Visit from St Mary’s Primary 6 pupils
‘Our Story’ Feedback
In November we introduced a new free literacy iPad app called ‘ Our Story (See link below). We have been using the app nursery to create digital books, focusing on key vocabulary from our Learning Story topics.
We had hoped we would be able to share these with you at home by sharing links to the stories but unfortunately the links have had error messages. We have contacted the app developers and made suggestions for what we think would make sharing of the app more successful.
Has anyone given the app a try at home? We would love to hear what you thought of it and find out what you made your digital stories all about. Please leave some feedback or questions in the comments box below if you have any, or alternatively you can email Miss Wilkinson eva.wilkinson@westlothian.org.uk
*The record-able whiteboard part of the video was created on an app called Doodlecast Pro (works on devices below iOS 11 update).
BEYC in West Lothian Courier 🗞📰
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Granparent’s Day Fun
Thank you to all our enthusiastic Grandparents who came along yesterday and got stuck right in to all the activities and joined in at song time! Great fun was had by all!
We are really pleased to hear how many grandparents follow our learning and keep up to date with nursery news by visiting our Blog and follow our Twitter page.
Please have a look at our videos to find out what we got up to yesterday…………
Morning
Afternoon
Learning About Gravity 🌏
Did you know that we can be scientists and carry out investigations and experiments in nursery? Please have a look at our short video from this afternoon to find out what has been happening in the brick area…..
To find out where the children’s interests came from and how they might be supported and extended please have a look at our regularly updated Learning Stories on our ‘Space’ Sway. We are looking for ideas from home too! Please comment below or write suggestions and questions on the learning wall in the foyer.
Extending Learning with Commander Chris Hadfiled’s Videos. 🚀🌌📹🎞
Story Time with Mrs Frame
Zoo Lab Experience
What are Learning Stories at BEYC?💬👫💭🏠💻📱✏️📒
In an earlier post we mentioned children’s learning is recorded and extended through Learning Stories.
Learning Stories are a consultative model of planning, led by the children.
Learning Stories at BEYC are very much influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach; making learning visible and highly valuing the child’s voice and contributions from home.
Our Learning Stories are collated onto Sway (Microsoft Office Sway is an online interactive presentation programme) which is great for revisiting Learning Stories, both in nursery and at home.
Please have a look at the key points about BEYC’s Learning Stories below.
This short video is also very helpful for understanding this approach to documenting learning and planning.
Ideas from home 💡 🏠 …
Can you help us extend our learning all about Space?
Please add your ideas to our whiteboard idea thought bubbles in the foyer or in the comments below.
Our Out of this World Sway shows the direction children have taken their learning in so far, through the Learning Story model of Consultative Planning.
#sharinglearning
Extending Learning with Commander Chris Hadfiled’s Videos. 🚀🌌📹🎞
With the help of online videos created by astronaut Chris Hadfield (Commander of Expedition 35 aboard ISS in 2012/2013) we have been extending our knowledge about daily life aboard International Space Station. Today we discovered how to eat a sandwich and brush your teeth in space! Please have a look at our Sway below to find out what direction the children are taking their learning in now……….
