Share the Story Read aloud Read the book aloud allowing time for children to enjoy looking at the beautiful black and white and colour illustrations. We talked about imagination and how we could use different things to pretend - we do a lot of duplo and painting but don't play many imaginative games, so it was very helpful to have this prompt. Use the wonderful 'Whatever Next' story by Jill Murphy to complete this lovely adult lead activity - what would you want to take to the moon with you? Use WordArt (or a paint program) to create eye-catching examples of words linked to onomatopoeia (like ‘Whoosh’ and ‘BUMP’). Why not use inspire some problem-solving in your classroom by using this fun listto decide which 10 things you will take into space?

Whatever next story ideas | eyfs, light in the dark, space 11 Whatever next story ideas | eyfs, light in the dark, space

We had a lovely time with Whatever Next- first I read the story to Miles, then we read it again with his dad there too and Miles loved telling him what was happening and showing him the animals.This is a weeks lesson plan for learning and then writing the story of ‘Whatever Next’ by Jill Murphy. You could add one or two questions as well, for example do children think Baby Bear really went to the moon? All children will need later is a cardboard box and they will be able to imagine they are off to the moon themselves! Find out about the history of space flight and the different astronauts who have landed on the moon. It's age relevant it's also one of those stories that has that magic appeal it's not illuminous and ridiculous when compared to the real world.

Moon Flakes Edible Sensory Recipe (teacher made) - Twinkl Moon Flakes Edible Sensory Recipe (teacher made) - Twinkl

Draw a labelled diagram of a rocket for Baby Bear, showing the different parts and special features. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.With one or two props, his teddy, some food for the journey and more than a little imagination he whooshes off on his journey meeting a friendly owl on the way. It also contains a main learning intention, key questions and vocabulary, details of resources, differentiation, ideas for extension into continuous provision and opportunities for observation and assessment. It opens up so many avenues for extended learning both indoors and out, it's taken us on a journey and we love it, we'll certaintly send in some pictures!

Moon EYFS Adult Input Plan and - Twinkl Packing For The Moon EYFS Adult Input Plan and - Twinkl

Songs and rhymes: Sing these rhymes about space and space travel: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, and Hey Diddle Diddle.This also includes a week planning of inviting guests to a picnic on the moon, writing invitations, designing their own picnic and acting out a moon landing. This lighthearted story, written by Jill Murphy, will captivate young children’s imaginations as Baby Bear makes his own rocket and goes on a trip to the moon!