I set this up whilst the boys were building their castle. Without a flat surface, it’s much trickier than it looks! Aside from hand-eye coordination, this takes patience and resilience.
Resources
- Rainbow pebbles
- Beach pebbles
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Method
Finn came over first to deconstruct the pebble towers and reposition them.
Meanwhile, Ioan built a tower with the beach pebbles. After Ioan’s tower toppled, crushing his hand, he decided the rainbow pebbles were a safer option!
DfES Early Learning Goals (2017)
Physical development
ELG 04 – Moving and handling:
Children show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements.