Planned learning intentions
To talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns
To look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change
To explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or three dimensions
Resources
Illustrated version of the Noah's Ark story, such as Noah's Ark by Jane Ray (Orchard Paperbacks) * pictures of animals * small world animals * model ark * coloured backing paper * contrasting border roll and matching coloured paper * paint * brushes * computer * printer * digital camera
Step by step
* Read the story of Noah's Ark to the children and re-enact it using small- world animals and a model ark. Encourage them to look for similarities and differences between the creatures by comparing their features.
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