Word Gap Vocabulary Fans - Describing Natural Materials from Hope Education

We’re a big fan of this one! Give language a boost with the Word Gap Vocabulary Fan – Describing Natural Materials from Hope Education. This fantastic fan is ideal for developing descriptive language with a scientific focus.

This Word Gap Vocabulary Fan is complete with 50 amazing adjectives and matching illustrations, all focused upon the texture and appearance of different materials. Including words such as ‘bumpy’, ‘spiky’ and ‘shiny’, children will adore using these fans to harness their sense of sight and touch. This resource is perfect to encourage high level language development across the curriculum, particularly within Science lessons and even to make links with texts in English. A lovely addition to continuous provision and outdoor learning environments, this Word Gap Vocabulary Fan is sure to bring terrific tactile exploration to your setting.

What’s in the Box?

• 1 x Word Gap Vocabulary Fan - Describing Natural Materials

Reasons to Love

• Word Gap Vocabulary Fans have brilliant cross-curricular potential and are adaptable to a range of different subjects, topics and activities across the EYFS and Key Stage 1.
• Create a culture of oracy within your learning environment! These fans will develop vital language that will last a lifetime.
• Children can easily grab these fans independently, making them perfect to encourage independent learning skills. They’re also fantastic for engaging both visual and kinaesthetic learners!

Learning Outcomes

• A great way to support spoken language and the Speaking Early Learning Goal in the EYFS, or even to make links with different texts in English across Key Stage 1. Children will love to discuss the meanings of the different adjectives and begin to apply them independently.
• Use to enrich learning linked to the Natural World Early Learning Goal throughout the EYFS. This fan is a wonderful way to support children in making meaningful observations about nature and materials.
• Use to support scientific language development across Key Stage 1, particularly for the Materials topic. This will also enable pupils to work scientifically, helping them to identify different materials and discuss ideas about them.