Boots and shoes make an ideal focus for young children. Putting on, fastening and tidying away their own footwear are important steps in young children's learning to be independent and taking care of themselves, while boots and shoes make ideal play props, that enable children to explore a wide variety of experiences and roles.
ADULT-LED ACTIVITY
- Identity parade
- Set up an activity that will encourage the children to look closely at their own shoes.
KEY LEARNING INTENTIONS
- To be confident to try new activities, initiate ideas and speak in front of a group
- To look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change
- To move with control and co-ordination
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