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Follow the example of Chelwood Nursery School in Lewisham and set up a photographic display that will support children's independence Planned learning intentions

Planned learning intentions

To operate independently within the environment

To show an awareness of own needs

To show increasing independence in carrying out a task

Resources

Permanent photographic display fixed on window between outdoor and indoor area ,covered water jug ,disposable cups ,waste bin

Step by step

* Talk to the children about the sequence involved in pouring out a drink of water.

* Select key actions from the sequence and take photographs, with a digital camera, of a child pouring and drinking a cup of water, disposing of the waste and refilling the jug if necessary.

* Print out the photographs, and put them in the correct sequence, discussing the vocabulary of events with the children.

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