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Red class – Thursday 30th of April
Good morning Red class,
what is the weather like today?
Life skills – can you help sort the cutlery
maths – try the numberblocks
fiddly fingers – try this
all you need are some pasta and straws.
snack – remember to wash you hands,
then remember to tidy up your plate
story – same as yesterday!
sign of the day – check Lorna’s posts
music – see what Connie and Gordon’s posts
lunch – remember to wash your hands
then tidy up
sensory – you’ll need shaving foam, paint and your fingers!
dance – check what Rachel has posted
I thought you could finish the day by looking at the zoo animals again,
and this
https://www.facebook.com/pg/chesterzoo1/events/?ref=page_internal
https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/
I hope you have a nice day,
Sophie
Thursday 30th April – Group 2
Hello Everyone,
- Morning Activities:
- Maths: See what Clare has in store for you today by clicking on the MATHS page
- Fiddly Fingers:
- SNACK
- Story: Sign along to Rumble in the Jungle here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/rumble-in-the-jungle/
- Sign of the Day
- Music – Click on MUSIC to find out what Connie has planned for you today
- LUNCH
- Sensory:
- Dance –Find out what Rachel has planned for you by clicking on the DANCE section
Wednesday 29th of April – Pink Class
Good morning Pink Class!
Please follow the sway below to find today’s activities.
Have fun!
Please find below a little follow-up task for science.
Can you make a flower?
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Also, can you create the life cycle of a flower?
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Wendy
Monday 27th of April – Pink Class
Good morning Pink Class! I wonder what fun we will have this week!
What day is it?
https://youtu.be/Nous1hUmraQ
Calendar –
So it’s Monday 27th of April! What day will it be tomorrow? What day was it yesterday?
How many days are left in April now? Let’s look and see.
Movement –
Let’s get moving. What does Pedro or Gerry suggest we do today?
Life Skills –
Choose 3 jobs you could do today to help around the house.
Maths –
Go on an environmental number hunt.
Numbers are everywhere! On your walk today, how many numbers can you spot?
Have a look at traffic signs, lampposts, doors, bus numbers, number plates. Where else do numbers appear in your local area?
P.E. –
I wonder what Pedro and Gerry have planned today. Have a look at the P.E. section to find out.
Story –
We are looking at plants this week. I love this story about a little seed and how far it travels.
https://youtu.be/I_A_e6h-DhU
Signs of the Day –
What signs will be learning from Lorna today? Have a look at this section to find out.
Art –
On your walk today take some paper and some crayons or pencils.
Look for some trees with different barks.
Use your crayon to make some rubbings.
Can you see the different textures of tree bark?
Outdoor Learning –
Go on a seed scavenger hunt.
Look closely at the trees and plants in your garden or when you are out on your walk.
Can you find any seeds? What colours are the seeds? How big are the seeds?
Take your seeds home for further activities this week.
HWB –
Seeds we eat – cut open some fruit or vegetables, can you find the seeds?
Some fruits and vegetables have the seeds on the inside e.g. apples, pears and some have the seeds on the outside e.g. strawberries. Where are the seeds that you find?
Challenge of the Day –
Give someone in your family a big hug – hugging someone close has very positive effects on our body and makes us feel good. Do it every day this week to get maximum effect.
Friday 24th of April – Pink Class
It’s Friday!!!!!
https://youtu.be/q98_wG5gceQ
Calendar –
Is this the last Friday in April? Check the April section of the calendar? How many days are there left in April?
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.
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
Thursday 23rd of April – Pink Class
Good morning Pink Class! It’s going to be another beautiful day!
Calendar –
What month are we on again? What was last month? What is next month?
Let’s practise our months of the year:
Movement –
What is in the movement section for you to try today?
Life skills –
Mmmmmm, I have a lot of these jobs to do today, how many can you help out with?
Maths –
We have been looking at birds this week. How many have you spotted?
Click on the sheets below to help you keep a record over the next few days.
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Fiddly Fingers –
Another use for those toilet tubes –
Story –
Yesterday was Earth Day and we were all thinking about ways to help save our planet. Here are a few stories about Earth Day.
Signs of the Day –
Pop over to this section to learn some signs from Lorna.
Music –
Pop over to this section Connie and Gordon have some great ideas to try out,
Sensory –
Have you ever painted with feathers? Try to find some feathers when you are out on a walk and have a go. Can you imagine what the sky would be like if birds did make marks with their tails when they flew?
Gordon has also popped on some great art ideas to do with Earth Day for you to try. Have a go, Be arty!
