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Hi Sungazers, we are all missing you lots and lots, we are looking forward to being together soon and hope you are staying safe. Here are some fun home learning activities for you to complete.

LITERACY –  MUSICAL LETTERS – see picture below

RESOURCES –

10 bits of paper/Post-Its

a  pen

something to play music on

TO SET UP –

On each piece of paper write some letters, add duplicates for matching.

Spread the letters out on the floor, place the matching letters nearby.

Prepare the music on standby.

 TO PLAY – 

Demonstrate when the music starts, they can dance or run around the letters. Then, when the music stops,  help them to jump on a letter.  Then  sign, or shout it out. Ask them to find the matching letter.

Remove the letters that get jumped on, then start the music again.

Repeat until all letters are gone.

NUMERACY – MAGIC NUMBERS – see picture below

RESOURCES –

Plastic cups

Magnetic numbers

10 bits of paper/Post-Its

Magic Wand or alternative – spoon

TO SET UP AND PLAY – 

Place the numbers under the cups,  place  the matching numbers nearby.

Mix up the cups.

Ask your child to choose and tap  a cup, say “abracadbra.”

Ask/help your child to sign or/say the number under the cup and then find the matching number nearby.

Repeat until all cups are uncovered, ask them to find the matching numbers each time.

Health and Wellbeing –  Blazer Fresh Mood Walk –

Click the link and join in the actions.

SENSORY ART –  see picture below

RESOURCES –

Shaving Foam

Paint brush or equivalent (spoon or fork)

Food colouring

Glitter (optional)

TO SET UP AND PLAY –

Spray shaving foam on a flat surface, add glitter (optional) or use in the bath.

Mix the foam and food colouring with a paint brush or spoon/fork.

Encourage them to mix colours, make marks  and  swirl it around to their heart’s content.

Enjoy the sensory benefits and develop fine motor skills.

Hi everyone, I hope your all staying safe and well, were missing having you all in class.  Here are some fun home learning activities for you try with your family. See the photos for resources and  how to prepare the activities. Have fun everyone.

Literacy – Book Detectives 

Resources:

6 books, a pen and paper or post it notes, and a magnifying glass (optional) – make one by cutting out card.

To Set Up …

1. Lay the Books on the ground so you can see the front covers clearly.
2. Write letters on the post its  that can be seen on the covers of the book .
3.  Leave the magnifying glass beside the books and letters.

Explain to the children that they are going to be detectives and have to find the matching letters by searching the covers of the book, using the magnifying glass (optional).

Place the matching letters on the front cover of the books.

Numeracy – Living Room Long Jump

Resources:

post it notes, a measuring tape and a pen.

To Set Up….

1. Tape the measuring tape to the floor
2. Demonstrate by running and jumping  as far as you can.
3.  Place a post it wherever you land.
4. Read and write/overwrite  the number down on the post it with adult support.
5. Jump again to try and beat your last jump.
6. Get everyone involved have some family fun.
7. 

Family Fun Activity – Blow Football

Resources :

sellotape, post it notes/paper,  a pen, 2 straws, a small ball or scrunched up tin foil,

To Set Up ….

1. Tape the cups to opposite ends of the table.
2. Place the ball or scrunched up tin foil in the middle of the table.
3. Take it in turns to blow through the straw and move the ball accross the table.
4. Try to score as many goals by getting the ball into the other players cup.
5. When someone scores a goal write the name and number on the post it note.
6. The winner is ……

Health and wellbeing – 

Handwashing

Watch the video clip, listen to the song and practise washing your hands to keep youself and everyone safe.

The Sungazers were ‘Confident Individuals’ as they made delicious Christmas treats. This was an exciting and fun activity for the children as they explored  the different textures. They observed the effects of melting and freezing and produced these delicious snacks, which they all enjoyed eating.

The Sungazers were ‘Effective Contributors’ at our Christmas party today.  They participated in  a variety of games and activities and all looked great in their Christmas outfits.

The Sungazers were ‘Confident Individuals’ as they  made a variety of tasty snacks.  They were following instructions and using their fine motor skills to be creative as they made crispy cakes and decorated biscuits.

The Sungazers were Successful Learners as they participated in a variety of festive maths activities.

They enjoyed ‘Christmas I Spy and Count to 10’ and completing ‘Advent Calendar Maths’.