We have been using 2D shapes to build structures and to make pictures. Today we are going to go on a shape hunt and use different objects to build our own 2D shapes.
Activities
Go on a shape hunt, how many different types of 2D shapes can you find?
Use sticks or other natural materials to make as many different 2D shapes as you can.
Draw a  picture using only 2D shapes.
How many words can you think of to describe the different 2D shapes?
Today lets think about different modes of transport and ways that we can travel from one place to another.
Activities
How many different modes of transport can you think of?
Tell a family member about your favourite journey.
Draw a picture of your favourite mode of transport.
Read a story that has one on more vehicles in it.
Design and build a vehicle using blocks, Lego, junk materials or play dough.
Our author of the Month for January in Giles Andreae the author of some of our favourite books including Rumble in the Jungle, Giraffes Can’t Dance and Sir Scallywag.
Which of his books is your favourite?
Activities
Read your favourite Giles Andreae book.
Put on your favourite piece of music and dance like the giraffe in Giraffes Can’t Dance!
Draw an ocean scene like the one you could see in Commotion in the Ocean.
Think of your favourite jungle animal, find out three facts about it.
Challenge!
Today we are going to have a rhyming challenge! Choose one of the words below and think of as many words as you can that rhyme with it:
sea   cloud
To support learning from home over the coming weeks our home learning bags will be available for collection from outside the nursery tomorrow – Friday 8th January.Â
There will be a selection of rhyming, story and maths bags as well as a choice of books. As always there will be no sign out sheets and you are welcome to take a selection of resources.
Wishing all our families and friends a safe, healthy and joyous new year!
With much love and hope,
The Mearns Nursery Staff Team
Following the First Minister’s announcement, schools will reopen on 5th January to key worker and vulnerable children only. Further details will be issued before schools go back. Thank you for your continued support.
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