Learning outcomes You will be able to: decode and read words with the ‘sh’ phonetic sound You will need (per class) 1 x shallow Gratnells Tray (F1) with a lid Sand 20 x Shells (quantity depends on how many words you want to focus on) Preparation: Choose the words to write onto the shells. Using
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Use your senses to explore the different textures and materials found in a diverse collection of sensory trays. Working outdoors or inside, set up a sensory walk, seated stations or table-top feely trays. Learning outcomes You will be able to: Use your sense of touch to explore and identify a range of different materials. Describe
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This one’s for the braver kiddies. Head outside in the sunshine and do a spot of bug hunting and identifying with this great #WhatsInMyTray activity. Here’s how it goes…. You will need… One Shallow (F1) Gratnells tray One Jumbo (F3) Gratnells tray One 4×4 Gratnells tray insert Shovel An outdoor area with access to mud/compost
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You will need: 1 x Shallow Gratnells (F1) tray Rainbow paper – printed and fixed to the bottom of the tray Salt Number cards or beanbags Preparation: Print, laminate a sheet of rainbow paper (you can use ordinary paper as well) Fix to the bottom of the tray using blue tac or sticky tape. What
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