{"id":2477,"date":"2020-06-19T17:56:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T17:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/?p=2477"},"modified":"2020-06-19T20:11:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T20:11:10","slug":"spectacular-sports-and-fun-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/2020\/06\/19\/spectacular-sports-and-fun-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular Sports and Fun Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone!<\/p>\n<p>We hope you are keeping safe and well.\u00a0 We are missing each and everyone of you. \ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s welcome everyone in our usual way to our, &#8216;Special Sports and Fun Fitness Blog.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Hello Everyone!\u00a0 Click on the Sound Link and let&#8217;s join in together . . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/05\/Goodbye.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/05\/Goodbye.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"440\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Hello Song by Scottish Book Trust\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F195685533&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=960\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In this special, \u2018Special Sports and Fun Fitness Blog,\u2019 we are going to support your wellbeing through exercising our bodies and minds through the following activities;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a special virtual Sports Day experience<\/li>\n<li>develop our knowledge of outdoor games and activities<\/li>\n<li>dance activities<\/li>\n<li>workout activities<\/li>\n<li>mindful activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Virtual Sports Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we cannot be together to take part in our usual Sports Day, we thought you&#8217;d enjoy taking part in the Newport Nursery Virtual Sports Day.<\/p>\n<p>Have you got a Twitter account? If not, set one up and follow Newport Primary School and Nursery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/AB82378C-02AD-47DA-B90B-86693862E5DE.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2573\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/AB82378C-02AD-47DA-B90B-86693862E5DE.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"365\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/226B9DCD-2130-4E68-A1F4-D5B847B861A5.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2571\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/226B9DCD-2130-4E68-A1F4-D5B847B861A5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can see our Newport Nursery, \u00a0\u2018Spectacular Sports\u2019 videos on Twitter (Part 1 and Part 2). Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/A9A87412-D535-4987-AF90-2434A62F2297.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2572\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/A9A87412-D535-4987-AF90-2434A62F2297.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nYou could also view the School\u2019s virtual Sports Day on Twitter too.<\/p>\n<p>Why not plan your own family sports day using the ideas from our, \u2018Spectacular Sports?\u2019 and the School\u2019s videos.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/B9C3E51E-D54E-4991-98C8-15F488AD5270.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2564\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/B9C3E51E-D54E-4991-98C8-15F488AD5270.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You could send us video clips or photographs of your special day.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Ross found a lovely sports day poem she wanted to share with everyone . . .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It&#8217;s Sports Day Time by Sara Fox<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Fasten your laces,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Toes behind the line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The sun is shining,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It&#8217;s Sports Day time!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It&#8217;s time to have races,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It&#8217;s time to have fun,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">On your marks, get set . . .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Jump!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Skip!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Run!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sporting Facts . . .<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch this short clip to find out some amazing sporting facts!<\/p>\n<p>How many facts can you remember?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CBeebies: The Let&#039;s Go Club - Facts About Our Bodies\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvNTaV7Xvhw?start=50&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Interested in learning more facts?<\/p>\n<p>Watch this video to find about your body parts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BBC Learning - Parts of the Human Body\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcJD8J2U9IQ?start=6&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Why not join Maddie Moate and find out about your bones?<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of WOW facts on this short video clip!