Nursery World - Freezing points

Extreme weather conditions, like the snow falls earlier this month, can introduce children to other climates, writes Sue Sheppy The recent freezing weather provides a good opportunity to explore with children what life is like for animals and peoples living in the polar regions.

The recent freezing weather provides a good opportunity to explore with children what life is like for animals and peoples living in the polar regions.

Adult-led activities

Pole position

Introduce the topic with stories about people and animals living in the polar regions.

Key learning intentions

To recognise the importance of keeping healthy

To develop an awareness of change through watching water freeze and melt Adult:child ratio 1:8

Resources

* Globe * Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara Joosse, (Chronicle Books, Pounds 9.99) and Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer (North-South Books, big book Pounds 13,99, 4.99 paperback) * information on the Inuit, on www.arctictravel.com. Under the heading 'The People' choose 'Inuit culture', where three Inuit writers describe their culture. (See the back of the Nursery World poster for details of other suitable stories and websites.)

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