Nursery World - Tear away

How many things can you do with paper? Helen Shelbourne continues our project by offering a few of the endless possibilities The second part of this project demonstrates the sheer versatility of paper when it comes to engaging children. Most of the activities outlined enable children to take the lead in exploring its possibilities, whether they are helping to make a simple kite, identifying different shapes of confetti or becoming artists.

The second part of this project demonstrates the sheer versatility of paper when it comes to engaging children. Most of the activities outlined enable children to take the lead in exploring its possibilities, whether they are helping to make a simple kite, identifying different shapes of confetti or becoming artists.

Adult-led activities

Paper/not paper

Key learning intentions

Extend vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming Use a widening range of words to express or elaborate ideas Investigate objects and materials by using all of their senses as appropriate

Sort objects by one function

Adult:child ratio 1: up to whole group

Resources

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