Climbing, crawling and chasing – ELGs

A small group of children are playing physical games in the yard. Aiesha has reduced mobility in her legs and crawls to get about. She also has a wheel chair but likes to be mobile by crawling.

Good for looking at

• Physical development - gross motor
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Well-being
• SEND

A small group of children are playing physical games in the yard. Aiesha has reduced mobility in her legs and crawls to get about. She also has a wheel chair but likes to be mobile by crawling.

Notice

• the variety of ways that it is possible to achieve ‘Expected’ for Gross Motor Skills
• how Aiesha skilfully challenges herself and is enabled to use the whole environment

Reflect

Refer back to the ELGs for Physical Development

• What part have the adults played here?
• Notice how all the children in the clip are using all the equipment available to challenge themselves
• Which other Early Learning Goals are being demonstrated here?