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Talking Sequences
Set the Outdoor Big Points in a line and make a talking number line or create other
sequences for children to use. Record questions to develop thinking and enquiry–
what comes next in the sequence, or what is the odd one out?
Make a Sound Wall
Combine the fun with your outdoor music space to create an interactive music
wall. Record 'found' sounds such as bins being hit, the sound of a dog barking
etc., then get children to create their own rhythms. With thirty seconds of recording
space, you could also record beats and samples and 'play' a song live.
A Helping Hand
Leave an Outdoor Big Point next to a task with suggestions, stimuli, ideas, etc. You
could also leave questions to help children think about their interests and choices.
What food do you like best? Where do you like to go, etc.
Talking Calendars
Make a talking calendar with the date, weather etc. Great for children comparing
temperature or weather while still outside: "This morning it's bright and sunny but
quite cold" could well turn into "this afternoon it's wet and windy", especially at the
turning of the seasons.
Children Recording their own Sounds
While there are lots of ways for you to pre-record activities, it's also easy for
children to record their own messages. Here are a few ideas for using recording
in learning:
Ask children to take the Outdoor Big Point with them to record their
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observations, findings, etc.
Record greetings, rhymes, suggestions etc.
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Take home or into the local community to record greetings, songs or rhymes.
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This is great for Understanding the World, whether you are recording a
traditional African song or comparing the range of accents from the UK.
Record a short song or rhyme that the children have made.
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Record tunes or rhythms outdoors.
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