With a theme of exploring malleable materials, a natural activity to introduce would be mud pies. But this is often avoided in a group situation because of health risks - and the mess! Overcome this by creating some 'clean mud' that looks just like the real thing but washes off instantly.
Planned learning intentions
To have a positive approach to new experiences
To talk about what is seen and what is happening
To explore malleable materials by patting, stroking, poking, squeezing, pinching and twisting them
To show an interest in what they see, hear, smell, touch and feel
To describe the texture of things
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