Nursery World - All at sea (2)

An 'Under the sea' topic inspired this colourful display to develop an awareness of pattern and to encourage children to write for a purpose Planned learning intentions

Planned learning intentions

To attempt writing for different purposes

To look closely at similarities and differences

Resources

* A copy of The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, (North-South Books, Pounds 5.99) * white paper * blue paint * bubble wrap * foil * silver card * textured and smooth blue foil * binca * thick embroidery needles * embroidery threads of various colours * silver thread * scissors * PVA glue Step by step

* Read the story and suggest that the children create their own rainbow fish display.

* Invite the children to prepare the backing paper by painting white paper with watery blue paint and then dribbling thicker blue paint down it.

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