Nursery World - Opposites

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Project outline

Babies

Help children come to terms with sibling rivalry

Mini topic

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As children acquire more sophisticated language, they enjoy using and playing with new words. Terminology that describes opposites is particularly interesting and challenging for children.

Planned learning intention

To extend their vocabulary, exploring the meanings and sounds of new words Resources

Lengths of cardboard bricks music from around the world climbing equipment an open space

Step by step

* Set up ramps for wheeled toy vehicles, using lengths of cardboard and bricks. Encourage the children in their play and use descriptive language such as 'at the top of the ramp', and 'down at the bottom'. Compare the speed of the vehicles: the slow ones and the fast ones.

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