Resources ,Small baskets (nests) ,natural resources such as twigs and leaves (bird food) ,bag 33D eggs in various patterns, weights and sizes ,small bowls ,bird puppets (optional)
PLODs The children compare the eggs, build 'nests' and 'feed' the birds.
Main ideas Nests are made from natural materials
Resources ,Small model birds ,nest-building materials such as twigs and wool ,solid eggs in various colours and patterns ,groundsheets ,logs ,pieces of fabric ,cushions
PLODs The children build nests for the birds and a huge nest with the logs and other resources so that they can play at being birds themselves.
Main ideas Concepts of shape, size and speed
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