Winter Wonderland 

This video is an example resource from our new Nursery and Reception project, Winter Wonderland. It's part of an exciting new EYFS curriculum from Cornerstones. The curriculum includes over 20 fully resourced projects for Nursery and Reception, all matched to the revised Early Learning Goals (ELGs) and aligned with the new, non-statutory Development Matters guidance. Learn more here bit.ly/39oyypd
Ideas for using this video with children:
Watch the Winter wonderland video and discuss together the things that are associated with winter, including weather, animals, clothing and food. After watching the video, display a browsing box with a bird feeder, hat, gloves and scarf and some Winter picture cards. Invite the children to discuss the pictures and use the new vocabulary introduced in the video. Encourage them to reflect on the changes that have happened in the weather and day length since they started school in September. Note: If it is icy or frosty, go on a winter walk and take pictures of the things you see that show it is winter. If it is snowy, have fun with the children making snowmen, snow angels and snowballs.
Practical resources
Box
Hat
Scarf
Gloves
Bird feeder
Prompts, questions and challenge
What is the weather like in winter?
What do we need to keep warm?
Why do people put food out for the birds?
Do you know what word describes when animals sleep through the winter?
What do trees look like in the winter?
What happens to water when it gets very cold?
What food do you like to eat and drink in winter?
Do flowers grow in winter?
How has the weather changed since you started school in September?
Can you remember going to bed when it was light outside? Is it light when you go to bed now?
Can you describe how winter is different from summer?