Integrated Thematic Yearly Plan – 1st & 2nd Class Autism Class
This resource provides a complete year of integrated thematic planning designed for an autism class at 1st and 2nd Class level. Each month is based on meaningful themes that link literacy, numeracy, SESE, music, art, and sensory learning in a way that is engaging, structured, and accessible.
The plan is designed to:
Support 1st & 2nd Class pupils working at a variety of ability levels.
Provide cross-curricular integration through monthly themes, supporting consistency and routine.
Include clear links to topic vocabulary, books, songs, phonics, and maths strands to guide teaching and learning.
Offer differentiated activities and sensory-friendly suggestions to ensure inclusion for all learners.
Plan for children requiring curriculum access support, including minimally speaking children and AAC users, with opportunities for communication, social interaction, and engagement built into each theme.
Save teachers valuable planning time with a structured framework that aligns with the Irish Primary Curriculum while leaving room for flexibility and child-led learning.
This yearly plan ensures a cohesive, thematic approach where learning is purposeful, adaptable, and accessible to the diverse needs of pupils in an autism-specific setting.