Nursery World - Prepare for take-off

Check in for a project on airports and air travel to introduce the children to the world around them with these activities suggested by Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner. Airports range in size from small landing fields with one runway and a small plane making short local journeys to huge international airports with large terminals and many airlines flying long distances to destinations in many different countries. Help children in your setting to be part of a wider world by rehearsing and reflecting on the different aspects of travelling by plane.

Airports range in size from small landing fields with one runway and a small plane making short local journeys to huge international airports with large terminals and many airlines flying long distances to destinations in many different countries. Help children in your setting to be part of a wider world by rehearsing and reflecting on the different aspects of travelling by plane.

Involve the children from the beginning and ask them to help you set up an airport terminal and departure lounge in the role-play area. Share yours and the children's experiences of flying or meeting someone at an airport.

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