Activity 2: Observational painting

Observing natural objects and making a painting to reflect their findings.

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Learning goal

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EYFS outcomes

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Before the lesson

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Activity

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Support and challenge

Adults can use the opportunity to discuss and/or support with: 

  • Encouraging the use of descriptive vocabulary.
  • The children’s observations and exploration of the different features of the natural objects.
  • The children’s exploration using their senses.

Vocabulary

  • look

  • notice

  • observe

  • see

Curriculum opportunities

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Created by:
Sophie Pickles (EYFS),  
Geography 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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