Magical Me!

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Celebrating Me

Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Be confident to say why some activities are liked more than others.
  • Be confident to speak in a familiar group and will talk about ideas.
  • Understand other children do not always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this.
  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.
  • Represent own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.

Lesson Planning

Children are introduced to Maisy Mouse; Maisy tells children a story about being special. Afterwards children will think about what makes them and members of their family special.

Children will:

  • Identify and understand that children have different talents/qualities that make them special.
  • Express personal opinions, acknowledge those of others and respond respectfully to them.
  • Use play experiences to share knowledge of themselves.
  • Visit 'Pobble' website.

Provided Resources

  • I am special song lyrics
  • How to make a Magical Me shield
  • I am special badges

You Will Need

  • Mouse puppet
  • Tambourine
  • Magnifying glasses
  • Ink
  • Chalk
  • Old birthday cards and invitations
  • Templates