Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Jungle

Connecting recycling to jungle protection motivates action.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Jungles
• Learning area: Understanding the World
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Apply 3Rs to daily life
• Sort recyclables
• Create from reused materials

Materials

• Recycling bins
• Reusable craft materials
• Sorting cards

Instructions

Sort items into reduce/reuse/recycle. Create jungle art from 'rubbish' materials.

Educator tip

Show how recycling paper saves trees = saves jungle habitats.

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe sorting accuracy and creative reuse.

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