Understanding the world: Geography in EYFS
Understanding the world: Geography in EYFS
04/11/2026 - 18/11/2026
Online
Explore practical approaches to teaching early years geography, fostering children's curiosity about places, environments, and the world around them.
Overview

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This course will develop an understanding of how young children begin to make sense of the world around them through exploration, observation, discussion, and play-based learning experiences. Sarah will explore geographical concepts appropriate for early years settings, including place, environment, weather, maps, and communities, providing practical strategies that encourage curiosity about local and wider environments.
Course programme
This course consists of three twilight webinars, each running 16.00 – 17.30 on the specified dates.
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4 November |
Session 1 |
Investigating place and space |
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11 November |
Session 2 |
How can picture books support geographical understanding? |
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18 November |
Session 3 |
Hands on learning and the role of the facilitator |
Fees
Location
Online
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