Lesson 3: Mark making with chalk

Mark making outdoors with chalk, practising creating patterns in a new medium and identifying similarities and differences between the drawing tools used.

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Learning objectives

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EYFS outcomes

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Before the lesson

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Activity

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Teacher notes

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Key vocabulary

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Prompts for learning

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Observations

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Next steps

To begin to explore mark making using pencils.

To look more closely at mark making and drawing for a purpose.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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Created by:
Sophie Pickles EYFS,  
Art and design specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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