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Use the internet to source close-up pictures of the sun, moon and stars.
Adult role
Possible learning outcomes
UW Commenting and asking questions about aspects of the natural world
EAD Using paints competently and choosing colours for a particular purpose.
Demonstrate how the stars look small because they are far away.
Adult role
Possible learning outcomes
M Using everyday language to talk about size, position and distance
UW Talking about why things happen.
Set up a role-play observatory.
Adult role
Possible learning outcomes
EAD Engaging in imaginative role play and using available resources to create props to support play.
Twinkle, Twinkle
Sing the rhyme. The Puppet Company has produced an accompanying finger puppet that is available on Amazon. There are also several picture book versions of this nursery rhyme. These all offer a little extra:
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