Year 2 changing me

Shared ‘The jigsaw charter’ with the children to reinforce how we work together.

Calm me

At the beginning of every jigsaw lesson we help our minds calm down so that we are ready to learn.

I explained to the children that for humans, growing up takes longer than for most living things.it doesn’t only mean getting bigger, but also learning and being able to do more.

I set out the labels ‘ baby’, ‘toddler’, ‘child’, ‘teenager’, ‘adult’ and made a timeline on the floor. Out of a bag I took out items you have previously collected, gave one to each child in turn and asked them to place it next to the appropriate lable: discussed whether all agree with where it is placed. Suggested items: baby – rattle, dummy, feeding bottle; keys, credit card etc.

Talked about the timeline and that it shows the changes that ho along with getting bigger: more abilities, more freedom and independence, more responsibilities, more knowledge.