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your Brilliant Bones! | Maddie Moate\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f3lQYZ7OSFA?start=135&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>More Sports \u00a0Day Fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Mrs AC&#8217;s family had their own Sports Day with lots of different events from running and jumping to balancing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">&#8216;It was super fun and we even had 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions for the different races. The dogs even joined in.\u00a0 Our hearts were beating so fast and we were rewarded with yummy ice lollies at the end!&#8217;<\/p>\n\n<p>Mrs Kay&#8217;s family tried out some gymnastics and racing events too. The girls are awesome!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2477-1\" width=\"848\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Girlsracing.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Girlsracing.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Girlsracing.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2477-2\" width=\"848\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Jessicafrontwalkovercartwheel.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Jessicafrontwalkovercartwheel.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Jessicafrontwalkovercartwheel.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2477-3\" width=\"848\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Rubycartwheel.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Rubycartwheel.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/Rubycartwheel.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Animal Exercises For Kids\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5BBjSm1gl84?start=15&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Games and Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Playing, learning and having fun outdoors helps to improve wellbeing and resilience, as well as physical and mental health and also provides children with the opportunity to develop a life long appreciation of the natural world.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Obstacle Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/20D129E4-C732-4B99-B3D6-6EEABAA799E0.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2569\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/20D129E4-C732-4B99-B3D6-6EEABAA799E0.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"437\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/IMG_1890.mov\">IMG_1890 \u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Press on the link to see part of the video clip.<\/p>\n<p>Obstacle courses \u00a0can be created both indoors and outdoors. Mrs Laing\u2019s daughter had fun with a friend, designing their own obstacle course using natural materials around them. A simple and fun activity for all the family!<\/p>\n<p>As well as\u00a0 developing our fitness through learning new games, we can also have fun learning to read, write and develop a huge range of numeracy skills.<\/p>\n<p>Can you create your own special pathways?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/236x\/7f\/de\/e5\/7fdee59c3941e05acbffb7ffa11dfe20.jpg\" alt=\" \" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/236x\/43\/9f\/82\/439f82a35071478c73bf5e2611379716.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/236x\/fe\/ef\/d5\/feefd56e5d964f7f2501564b0486bcd9.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/236x\/be\/a8\/87\/bea88706a77e2828e946684eeb20dc5f.jpg\" alt=\"This jumping game is made by drawing chalk shapes outside. Join us for some gross motor fun!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/236x\/26\/34\/0e\/26340e89d2557c4bda9b928e4de2ff9e.jpg\" alt=\"15 awesome games and activities to do with sidewalk chalk! - A girl and a glue gun\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Outdoor Math Game | Giant Number Line Math Game | Toddler outdoor game Gross Motor Skills Activities\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sGkIkDnJe5Q?start=13&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/82\/6a\/ee\/826aee31deab23847c8d21d47029ff5a.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Games and Activities<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/98CF4E14-81DD-41BF-B31C-294AE184ED57.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/98CF4E14-81DD-41BF-B31C-294AE184ED57.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"734\" height=\"721\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/B086C9F9-EBFB-456F-B1E2-B30CDD2FC720.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2540 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/B086C9F9-EBFB-456F-B1E2-B30CDD2FC720.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" \/>Follow these fun activities from the Play Scotland Website. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/9DD0D841-A0BC-4F73-B959-60C7FEF5A569.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2541\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/9DD0D841-A0BC-4F73-B959-60C7FEF5A569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/9E784E87-2E90-4CF3-A80D-07E0929C041A.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2539\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/9E784E87-2E90-4CF3-A80D-07E0929C041A.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"993\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe Penguin Shuffle<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 bean bags\/soft toy in a ball and hula hoops.