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I saw a mouse

Little creatures inspire some big ideas for literacy work, role play and creative activities in an early years project by Jean Evans Stimulate children's imaginations and curiosity about the natural world with a project on mice. Introduce the children to the topic through pictures and a selection of stories, rhymes and non-fiction texts.

Stimulate children's imaginations and curiosity about the natural world with a project on mice. Introduce the children to the topic through pictures and a selection of stories, rhymes and non-fiction texts.

Child-initiated learning

Book corner

Additional resources

Posters and pictures of mice; traditional and new stories about mice; non-fiction books about mice; rhymes about mice displayed on laminated cards; soft toy mice; mouse puppets; cassette recorder; recordings of staff reading favourite mice stories and rhymes (see Resources box)

Possible learning experiences

* Listening to favourite rhymes, songs and stories about mice and joining in with favourite words and phrases.

* Extending vocabulary related to mice.

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