Session Outline• Re-cap on the story Spike’s Spikes from last session.

• Explain that they are going to create their own rainbow bracelet.

• Firstly, can they find a mini-rainbow? (Ribbon & pipe cleaner.

• Next, can they wind the ribbon around the pipe cleaner.

• Afterwards, they can hunt for nature of different shades to poke into their bracket and make it colourful. (Demonstrate how to attach it & discuss which items are suitable/ not suitable.)

• When complete, help them to place it around their arm as a bracelet.

Differentiation: LA- Help with collecting suitable items & attaching to their bracelet.HA- Can they collect suitable size materials independently? Can they ensure their bracelet has various shades of colours to make a rainbow?Extension: Can they describe or name the nature items they have on their bracelet? Which shades and colours did they find? Has their bracelet got all the colours of the rainbow?

COLOUR BRACELETS

Session Focus

Children will create their own bracelet of different shades with help

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Curriculum Links

PSHEE (PSED): Chooses the resources they need for activities.Literacy: Responds to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions; Uses vocabulary that is influenced by their experiences.PE/ D: Show developing control in fine manipulative movements.Maths: Count reliably; Explore characteristics of objects & use everyday language to talk about size, shape, and position.Science (UW): Makes observations of plants.Geography (UW): Talks about features of their own environment .Design & Technology (EAD): Safely uses and explores a variety of materials; makes for a purpose.

PreparationTie a ribbon to one end of a pipe-cleaner and hang them in your outdoor area for the children to find. (Cut the ribbon longer as it needs to wind.Associated Risk Assessments Generic Site RA; Handling Natural Materials RA.

PIONEER SCHEME SESSION OBJECTIVES

LEVEL 2

WELLBEING & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

• Willing to try new activities outdoors.

SELF MANAGEMENT OF RISK

• Listen & responds to simple rules and instructions when outdoors

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

• Handles plants & animals with care

CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION

• Creates using natural materials

RESILIENCE & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Repeats some actions outdoors

BIODIVERSITY • Leaves flowers & leaves to grow (doesn’t pick)

MAP SKILLS & NAVIGATION

• Stays within a marked area

• Can repeat the names of basic plant features when seen, such as: tree, leaf, flower, grass, stick.

KNOTS SKILLS • Can wrap string or rope around an object

• Can twist two strands of pipe cleaners, string or rope together, with guidance.

KNOT CRAFTS • Makes a simple craft with pipe-cleaner & ribbon

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