...What you do You can either make a compost heap or use a ready-made wooden or plastic composting bin. Put the compost bin in a shaded area which is accessible but not in the way. You can add leaves, grass cuttings, dead plants, fruit...
...The purpose of a log pile is to provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for a wide range of small invertebrates.Use the children’s investigations of the log pile as a starting point for a discussion.For example...
...Helpful hints ‘A day out’ could link with: ‘Things we use’, ‘Games and rhymes’, ‘On holiday’ and topics on ‘The Victorians’, neys’ and ‘Holidays’.Keywords holiday travel book form hot cold winter summer pack ticket suitcase moneyGetting...
...Container vegetables Many vegetables can be grow in containers such as tubs, pots, grow bags and even old tyres. Plants that thrive in containers include: dwarf fruit trees runner beans lettuce tomatoes peppers aubergines chillies...
...What you need Use a ready made puppet theatre or make one from a large cardboard box. Use muslin, voile or a fine sheet to create a screen at the front of the ‘stage’. Set up a strong light (a clip-on spotlight or an anglepoise lamp) behind...
...What are they learning? ‘An Autumn Walk’ is an opportunity to look for signs of autumn in the built environment as well as in the natural world, and to plan a journey with a specific purpose.Keywords Autumn vegetables apple market nuts...
...What you need Understanding how electricity works isn’t easy, so this activity may be more appropriate for the older children in your setting. This investigation will help children to develop an understanding of how to make a very simple...
...What you need This is a good investigation to do in the winter when the children will be more aware of dark mornings and evenings. Make a collection of pictures and photographs of day and night scenes. Gather together suitable materials...
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