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Sounds like Fun

A starter task to set the scene for a lesson in water safety.

  • 20 minutes
  • Optional: speakers
  • Optional: musical instruments
  • Optional: printer
  • Stay together

This can be used to get children thinking about the different types of water they may have seen or visited, and gives you a chance to gauge their existing experiences and knowledge.

Workshop resources

Includes audio of recognisable sounds and a postcard activity.

Curriculum links

England

  • KS1, PE, Swimming and Water Safety
  • RSHE, Basic First Aid, EYFS
  • Physical Development and KS1, PSHE Health and Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World

Northern Ireland

  • Foundation and KS1, PD&MU, Personal Understanding and Health, Safety

Republic of Ireland

  • Aistear, Wellbeing and SPHE, Myself

Scotland

  • Early and First Level, Health and Wellbeing (HWB)

Wales

  • Health and well-being

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