Resources Long-handled brooms, dustpan and brush, wheelbarrows
Activities Sweep the outdoor space, especially for the real tasks of tidying up, clearing leaves or sweeping puddles.
Extension ideas Collect and transport leaves for a compost pile. Encourage the children to take responsibility for looking after the outdoor space.
Resources A variety of small brushes, small buckets, water from a large container, water butt or tap
Activity 'Paint' resources with water.
Extension ideas Explore shapes and patterns with the children, sharing your interest and thinking with them. Encourage the children to make the circular and linear movements that underpin letter formation and to feel their arm and hand muscles at work.
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