Book Review: Whatever Next - Jill Murphy

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Book Review and Early learning play ideas ..

This is a great book - Whatever next written by Jill Murphy



Baby bear is off on an adventure - all dressed up and in his cardboard box space ship he heads off up the chimney and out into the dark for a night flight. With the friendship of an Owl they set off to picnic on the moon

Alls well when they return back home. Owl says farewell and Baby bear bounces back home down the chinmey .. just in time for bath & bed !!

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This story has been a firm favourite in our house for many years, its timeless (and ageless) story of just how great imaginative role play can be ..

The following are a few Planning - Free flow learning activity ideas..

Home corner space stations.

Silver wellies - Using aluminium foil glue pieces over donated wellies for the children to stomp and role play in.

Space helmets - Sieves, goggles, colanders, diving masks all make good 'We're going up to space' play items.

Include some clean flexitubes (like hoover pipes .. but if possible new) for breathing apparatus - or noise trumpets take care how they are played with and that they aren't 'swung around near others :!!

Outdoor capes - Orbit earth games ! fly around the world with capes & cloaks.

Moon surface Picnics - spead out a large double bed blanket or cream coloured throw on the floor for the 'moon.
If possible include some large pebbles or big curls of cut paper to give the 'moon some texture.
Add another smaller rug for the picnic cloth and cups, plates as wanted ..


Have fun

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For more space themed titles please see this list of storytime suggestions