The rainforest

The rainforest and jungle are perfect for catching the imagination as they're so full of sound, colour and mystery.

You can use it to tease out a variety of themes including the following: Multicultural - exploring different parts of the world through the curriculum Eco-friendly - it's an excellent lead in for forestry issues and recycling Animals - lots of colourful and exotic species to capture the imagination The Rainforest is part of a themed series which draws together new ideas for timeless favourites and offers collections of activities that can be easily implemented and readily incorporated into curriculum planning through links made to the Foundation Stage curriculum. It includes: Activities that can be used on their own or as part of a programme Ideas for enjoying an all-round curriculum approach Advice on how to build on children's investigative skills Guidance on expanding your own bank of ideas and resources Photocopiable sheets to extend and support learning Linked ideas for parents and practitioners to carry out at home This easy-to-use and fun book will be an invaluable resource for all early years practitioners looking for new ideas and ways to enhance learning within their setting.