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
Finishing our lunchtime naps
How might not sleeping at school make you feel?
Zac and Zoe have exciting news to share about sleep!
FS2 to Year 1 Transition video and story
Active start in Year 1
What is the same and different between soft start in FS2 and active start in year 1?
Little Movers
Today we are going to use our wondering and noticing skills while looking at how animals grow and change. Watch the videos below and discuss with your child:
What changes can you see? Why do you think that happens? How does it help the animal?
Thai translation:
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:
What are your favourite things about your home or class? What new things are you looking forward to in your new class? Are there any things that will make your new class feel like home?
Watch Ms Clare read in English:
Watch Ms Job 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
Long jump!
Become an Olympic athlete and try some long jump at home! Long jump is a great activity that helps our children to develop stronger coordination in their lower legs. Take on the challenge, see how far you can jump and try and improve your step scores!
Thai translation:
Phonics
FS1: Make a Rhyming Book
Have a look through your home for some old magazines or newspapers. With your adult’s help, cut out pictures of things that interest you. You might notice a furry cat or a funny hat. After you have cut out your pictures, stick them on a piece of paper or in a notebook. Can you find other pictures that rhyme with your cutting? Or, can you draw a picture that rhymes with your cutting? Check out my example below:Thai translation:
FS2: play Wizard Words snakes and ladders
Click here for the printable template.
Sensory play: squishy balls
Make your own stress ball squishy
Stress ball squishies are a great tool to use when your child feels frustrated or worried. Squeezing the squishy releases tension and anxiety. They have a calming effect and can promote focus and concentration.
To make your Stress Balls, you will need:
one Balloon
some flour
a little wool (for hair – this is optional)
a marker pen that works on balloons
an empty plastic bottle
a little paper or a funnel
Watch this video to see how make them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5iEBdJM84&feature=emb_title
This video shows 3 different ways to make them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7-6qFIFMI
Here is the link to the website and it has written instructions if you would like to print them out:
https://www.redtedart.com/make-stress-balls/
Thai translation:
Music with the music team
Click here to choose your favourite song
Birthday Corner
Happy Birthday to Paxton in FSJ who celebrated his birthday yesterday!
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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