Hi Children,

I wonder why we have pancake day? Let’s find out here https://youtu.be/mDQMr3hYCIo

Remember to check out this week’s thing link which has many activities linked to Pancake day.

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1410991064780636161

We would love to see photos of your pancakes or even you flipping your pancakes, so please attach these here or on the thinglink.

Have a great pancake day. Jen

Hi Children,

Lets investigate Hippos! I wonder what you know about them? Check this video out to find out about them.

Here is a fantastic story about a Hippo on the Moon by David Walliams. https://youtu.be/TDGSlBghaFw

Have a great day, Jen

Hi Everyone,

Lets celebrate past Inventors, as without them we wouldn’t have many of the things we use on a daily basis.

Local Inventors include James Young Simpson, from Bathgate who discovered Penicilin,  Alexander Graham Bell, from Edinburgh who  invented the telephone, John Logie Baird, from helensburgh who invented the television and Henry Bell, from Torphichen who developed the steamship, plus there are many, many more Scottish inventors!

Today you could be an inventor! What will you Invent? I wonder if you could use your imgination and come up with a new invention. Let us see your inventions by posting them here. I look forward to seeing what you have created.

Have a great day full of fun and creativity, Jen

Hello Children,

How are you all enjoying the snow? Post some photos of your fun in the snow, we would love to see them.

Maybe after playing in the snow, you would like to make some chocolate brownies. Here is a cream cheese recipe and an ordinary chocolate brownie recipe.

https://www.philadelphia.co.uk/recipes/philadelphia-cheesecake-brownies?r=52

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/best-ever-chocolate-brownies-recipe

Have a great day, Jen

Hi Everyone,

Pizza Day! Sounds fabulous. Whats your favourite kind of Pizza?

Here is a recipe and step by step video to make italian olive pizza. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/my-world-kitchen-italian-olive-pizza-recipe Of course you can add your preferred toppings.

Have a great day, Jen

Hi Children,

I wonder if it’s a good day to fly a kite?! Check the weather forecast and decide for yourself. https://news.stv.tv/section/weather

You could make a kite for a windy day, Here is how to do it! https://youtu.be/IIzJa4poU_c

or you could watch Mary Poppins!

Have a great day whatever you choose to do! Jen

Hi Everyone,

National give kids a smile day is tomorrow the 5th of February. It is In keeping with childrens mental health week , which is the 1st to the 7th of february.

Lets get the kids to show those smiles off with good tooth brushing habbits.  Here is a tooth brushing timer and song video to help encourage brushing.  https://youtu.be/3N8YZU7-bRA

To support their Mental health, lets encourage those smiles and do something fun, while creating special memories together in this unprecedented time. Here is a website with suggestions to support their wellbeing. https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/coronavirus-wellbeing-activity-ideas-for-families/

Have a great Day, Jen

Hi Children,

Have you tried carrot cake? It’s yummy!

Here is an easy to follow  recipe if you want to give it a try.  https://www.organix.com/recipes/12-months/classic-carrot-cake

Maybe you prefer other cake, I wonder what your favorite kind of cake is?

Iv also attached this video about growing carrots from the carrot tops at home https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes/dotf-vegetable-scraps

Have a great day, Jen

Hi Everyone,

Let’s investigate these spikey night time creatures, I wonder what  you know about hedgehogs? Have you seen one in your garden? Leave a comment and let me know.

Meet Harry and Henry hedgehog from the Cbeebies garden here and there are useful tips for spotting them in your garden. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/garden-tales-wildlife-spotting-tips

Happy hedgehog hunting! Enjoy, Jen

Hi Children,

Whats your favourite story? There are so many books I love to read it’s always difficult to decide! Some of my favourites are Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams  and The Wonky Donkey by Craig smith.

This wee video of a wee scottish Grannie reading the wonky donkey to her grandson really makes me giggle!

Take some time to enjoy and share your favourite stories with your family. Also check out stories with Laura on the thinklink posted today.

Have a great day, Jen