Lesson 2: Building towers

Learning to understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenge through teamwork activities, developing confidence in their own ability to solve problems.

Learning objectives

  • To understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenges.
  • To develop confidence in their own ability to solve problems.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • Show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.
  • ELG: Managing Self: Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

  • Active learning
  • Creating and thinking critically

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, 2021.

Before the lesson

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Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To work as a team to create a den.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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