrations

Summer

Kathina Year 4 The life of a Buddhist monk; The Rains Retreat; The story of Kathina; Kathina celebrations; Generosity; The Dalai Lama; Comparing the life of a Buddhist monk to a Christian monk

Autumn

Dharma day Year 5 The Buddhist flag; The Four Noble Truths; The Noble Eightfold Path; The Wheel of Dharma; The Middle Way; The Jataka Tales; Good and Evil; Compassion; Words of Wisdom; The Golden Rule; Universal truths

Summer

Parinirvana Year 6 The death of Buddha; Impermanence; The Wheel of Life; Comparing beliefs about life after death; Funerals around the world; Change; Memorials and monuments; Stupas; What could you be remembered for?

Spring

Hinduism Year group Theme Season/term

Diwali Year 1 The mandir; New beginnings; The story of Rama and Sita; Good v evil; Welcoming Lakshmi; Good luck; Diwali celebrations; comparing Diwali to other religious celebrations

Autumn

Navratri Year 2 What is God like?; Different Hindu gods; The story of Durga; Special clothes; Navratri puja thalis; Celebrations; Quiet time; Mantras; Is God like a mother?

Autumn

Ganesh Chaturthi Year 3 The story of Ganesh; The Puja ceremony; Murtis (statues); Symbols of Ganesh; Obstacles; Starting something new; The story of Ganesh and Kubera

Autumn

Janmashtami Year 4 Hindu gods; The story of Krishna’s birth; Krishna’s life; 108 names for Krishna; Janmashtami celebrations; Role models; Hindu bhagans; Music in other religions; What is your purpose?

Autumn

Holi Year 5 The meaning of colour in Hinduism; The story of Holika; Krishna and Radha; Kathak dance; Playing with colours; Equality; Looking after nature; Need and want; Weddings; Happiness

Spring

Kumbh Mela Year 6 The story of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk; The four places of pilgrimage; What is Kumbh Mela?; Karma; Reincarnation; Moksha; The Naga Sadhu; Devotion; The story of the Goddess Ganga; Pollution and conservation of the River Ganges

Any term

Islam Year group Theme Season/term

Milad un Nabi Year 1 Celebrating birthdays; Comparing Saudia Arabia to the UK; The birth of Muhammad; Muhammad the trustworthy; Why is Muhammad so important to Muslims?; Leaders; Followers of Muhammad today; Respecting other people’s beilefs

Autumn

Jumu’ah Year 2 The story of Bilal; What is a Muezzin?; Prayer; Friday prayers; Parts of a mosque; Places of worship; My special times Any term

The Hajj Year 3 What is The Hajj?; Items used during The Hajj; Peoples opinions of The Hajj; Hajj customs; Special journeys; The Five Pillars of Islam; Other spiritual journeys and pilgrimages

Any term

Eid ul-Adha Year 4 The story of Ibrahim and Isma’il; Sacrafice; Eid ul-Adha celebrations; The importance of Eid ul-Adha to Muslims; Zakat (charity); People who have made sacrafices; Comparing the stories of Ibrahim and Isma’il

Summer or Autumn

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Year 5 When is Ramadan; The Hijri calendar; What happens during Ramadan?; The Night of Power; Reading the Qur’an; Why is Ramadan important to Muslims?; Gratitude; Eid al-Fitr celebrations; Comparing celebrations

Spring

Lailat al Miraj Year 6 The Night Journey story; Washing the heart clean; Prophets; Jannah (heaven); Speaking with Allah; Salat (prayer); Faith; Reactions to The Night Journey story; Why are sacred stories important to believers?

Any term

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Judaism Year group Theme Season/term

Purim Year 1 Special clothes; Clothes from other religions; The story of Esther; Mishloach Manot; Mitzvah; Gifts; Purim celebrations; Choices and decisions in sacred stories

Spring

Hanukkah Year 2 The story of Hanukkah; Kosher; The dreidel; Hannukah traditions; Miracles; Right and wrong; Cleaning, repairing and rebuilding; Comparing Hanukkah to Christmas

Autumn or Spring

Shavuot Year 3 The synagogue; The Torah; The story of Moses and the Ten Commandments; Are the Ten Commandments used today?; Kosher food laws; The story of Ruth and Naomi; Rules; Bread as a symbol; Food; Harvests around the world

Summer

Shabbat Year 4 The creation story; Why do Jews celebrate Shabbat?; The Shabbat table; Special meals at home; Comparing weekend activities; Saying goodbye to Shabbat; Rest; Responsibility for the natural world; Special days of the week in other religions

Autumn

Passover Year 5 Masters and slaves; The plagues of Egypt; Alternative explanations; The story of the Exodus; The Seder plate; Celebrating Passover; Freedom; Special times of the year; My special times; Does God care?

Spring

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Year 6 What is a sweet New Year?; Days of Repentance; Saying sorry; Tashlich; Yom Kippur; Focusing on God; The synagogue; Special objects; Forgiveness; Reflection; The impact of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur on believers

Autumn

Sikhism Year group Theme Season/term

Naam Karan Year 1 How are new babies welcomed?; The Naam Karan ceremony; Sikh names; The Guru Granth Sahib; Sikh families; Different families; Age and wisdom; Finding out about others

Any term

Anand Karaj Year 2 Why are weddings special?; Promises; Vows; Finding out about Sikh wedding celebrations; Working as one; Love; Attending a Sikh wedding; Rules in the gurdwara; Weddings from different faiths and traditions

Any term

Guru Nanak Gurpurab Year 3 The beginning; of Sikhism; The story of Guru Hargobind and the Hindu princes; Belief in action; The Gurdwara; The Langar; Equality and fairness; Serving others; Why do Sikhs remember Guru Nanak?

Autumn

Vaisakhi Year 4 The formation of the Khalsa; Taking Amrit; Comparing Amrit to Baptism or Bar/Batmitzvah; The Five K’s; What do Sikhs believe?; Identity; Vaisakhi celebrations

Spring

Guru Arjan Gurpurab Year 5 The Golden Temple; The golden rules of Sikhism; Sharing 10%; Charity in other faiths; The Guru Granth Sahib; The Mool Mantra; Sikh Kirtans; Words; The story of Guru Arjan and Emperor Jahangir; Martyrs; Celebrating Guru Arjan

Summer

Bandi Chhor Divas Year 6 Who was Guru Hargobind?; Compare Guru Hargobind to other religious leaders; Fighting for freedom; Defending the weak; Defence; Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations; Compare Bandi Chhor Divas to Diwali celebrations

Autumn

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