Dance –
Has Rachel got a new part of the dance sorted? Have a look!
Challenge of the Day –
Can you make a face using a plate and some things around the house? Challenge your family to do the same. Give your family of plates names.
Have a fantastic Thursday Pink Class!
Wendy
Wednesday 22nd of April – Pink Class
Hi, what day is it today? It’s my favourite day of the week…..
Calendar –
Have a look at April on the calendar again.
How many Mondays are there in April?
How many days are left in April?
What is the last day in April?
What month comes after April?
Movement –
Check out the movement section or put on some of your favourite Go Noodle dances and teach them to someone in your family. Can you get your whole family moving?
Life Skills –
Choose one of these jobs to do today:
Literacy –
Make some letters or words using a variety of materials e.g. paint, playdough or pipecleaners.
P.E. –
What does Pedro and Gerry suggest we do today to be active? Have a look!
Story –
David from Orange class found a story he thought we would enjoy as we are looking at birds just now. Let’s join Kipper the dog as he finds a nest.
Signs of the Day –
Pop over to see what signs Lorna is teaching us today.
Art –
Let’s try to use our hand and foot prints to make some birds. How colourful can your birds be?
Science –
We have looked at the life cycle of a butterfly in class. Let’s now look at the life cycle of a bird.
Can you remember the cycle? Click on the link below to try.
HWB –
Make your mental health a priority today – things are only getting harder the longer we spend at home.
Today I am going to have a looong bath, do some reading (my favourite hobby!), sit in my garden and maybe cosy up and watch some Disney movies. Do something today that puts a smile on your face! 🙂
Challenge of the Day –
What could you do today to help our earth?
Have a fantastic, fun-filled day and stay safe Pink Class!
Wendy
Tuesday 21st of April – Pink Class
Good morning Pink Class! Let’s wake-up!
Calendar –
What month is it? How many days have we had in April? How many are left? Have a look at a calendar, use your counting skills.
Movement –
Check out the movement section, let’s get active!
Life Skills –
Have a go at one of these today. See how helpful you can be.
ICT/Technology –
How clever are birds? I’ve been watching two little magpies working together to build a nest. It’s taken them two weeks. Great workers.
Can you build a nest?
Dance –
What does Rachel have planned for dance today?
Story –
Enjoy learning about birds nests today
Look how many nests I spotted in this one tree yesterday. How many can you see?
Now enjoy this little story ‘Hooray For Birds’.
Signs of the Day –
Check out this section – I love it! What will Lorna be teaching us the signs for today?
Fiddly Fingers –
Build a tower with your teddies. How many teddies can you use before your tower falls over? Which member of your family can build the biggest teddy tower?
Gardening/CDT –
Let’s help out our birds by making an easy bird feeder.
For all of those toilet rolls that have been bought……re-use them to make bird feeders.
Use peanut butter or lard and roll them in bird seed, hang them up and watch which birds visit your garden.
HWB –
Today’s focus is about personal hygiene. Find the link below to help on what you should do to keep yourself clean.
Challenge of the Day –
Natural Act Of Kindness:
Caring for other living things makes us feel good! Have a think and a chat with a family member on ways you can care for nature in your day to day life. Here are a few ideas to get you started
- water the plants
- feed the birds
Have a great day Pink Class and keep smiling!
Wendy
Monday 20th of April – Pink Class
Welcome back Pink Class! What shall we do today?
Welcome/Hello:
Calendar –
What day is it today? What day will it be tomorrow?
Let’s sing our favourite:
Movement-
Have a look at the movement section, let’s get moving!
Life Skills –
What jobs can you do to help around the house today?
Maths –
Can you make different amounts of money using some coins from your piggy bank. Get someone from home to make up some different amounts like below:
P.E. –
Check out the P.E section, Gerry and Pedro have posted some ideas to keep you and your family active.
Story –
I have been enjoying watching a huge variety of birds from my garden and on my walks in the woods. Let’s learn about birds.
Now let’s enjoy an action bird story.
Sign of the Day –
Check out the Signs of the Day section, what signs will we learn today?
Art –
As the weather is still lovely, what about some outdoor art?
Outdoor Learning –
What birds will you spot today? What are the birds doing? 
HWB –
healthy eating sorting activitiy
Challenge of the Day –
Can you see a tiny creature camouflaged in the leaves? It’s a little caterpillar I spotted on my walk yesterday. Can you spot any clever little camouflaged creatures today?
Have a great day Pink Class!
