Unit 1 Lilly Pad Gentle Relaxation
thanks to Ali (who most of the children know)
mindfulness for all the family
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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Food Technology – activities for learning at home
Please find below some links to resources which will help support learning in Food and Health by developing different skills :
Develop skills in healthy eating, kitchen hygiene and the safe storage of different foods by visiting:
Food Standards Education Resources https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/education-resources
- Cookin’ Castle
- What goes where?
- Interactive Eat Well plate
- Plus lots of other activities
Gordon’s Hello Song
Many of my music lessons begin with this song
This can be a stand alone activity or play the video before watching a music video, exploring instruments or doing another music activity.
The video is at the bottom of the page.
What to do
- Feel free to join in and sing, clap, tap and move along to the song
- Maybe you can try using your voice
- Sign hello
- Tap fast and slow
- Sign “Stop” at the end
- Have fun!
Words
Hello, hello
Very nice to see you
Hello hello,
How are you today?Hello, hello
Very nice to see you
Hello hello,
How are you today?We say “Hello”
We’re very pleased to see you
We say “Hello”
(can you say and sign hello?)We say “Hello”
We’re very pleased to see you
We say “Hello”
(tap along with the music, sign “Stop” at the end)
Other ideas
- Can you stamp your feet to the music? Can you tap your shoulders or your head?
- If you can’t tap along, maybe a friend can gently tap your hand, arm or foot for you so that you can feel the beat of the music.
- Maybe try playing along with a shaker, or tap something that makes a sound that you like. A box of cereal? A table top? Look around you. What makes an interesting sound?
24th March – Afternoon
Hi everyone,
I hope you are all well and safe.
For this afternoon, regarding to your timetable, here some activities that you can make:
Gardening – Have fun making a mud pie in your garden
They feel sticky in your fingers when wet and clump to the point that you can’t see an individual particle without a microscope.
All you have to do is take a small clump of soil and add water until it makes a moist ball. Begin to shape the ball into a pie. You can extend your imagination and “decorate” your pie as you wish (using little stones, sticks, plants, flowers….)
If you have sand you can explore the different textures, colours and smells. Compare how different “pies” you can make.
For some children, you can show that soil properties can also impact how well the plants in our garden grow. Show them that plants can’t grow on the sand.
*note: if you don’t like to touch the mud with your hands use some gardening tools or toys cutlery to make it.
HWB – Watch this little video why you need to wash your hands and use this guidance to wash it properly
Have fun and take care 🙂
Signs of spring (Livecam)
Hi everyone.
It’s spring time! Have a look at this amazing Hummingbird’s nest. What can you see?
Click here.
Enjoy!
Story choices for tomorrow
Hi everyone,
I hoped you enjoyed Mog on Fox Night.
The choices for tomorrow’s story are Twinkles, Arthur and Puss
Twinkles, Arthur and Puss
Or The Little Mole who knew it was none of His Business
The Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business
Send me a message (just click on reply above) to let me know which one you would like me to post.
I hope you are having a good day,
Sarah
Games
Hi Everyone
There are lots of maths and language opportunities playing games
Why don’t you try playing some board games or card games together?
Why not try snakes and ladders, Junior monopoly, draughts, dominoes, playing cards ,skittles or make your own game up and share it on the school blog?
Here is a link for ideas on card games for children
https://wehavekids.com/parenting/Card-Games-For-Kids
and other games ideas
75 Fun & Free Indoor Games for Kids – Boredom Busters for All Ages
Have fun !
Clare
CAMHS Standing Yoga Programme For Children
Hello learners! The Orange Class have been piloting the CAMHS Standing Yoga Programme since February.
Would you like to try ????
Why not have a go and let us know what you think in the comments!
Please find below a link to the full programme document with notes. CAMHS Standing Yoga Programme Level 1
Alternatively, here are easy to follow pictures for you to try!
Mountain
Stand still, feet slightly apart and arms by your sides. Slowly stretch arms out to the side, then raise them above your head. Hold the stretch for count of 5. Slowly lower arms back by your side.
Mountain
Starfish
Stand still with feet spread apart, arms by your sides and point toes to the front for a few moments. Take a deep breath and raise arms out by your side. Palms facing forward. Hold for the count of 5-10.
Starfish
Reindeer
Stand still at the top of the mat with feet side by side. Place your hands on the mat, on either side of your feet. Take a step back with your left foot and place it sideways on the mat, toes pointing to the side of the mat. Keeping your right knee bent and lift your chest and the rest of your body upwards. Straighten your arms and raise them arms overhead. Hold for the count of 5-10. Repeat with other side.
Reindeer
Owl
Stand with your feet spread far apart. Turn your left foot sideways and turn your right foot forward. Raise your arms. Turn your head to the right and bend you right knee. Hold for the count of 5-10. Repeat on the other side.
Owl
I hope you really enjoyed standing yoga and had lots of fun!
Thanks to CAMHS Claire Wakefield, Alexia Mitchell & Sarah MacFarlane .
CAMHS LD Occupational Therapy Standing Yoga Programme Adapted from Yoga Ed.’s Resource: Gruber, T. and Kalish, L., 2005. Yoga Pretzels. London: Barefoot Books Ltd.
Apps for Learners with Addition Support Needs
Here is a brilliant app wheel produced by Call Scotland with lots of apps for you to explore with you child.
Click HERE to access the wheel
