Blog Archives

Pyjamarama!

1/5/2020

Today is the Pyjamarama Festival from Booktrust...
"On Friday 1 May, we want everyone to enjoy a fun-filled day in pyjamas celebrating stories and reading - and it couldn't be easier to join in!"
Click on the logo to find out about the events planned for Friday and to join in

Here is Maria to share My Pet Star with you.

Maria reading Oliver's Vegetables

29/4/2020

Click on the video below to share Oliver's Vegetables, read by Maria.
This book was written by by Vivian French and illustrated by Alison Bartlett

Ideas for Home Learning : Week beginning 27th April

27/4/2020

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

23/4/2020

You can see Debbie read the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Maria is learning about counting and letter sounds with the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Debbie is singing a song about the Tiny Caterpillar on a Leaf.

Here is Debbie with some Caterpillar to Butterfly Yoga

Harry Robert's book list for Summer 2020

22/4/2020

Ideas for Home Learning: Week Beginning Mon 20th April

19/4/2020

Remember to check on the Learning with Our Staff page for links to story videos read by Maria - Superworm is there for this week.

Early Education Blog: 12 links for supporting home learning: early years and primary

12/4/2020

Growing and learning together from Highfield Nursery School, Children's Centre and Daycare is a page with recipes, ideas and their new PDF leaflet "Activities to try at home" which they are happy to share (scroll to the bottom of the page for the link to a PDF of the leaflet)
TEDEd so much to spark and educate, for parents, carers, teachers, children and learners of all ages
50 Things to do before you're five originated from St Edmunds Nursery School and Children's Centre and has been developed into an excellent App and resource for parents and carers. You can download the 50 Things App from anywhere, for free and there are specific versions for Bradford, Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale and East Sussex but the ideas are useable from any location.
National Geographic Kids lots of primary resources and games
Spread the happiness 100 things to do indoors free download
The kids should see this - smart videos for curious minds of all ages on a wide range of themes
Pobble simple and fun non-screen activities that children can do at home + infographic poster free to download
Stay at home story time with Oliver Jeffers every day from his website or facebook page
CBeebies website has lots available including shows, games, watch and sing, make and colour, CBeebies radio, their new show JoJo and Gran Gran (based on the book written by one of Early Education’s Vice Presidents, Laura Henry-Allain), Bedtime stories (with information for grown-ups too), CBeebies bitesize for primary and older children - not early years specifically as starting from Year 1 (England) but some good information and resources
Creative Star Learning 10 outdoor ideas series supporting learning and play outside with all ages
Coronavirus your questions answered - from Dr Chris and Dr Xand speaking to children and answering their questions on BBC Newsround – not specifically for early years, but useful for primary aged children and for adults to support their younger children.
Free audiobooks and why you should try them - lots of links to listening to books online