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Use natural objects as a stimulus for exploring the senses 1. In the frame

1. In the frame

Adult-led

Explore the feel of natural objects.

Planned learning intentions

To investigate using the sense of touch and to talk about features of natural objects

To explore descriptive language making up some of their own words. Adult:child ratio 1:4.

Resources

Four broad sticks or twigs lashed together in a square, with dried grasses or undyed wool; a range of natural objects and materials, such as cones, shells, bark, dried flower-heads, sponge, unspun wool, acorns, feathers; length of hessian material; strong thread; child-safe scissors.

Preparation

* Construct the frame and select a safe but accessible place to hang it.

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