I would like to try the Star activity set, particularly the ‘making the plough’ lesson. At first, I was thinking that the lesson would be pitched too high for infants, but actually I think it’s very adaptable. I do think, however, that it would need to be done in small groups. It could be done in maths stations as there is integration there, or possibly during Aistear or play time. As a whole class ‘twinkle twinkle’ could be sung, or read ‘How to catch a star’. A little bit of chat about stars, and constellations and maybe watch a video on the constellations pitched to younger children.
The actual making the plough lesson, is also great for developing fine motor skills. It would also be easy to differentiate within the class. I would have the wool cut to the correct lengths for the children where measuring the length is too difficult, but I’m sure some children would love the challenge, which brings in the maths integration. I think the children would really love the finished products. As a conclusion the children could then draw their own constellations using some tracing sheets of other constellations.