兔子跑得快，乌龟却能赢？孩子们用一周找到了答案 I The Tortoise And The Hare
一场经典童话的主题课，如何变成孩子们眼中“好好玩”的成长冒险？在彼一米森林儿童学院湘府校区小班K1A，我们以《The Tortoise and The Hare 龟兔赛跑》为起点，把阅读、游戏、手工、运动和科学串成了一条充满惊喜的探索路径。不需要生硬的说教，每一个活动都悄悄呼应着EYFS七大发展领域，让孩子在沉浸式的体验中，自然地动起来、想出来、做出来。当教育藏在童趣里，成长会变得多么生动。
翻开《The Tortoise and The Hare 龟兔赛跑》的原版英文绘本，外教老师没有急着讲完故事，而是用生动的语气、夸张的表情，把兔子蹦蹦跳跳的样子、乌龟一步一步往前挪的模样都“演”了出来。孩子们一下子就被小兔子的着急和小乌龟的坚持吸引住了。
随后，孩子们分成“兔子队”和“乌龟队”，引导孩子思考、讨论乌龟获胜的原因。一边是快，一边是稳，孩子们你一言我一语地讨论起来：“为什么乌龟赢了呀？”“因为他不放弃！”在专注的倾听和积极的回应中，孩子们不仅锻炼了倾听和表达的能力，也在心里悄悄种下了勇敢和坚持的小种子。
重温完故事，Hare的活泼急躁、Tortoise的沉稳坚持，一个个鲜明的角色形象印在孩子们脑海中，孩子们迫不及待地要“创造”属于自己的龟兔啦！有的想做一只“总是跳来跳去的兔子”，有的坚持要捏一只“慢慢爬但绝不放弃的乌龟”。自主选择的过程，孩子们从故事倾听者变成创作主角。
超轻粘土、仿真眼睛、塑形小工具等材料摆满一桌，大家瞬间变身小小艺术家。想做“跳跳兔”的孩子捏出长长的耳朵和灵动的脸部，还大胆搭配绿色，让每只兔子都与众不同；想做“慢慢龟”的小朋友则专心研究龟壳的花纹，用手指按压、搓圆、拼接，一个个带有特色花纹的龟壳就这样诞生了。
遇到粘土粘手、形状不稳时，老师在旁边轻声引导，鼓励孩子自己想办法解决，观察角色特征，尝试不同的揉捏、塑形手法，小小的创作里藏着大大的探索。
这场活动的主角，是再普通不过的袜子、纽扣、米粒。孩子们把它们变成属于自己的龟兔玩偶——揉、捏、贴、填，每个动作都在悄悄锻炼着手部精细动作与动手能力。当一个个独一无二的袜子玩偶在孩子手中诞生，他们收获的不仅是一个童话伙伴，更是满满的成就感。
EYFS领域赋能：
UW（理解世界）：认识乌龟与兔子的外形特征，感知不同材质的特点，了解手工制作的基本流程与方法
AED（表现性艺术与设计）：自由发挥创意进行装饰与创作，提升艺术审美、动手创造能力，大胆表达自己的想法。
PD（身体发展）：粘贴、缝制、填充等精细动作，锻炼手部小肌肉灵活性、手眼协调能力与精细操作能力。
学院二楼运动场变成了赛道，孩子们化身为小乌龟和小兔子，要跨越、钻爬、奔跑，闯过一个个障碍。有的孩子一路冲得飞快，有的则稳稳地一步一步来——就像故事里那样。
摔倒？不怕，爬起来继续。跑慢了？没关系，坚持到终点就有欢呼。运动带来的不只是体能上的突破，还有那股“我敢再试一次”的勇气。
一块木板、一层气泡膜、一堆泥土……孩子们用这些材料搭起不同的斜坡，让小车滑下去。同样的车，为什么在气泡膜上跑得慢，在木板上溜得飞快？没有人直接告诉他们答案，而是让他们一次次试、一次次看，然后说出自己的发现。他们兴奋地观察、比较、讨论，像小小科学家一样探索着速度的秘密，原来，重力、坡度、摩擦力这些“大词”，就藏在这样好玩的实验里。
一场《The Tortoise and The Hare 龟兔赛跑》，不只是重温经典，更是孩子们在游戏中全面成长的真实缩影。从故事到创作，从运动到科学，K1A的孩子们在五大趣味活动中，自然而然地走进了EYFS的七大发展领域。他们收获了快乐，锻炼了能力，更懂得了坚持和勇气的意义。最好的成长，就藏在孩子们每一次好奇的探索、每一次大胆的尝试里。
How can a lesson based on a classic fairy tale become a "fun-filled" adventure of growth in the eyes of children? In Class K1A at BeeMee Xiangfu Campus, we used "The Tortoise and The Hare" as our starting point, weaving together reading, games, crafts, physical activity, and scientific exploration into a journey full of surprises. Without any heavy-handed lecturing, each activity subtly aligns with the seven key areas of development outlined in the EYFS, allowing children to naturally move, think, and create through immersive experiences. When education is woven into the fabric of childhood fun, growth becomes truly vibrant.
Listen Up - Here Come The Tortoise and The Hare
Opening the original English picture book "The Tortoise and The Hare", the foreign teacher didn't rush through the story. Instead, using a lively tone and exaggerated expressions, she "acted out" the rabbit’s bouncing movements and the tortoise’s slow, steady progress. The children were instantly captivated by the little rabbit’s impatience and the little turtle’s perseverance.
