Wriggle & Crawl
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 5
DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins
OVERVIEW: Wriggle and Crawl is a fun, exercise based workshop designed to get young children active! Hop like a frog and join the Millipede Conga!
Children are encouraged to act out being specific animals while at the same time gaining knowledge of basic scientific principles - all while having fun!
Learning Outcomes
All children will observe the animals and how they move.
Most children will imitate the actions of the animals.
Some children will be able to explain how the different animals move.
You'll get to meet some of these animals:
Free Printable Resources with every workshop
“A great experience had by all. Linking in with our topic “crazy creatures”. The kids loved every minute and were so engaged and couldn’t wait to go home and share their experience. The ranger was really good at linking everything into what we have learnt so far.”
Prestwood Infant School
Why learn through play?
UNICEF states that “play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills”. This is particularly important during the Early Years/ EYFS stage, where play is one of the main ways children learn, particularly while with their peers.
The benefits of learning through play do not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - play encourages creativity, enhances fine motor skills, increases attention span, nurtures imagination and helps to make sense of the world.
Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales
Curriculum Outcomes Scotland
