Lesson 3: Pictures of play

Children learn to operate a basic camera to take photographs of their independent play

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Before the lesson

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Learning objectives

To learn how to operate a camera and/or iPad and use it to take photographs.

EYFS outcomes

Physical Development

  • Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently

 

Characteristics of Effective Learning 

  • Playing and exploring
  • Active learning

 

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

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Activity

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Key vocabulary

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Prompts for learning

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Observations

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Next steps

To use a camera or tablet to take photographs of objects in the environment. 

To recall how to use a camera or tablet to take a photograph and do so independently.

Make a note of any specific next steps for individual children.

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Computing specialist
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