EYFS environment by Angelie Soriano

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:19:05 UTC

This is a good example of a small world area because it clearly links to the story “Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain.” It includes the main characters, props, and key vocabulary to help children retell and explore the story. The question cards encourage children to think deeply, predict, and discuss events, while the visuals and resources make learning interactive and engaging. It promotes storytelling, language development, and creativity all in one space.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:26:16 UTC

This top shelf is an excellent example of a well-thought-out small world area. It is closely linked to the story “Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain” and uses real images, natural textures, and figures to bring the story to life. The question prompts encourage curiosity, prediction, and discussion, helping children to think deeply and retell events in their own words.

FS2 Small World

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:27:58 UTC

This is another great example of a small world area linked to “Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain.” The top shelf includes realistic images, story characters, and animal figures that help children connect with the story and setting. The use of natural elements like leaves and wood creates an immersive environment, while the question prompts encourage children to think, talk, and retell parts of the story in their own words. It’s an inspiring setup that promotes creativity, storytelling, and language development.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:30:59 UTC

This small world area is inspired by the story “The Little Red Hen.” It’s a great example because it includes a clear farm setting with key story elements such as the barn, animals, and windmill. These props help children retell the story, act out the characters, and explore the sequence of events. The realistic setup encourages imaginative play and supports language development, storytelling, and understanding of the story’s moral about teamwork and helping others.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:32:55 UTC

This small world area is a great example linked to “The Little Red Hen.” It includes the actual storybook, along with key elements such as the hen, farm animals, crops, and windmill. Having the book displayed helps children make direct connections between the story and their play. The setup encourages sequencing, storytelling, and role play while promoting language development and an understanding of teamwork and helping others.

FS1 construction area top shelf

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:38:14 UTC

This construction area top shelf is a great example of linking play to the current theme “Down on the Farm” and the story “The Little Red Hen.” The top shelf shows the story’s setting, helping children connect their building to what they’ve read. A WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) model is displayed to guide children in developing key construction skills such as balancing, stacking, and building with purpose. The pictures and key vocabulary words provide visual and language support, encouraging children to describe their work, use new words in context, and extend their play through meaningful talk.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:39:52 UTC

This small world and construction area is an excellent example linked to the theme “Down on the Farm” and the story “The Little Red Hen.” The top shelf includes the storybook along with farm features such as animals, a pond, fences, and a barn, helping children connect their play to the story setting. This setup encourages children to retell and act out the story, sequence events, and use key vocabulary. It also promotes creativity, language development, and fine motor skills while supporting independence through its clear and well-organised layout.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:42:51 UTC

This FS2 small world area is a fantastic example that shows the setting of the savannah. The backdrop, trees, and animal figures create a realistic and engaging environment that helps children visualise where the story takes place. The area includes challenge prompts such as “Can you build a house for Ki-pat?” to inspire creativity and problem-solving. It encourages storytelling, vocabulary development, and imaginative play while helping children connect their learning to the “Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain” story and its African setting.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:45:03 UTC

This maths area is a great example of linking learning to nursery rhymes. The setup uses familiar rhymes like “Five Little Speckled Frogs” to make counting fun and meaningful. The props, number display, and felt resources help children practise counting, subitising, and recognising numerals in a hands-on way. Question prompts such as “What number can you count to?” and “Can you sing a counting song to your friend?” encourage interaction, mathematical talk, and number exploration through play.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:45:57 UTC

This maths area links to the nursery rhyme “Five Little Ducks,” helping children practise counting, subitising, and matching numbers through hands-on play. The props and visuals make learning engaging, fun, and easy to understand.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:48:40 UTC

This maths area links to nursery rhymes like “Five Little Ducks” and “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” making counting and subitising fun and meaningful. The props, dice, and number prompts help children recognise numbers, count accurately, and use mathematical language through play.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 05:51:48 UTC

This writing area is a great example of linking literacy to the story “The Little Red Hen.” It encourages children to draw and label recognisable pictures related to the story, such as the hen, cat, and dog. The display includes key vocabulary, model examples, and prompts that support fine motor skills, mark-making, and early writing. It also inspires children to use descriptive language and explain their drawings with confidence.

Down on the farm

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Safari

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angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 07:07:32 UTC

This writing area shows step-by-step drawings linked to The Little Red Hen, supporting children in drawing recognisable pictures and labelling them with simple words. It helps develop pencil control, sequencing, and confidence in early writing.

angelierosal132025 — 2025-10-20 07:09:22 UTC

This writing area is linked to The Little Red Hen and includes a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) to model what we want children to achieve. The step-by-step drawing guide and clear visuals help children draw recognisable pictures, label them, and practise writing their names confidently.

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