ADULT-LED
Encourage the children to look closely at the buildings in which they live and their family groupings. and to explore the similarities and differences.
Planned learning intention
To talk freely about their home and family environments, exploring differences and similarities and developing a strong sense of self as a member of different communities, such as their family
Adult:child ratio 1:4
Resources
Sheet of A3 paper for each child, a range of drawing and writing materials, scissors.
Preparation
Have to hand as much information as you can about the homes of the children in your care, for example, door numbers, street and house names, the type of building - flat, tower block, terrace, semi-detached, detached, caravan site, hostel/hotel and so on - so that you are able to prompt and ask questions appropriately. Similarly, refer to admissions and registration information to ensure you can prompt information about family make-up.
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