We have had so much wonderful learning shared from home that we have now created a 'Sharing Our Learning' gallery on the main page.
If you are learning from home today, please see lots of ideas below:
These are some ideas for learning at home today. A reminder that you don't have to do all (or any) of these today. Maintaining a routine and a connection with school are the most important things!
This week in Foundation Stage we are going to be...
Over the next two weeks we will be Little Movers! Changes can sometimes cause us all to feel a little worried but the aim of the next two weeks is to not only calm those nerves but also to build lots of excitement about moving to a new class. During this time, we can use our observation skills to spot lots of things that will stay the same about our new classes. We will also notice some exciting changes.
On the blog for the next two weeks, we will provide different resources for FS1 moving to FS2, and for FS2 moving to Year 1. They will show information about the changes and new experiences that the children will have in their new year group. We will also include an activity and a story related to changes. We would suggest focusing on lots of discussion with your child to help them understand changes and emotions that they might feel. Of course there might be feelings of worry, but we can also get excited about new things to come!
FS1 to FS2 Transition video and story
Ms Louise shows us PE clothes in FS2
Why do we need to wear different clothes when we're doing PE?
FS2 to Year 1 Transition video and story
Ms Grace shows us around more of your new playground!
What is the same and different between your FS playground and your new Year 1 playground?
Little Movers
FS1 and FS2, you have one more wonderful week of learning with your teacher and your classmates. After a few weeks of rest, you will come back to Patana to join new classes in either FS2 or Year 1! Joining a new class is really exciting because it means that all of the learning and growing you’ve done for the past year has gotten you ready for your next learning challenge! We get to know new children and new adults help us to explore ideas, stories and adventures that we haven’t happened upon before! Even with all of that excitement, it can be a bit scary to make such a change. As we read the story of Mae’s First Day of School, can we think about some of the feelings the main character, Mae, might be experiencing?
Watch Ms Elizabeth read Mae's First Day of School
Listen to Ms Mo read in Thai
Did Mae feel any of these emotions? Have you ever felt them? Can you show what your face and your body look like when you feel these feelings? Look in the mirror to see how your face and your body change when your feelings change.
One of the best ways to show that we are eager to make a new friend, is to show them our smile. Have a go making one of these smiley fruit snacks and practice your best smiles while you’re in the kitchen with your adults! Parents, this is a great time to remind the children that it’s ok to show all of our feelings, not just our smiles. Discuss the importance of understanding and experiencing a range of emotions. It’s ok to feel sad sometimes. There are lots of people at home and at school who will help us find ways to explore our moods and find ways to return to our smiles!
I made a smiley apple using apple slices, mini marshmallows and peanut butter. My friend asked their adult to help cut a smiley face in his orange. Can you make smiles like ours? Or can you think of another way to use fruits and vegetables to make a smiley face?
Stories about changes
All our stories this week are related to ideas about experiencing changes in your life, and how to feel comfortable about it. You can watch our focus story today, or choose from any on the bookshelf below. After reading the story, you might discuss the ideas about change. You could use these questions to help your conversation:
Which emotions does Migs feel throughout the day? Have you ever felt these emotions?
Watch Ms Cora read in English:
Watch Ms Pom read in Thai:
Or choose one of the other stories:
Assessment - what will your child learn in this project?
We are also developing Characteristics of Effective Learning:
Physical Development
Keep it up!
Keep It Up is a fantastic game that helps children to develop their hand and eye coordination, along with stronger muscles in their arms and shoulders. All you need is a ball that you can use to throw up in the air. Using either your hand or a bat, try to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible.
Can you improve your time for each round?
Phonics
FS1: rhyming words
Collect a variety of small objects in your home and put them in a special bag. Pass the bag to someone in your family. The person reaches in the bag and chooses 1 item. Can they think of a word to rhyme with that item? Can everyone else think of a rhyming word, too?
Variations:
Make up pretend words that rhyme with the object.
Have a peek at the object and say a rhyming word first. Then, the other players have to guess what the object is.
Create a tally chart for the number of rhyming words you guess for each object!
Thai translation:
FS2: Casey Caterpillar - letter formation
Maths
2D shape challenge!
Sensory movement
Have a go at following the movements in this dance video and enjoy the sensation of moving your body to the music. You can even make up your own movements!
Trolls: Can't Stop The Feeling | GoNoodle
Then use this yoga routine to calm down after dancing: Morning yoga routine for kids
These activities help children to learn to self regulate in a fun and enjoyable way
Thai translation:
Music with Ms Rachel
Click here to choose your favourite song
Birthday Corner
Happy birthday to Jihan Lee in FSK who celebrates his birthday today, and Rebekah in FSM and Persie in FSJ who celebrate over the weekend!
Story Time
You can choose your own book from our digital bookshelves - just click on the book covers on the bookshelves below to listen to each story.
English language
Thai language
Due to potential copyright issues, please do not download or share these stories - thank you.
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