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WEEK BEGINNING 25TH JANUARY
Creative
Snow Sculptures
Why don't you go out into your garden and make the most of the snow. We would love for you to share with us some of your creative snow sculptures.
Snow Sculptures
Why don't you go out into your garden and make the most of the snow. We would love for you to share with us some of your creative snow sculptures.
Loose Parts People
Have a go at this fun idea. Find some items to make your own loose parts person or people. Take a photograph and send in your fun creations!!
Have a go at this fun idea. Find some items to make your own loose parts person or people. Take a photograph and send in your fun creations!!
Observational Drawing
This week we would like you to draw a picture of your own home or your garden. We are really looking forward to seeing your fabulous drawings.
This week we would like you to draw a picture of your own home or your garden. We are really looking forward to seeing your fabulous drawings.
Topic
Thursday 28th January
Have you ever heard of a bird's eye photo? Have a look at these photos that show the local area. Can you
spot Stafford Leys School ?
spot Stafford Leys School ?
Wednesday 27th January
Did you know you can get maps of your local area. Today we are going to look at google maps. Here is Mrs Hollier looking at the area where she lives on google maps. What can you see?
Have a look at your local area on google maps. What can you see?
Tuesday 26th January
This week we would really like you to get to know the area where you live. What is your village or town called? What is the name of the street you live on? Do you have any facilities around your area? Why don't you go for a walk and see. Have a look at the video below first for tips on what to look for.
Monday 25th January
Listen to the story of mouse and bear who live in the countryside, they are off on an adventure to the big city.
Here is a video showing some children and where they live. Can you see the similarities and differences in where they live? www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/geography-ks1--ks2-cities-towns-villages/zjn492p
Have a look at video below. Can you spot which pictures are from the City and which are from the countryside? Have you been to any of these places?
Have a look at video below. Can you spot which pictures are from the City and which are from the countryside? Have you been to any of these places?
WEEK BEGINNING 18TH JANUARY
Creative
Here are some fun ideas for this week.
Observational Drawings
This week we would like you to choose some items of fruit or vegetables to look at very carefully and draw.
Here are some pictures for ideas. You could choose a collection to draw or just one piece.
Here are some fun ideas for this week.
Observational Drawings
This week we would like you to choose some items of fruit or vegetables to look at very carefully and draw.
Here are some pictures for ideas. You could choose a collection to draw or just one piece.
PRINTING
You could do some printing with fruit in paint. You could make a pattern by repeating the prints.
You could do some printing with fruit in paint. You could make a pattern by repeating the prints.
ANIMALS
You could choose an animal that lives in a hot place and either create an observational drawing or create the animal in your own way.
You could choose an animal that lives in a hot place and either create an observational drawing or create the animal in your own way.
FRIDAY 22nd JANUARY 2021
Another place that is often very hot is the jungle. Here are some facts about the jungle. Can you draw or make a jungle with some jungle animals?
Andy from CBeebies goes on adventure to the Amazon Rainforest. What do you think he will see?
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002kw6/andys-safari-adventures-series-1-23-andy-and-the-coati
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002kw6/andys-safari-adventures-series-1-23-andy-and-the-coati
Thursday 21st January 2021
Have you heard of a county called Australia? It is very hot there. Here is Mrs Hollier telling you about her visit to Australia together with some additional facts.
Andy from CBeebies has been to some deserts and on safari. Choose a video and watch his adventures;
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p079rr0y/andys-secret-hideout-series-2-19-andy-and-the-scorpion
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002sx5/andys-safari-adventures-series-1-27-andy-and-the-sand-grouse
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p079rr0y/andys-secret-hideout-series-2-19-andy-and-the-scorpion
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002sx5/andys-safari-adventures-series-1-27-andy-and-the-sand-grouse
WEDNESDAY 20th JANUARY 2021
Here is Mrs Bradshaw telling the story of Handa's surprise. We hope you enjoy it!
Can you retell the story to someone you are with using the pictures in this presentation? Mrs Hollier is there to help you.
Handa's surprise takes place in a hot country called Africa. Have a look at the video below to see where the deserts are.
There are lots of animals that live in Africa. Have a go at the game below called 'Guess the African Animal'
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Tuesday 19th January 2021
Today, we are listening the the story of Jamal's Journey a small camel who takes an adventure through the dessert. What do you notice about the story? Where does it take place? What is different and the same about this city and some cities/towns you may have visited?
