30 Actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together.

Coping calendar

Parents and carers can share connection, comfort and care with their children.

Staying connected

Last post for the week.  Try to make a sandwich for your lunch with your family. Add some tasty fillings. See if you can half your sandwich then quarter it. Ask an adult to help you. Try to half and quarter other things you eat today – pizza, cakes etc. Have a lovely weekend. Stay safe. Mrs Reid!

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Thank you for sharing  your child’s  fantastic home learning activities but please remember to not to use your child’s name. Anything linked to the school account that leads to a child being identifiable will be deleted as part of our procedures for child protection.

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Good morning everyone. Hope you have enjoyed your first week of home learning and are working the through tasks set for you. Please leave comments to tell me how you are getting on and how you are doing. I will try to answer any questions you have.

This morning for literacy, look at the 4 pictures below. Can you write as many wow words as you can to describe these pictures. Think of words that describe how they would taste, feel to touch, the noise they would make, the colours etc. If you can – try to draw two pictures of your own choice in your jotter and write as many wow words around your pictures.  Keep working hard. Mrs Reid!

Important Advice from  NETs, Land and Countryside Service

Our parks can be used for exercise as long as the rules on social distancing are adhered to.

It is very important that there is no use of Children’s play parks/areas. Children’s play areas are closed. Please don’t gather at benches, picnic tables or anywhere else.

The national advice is: Public gatherings of more than two people who do not live together are to be prohibited.

Please avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces in parks and play parks/areas, including play equipment, park furniture, handrails, gates, and signage etc.

Please play your part and adhere to this guidance.

Educational Psychology Service is launching a new telephone support service to help provide advice and consultation to West Lothian families, school staff, and our partner agencies during these unusual times.  They aim to provide support, advice, or even just a listening ear for anyone who has concerns about how to support their own or a child’s wellbeing.

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The service will be available from Monday 30^th March,  Monday to Friday from 9.30-12.30 and people are invited to call in to the main EPS number on  01506 283130 or send an email to the general email box at: ed.psych@westlothian.gov.uk to leave a message and an Educational Psychologist will call them back.

https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/50765/Coronavirus-Helpful-Resources

Unfortunately you can not add photos when commenting back to us. However if you please send your pictures into this email address. Your picture will be directed to the correct teacher to see your fabulous work.

wlpolkemmet-ps@westlothian.org.uk

Seeing what work you have completed certainly puts a smile on our face!

Hope you have all had a lovely day!

Hi everyone. This afternoon try and see if you can make an eco  picture using recycled materials or materials from your garden. Be creative as you like. You might want to make a house, an animal, a robot… You can use leaves, sticks, mud, wrappers, foil etc. Leave a comment to tell me about your picture!

Also, this afternoon try to practice writing your first and second name. Try to do it without any help if you can. Practice reading your tricky words on your word wall. You can also try and write some of these words. Keep up the good work everyone! Stay safe, Mrs Reid

One Day Creative for parents to use. The link is via YouTube.