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Friday 24th of April – Pink Class

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It’s Friday!!!!!

Calendar –

Is this the last Friday in April? Check the April section of the calendar? How many days are there left in April?

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Assembly –

Tracey has this weeks assembly ready for us – have a look and join in with the songs.

Movement –

Check out the movement section and get moving!

Life Skills –

Can you help make lunch for your family today?

Literacy –

Click on the link below. Can you read these words? Make up a sentence using some of the words.

Initial sight words

Enjoy this story then see if you can answer the questions.

 

Social Studies –

Can you make a map of your walk today or your garden?

Story –

Let’s listen to some more stories about the earth.

Signs of the Day –

What signs will we learn today. Pop over to this section to sign with Lorna.

Food Technology –

Have a look through Pinewoods recipe book (using tab on right hand side). What could you make? Or make these yummy flapjacks again.

ICT/Technology –

Music – 

What does Connie have planned for you today? Did you join in with singalong yesterday?

Challenge of the Day –

Use some of that sunshine to draw some shadow animals. What else would create a shadow for you to draw? Be creative!

Another challenge for you –

We have been working on birds this week and I’ve just found a great spotter sheet. Use this on your daily walks, see how many birds you spot over the weekend.

Have a great day and a restful weekend Pink Class!

Wendy

 

ICT – Tuesday 21 April

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Good morning, I hope you had lovely holidays.

Take a screenshot of 5 places that you would like to visit in the summer holidays. Send them to me at kirsty.reid@westlothian.org.uk

I would choose Almondell Country Park, Muiravonside, Loch Dunmore, Swimming and Dechmont Law. You might like to search for pictures of them too.

I can’t wait to see your pictures, Kirsty.

 

 

ICT Fri 3 April

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Make a call or video call to one of your friends or family.

Make sure that you do this over the holidays so you get lots of practice.

I will video call my mum and dad.

Happy Easter. Have lovely holidays.  Take care, Kirsty.

Friday 3rd of April – Pink Class

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Good morning,

What day is it today………

Calendar –

Yesterday we looked at the four seasons. Can you name the four seasons? What season is it just now? What signs are there outside that help us to know that it is Spring?

Here is a little Spring scavenger hunt. You can use it in your garden or if you go for a little walk.

Movement –

Check out the movement section…….let’s get moving!

Life Skills –

How many of these things can you help with today?

Literacy –

Can you use lego or blocks to make your name? Can you make someone from your family’s name too? Can you make your full name? How many letters are in your name?

 

Social Studies – 

Go for a walk in your local area. Take some photos of some interesting things you find.      

Story – 

Here are some Spring stories:

Signs of the Day –

Check out today’s sign with Lorna. Can’t wait!

Food Technology –

Check out our new resources section, Lorna has posted Pinewood’s recipe book. There are lots of yummy recipes there to try. Get cooking or baking!

ICT/Technology –

Check out the ICT section – Kirsty has posted a fun selfie challenge

Music – 

Check out the music section, Connie and Gordon have put some fun ideas here for you to try.

Challenge of the day –

Here are a few challenges to keep you busy!

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I’ll be back in touch on Monday 20th April with more activities, have a lovely relaxing Easter break.

Here are some ideas for things to do over the break:

I’ve also posted some links in today’s email.

Have fun!

Wendy

Making music with apps 1

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There are lots of Music creation apps that our children might enjoy. As we head into the holiday, I wanted to show people a couple of free ones that you may find helpful.  I will add more ideas over the weeks, including ones for Android/ iOS. Many of the suggested activities can apply to any music-making app.

GarageBand (free, Mac and iOS only)

GarageBand - Pro Filmmaker AppsThis highly sophisticated app shouldn’t put anyone off. From recording, effects, multitracking, jamming with others and virtual instruments, it may seem overwhelming to some, but it is also easy to get started and begin playing around.

Virtual instruments include drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and orchestral strings. With lots of online tutorials on YouTube and elsewhere, it is possible to take it as far as you like.

Ideas to get you started:

  • Open up, select an instrument and just play. Try different settings within the instrument environment. What is your favourite?
  • What are the other instruments? Discover the instruments of the orchestra.
  • Build beats using the drum machines
  • Play relaxing music
  • Play music for dancing
  • Play along to a favourite piece of music
  • Use the microphone to record your voice and pass it through the various effects such as Robot or Alien. Which is the funniest? Which friend or relative sounds funniest?

Soundforest (Free, iOS)

Compose music using a collection of creatures, trees, flowers and shapes. Each icon/image represents a different sound which you add to the project area to create a piece. The vertical position of an icon will affect the pitch (even with rhythmic sounds). Soundforest is very visual, using graphic-style notation to represent your piece and perfect for younger students. The free version has limited projects.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/soundforest/id1194745290

Ideas to get you started:

  • Create a forest landscape with trees and birds. What does it sound like?
  • Share the sounds with a friend
  • Take turns with a friend to add items to the Soundforest
  • Dance to the sounds you make
  • Using instruments at home or your own homemade instruments, play along to your Soundforest music.

Have fun and share your music with others!

Group 8 – Thursday 2nd April

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Good morning Group 8

Here are some activities for today

Why not try some story massage. Use the guide below and while you are reading a story you can use the exercise on the young person.

How about some messy play.

For lunch today why not try making your own sandwich. Here are the instructions for a chicken mayo filling.

Make sure you are helping around the house too.

You can go on a treasure hunt around the house and find as many different colours as you can. Then why not try sorting them into different colours.

Time for some relaxation with some breathing exercises

Next click on the picture below to explore the webcams at Edinburgh Zoo

Hope you all have a good day and manage to get some fresh air too.