Blow by blow

1 Flying high ADULT-LED Read The Blue Balloon with the children, then use it as a starting point for a magical journey. Planned learning intention To communicate and develop imaginative ideas Adult:child ratio 1:6 Resources The Blue Balloon, a large circle of blue Lycra fabric, a round basket containing items such as a torch, map or atlas, aerial photographs, a compass, blanket, backpack, binoculars and camera. (Add other resources as play progresses and in response to the children's own ideas.) Activity content * Lay the basket on the floor and cover it with the fabric. *...