At the end of Jamal's Journey they reach a city on the desert. This is Dubai. Here is the link which shows some photos from Miss Vaghela's trip to Dubai. Take a look at these- Do you have any questions that you would like to ask her about Dubai?
dubai_presentation_.pptx
dubai_presentation_.pptx
Monday 18th January 2021
topic - Hot Deserts
This week we are finding out all about the Hot Desert. Have a look at the presentation below form Mrs Hollier. Can you tell us something that is different and something that is the same about the hot dessert and the cold places we learnt about last week.
week beginning 11th january
TOPIC
Here is some information all about the Inuit's. After the presentation please watch the link of the Inuit's throat singing.
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Here is the link for the throat singing it is very hard why don't you have a go?
We have learnt about the Antarctic so let's have a look at the Artic. This is at the North Pole. Listen to the presentation below and then see if you can think of any differences between the North and South Pole.
This video links show what life is like in the Artic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-9xDztBhzE&safe=active

This week we have learnt about Icebergs that are in the Polar Regions. We have been asking questions like Aarya the Alligator who loves to ask questions. Mrs Hollier's question was;
What happens if you hit an iceberg?
We some information about the Titanic which hit an iceberg to see if this could help answer Mrs Hollier's question. Watch the presentation before you read below.
Yes the presentation helped; If you hit an iceberg then damage is going to be caused. The gigantic titanic hit an iceberg and the whole in the ship, let in water and the ship sunk.
What happens if you hit an iceberg?
We some information about the Titanic which hit an iceberg to see if this could help answer Mrs Hollier's question. Watch the presentation before you read below.
Yes the presentation helped; If you hit an iceberg then damage is going to be caused. The gigantic titanic hit an iceberg and the whole in the ship, let in water and the ship sunk.
Can you help Mrs Hollier and Mrs Bradshaw rescue the animals from the Icebergs?
Did you know that we can have fiction books and non-fiction books. A non-fiction book is sometimes called a fact book. Here is Mrs Hollier showing you the features of a fact book.
The Poles
Here is a presentation of facts about the Antarctic and the South Pole, before you watch this can you tell someone you are with what you may already know about the South Pole.
CrEATIVE
Observational Drawings
We would like you to have a go at creating an observational drawing this week.
Here are some pictures of penguins.
Could you have a go at an observational drawing of one of these penguin? Remember to look closely as you draw and try your best!
We would like you to have a go at creating an observational drawing this week.
Here are some pictures of penguins.
Could you have a go at an observational drawing of one of these penguin? Remember to look closely as you draw and try your best!
Here are some other ideas:
Snowflakes
- Get a piece of paper. Draw around a plate. Cut out the circle. Fold it into quarters. Can you cut out little shapes to make a snowflake? There is a picture below of a rectangular shaped one that you could try too.
Snowflakes
- Get a piece of paper. Draw around a plate. Cut out the circle. Fold it into quarters. Can you cut out little shapes to make a snowflake? There is a picture below of a rectangular shaped one that you could try too.
- Create a picture of a snow person.
- Create a winter picture - you could paint this, draw it or create a collage. You could even collect items from outside to add to your picture.
PSHE
Have another listen to the 'Lost and Found story on the EYFS English page.
At the beginning of the story the boy thinks that penguin is lost, but actually it turns out he is lonely.
Look at the two images from the story below.
Talk about the differences in how the characters are feeling. How can you tell? Is the boy being a good friend to penguin?
If you fancy a challenge you could make a poster showing the differences between feeling lonely/sad and feeling happy.
At the beginning of the story the boy thinks that penguin is lost, but actually it turns out he is lonely.
Look at the two images from the story below.
Talk about the differences in how the characters are feeling. How can you tell? Is the boy being a good friend to penguin?
If you fancy a challenge you could make a poster showing the differences between feeling lonely/sad and feeling happy.
WEEK COMMENCING 4th JANUARY 2021
Have a listen to what some of the EYFS staff got up to over Christmas. Can you tell us about your Christmas break?
Listen to Hugo on this podcast he is learning all about being kind www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/whats-the-big-idea-kindness What did Hugo find out? Can you draw us a picture of your Kind Hands? Here is ours
Here is a story about Meesha makes friends. Have a listen and then look at the two pictures of Meesha. How is she feeling in each of these pictures?
Wilma is new at our school. How could we make her feel welcome? How could we help her to feel happy?
Have a listen to cleversticks - How are you and your friends similar and different? What are you good at? What are your friends good at?