Nursery World - EYFS Activities: physical development on a budget

Following on from walls, floors and tables, Dr Lala Manners suggests chairs are a good transition resource to enable children to be more active between activities

Chairs can be used for both group and individual activities and games

Chairs are a super-versatile resource that offer a range of opportunities to support physical development in different environments. They also provide many possibilities for language development, especially involving concepts of space, shape, measure and position. Negotiating, collaborating and exploring can also be enjoyed as children engage with something safe and familiar.

Chairs come in many shapes, sizes, colours, textures and materials. They may be situated indoors, outside; be static, moveable, or rockable. They may belong to a particular person (e.g. teacher, grandparent, baby), be placed in a specific space (e.g. around a table, by the TV or desk) and have different functions (e.g. to work or play).

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included