Month: April 2020

Good Afternoon

Here are some suggested activities to give a try.

Catching and kicking with a ball –play throw and catch or kick and pass with a ball (if you don’t have a ball improvise with rolled up socks or something similar to a ball shape.) L.I I am developing my fine and gross motor skills and am engaging in energetic play both indoors and out to stay healthy.

You could also keep a count of how many passes you can get without dropping the ball. L.I I am learning how to count in order and how to count using 1-1 correspondence.

Planting – Plant some flowers, seeds or bulbs in the garden and help them grow. Talk about what plants need to grow and discuss the different parts of the plant. L.I I have helped to grow plants and can name their basic parts. I can talk about how they grow and what I need to do to look after them.

Hot or cold game – Hide something in the room for another person to find and give them clues if they are close to the object by saying hot or if they are not near it say cold. Once you have found the object swap roles and try again. L.I I am learning how to take turns and follow rules.

Remember you can also have a look at West Lothian Early Years Blog  for more ideas by clicking here.

Have fun and stay safe

EC Nursery Team

Good Afternoon!

We hope you all had a great Easter full of fun.

Here are some suggested activities to give a try.

Top marks maths games – Play some maths games online which will further develop your counting, number recognition, ordering, pattern and much more! L.I I am developing my numeracy skills. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Origami – what can you create?  Here is a link to help https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/easy-origami-for-kids/ L.I I am developing my fine motor skills and can stay engaged in an activity.

Spell your name – Stick each letter of your name onto blocks then scatter then on the floor/table, now find each letter of your name and join them up in the correct order. L.I I can recognise letters in my name.

Play outside – Enjoy the sun and fresh air in the garden or out a walk, you could also take you bike or scooter out. L.I I am developing my gross motor skills, coordination and balance.

Hope you all have a good day

EC Nursery Team

Good morning everyone 🙂

Here are some fun Easter activities you could give a go over the holidays

Easter egg hunt – plan an Easter egg hunt in the house or in the garden. You could hide them round the garden and let your child search for them using a map or you could hide them in the house and write clues to where they are hidden. L.I I am developing my language skills and increasing my vocabulary. Here is a link to some ideas https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-throw-easter-egg-hunt

Easter bunny ears – Make bunny ears to wear while you do your egg hunt. You will need paper, scissors and Sellotape, glue or a stapler, (optional – cotton wool and colouring pens to decorate). L.I I am developing my fine motor skills and how to use scissors safely.

Easter cards – Make an Easter card using craft materials or natural loose parts. L.I I have the freedom to discover and choose ways to create images and objects using a variety of materials.

 

Match the pattern – Cut out egg shapes on paper then cut them in half using different cut lines. Now match the eggs back up by fitting the correct sections together. L.I I can identify and match patterns.

Make a wish jar – Any time you or a family member think of a place you would like to visit, an activity you would like to do, a place you would like to eat out at, a loved one you would like to visit or want to invite a friend to the house, write it down and post it in the jar. When things get back to normal use your ideas to create new memories having fun with loved ones you haven’t been able to spend time with recently. Click Here for an example.

Remember you can also have a look at West Lothian Early Years Blog  for more ideas by clicking Here.

Hope you all have a great Easter weekend, stay safe and have fun at home.

EC Nursery Team