Magic wand and pointer uses in Reception

[Guest Clarec88]

Hi all,

 

First post on this forum which was recommended to me by my university tutor.

 

I'm currently on my last placement in my PGCE in a Reception class. I have a lovely sparkly wand and a hand pointer but am stuck with ideas how to best use them!

 

In my first placement in Year 2, I used the hand pointer for the children to manage their own transitions (pointing to friends sitting well), however I fear this may be a bit harder for Reception children?

 

I would like to introduce both these resources to my class to make a lasting on going impact. Any ideas are welcome!

 

Clare

[Panders]

Firstly, welcome to the forum, I hope you will continue to come on here and find it as much help as possible.

 

We used an ordinary wand last week with our pre-school children - adult said things like, magic wand, magic wand, make all the children shut their eyes, touch their nose, etc. so it was used a little like Simon Says, the children loved it.

[Guest Clarec88]

Many thanks for your reply Panders - will definitely be trying out your idea!