Each day we will put up a new word. Click on the link to find out what the word is. Draw what first comes to your mind when you read it. Get doodling!
Category Archives: Literacy and English
Alphablocks
Listen to your favourite stories
The World of David Walliams
David Walliams will be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free.
Postcard Pals
During this time, residents in care homes would love nothing more than to feel connected to their local community. Why not send drawings, letters, postcards or stories to them? This would help them stay cheery and connected.
LEGO CHALLENGE!
Great Ideas for Reading at Home
Use these cards, maybe one a day, to develop a love of books with your child!
Click link below to open the cards.
Playing with Play Dough
Play dough is easy to make and a fun, engaging activity for you and your child to do at home, with most of us having the ingredients in our homes. It enhances fine motor and pre-writing skills as they develop and strengthen their hand muscles. The moulding of various shapes encourages curiosity, creativity and imagination as they discover new colours when mixing different colours together and can have a calming effect as they squish and squash the dough. It is also a great way to show children early measurement skills.
How to make play dough
- 2 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup of salt
- 4 teaspoons cream tartar
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- food colouring optional
The Power of Rhyme!
Nursery rhymes teach children to pronounce words, build their memory and articulation. They also help paint pictures in children’s heads, contributing to their creative development.
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Everybody Dance!
Physical activity is so important and can be done in a fun, engaging way at anytime.
Our wee people can learn number and language skills during this time, while also developing their fine and gross motor skills. The adults will find the songs catchy too!
