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.
* Remind the children of the balloon trip in The Blue Balloon.
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