Hello Everyone!
Click on the Sound Link and let’s all join in for our last, “Hello Everyone”, before the summer holidays and our new adventures begin . . .
In this week’s Blog, we are going to explore Friendship. Watch this clip to think about how you can make a friend. What can you do to be a good friend?
We have been sharing lots of recipes over the last few weeks. Here is one recipe with a difference!
What other “ingredients” can you think of that makes a good friend? What would you add to your friendship cakes?
Time for Numeracy and Mathematics
In a friendship, sharing is a really good quality to have. Help Curious George share the dog treats fairly. When you have shared the treats fairly . . .
‘one for you, one for you . . .’
press the whistle.
https://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/busyday/dogs/
Can you help to share items in your everyday life? Can you cut sandwiches, fruit or cakes into equal parts?
Time for Art
Steven Brown is a Scottish artist. He paints colourful characters and always gives his pieces of art special names. Have a look at some of his artwork.
Talk about the different pieces of art with an adult.
What do you notice about Steven Brown’s art work?
Which is your favourite?
Can you make your own piece of Steven Brown inspired art using chalks, paints, crayons, pencils or pens?
Don’t forget to sign your piece of art with your name. Can you think of a special name for your creation?
Time for Craft
Here’s an activity that will help with fine motor cutting skills. It’s a great way to strengthen those finger and hand muscles. This is a family paper chain but lots of friend chains can be added together too because “friends are the family we choose for ourselves” (Anon).
Time for a Poem
Friendship
Friendship is a thing for two,
Three or four or even more.
Like a song that’s made to sing
Friendship is a doing thing.
by Edith Segal
Time to Get Our Bodies Moving
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-mkij2-df64d4
This workout can be enjoyed by adults as well as wee ones. You can exercise in a circle or opposite each other on the spot, sometimes down on the floor or moving around your space.
Track List and Workout Benefits
Let’s Workout (Active / warm up); 5 Fruit & Veggies (Very active / listening skills); Sitting Rhyme (Focusing); My Head My Shoulders (Body parts / stretching); Seaside Song (Focusing); The Giant Says (Very active).
Time for Yoga
If you like a good stretch and a chill out, join Jaime at Cosmic Kids with some yoga. This is a playlist of kids yoga adventures with a focus on friendship!
Time for a Story
What’s the Time Mr Wolf by Debi Gliori
Listen to this very special story which is read by the author Debi Gliori.
How many different friends plan Mr Wolf’s special surprise?
Time for another Story?
Sharing a Shell by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
How do these special creatures help each other?
Time for a Chat (Phase 2). . .
We are currently in Phase 2 of the Scottish Route map.
Have a look and talk about what we can now do in Phase 2 with family and friends . . .
As the Government advice changes, we are being allowed to get together with more of our friends.
What are you looking forward to doing with your friends?
Time for an Action Song
The More We Get Together by The Learning Station
Can you remember all the different things you could do with your friends?
What was your favourite verse?
Can you share the song with a family member or a friend?
Transition Time
Miss Crichton, Miss Stevenson, Mrs Carmichael and the Nursery Team were delighted to welcome families to Newport Primary School on Tuesday, 30th June.
This is a very exciting time of the year for our nursery friends who are starting school after the summer. Both new and our very special familiar families had a chance to experience a live tour of the the Primary one classroom and meet their teacher, Mrs Carmichael in person!
‘The Queen’s Knickers,’ was certainly a popular choice of story shared by Mrs Carmichael during the visit. Would you like to listen again?
Remember you can have another look at our special ‘Welcome to Primary One’ Sway using this link
https://sway.office.com/oXQfxnWejm4GP0FC?ref=Link&loc=play
Why not follow Newport Primary School on Twitter for our latest updates?
Newport Primary @newport_primary
Missed a Blog?
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/fi/npsnursery
Items of Interest . . .
Bookbug
Are you starting school after the summer? New Bookbug sessions are available to get everyone ready for this next big adventure!
https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/online-bookbug-session-starting-school
Solihull Support
Incase you haven’t heard, the Scottish Government announced access to Solihull Online for parents and carers to support you to develop stronger relationships with your children during the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the link below for an invaluable parenting resource. Access Code: Tartan.
https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning/
Fife Council
Did you know that all Primary one to three children are automatically entitled to free school meals but you must apply for older children? For more information visit the link
ONFife Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge 2020
It’s officially here! Read books and log your activities to collect points AND prizes.
Sign up using this link
https://form.jotform.com/CUScotland/OnFife
Remember to log all your reading challenges on Children’s University ASPIRE portal
Download e-books and e-audio from RB Digital
https://fife.rbdigitalglobal.com
Supporting Early Communication
Fife Speech and Language Therapy Service offer a wide variety of activities to support Early Communication.
https://www.facebook.com/banter4bairns
Time to Reflect with a Song
We thought this well known song was a lovely way to end this Blog. As you listen, why not draw or think about special moments we have experienced together during our time at Newport Primary School Nursery?
Each and everyone of you has touched our lives and we will miss you so much. Your next adventure awaits…whether it’s Primary one, returning to Newport nursery or another nursery setting. You are strong and you are brave…you can do it!
We have some messages just for you because you have touched our hearts!
We would like to introduce you to the new members of the Newport Nursery Team, starting in August.
Hello everyone, my name is Miss McKenzie and I will be joining the Newport Nursery team full time after summer. I was based in St. Andrews Nursery and look forward to meeting you all soon!
Hi there, I’m Mrs Wilson and I will be joining Newport Nursery after the summer holidays. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and to help you with your child’s learning journey. I’ve been an EYO in Angus before joining Wormit Nursery. Have a really good holiday and stay safe. See you in August!
Thank you for being part of our Newport Nursery Class 2019-2020.
Remember you can still add your thoughts and ideas linked with the Blog using the comments feature or why don’t you share some of you experiences through our school website
newportps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Would you like to send a photograph? Click on your photo and send an email to
https://www.fifedirect.org.uk/NewportPS
⭐️Mrs Beat will forward your special photographs.
Time to say goodbye!
Keep safe and keep connected.
The Newport Nursery Team
- Mrs AC
- Mrs Kay
- Mrs Laing
- Mrs Ross
- Miss Crichton
- Mrs Cunningham
- Miss Allan
- Mrs Beat
- Miss Stevenson
Our Gallery
Thank you Ella for your very special message! You have captured all of us, beautifully. Have fun in Primary one!
Birthday Shout Out
Sienna visited school on her fifth birthday. What a special day for Sienna! A school visit and a birthday. 🎂 🎈
we hope you had a fabulous day!