<br \/>\nBest done as a relay race. The group \u00a0is split into equal teams and\u00a0each child is given a bean bag or small ball. The bean bag\/soft toy \u00a0is\u00a0placed between the child\u2019s knees and they shuffle up to a hula\u00a0hoop. They must drop their bean bag\/soft toy into the hoop and return\u00a0to their team, allowing the next child to go. The first group with\u00a0all their bean bags in the hoop wins!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Catch Don\u2019t Catch<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 ball or small beanbag\/soft toy.<br \/>\nPlayers stand in a circle with their arms crossed. One player\u00a0in the centre throws the ball to someone in the circle, saying\u00a0either \u2018Catch\u2019 or \u2018Don\u2019t catch\u2019. If they say \u2018Catch\u2019, the player\u00a0should not catch the ball and must not move their arms. If they\u00a0say \u2018Don\u2019t catch\u2019, the player should catch the ball! If a player<br \/>\ndoes the wrong thing or misses the ball, they\u2019re out! Listen very\u00a0carefully!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticking Bomb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Equipment needed \u2013 ball or small beanbag\/soft toy.<br \/>\nPlayers stand in a circle. One \u2018spy\u2019 stands with his back to the\u00a0circle. The bean bag\/soft toy (or bomb) is passed quickly round the circle<br \/>\nbut cannot be dropped. If it is dropped the person who drops it\u00a0must hold it for three seconds. The spy shouts \u2018stop\u2019 at any time<br \/>\nduring then game. When \u2018stop\u2019 is heard, the person holding the\u00a0\u2018bomb\u2019 is out. Winner is the last person in the circle!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sleeping Lions<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 none!<br \/>\nEveryone lies on the floor except one or two hunters. Everyone\u00a0else is a \u2018sleeping lion\u2019, and once they\u2019ve settled they\u2019re not<br \/>\nallowed to move. The hunters walk around trying to make the\u00a0sleeping lions move by making them laugh, telling jokes and<br \/>\nso on, but they aren\u2019t allowed to touch them. Once a lion has\u00a0moved, they get up to join the hunters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pass the Hoop<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 hula hoops.<br \/>\nThis game is excellent for building trust and co-operation\u00a0between players.<br \/>\n\u2022 Players stand in a circle holding hands.<br \/>\n\u2022 A hoop is placed between two children.<br \/>\n\u2022 The hoop must pass round the ring without breaking contact.<br \/>\nAdd to the fun by adding more hoops!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rock, Paper, Scissors, Catch!<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 hula hoops.<br \/>\nThe group \u00a0is split into two equal teams. As a team, they decide if the\u00a0team is going to play \u2018rock\u2019, \u2018paper\u2019, or \u2018scissors\u2019. They meet for a \u201cface<br \/>\noff\u201d at the centre line of a gym or field and on the count of three they\u00a0play their rock, paper, or scissors. Remember, paper beats rock, rock<br \/>\nbeats scissors, and scissors beats paper.<br \/>\nWhoever wins then chases the other team to the end line \u00a0and catches as many people as they can on the way. Those that<br \/>\nare caught then join the other team. The game continues until all the\u00a0players from one team are caught.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Floating Balls<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment: 3 Balls (Beach Balls)<br \/>\nPlayers scatter over the playing area and a ball is tossed into\u00a0the air. The players must keep the ball in the air using any part\u00a0of the body. Once one ball is up, get two or three balls going at<br \/>\nthe same time. Keep count of the number of times the ball (or\u00a0balls) is kept up in the air before it hits the ground.\u00a0Try to improve the score each time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scatterball<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 4 balls and set markers up like rounders.<br \/>\nNo teams, everyone plays for themselves! One kicker and\u00a0everyone else is a fielder. The kicker kicks (or throws) the four balls\u00a0as far as they can. Once all four have been scattered, the kicker\u00a0must run around the bases aiming for a home run. The fielders\u00a0try to collect all four balls to the home base before the kicker<br \/>\ngets there. Swap the kicker each time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Bench\u00a0 Ball<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 a bench\/log\/marked standing area for each team,4\/6 balls.<br \/>\nSplit group into two teams. Each team stands in their half of the space. At the back of their half is a bench\/log\/marked standing out area. Balls are placed on the centre court line. The game is a bit like dodgeball, but if you are hit (below the hips only) you must stand on the bench\/log\/marker at the back of the other team. Benched players can re-join the game by catching a ball and hitting someone on the opposing\u00a0team (below the hips only). The winning team is the one with\u00a0the most players at the end of the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Everyone is It<\/strong><br \/>\nEquipment needed \u2013 none<br \/>\nSet up a playing area. All children start inside the playing area and\u00a0all are IT. Children run around trying to avoid being tagged by people,<br \/>\nbut at the same time trying to tag others. Once tagged, the child is out and steps out of the playing area. If two children tag each other at the same time, they are both out. The aim is to be the last two left.