Fahima Begum
Unit 8 – Professional practice portfolio
Activity: Simon says
Aims of the activity:
The aim of this activity is to encourage the children to use their fine and gross motor skills
more. Furthermore, this activity is a fun way to get the children moving so as they are enjoying
the activity they are also keeping fit. This activity also helps develop the children’s physical
development.
What are the desired learning outcomes for the activity? (Link to EYFS)
Age: 22-36 months – Expected stages of physical development:
“Runs safely on whole foot.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
“Climbs confidently and is beginning to pull themselves up on nursery play climbing
equipment.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
“May be beginning to show preference for dominant hand.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
What skills will the children develop when undertaking the activity?
The children’s fine and gross motor skills will develop while taking part in this activity.
Furthermore, their balance and co-ordination skills may also improve if they are asked to hop or
stand on one leg. I will encourage the children to use skills that will develop their physical
development.
What new vocabulary will the children learn while undertaking the activity?
The children may repeat the words that I say to them during the Simon says activity and some
of these words may be new to them. For example, some of the children may not know the word
‘hop’ or ‘skip’.
Less confident/able children:
I will encourage them to try their hardest to take part in the Simon says activity and I will praise
them for their efforts if shown. Furthermore, I will also repeat what I say a few times during the
activity so they understand the task and I will demonstrate certain actions to them if they don’t
know how to do it.
More confident/able children:
I will praise them for taking part of the activity and I will ask them to repeat after me and this
will show me that they have a good understanding of the activity. I may also ask them to
demonstrate certain actions to the children that need a little more help.
I think that this activity is suitable for 2-3 year olds because it isn’t too complicated and it is a
great way to get them moving. Furthermore, they will enjoy the activity but at the same time
they will be keeping active and healthy and their fine and gross motor skills will develop. Also,
this activity gives the children a chance to have fun and socialize with each other.
Group size: Six children
Unit 8 – Professional practice portfolio
Activity: Simon says
Aims of the activity:
The aim of this activity is to encourage the children to use their fine and gross motor skills
more. Furthermore, this activity is a fun way to get the children moving so as they are enjoying
the activity they are also keeping fit. This activity also helps develop the children’s physical
development.
What are the desired learning outcomes for the activity? (Link to EYFS)
Age: 22-36 months – Expected stages of physical development:
“Runs safely on whole foot.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
“Climbs confidently and is beginning to pull themselves up on nursery play climbing
equipment.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
“May be beginning to show preference for dominant hand.” (Early education, 2012, p.23)
What skills will the children develop when undertaking the activity?
The children’s fine and gross motor skills will develop while taking part in this activity.
Furthermore, their balance and co-ordination skills may also improve if they are asked to hop or
stand on one leg. I will encourage the children to use skills that will develop their physical
development.
What new vocabulary will the children learn while undertaking the activity?
The children may repeat the words that I say to them during the Simon says activity and some
of these words may be new to them. For example, some of the children may not know the word
‘hop’ or ‘skip’.
Less confident/able children:
I will encourage them to try their hardest to take part in the Simon says activity and I will praise
them for their efforts if shown. Furthermore, I will also repeat what I say a few times during the
activity so they understand the task and I will demonstrate certain actions to them if they don’t
know how to do it.
More confident/able children:
I will praise them for taking part of the activity and I will ask them to repeat after me and this
will show me that they have a good understanding of the activity. I may also ask them to
demonstrate certain actions to the children that need a little more help.
I think that this activity is suitable for 2-3 year olds because it isn’t too complicated and it is a
great way to get them moving. Furthermore, they will enjoy the activity but at the same time
they will be keeping active and healthy and their fine and gross motor skills will develop. Also,
this activity gives the children a chance to have fun and socialize with each other.
Group size: Six children
