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EASTER FUN & HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Successful Learners, Effective Contributors & MOVE

The Beech class have had a fun filled week before the Easter holidays. We made some lovely Easter crafts & gifts for our loved ones (we hope you like them!) We had a games afternoon on our final Vscene with Miss Woodburn before the holidays, where we had to get moving around the classroom. We’ve also been on a couple of Easter related hunts throughout the week to keep our bodies moving & our minds active!

Have a wonderful holiday everyone! We look forward to seeing you all again after your well-deserved break 🙂

A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny!!

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Class Topic – Superheros (Hercules)

Successful Learners, Effective Contributors & Confident Individuals

After learning that the Olympic Games originated in Greece (the same place Hercules is from), we had our own mini Olympics in the Beech Class. We took part in a variety of sports, including the Bean Bag Toss, a Mini Marathon, Hula Hooping, and a Rubber Duck race. We then had a closing ceremony to celebrate our efforts and achievements. Confident individuals indeed!

We also looked at Greek architecture & the different styles of buildings. The pupils were then given a challenge to build their own building using only dry spaghetti & marshmallows. This required a lot of communication & teamwork!

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Growing Plants

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The Beech class planted their own flowers & peas that we are going to help grow in the classroom. Each pupil has the responsibility of looking after their own flower and watching it blossom. We have added ‘water flowers’ to our daily routine checklist before going home each day.

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Hercules the Superhero & Red Nose Day

The Beech class have had a busy week learning all about Hercules and what made him a superhero. We focused on Ancient Greece – making Thaumatropes, recognising Roman Numerals & tasting some traditional Greek foods.

We had lots of fun in the Beech class today for Red Nose Day. We had a class quiz, a Red Nose ‘Tattie & Spoon’ race outside, and some fun games.

A great week in the Beech class for all! Have a lovely weekend everyone 🙂

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Weekly Home Learning – Science Week

Hi, Everyone.

This week is British Science Week 2021!  Science Week is celebrated every year in Willowbank so we thought it would be fun to bring Science Week to you guys at home!  Below is a list of science-themed activities you could take part in if you wish.  As always, only do what you can.  Take care!                                    (Feel free to send any photos to willowbank@eastayrshire.org.uk)

Literacy

Here is a link to a story that is read by one of the great minds of British science – Sir David Attenborough.  The story tells us about a journey he made to explore Gorillas in their natural habitat – the jungle!

Your challenge is to explore Jungle animals just like David Attenborough!

Jungle Animal Scavenger Hunt 

On Twinkl Go!  There is also a jungle-themed playdough recipe, why not make this and use it make the letter shapes of each animal?  E.g. T for Tiger, P for Parrot etc. Your Twinkl Go! passcode is  LW6528

Numeracy

Did you know that the world’s longest and heaviest snake, the Green Anaconda, lives in the Amazonian jungle?  This week you are going to make your own snake using the following materials: an old sock or a tea towel; a rubber band; washing-up liquid; bowl; water; scissors and a small plastic bottle.

Follow this link to view your instructions – Bubble Snake STEM Activity

Health and Wellbeing

Did you know that some of the fruits and vegetables we eat are grown in jungles?

This week, we are going to regrow our own vegetables using only scraps from Mum’s kitchen!

You will need: Water, Bowls, Carrots, Celery, Romaine Lettuce and a Spring Onion.

Follow this link to view your instructions – Regrow Your Own Vegetables

Science

There are a number of science experiments in your Twinkl Go! Link. Passcode:  LW6528

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Home Learning Activities

Hi, everyone!

In the Beech class, we have started our ‘Heroes and Villains’ topic!  Every week we will also post some activities that will be based around this topic.   This week we will focus on a story called ‘Superworm’ by Julia Donaldson.  Here is the link to the story for you to listen to and watch.

Literacy

Here is a link to a Singing Hands video which shows us lots of signs for minibeasts!  How many minibeasts can you spot from the story?

This week for our literacy tasks, we are focusing on developing our fine motor skills.  Here are some ‘Superworm’ related activities you could try at home that will encourage the use of the small muscles in our hands.

Use cereal or beads to make worm by threading them through a pipe cleaner or string!  Make a playdough worm by rolling dough out with the flat palm of your hand.  Make a concertina pattern by folding a long strip of paper and then unfolding it to make a wriggly worm shape then try to move it along a flat surface by blowing into a straw at one end of the worm!

 

Use scrunched up bits of news paper and tuff it into an old sock to create a worm puppet!  Lastly, why not make a worm shape out of card or cardboard and lace, thread or wrap string/wool around it to create a patter as shown above.

