Lesson 5: Blindfold walk

Learning to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions and giving simple instructions.

Learning objectives

  • To follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.
  • To give simple instructions.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Self-Regulation

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.

ELG: Managing Self

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Build constructive and respectful relationships.
  • Show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. 

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

 

Characteristics of Effective Learning: 

  • Playing and Exploring.
  • Active Learning.
  • Creating and Thinking Critically.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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Sophie Pickles,  
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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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