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At this time of year when the nights are dark young children might have the opportunity to see some stars in the sky before they go to bed. Adults and children can wonder together about the names of the stars and planets and even how far away they may be and start to learn about space, planets and especially our very own Moon.? Below are some links that you might find helpful to use, however please pick and choose what is relevant for your setting and your children.?What I need to grow and developWhat will children learn from this play and how you can take it further?wellbeing (including self, social, emotional and communication),?RhymesHey diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle rhyme Twinkle little star Zoom Zoom Zoom we’re going to the moonStar light star brightBooksGoodnight Baby Moon by DKDear Moon by Greer Alexis BaconOn the Moon by Anna MilbourneMy First Book of Planets by Bruce BettsBringing Down The Moon ?or (radio)What Is The Moon Said The Owl Way Back Home To Catch A Star -There’s a whole series called Stargazing ’s Do You Know? Day and Night ’s Do You Know? Starlight up some more actions to go with other words of the song(make a circle for the world/use fingers to create a diamond shape etc.)Time to relax, have fun and enjoy the rhyme.To have fun and enjoy joining in with the rhyme.Rhymes are important in the process of getting ready to read.Children need to be encouraged to listen and become aware of words that sound the same. Children may remember the rhyming word quickly but not the rest of the rhyme. Lots of repetition will help them recall the whole thing. To explore new words – what is a fiddle? Identify the words that sound the sameTalk about what the animals do and how this is just a fun song.Try to draw a fun picture with a dog, a cat and a cow If you are making a book of all the rhymes you can add this one with some drawings while an adult writes the wordsMovement and Co-ordinationStar jumpsFeeling energetic? Why not do some star jumps! See how many you can do, counting as you go.How far can you jump? on one foot? backwards?outside? Who has the longest jump/shortest?DanceCan you find some space music to dance along to? Try the Planet Suite by Gustav Holtz things can you safely jump over? A puddle, a stick…..?Use a measuring tape to record distanceCutting stars, baking ,rhyming wordsConfidence, creativity and curiosityRocketsMake a rocket ship Why not create your own rocket ship together to fly to the stars. You could make this from old boxes, plastic containers, scrap materials and other bits and bobs you can find.?Blast offWhere will your rocket ship travel to? Will there be a count down… 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off??Make a spaceshipWhy not make a spaceship from your sofa cushions and other bits and bobs. A spoon may be a gear stick or a colander might be a part of the control panel. Use what you have around the house. Pretend you are an astronaut on a mission. This creative activity is great for encouraging children to make up stories, be imaginative and enrich their language.?Night time starsMake some stars to hang up in your bedroom. See what you can find to make them with that might be shiny or glittery. You might find some things in the recycling box.Cutting, creating, designing, imagining and inventing are all great learning opportunities.?Use a big box to imagine and play?Your child may pretend to travel through the air and into space. Which planet will they go to? You can use language such as soar, speed, zoom, float and atmosphere.Confident individuals There are many opportunities for the stars and the moon to support emotional development to help with children’s fear of the dark. These simple repetitive routines help a child to feel safe and secure and allow a feeling of control. Successful Learners Nursery rhymes provide bite-sized learning opportunities for young children to develop key developmental skills and can often be the trigger for hours of creative and open-ended play. They are a powerful learning source in early literacy and enable children to become interested in the rhythm and patterns of language.Responsible Citizens How to look after a book and wonder about the beauty of the world.Effective contributors Playing and learning together and taking turns.???? ????????????????????????????? ................
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