This fun under the sea themed activity enables children to use the picture cards to make different patterns using the children's own ideas. The children can also use the grids to support their ideas. As an extension, the children can find the mistakes and correct the pattern using the picture cards.
Objectives
Children in reception
Articulate their ideas and thoughts in well-formed sentences (CL)
Use new vocabulary in different contexts (CL)
Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently (PD)
Continue, copy and create repeating patterns (M)
Early Learning Goals
Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary (CL)
Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paintbrushes and cutlery (PD)...