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numeracy and Mathematics (Technology<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>Here are two games which some of us have experienced\u00a0 in nursery.<\/p>\n<p>Have some aiming fun with these ball games!<\/p>\n<p>Remember to think carefully about which challenge is right for you.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/ordering-and-sequencing\/coconut-ordering\">https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/ordering-and-sequencing\/coconut-ordering<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/learning-to-count\/place-value-basketball\">https:\/\/www.topmarks.co.uk\/learning-to-count\/place-value-basketball<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Developing Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When a child dances, they learn about how their body can move.\u00a0 Through dance, children learn to coordinate and control their bodies and the movement helps them develop spatial awareness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Disney Dance Challenge \/PE At Home | Open Physed \/ PE Distance Learning At Home\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mUSgKSgS4-E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fairy Floss | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wVhHPtrrSGE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Wonderful Workouts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within every Blog, we have enjoyed taking part in Sticky Kids Workouts.<\/p>\n<p>Sticky Kids have now produced Season 2 for us all to enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Which song is your favourite to work out to?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbcdn1.podbean.com\/imglogo\/ep-logo\/pbblog7826650\/SEASON_2_1_7fvvg_300x300.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s124.podbean.com\/pb\/9393d3ead087e63a13bec2122c274c18\/5ee9ad0b\/data2\/fs179\/7826650\/uploads\/SK_WORKOUT_S2_1_7q4qt.mp3?pbss=3ba35fc7-2237-5dec-a410-d271cec4f56b&amp;download=1\">https:\/\/s124.podbean.com\/pb\/9393d3ead087e63a13bec2122c274c18\/5ee9ad0b\/data2\/fs179\/7826650\/uploads\/SK_WORKOUT_S2_1_7q4qt.mp3?pbss=3ba35fc7-2237-5dec-a410-d271cec4f56b&amp;download=1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This workout can be enjoyed by adults as well as wee ones.\u00a0 You can exercise in a circle or opposite each other on the spot, sometimes down on the floor or moving around your space.<\/p>\n<p>Track List and Workout Benefits<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly Workout (action, co-ordination, memory skills)<\/li>\n<li>Standup, Sit Down (actions, stretching)<\/li>\n<li>Rhyme &#8211; Right Hand, Left Hand (right and left)<\/li>\n<li>Running Shoes (action, balance, imagination)<\/li>\n<li>Wash your Dirty Hands (motivation and cleanliness)<\/li>\n<li>Kangaroo Brown (active)<\/li>\n<li>Tap, Tap, Tap (listening).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Music and Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to use your brilliant body to make music?<\/p>\n<p>Can you perform your body percussion infront of an audience?<\/p>\n<p>Have fun!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ollie from &#039;Beat Goes On&#039; teaching Body Percussion on CBeebies&#039; &#039;Let&#039;s Go Club!&#039;\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sW2DY1OpgrI?start=60&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shake Your Sillies Out \u266b Brain Breaks Songs for Kids \u266b Kids Action Songs by The Learning Station\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NwT5oX_mqS0?start=79&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Head Shoulders Knees &amp; Toes (Speeding Up) | Nursery Rhyme | Super Simple Songs\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WX8HmogNyCY?start=78&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Gingerbread Men | Song Lyrics Video | Kids Christmas Songs | The Kiboomers\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wCZ3dzFK6BI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Breathing Song by Julia Donaldson and Malcolm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before we explore mindfulness, let&#8217;s think about our breathing through a fun song with Julia Donaldson and Malcolm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Breathing Song - By Julia Donaldson\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QVGednjC1P8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mindful Moments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mindfulness develops the whole brain and helps children to understand their emotions and feelings, reducing the risk of mental health issues.\u00a0 Practicing mindfulness helps children to notice the positives, and develop a sense of appreciation, gratitude and contentment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Guided Meditation for Kids | BODY SCAN | Mindfulness for Children\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/neqwDPmn6yY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Story Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing books together brings many benefits, including fostering closeness and conversation and developing empathy and listening skills.<\/p>\n<p>Reading books which discuss wellbeing and mental health together can provide a great way to start conversations about emotions that children may be experiencing\u00a0 or struggling with. Research shows that children who read with someone at home say it helps them to feel calmer\u00a0 and happier.