Nursery World - Hide and seek

All it takes is a simple tale of ten little ducklings to produce endless fun and a range of learning activities, as Jean Evans reveals Encourage children's learning across the curriculum, with particular emphasis on mathematical development, by introducing a project based on the amusing Farmyard Fun story, by Adrian Reynolds (Orchard Books, 5.99). Have fun following Pete and his polar bear toy, Polo, as they attempt to find ten little ducklings playing hide and seek on Grandpa's farm.

Encourage children's learning across the curriculum, with particular emphasis on mathematical development, by introducing a project based on the amusing Farmyard Fun story, by Adrian Reynolds (Orchard Books, 5.99). Have fun following Pete and his polar bear toy, Polo, as they attempt to find ten little ducklings playing hide and seek on Grandpa's farm.

Adult-led activity

Farmyard fun

Stimulate children's interest in the story of Farmyard Fun with a few well-chosen props.

Key learning intentions

To retell narratives in the correct sequence, drawing on the language patterns of stories

To say and use numbers in order in familiar contexts

Adult-child ratio 1:6

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