Activity 1: In the garden
Theme and handwashing occasion: In the Garden, Planting and Growing
The In the Garden – Planting & Growing activity suggestions have been developed to provide pre-school children with an opportunity to explore, investigate and design through creating and planting their own “container garden”.
Children will learn the importance of washing their hands AFTER playing or digging in the garden.
The downloadable pages include everything you need to deliver a fun filled session including:
Stimulus rhyme, story or game as a means of introducing handwashing. Theme based exploration and discovery activity suggestions. Source photocopiable template or colour photocards.
Learning Opportunities for children aged 30-50 months include:
Personal, social and emotional development
Show confidence in linking up with others for support and guidance. Make connections between different parts of their life experience.
Communication, language and literacy
Use a widening array of words to express or elaborate on ideas. Talk activities through, reflecting on and modifying what they are doing.
Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
Use some number names and number language spontaneously. Use some number names accurately in play. Show an interest in shape and space by making arrangements with objects. Observe and use positional language.
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Show curiosity and interest in the features of objects. Show interest in the world in which they live. Comment and ask questions about the natural world.
Physical development
Use one handed tools and equipment. Engage in activities requiring hand eye co-ordination.
Creative development
Create 3D structures.
Extension ideas for older children provide links to the Science and Design Technology curricula as well as providing opportunities for children to use problem solving skills.
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