Integrated Thematic Yearly Plan – 3rd & 4th Class Autism Class
This resource provides a full year of integrated thematic planning designed for an autism class at 3rd and 4th Class level. Each month is structured around meaningful themes that link literacy, numeracy, SESE, music, art, and sensory activities, creating opportunities for purposeful, cross-curricular learning.
The plan is designed to:
Support 3rd & 4th Class pupils working across a wide range of ability levels.
Provide integrated, theme-based learning that builds consistency, predictability, and engagement.
Include clear links to topic vocabulary, books, songs, phonics/spelling patterns, and maths strands.
Offer differentiated activities and sensory-friendly adaptations to ensure every child can access learning in a meaningful way.
Plan for pupils requiring curriculum access support, including minimally speaking children and AAC users, embedding communication, social interaction, and engagement across all themes.
Save teachers time with a ready-to-use framework that aligns with the Irish Primary Curriculum, while remaining flexible for child-led and interest-based learning.
This yearly plan ensures a structured, inclusive, and engaging approach where learning is accessible and adaptable for all pupils in an autism-specific class.