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Lesson 2: Building towers

Learning to understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenge through teamwork activities, developing confidence in their own ability to solve problems.

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Learning objectives

To understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenges.
To develop confidence in their own ability to solve problems.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.
ELG: Managing Self: Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Active learning
Creating and thinking critically

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, 2021.

Before the lesson

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Activity

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Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To work as a team to create a den.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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Sophie Pickles,

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Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…

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