Good afternoon from Mrs Cross!!

I am busy trying to find the best home-learning activities to supplement the home-learning packs that were provided last week.

I have added some ideas for P1 and P5-7 for numeracy learning at home – I’m still looking for extra ones for P2-4.  I have added the documents to the class blog pages.

Here are three packs that I have just found on the internet that give some lovely suggestions:

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As part of accessing Glow, all children now have access to Microsoft 365 which contains Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams etc.

This is a fabulous resource and one which will allow the children to keep their I.T. skills polished.

Just in case you are having difficulty accessing this at home, please try the following:

• If you are asked to enter log in details when clicking on Office 365, your details are as follows;
• Your Glow username (the one you use to log in to Glow) followed by @glow.sch.uk
• The password is then the same as your Glow password (for most of the pupils at the moment the password is mauchline (no capitals).

All children from P1-7 have been provided with a Glow email and password. The older children already knew their passwords.

The rest of the pupils have been issued with their Glow username and password. For the moment all children’s passwords have been set as mauchline. No capital letter.

Passwords can then be changed as required.

Your child should have brought home a home-learning pack. The activities contained in them are simply a guide to some suggested activities that they can complete at home.

In the pack there is also a stapled list of resources and websites to assist with some basic everyday activities that the children can be getting on with while they are away from school.

I have attached the stapled copy below – this was given out to all children regardless of their age (P1-7).

Suggested Learning at Home Activities

We are aware that this can be a challenging time for families, schools and children.We have pulled together some resources which give good advice and some good ideas.

Talking to children about corona virus:

 Answers to common questions from children – see attached ‘how do I feel about corona virus’

 https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/healthierminds/coping-covid-19/

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.tinabryson.com/news/coronavirus-talking-points-for-parents-amp-teachers-with-the-whole-brain-child-approach?fbclid=IwAR1IiVYKbCBRH0OgmrLrdTVFllNo_-H3j8VzGv-ILEhAsJ8wrwJo-_fhnRQ&format=amp&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/amp/51204456

https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/parentline-scotland/guidance-advice/talking-to-children-about-coronavirus/

Autism resources:

https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus.aspx

Resources for Social and Emotional Learning:

https://characterstrong.lpages.co/educator-resources/

Activities to do when you’re social distancing:

https://opfs.org.uk/get-involved/news-and-events/blogs/activities-for-kids-when-youre-social-distancing/

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Collection of children at ECCs – 17.3.2020

In current circumstances we are doing all we can to protect the health and safety of our children and staff.  Can we ask that you only come in to school office if absolutely necessary.  Telephone the school office 01290 550306 if urgent.  If you get the answer machine please be assured your message is picked up and dealt with.  To help everyone, please ensure your child leaves home with everything they need.  Thank you for your co-operation and understanding during this time.

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Coronovirus symptoms letter – updated guidance – 17.3.20

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