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Set sail

Float some ideas for learning across all areas of the early years curriculum as Denise Bailey offers activities based on boats on sea, lake and nursery water tray Adult-led activities

Adult-led activities

Ship shape

Boats and ships are a great topic to work on as summer approaches. Use children's interest in them to explore materials, find out about how things work and learn about natural forces.

Key learning intentions

To identify and name features of boats and ships To use a range of materials to design and make boats and ships Adult:child ratio 1:up to 6

Resources

*Books *posters *postcards and other pictures of boats and ships *water tray *aprons *toy boats and ships *materials including plastic and foil trays *paper and card *Blu-tac *straws or dowel *wood *glue *string *Sellotape or masking tape *writing and drawing materials Preparation

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