Numeracy

Your numeracy challenge this week is to go on a minibeast scavenger hunt either in your garden on during your next walk!  On this week’s Twinkl Go! Link there is a template for a minibeast scavenger hunt that you could use, or just ask an adult to identify the minibeast and help to keep count 😊 If you don’t get the chance to go out a walk, why not use the ‘Eye Spy’ counting activity that is also in the Twinkl Go! Link below.

Twinkl Go!            Use the passcode: LW4127

Health and Wellbeing

What makes a superhero?  This is something we will be thinking about a lot in class. What made Superworm so super?

Make a superhero smoothie based on all the qualities that you think make a superhero SUPER! There is a helpful recipe guide within the Twinkl Go! Link but it might be more fun to simply add the ingredients and see what happens!

Here is is a sheet with all the super fruits on it.  Choose which fruits you think a superhero would need based on the attribute it has!

Twinkl Go!    Use the passcode: LW4127

Science! 👩‍🔬

Have you ever made a worm dance?  Click on this link to complete an awesome science experiment that will bring worms to life.  You will need:

  • Measuring spoons
  • Gummy worms
  • Scissors or kitchen shears
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar

Have fun, only do what you can and stay safe!

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Weekly Home Learning – Week 5

Hi, everyone!

Start off your week with this lovely, uplifting story called ‘The World Made a Rainbow’ by Michelle Robinson.  The story talks about lots of different but relevant thoughts and emotions that some of us might be experiencing just now – I hope it makes you smile.

Why not keep in touch with someone you miss by making them their own rainbow card?

Here are some suggested Home learning activities for you to try out if you want😊 They are based around our ILP’s!

BONUS ACTIVITY:

This year, Chinese New Year celebrations will begin Friday 12th February.  To help celebrate, why not read some traditional Chinese fables and stories together as a family?  We have access to a wonderful literacy resource website called Giglets.  Use this link to access the website and use the login details that will be sent to you via email to log in.  I have chosen a couple of short stories for you to explore, all of them have a Chinese theme.  Let me know how you get on if you give this resource a go!

Remember to only do what you can and tell yourself every day that you are doing amazingly 😊

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Scotland IDL: Effective Contributors

Last week we celebrated Robert Burns and all things Scottish by taking part in lots of fun activities!  We read poems, decorated biscuits, made thistles and listened to Scottish music!  Here are some of our favourite photos from last week:

We were effective contributors as we took part in all of the different activities and absorbed the Scottish culture with each other!

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Home Learning Week 4 – IDL

Hello, Beech!

Our mini-topic this week is based on the story called ‘The Snail and the Whale’ by Julia Donaldson!

To listen to the story, click here

Literacy

Make your own snail trails!  See if you can make a giant snail trail on the ground outside for someone to follow.  You could use homemade water-based paint (LINK), salt, chalk, biodegradable glitter or anything else you can think of that will leave a trail.  Experiment and see if you can make the letters of your name without breaking your trail!

Numeracy

Size Sorting:

In the story of The Snail and the Whale, the snail is super small and the whale is super big!  Why not go on a scavenger hunt around your house and gather as many items as you can, some big and some small.  Can you sort the items into two piles?  A BIG pile and a small pile!   Maybe next you could try ordering some of your items from smallest to BIGGEST!

Here are some big and small activities and games on Twinkl Go.  To access these activities simply click on or copy and paste this link https://www.twinkl.co.uk/go/sign-in and use the passcode: LW7685.

 

H&WB/PE and Movement

In the Twinkl Go! lesson area, there is an action and rhyme PowerPoint.  See if you can copy the actions and chant along to the rhyme together!

Here is a link to a Big and Small song on YouTube.  Can you make up some actions to go along with the song?

We have started to take part in short and simple yoga sessions in class.  Here is a link to a yoga session based on the story of The Whale and the Snail.  Why not have a look and join in whenever you can?  😊

 

Art & Design

Can you create a spiral shell?  You could use a paper plate as your shell and any craft materials you might have (if you don’t have any craft items then why not use leaves or stones from outside)to make a spiral pattern.  Start in the middle of the plate and work your way round and round to the edge of the plate!  Make the head of the snail from coloured paper, newspaper or even an old bit of material folded into shape!

Remember – these activities are just ideas and are not mandatory!  Be kind to yourself and only do what you can. If you would like to send us some photos of yourself completing some of your home learning tasks, send them to willowbank.school@eastayrshire.org.uk

Take care!

 

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Sensory Home Learning Videos

Here are a few links to some awesome sensory activities for you to try out at home with your family!   Simply click on the links below and follow the instructions in the videos to take part.

Ball Games

Balloon Play

Dark Room and Torch

Face Painting

Item and Picture Search Game– 

Peek-a-Boo Game

Playing Games

Pushing on a Swing

Tracking with Silliness

Homemade Playdough Recipe

Homemade Stress Ball

Tug of War games

Water Play with Sponges

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