Before the lesson
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Learning objectives
- To learn how to explore and tinker with hardware to develop familiarity and introduce relevant vocabulary
- To recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools
EYFS outcomes
Communication and language
- Learn new vocabulary
- Use new vocabulary through the day
- Ask questions to find out more and to check they understand what has been said to them
- Use talk to help work out problems and organise thinking and activities, and to explain how things work and why they might happen
Physical development
- Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently
- Confidently and safely use a range of small apparatus, alone and in a group
Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Playing and exploring
Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.
ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.
Activity
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Next steps
To continue to make connections with technology used at home and at school.
To use new vocabulary in everyday conversation and play.
To learn how to operate a camera and/or iPad and use them to take photos.
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