Nursery World - Rise and shine

It's always a great day to investigate what makes morning special, with early years activities from Helen Shelbourne about telling the time and making breakfast Adult-led activities

Adult-led activities

Time to get up!

A sequencing activity on morning routines will help to focus the children's minds on the early part of their day.

Key learning intentions

To use talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening and anticipate what might happen next

To recognise/use early numerals

To be able to dress independently

Adult:child ratio 1:1

Resources

* A clock with hands that the children can move * prepared zig-zag books (see below) * a sheet with pictures of waking up and getting out of bed, getting washed, getting dressed, eating breakfast * scissors * Pritt sticks

Preparation

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