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Here is a snapshot of some of the experiences the children enjoyed during September …
Full photos and more posts can be viewed on our X (formerly Twitter) – Glenwood Family Centre X
Here is a snapshot of some of the experiences the children enjoyed during September …
Family First- Work with families living in ERC and have children aged 0-11years
The Family First Team offer a free, confidential service to support with any worries you might have. They can help you find the right people when you don’t know who to ask for help. The highly skilled team will try to stop any issues you bring to them from getting worse and help you find the right support.
Contact the team at familyfirst@eastrenfrewshire.go.uk we look forward to hearing from you.
Twitter – Follow @FamilyFirst_ERC
For daily updates from a range of national and local organisations on themes of parenting, family wellbeing, ASN, money advice and rights, health and safety and education and learning
Website – https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/family-services
Our website provides an overview of the Family First service and contact details for the team.
Psychology of Parenting Programme/ PoPP
If you are starting to worry about the behaviour of your child or a child you care for you may be interested in our new online parenting programme for children aged 2-8 years. The programme is aimed at increasing parents/carers confidence in dealing with unwanted behaviour and preventing it from getting worse.
Interested in finding out more? Contact the team on Popp@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk we look forward to hearing from you.
The children have been very interested to find out more about spiders in the last few weeks. Here are a few photographs to show you what we have been doing.
We were developing our observation skills as we enjoyed using magnifying glasses to go on a spider hunt in the nursery garden.
“I can’t see any spiders in the tyre.”
“Look. I can see some flies on the web. Oh no. I think the spider will eat them.”
“There are lots of webs under here.”
We gently shook some branches over a tumble sheet to see if we could find any spiders in the bushes.
“The spider is running away.”
We looked at some reference books and photographs to research about spiders and their webs. We learned that most spiders have 8 eyes and some make a new web every day.
We also used the internet and discovered that some spiders don’t build webs but climb inside pitcher plants to catch their prey.
“The spider’s climbing in. It’s going to catch the bug.”
We continued to develop our fine motor skills as we decided to draw spiders and webs and make spider models.
Bonfire night is almost here🔥
And although it won’t be going off with its usual bang, you can still celebrate it as a family at home! 🎆
For ideas and tips to have a fun and safe evening, visit ➡️ https://t.co/5CO8ovL5cX#ParentClubTips #BonfireNight2020 #BonfireNight pic.twitter.com/fpk1GSSX63— Parent Club Scotland (@parentclubscot) November 2, 2020
If you are worried about the behaviour of a young child you care for you may be interested in our free online Psychology of Parenting Programme for families with children aged 2-8 years.
Get in touch to find out more by emailing Popp@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk pic.twitter.com/g7zmwNNXll
— East Renfrewshire (@EastRenCouncil) October 21, 2020
You can also find lots of helpful resources online, here is a video that makes toothbrushing fun and lasts the length of time we brush our teeth for.
The children have been enjoying making different types of playdough.
(Blue playdough with lavender)
Playdough provides excellent opportunities do develop your children’s fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, numeracy skills, language and social skills and helps develop the senses.
Playdough takes around 10 minutes to make and can keep for weeks in an air-tight container. Why don’t you have a try yourself at home – don’t forget to tell us about it in you child’s Google Classroom. (If you don’t have your child’s Glow details or if you are having problems logging in please let us know by emailing schoolmail@glenwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk)
Ingredients:
Resources:
When your playdough is ready why not add some alternative play resources, like potato mashers, cutters, sticks, leaves, flowers, stones, lollipop sticks, matchsticks, stampers, or straws.
Adding scents and different textures, such as coffee grounds, coco powder, lemon/orange rind, or rice will provide a great sensory experience.
Next week for Maths Week Scotland we will be issuing a Family Fun bag to each child with the ingredients to try this at home.
https://twitter.com/FamilyFirst_ERC/status/1282621209595858944
This year at Glenwood we have been investigating and exploring the environmental impact of litter. The children enjoyed many different activities including the story of Zack’s Journey (You can read it by clicking this link), mapping out how the litter travels from our local area to the wider environment and measuring the amount of single use plastic in lunch boxes.
These are all things that you can continue to learn about at home. Eco-Schools Scotland shares some ideas on their website including:
One Planet Picnic – Have a picnic that’s good for you and good for the planet. Include healthy sustainable food with as little waste as possible.
Pop Up Pocket Garden – Design and grow a small garden at home in pots or outside. Celebrate Keep Scotland Beautiful’s birthday or the Year of Coasts and Waters with colourful and edible plants.
Fight Dog Fouling With Citizen Science – Have you noticed more dog fouling in your neighbourhood? We have! While out on your daily walk, can you help us with our survey work?
Count the number of bagged or unbagged dog poos you see (and why not take a photo?), post results on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with #PooPost or #TurdTag and remember to always pick up after your own dog
Some ideas we do at nursery:
Remember to share your photos with us on Twitter by tagging @GlenwoodFC or by adding #glenwoodlearningathome
Our first pick of the season
#GrowYourOwn #LearningForSustainability #StrawberriesFromTheGarden #TheyLookSoTasty
26.07.19
This year we have developed a strong community link with @asda Newton Mearns. We continued to develop this link with a visit to the store. The children learned how to use the scanner at the tills and described it as “the best day ever!” Thank you to Leigh @AsdaCommunity
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