Learning objective
- To explore how stories can be special to people for different reasons by discussing their favourite story.
EYFS outcomes
Development matters
Communication and language
Children in reception will be learning to:
- Listen to and talk about stories to build familiarity and understanding.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance) – contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Literacy
ELG: Comprehension
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role-play.
See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, 2021.
Support and challenge
- Provide the children with a copy of their favourite story or a selection to choose from that they can refer to when decorating their bookmark.
- Provide a black and white photocopy of the children’s favourite story to colour in.
- Challenge the children to write words to describe what happens in their favourite story.
- Challenge the children to explain why it is their favourite story.
Key vocabulary
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character
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favourite
