The nursery parents are highly involved in creating the number chests and playing with the contents with their children. The rhyme 'There were ten in the bed' is a firm favourite with all, and a typical example of one of the chests.
Planned learning intentions
To display high levels of involvement in activities
To enjoy joining in with number rhymes and songs
To count reliably up to ten everyday objects
Resources
Card laminator ,10 dolly pegs ,fabric ,sewing materials ,digital camera ,computer ,printer ,plastic storage container
Step by step
* Enlist the help of parents to create a small bed, bedding and ten dolls, using the suggested resources. Ensure that one of the dolls is smaller than the rest - it will play the part of 'the little one'.
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