Next, the children were divided into "Team Rabbit" and "Team Turtle," and were guided to think about and discuss why the turtle won. With "speed" on one side and "steadiness" on the other, the children chimed in one after another: "Why did the turtle win?" "Because he didn't give up!" Through attentive listening and active participation, the children not only honed their listening and communication skills but also quietly planted the seeds of courage and perseverance in their hearts.
EYFS Key Areas:
CL (Communication and Language): Through listening to stories, discuss the plot，group discussions, and expressing opinions, children will improve their language comprehension, expressive abilities, and social communication skills, gaining the confidence to speak up and engage in active communication.
PD (Physical Development): Imitate the movements of the tortoise and the hare, children will develop physical coordination and gross motor skills, while enhancing their body control and collaborative abilities through teamwork.
Crafting Fairy Tales with Skillful Hands: The Hare and The Tortoise at Our Fingertips
After revisiting the story, the Hare's lively impatience and the Tortoise's steady perseverance - these vivid character traits were etched in the children's minds, and they couldn't wait to "create" their very own versions of the Hare and the Tortoise! Some wanted to make a "rabbit that’s always hopping around," while others insisted on sculpting a "tortoise that crawls slowly but never gives up." Through this process of independent choice, the children transformed from listeners of the story into the creators themselves.
With modeling clay, realistic eyes, and sculpting tools spread across the table, everyone instantly became little artists. Children who wanted to make "Bouncy Bunnies" sculpted long ears and lively faces, boldly incorporating green to make each rabbit unique; those aiming for "Slow Tortoises" focused intently on the shell patterns, pressing, rolling, and piecing together with their fingers - and one by one, tortoise shells with distinctive patterns came to life.
When the clay became sticky or the shapes lost their form, the teacher offered gentle guidance from the sidelines, encouraging the children to find their own solutions. By observing the characters’ features and experimenting with different kneading and shaping techniques, these small creations held within them a world of exploration.
EYFS Key Areas:
Literacy: While creating, children try to describe their work using simple symbols or language, such as "My rabbit has long ears." This helps them begin to associate language with images, laying the groundwork for future literacy development through hands-on experience.
Mathematics: While shaping the patterns on the turtle shell, children unconsciously apply mathematical concepts such as symmetry and repetition; when mixing clay colors, they perceive color combinations and variations, thereby developing an initial sense of number and spatial awareness.
Sock Makeovers: I'm the Boss of My Own Doll
The stars of this activity are the most ordinary of items: socks, buttons, and rice. Children transform these materials into their very own Tortoise and Hare puppets - kneading, shaping, gluing, and stuffing. Every step quietly helps develop their fine motor skills and manual dexterity. As each one-of-a-kind sock puppet comes to life in their hands, the children gain not only a fairy-tale companion but also a deep sense of accomplishment.
EYFS Key Areas:
UW (Understanding the World): Recognize the physical characteristics of turtles and rabbits; perceive the properties of different materials; understand the basic processes and methods of crafting.
AED (Expressive Arts and Design): Freely use creativity to decorate and create, enhance artistic appreciation and hands-on creativity, and boldly express one's ideas.
PD (Physical Development): Fine motor skills such as pasting, sewing, and stuffing help develop hand dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
Becoming the Tortoise and the Hare: A Real "Race"
The playground on the second floor of the school was transformed into a racecourse. The children became little tortoises and hares, leaping, crawling, and running to overcome one obstacle after another. Some children raced ahead at full speed, while others took it steady, one step at a time - just like in the story.
Fell down? No problem - just get back up and keep going. Running a little slow? It’s okay - as long as you make it to the finish line, cheers await. Sports bring not only physical breakthroughs but also the courage to say, "I dare to try again."
EYFS Key Areas:
PD (Physical Development): Through activities such as jumping, crawling, and crawling through obstacles, children develop gross motor skills, physical coordination, and endurance, while enhancing their overall physical abilities.
UW (Understanding the World): Children learn about the structure of an obstacle course, how to follow the rules of the game, the importance of facing challenges and perseverance, and basic safety practices during physical activities.
Slope Adventure: The Secret Behind the Cars' Speed
A wooden plank, a sheet of bubble wrap, a pile of dirt... The children used these materials to build different slopes and let the cars slide down them. Why does the same car move slowly on bubble wrap but race down a wooden plank? No one gives them the answer outright; instead, they are encouraged to try again and again, observe the results, and then share their discoveries. Excitedly, they observe, compare, and discuss, exploring the secrets of speed like little scientists. It turns out that "big concepts" like gravity, slope, and friction are hidden within these fun experiments.
EYFS Key Areas:
ECSTEM (Science): Through experimental observation and comparison, students gain an initial understanding of the relationship between gravity, slope, and speed, fostering an interest in scientific inquiry and logical thinking.
UW (Understanding the World): By exploring scientific phenomena in daily life, students learn the basic laws of motion and develop their ability to observe, think critically, and explore the world.
The "The Tortoise and The Hare event was not merely a retelling of a classic tale; it was a true reflection of the children’s holistic growth through play. From storytelling to creativity, and from physical activity to science, the K1A students naturally engaged with the seven key areas of the EYFS through five fun-filled activities. They found joy, developed their skills, and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of perseverance and courage. The best growth lies in every curious exploration and every bold attempt the children make.
撰文 Author：邹琴琴 Kiki Zou
翻译 Translator: Hicks Samuel Robert
一审 First Reviewer: 粟敏 Shimmy Su
二审 Second Reviewer: 彭瑶 Tiffany Peng
终审 Final Reviewer: 郭鐔遥 Sia Guo
声明：本文内容为国际教育号作者发布，不代表国际教育网的观点和立场，本平台仅提供信息存储服务。
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