1. In the frame
Adult-led
Explore the feel of natural objects.
Planned learning intentions
To investigate using the sense of touch and to talk about features of natural objects
To explore descriptive language making up some of their own words. Adult:child ratio 1:4.
Resources
Four broad sticks or twigs lashed together in a square, with dried grasses or undyed wool; a range of natural objects and materials, such as cones, shells, bark, dried flower-heads, sponge, unspun wool, acorns, feathers; length of hessian material; strong thread; child-safe scissors.
Preparation
* Construct the frame and select a safe but accessible place to hang it.
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