'Slice', 'putt' and 'birdie' are all terms that are known to the children here since they have been encouraged to take up golf. The achievement they feel when they hit that hoop is fantastic, and we now leave the equipment out throughout the day so that they can have a go whenever they feel like it.
This project is an outcome of our 'listening to children' culture and our project-based approach to learning. From observation and assessment we realised that children were naturally involved in throwing, moving and mapping activities. As I had recently started playing golf myself, I thought the game would have great potential to extend children's learning and experience in all areas of the Foundation Stage.
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