Early learning #nurseryrhymes #literacy #number #UTW #food (2) |#EYFS #areasoflearning 4B

Speaking and listening is a key starting point, each rhyme can also be used as a focus for cross themed/curricular work. In addition to vocabulary, communication and language and early literacy development the rhymes link to all of the EYFS areas of learning. The rhymes provide ideal focus points for weeks of fun, creative, active and interactive language play, development and learning.

4b | FOOD THEME (2)

Eat, Apples and Oranges 47
(Rhythm - 2nd & 4th/6th & 8th lines rhyme)

C & L | Listen, say, sing
PSED | Discuss healthy eating
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Use resources to make and fill a bowl/ Link to pairs and add paired/unpaired foods (even/odd numbers)
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – Discuss different food groups
A&D | See MATHS Create pictures/models using paint/crayons/Playdoh

My Belly is Empty 52
(Rhythm - 2nd & 4th/6th & 8th lines rhyme)

C & L | Listen, say, sing
PSED | Discuss how we know a baby is feeling hungry and compare to us feeling hungry
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Use paper plates for babies faces – use 5/10 cubes and model whole and parts to feed baby bits of toast
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – Why can’t we give a baby a whole slice of toast?
A&D | Create pictures/models as per MATHS ideas using paint/crayons/Playdoh

It’s Crispy and Crunchy 57
(Rhythm - 2nd & 4th/6th & 8th lines rhyme)

C & L | Listen, say, sing
PSED | Discuss having a bath/wash and why
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Fold a page and sort crispy and crunchy foods and soft foods – How many of each?
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – discuss crispy and crunchy and think of own favourite crispy and crunchy foods
A&D | Create pictures/models of crispy and crunchy foods and soft foods using paint/crayons/Playdoh

Happy Birthday to You, Not Me! 70
(Traditional tune – Happy Birthday to You)

C & L | Listen, say, sing
PSED | Discuss how we change as we age
PD | Link to outdoor literacy, act out indoors/outdoors
LIT | Rhyming - Can we hear/spot the sounds/words that sound the same?
MATHS | Use construction resources to make a cake and candles – How many candles? Define pair (even/odd numbers) – Is our age odd or even?
UTW | Link the rhyme to everyday events – Define party – what would you have at your birthday party?
A&D | Create pictures/models of a cake and candles using paint/crayons/Playdoh | Use untuned musical instruments to model and make/share the tune

Rhymes taken from:
Wizzy’s Words book of rhymes | 70 #earlylearning rhymes for today | Published by Troubador

Link for all Wizzy’s Words AEL #freeresources on Times Ed Resources https://www.tes.com/member/Jaxxie