<\/p>\n<p>Reading before bedtime helps children to switch off from the day and prepares them for a good night&#8217;s sleep and to wake up refreshed.<\/p>\n<p>Sit back and relax as a hare and a tortoise \ud83d\udc22 take part in race.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Tortoise and the Hare<\/em> is\u00a0 a fable.\u00a0 A fable is a short story with a life lesson at the end.\u00a0 One man, known as Aesop,\u00a0 is\u00a0 famous\u00a0 for the many fables he told in his life.\u00a0 Here are two versions of one of his fables called,<em> &#8216;The Hare and the Tortoise.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Which version do you prefer?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Tortoise and the Hare Fairy Tale by Oxbridge Baby\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SUngzUtFr7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Hare and the Tortoise\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SBZK8lT7ed4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Gingerbread Man<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this story, lots of characters use their running skills to try to catch the Gingerbread Man. Can you remember the characters who run after the main character?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Gingerbread Man - Animated Fairy Tales for Children\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U89dkGrsYZY?start=9&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Stick Man<\/strong><\/em> by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;One day he wakes early and goes for a jog.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;He sets off for home with a hop and a twirl.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Listen to the illustrator Axel Scheffler reading this special story .<\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Axel Scheffler Reads Stick Man\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OFhJrLVu3T0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966\"><strong>This is dedicated to all our Dad&#8217;s&#8230;Happy Father&#8217;s Day 2020!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fife Council\u00a0 Psychology Service and Five Ways to Wellbeing during Covid 19\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We all have a responsibility to look after our own and others&#8217; emotional wellbeing and this becomes even more important during times of uncertainty, when people&#8217;s levels of anxiety are increased.\u00a0 Children and young people look to trusted adults to work out ways of dealing with challenging situations.<\/p>\n<p>Fife Council Psychology Services provides a wide range of resources to help\u00a0 everyone support the wellbeing, learning and behaviour of our children (just search Fife Council Psychology Services).<\/p>\n<p>One of the websites they signpost is Young Scot, which explores Five ways to Wellbeing during Covid 19.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the five ways to wellbeing to look after your mental, emotional and physical health and think about how you can support others in your community.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>As the Government has just announced that we are entering into Phase 2, you may wish to explore our special visual poster. Remember Government Guidance may change.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/70E58BCF-B999-4844-8371-17490857BB8D.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2562\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/06\/70E58BCF-B999-4844-8371-17490857BB8D.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have had fun exploring our, &#8216;Spectacular Sports and Fun Fitness \u00a0Blog.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you very soon.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to add your thoughts and ideas linked to the Blog using the comments feature or why don&#8217;t you share some of you experiences through our school website?<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to send a photograph? Click on your photo and send an email to<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.fifedirect.org.uk\/NewportPS<\/p>\n<p>newportps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50\ufe0fMrs Beat will forward your special photographs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/05\/Hello.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2304\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/npsnursery\/files\/2020\/05\/Hello.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"509\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ttfmake-embed-wrapper aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Goodbye Song by Scottish Book Trust\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F195685491&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=960\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Keep safe and keep connected.<\/p>\n<p>The Newport Nursery Team<\/p>\n<p>Mrs AC, Mrs Kay, Mrs Laing, Mrs Ross, Miss Crichton, Mrs Cunnigham, Miss Allan, Mrs Beat and Miss Stevenson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This week Harris and his family have connected with us.<\/p>\n<p>You have been having lots of fun!\u00a0 We are missing all your investigations and creations, Harris!<\/p>\n\n<p>Keep connected everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone! 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