Topic Theme:Jack and the Beanstalk

Activity Title:Moving Beans Game

Organisation:Small groups to whole class in a large space such as a hall or playground.

Learning Intention:

Moves freely and with pleasure and confidence in a range of ways, such as slithering, shuffling, rolling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, skipping, sliding and hopping (PD: M&H 30-50).

Key Questions:

Can you move like a…?

Key Vocabulary:

Jump, run, stretch, walk, wobble, shiver, shake, tiptoe, stand, kick, bend, freeze, slide, listen.

Adult Role(s):

Prior to the activity

· First gather the children together and explain that they are going to play the bean game!

· Explain how the game works; the children will walk around the large space and when you call out the name of a bean, they will carry out a certain action.

· Initially introduce a few types of beans and demonstrate the action for each bean e.g. runner bean, jumping bean, broad bean, baked bean, jelly bean.

· Now ask the children to find a space of their own; they should be able to move their arms and legs without touching anybody else. Imagine they are in a bubble all of their own.

· Play the game with the children, giving feedback throughout and encouraging them to show their movement to their peers.

Differentiation/Opportunities for Challenge:

More confident children may like to take turns to lead the game, calling out the names of the beans.

Ideas for Extension into Continuous Provision:

Encourage the children to play the game independently in the outdoor area.

Opportunities for Observation and Assessment:

PS&ED: Making Relationships

(30-50) Demonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers and familiar adults.

PS&ED: Managing Feelings and Behaviour

(40-60) Aware of the boundaries set, and of behavioural expectations in the setting.

(ELG) Children work as part of a group or class, and understand and follow the rules.

C&L: Listening and Attention

(30-50) Is able to follow directions (if not intently focused on own choice of activity).

(40-60) Two-channelled attention – can listen and do for short span.

C&L: Understanding

(30-50) Responds to simple instructions, e.g. to get or put away an object.

PD: Moving and Handling

(22-36) Runs safely on whole foot.

(30-50) Runs skilfully and negotiates space successfully, adjusting speed or direction to avoid obstacles.

(30-50) Can stand momentarily on one foot when shown.

Activity Adaption:

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Next Steps:

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