Encourage the imagination of young learners as they think about travelling into space.
Where might they go? What will they see?
Pupils will explore images of space, including planets and other objects within our solar system. They will also use 2D shapes to create a picture of a rocket to help their imagination zoom into space.
This resource could be used as part of World Space Week from 4th -10th October 2022.
Included in the EYFS resource pack
- Space images
- Rocket template and 2D shapes to cut out
- Teacher notes with guidance on how the resources could be used in the classroom
Early Learning Goals
Communication and Language
ELG: Speaking
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary
Physical Development
ELG: Fine Motor Skills
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Use a range of small tools, including scissors …
Understanding of the world
ELG: The Natural World
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.
Expressive Arts and Design
ELG: Creating with Materials
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Share their creations, explaining the process they have used.