FAIRYTALE & FANTASY 8-WEEK UNIT (EYFS–KS1)

A complete 8-week Fairytale and Fantasy unit for EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2. Includes detailed planning, editable PowerPoint slides and printable resources, culminating in a Royal Ball celebration.

Perfect for after school clubs, English units, creative curriculum, transition projects or themed weeks.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 8 fully planned 60-minute sessions
• Detailed weekly plans with outcomes and differentiation
• Editable PowerPoint slide deck
• Printable templates and activity sheets for every session
• Additional resources to maximise excitement and engagement

Designed for groups up to 30 children.

WEEKLY THEMES

• Disguise a Fairytale Character (creative activity and descriptive writing)
• Design a Crown (creative activity and speaking and listening focus)
• Magical Potions (recipe writing + simple science)
• Jobs of the Realm (persuasive job application writing)
• Map Making (directional language and oracy)
• Trap a Dragon (D&T / junk modelling problem-solving)
• Dragon Training Academy (fact file writing and problem solving)
• Royal Ball Celebration (drama, reflection and certificates)

Linked fairytale texts included to support reading and discussion.

Each session includes:

• Clear vocabulary focus
• Structured oracy opportunities
• Purposeful writing tasks
• Built-in differentiation (EYFS to Year 2)

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• Fully sequenced and cohesive
• Low prep – slides ready to teach
• Balanced mix of practical and literacy activities
• Adaptable for classroom or club use
• Strong final celebration session

This is not a collection of worksheets. It is a structured, immersive fairytale unit that builds confidence, imagination and language skills week by week.

Ideal for:

• After school clubs
• KS1 English units
• EYFS creative curriculum
• Themed fairytale topic
• Enrichment or transition projects