EYFS Areas of Learning

Printable resources & guidance to support learning and development across all seven EYFS areas

As outlined in the EYFS Statutory Framework, there are seven areas of learning and development that shape educational programmes in early years settings.

All areas are important and interconnected, supporting children’s learning, development and readiness for future learning.

This page helps you find printable resources on Little Owls Resources that can be used to support learning across each area, through play, provision, routines and adult-led experiences.

(This page contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.)

 


Visit our Area of Learning Hub Pages linked below:

Select an area below to explore printable resources designed to support learning and development within that area.

Prime Areas of Learning

These areas are particularly important for building foundations in communication, wellbeing and physical development.

💬 Communication and Language

❤️ Personal, Social and Emotional Development

🏃 Physical Development


Specific Areas of Learning

These areas build on and strengthen the prime areas as children grow and develop.

📖 Literacy

🔢 Mathematics

🌍 Understanding the World

🎨 Expressive Arts and Design


Additional Curriculum Collections on Little Owls Resources

These collections support learning across multiple EYFS areas and are commonly used alongside the statutory framework.

 


Additional Area of Learning Support Materials

Further support to be found on this page:

🌈 Overarching Area of Learning Curriculum & Pedagogy Guidance Materials

💡 Development Matters EYFS Area of Learning Support Examples

Further Support

 

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🌈 Area of Learning Guidance Materials

Below are some additional overarching ‘Area of Learning’ resources from within our EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Suite. (For educational materials that address each of the 7 areas of learning individually, please visit the pages linked above.)

Babies | Birth - 18 Months

For additional Baby Room Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS Planning for Babies (0–18 Months)Area.

Toddlers | 18 - 36 Months

For additional Toddler Room Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS Planning for Toddlers (18-36 Months)Area.

Preschool | 3 - 4 Years

For additional Preschool Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS Planning for Preschool (3-4 Years)Area.

Reception | 4 - 5 Years

For additional Reception Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS Planning for Reception (4-5 Years)Area.

EYFS | Birth - 5

For additional EYFS Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS PlanningArea.

Childminder | Mixed-Age

For additional EYFS Planning Guidance & Tools please visit our ‘EYFS Planning for ChildmindersArea.


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💡 Development Matters EYFS Area of Learning Support Examples

🍼 Birth to 3 – All Areas

🎨 3 to 4 Years – All Areas

🎓 Reception – All Areas

Cross-Curricular Challenge Packs

These packs include displays and challenge cards designed to encourage activities that span all seven areas of learning.

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➕ Further Support

You may also find these pages useful:


Looking for deeper guidance on curriculum intent, progression and pedagogy across the EYFS?

Explore our Curriculum & Pedagogy resources for age-specific guidance from Birth to Reception.

 

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