The BIG GARDEN BIRD WATCH results are in…… The UK top ten Well done to all those that took part at home.  We are still awaiting  the results from our BIG SCHOOL BIRD WATCH. Please keep feeding the birds at … Continue reading →

Mrs Tracey kindly sent me this to share with you all. Obviously there will be some activities you cannot do safely at the moment. As well as these activities P4 have been finding out about Easter traditions with Mrs Simpson … Continue reading →

Create a map of your local woodland/ park/ garden area make it look like a very old map, a treasure map (P2) or one found in a book that is familiar to the children (i.e.Winnie the Pooh). Use Interesting, enigmatic … Continue reading →

If it is sunny today you can try these activities. Remember never look directly at or into the sun! If there is no sun today you could switch off the lights and use a torch indoors instead. DRAW SHADOWS Use … Continue reading →

Go out and feed the birds and collect any fluff from your tumble drier and hang it up on the washing line and see if the birds take it for their nests. ( Little people get an adult to help … Continue reading →

Thanks for sending me photos of your outdoor learning. Here are some very creative efforts from a brother and sister in P2 and P5. Well done.

  Primary 3- 7 Make and fly paper planes. Which plane can fly the furthest distance? Does it matter how hard you throw the plane? What happens if you change the angle or height at which you throw the plane. … Continue reading →

Make natural art – Thanks to Mrs M. Dunn Art and crafts will be a popular way to keep kids busy. To mix things up, put the pencils and crayons to one side and look for natural art materials instead. … Continue reading →

Traditional outdoor play. Play hopscotch. Create a grid on a flat service. The outline can be traditional or you can create your own. You can put any number sequence you like in the squares. Each player needs to find a … Continue reading →

If possible go on an outdoor scavenger hunt sometime today in your garden. Collect all the following items in a bag or a basket. 5 leaves that look different. A stick that is longer than your hand. A rock with … Continue reading →