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Unit Overview

Little Hands at Work

Part of the physical development track — this unit builds Little Hands at Work in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Protects the health, focus and teamwork behind lifelong performance.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Playdough & Tearing

Squeezing dough, tearing paper strips.

Big Crayon Scribbles

Free scribbling and first circles.

Threading Beads

Threading large beads on a lace.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Grips crayon with whole hand and scribbles
  • Threads 5 large beads
  • Tears and sticks paper pieces
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Little Hands at Work

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Play a coordination game built around Little Hands at Work
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Little Hands at Work
  3. 3Draw and talk about Little Hands at Work

How Learning is Checked

  • Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Playdough & TearingBig Crayon ScribblesThreading Beads

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Little Hands at Work into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Little Hands at Work in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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