Topic Theme: Jack and the Beanstalk
Activity Title: Moving Beans Game
Organisation: Small groups to whole class in a large space such as a hall or playground.
Learning Intention:
Moves freely and with pleasure and confidence in a range of ways, such as slithering, shuffling, rolling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, skipping, sliding and hopping (PD: M&H 30-50).
Key Questions:
Can you move like a…?
Key Vocabulary:
Jump, run, stretch, walk, wobble, shiver, shake, tiptoe, stand, kick, bend, freeze, slide, listen.
Adult Role(s):
Prior to the activity , read through the Bean Game Activity Card and choose which actions you would like the children to do for each type of bean.
· First gather the children together and explain that they are going to play the bean game!
· Explain how the game works; the children will walk around the large space and when you call out the name of a bean, they will carry out a certain action.
· Initially introduce a few types of beans and demonstrate the action for each bean e.g. runner bean, jumping bean, broad bean, baked bean, jelly bean.
· Now ask the children to find a space of their own; they should be able to move their arms and legs without touching anybody else. Imagine they are in a bubble all of their own.
· Play the game with the children, giving feedback throughout and encouraging them to show their movement to their peers.
· As the children become familiar with the game, introduce more types of beans and their associated actions.
More confident children may like to take turns to lead the game, calling out the names of the beans.
Encourage the children to play the game independently in the outdoor area.
Opportunities for Observation and Assessment:
PS&ED: Making Relationships
(30-50) Demonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers and familiar adults.
PS&ED: Managing Feelings and Behaviour
(40-60) Aware of the boundaries set, and of behavioural expectations in the setting.
(ELG) Children work as part of a group or class, and understand and follow the rules.
C&L: Listening and Attention
(30-50) Is able to follow directions (if not intently focused on own choice of activity).
(40-60) Two-channelled attention – can listen and do for short span.
C&L: Understanding
(30-50) Responds to simple instructions, e.g. to get or put away an object.
PD: Moving and Handling
(22-36) Runs safely on whole foot.
(30-50) Runs skilfully and negotiates space successfully, adjusting speed or direction to avoid obstacles.
(30-50) Can stand momentarily on one foot when shown.
Activity Adaption:
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Next Steps:
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