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Whale of a time

Think big for activities that will help the children understand sea creatures, says nursery school headteacher Ann Adb El Kader Activity 1

Activity 1

Deep feelings

Read Simon James' story Dear Greenpeace, about a little girl who sees a whale in her garden pond and writes to Greenpeace for information on whales.

Planned learning intention

To discuss feelings

Resources

Dear Greenpeace by Simon James (Walker, 4.99)

Step by step

* Read the book to the children - it is sure to become a requested favourite.

* Talk with the children about how Emily feels and where whales live.

Stepping stones

* Express feelings in appropriate ways.

* Have a developing awareness of the needs of others.

(Curriculum guidance, page 34)

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