21st January

Making a colour pattern 

Today we are learning how to make a colour pattern. Watch my video to find out how to make a repeating colour pattern.  

When you have finished see if you can use objects around your home to make your own colour pattern. You could use coloured socks, coloured Lego blocks or you could use colouring pens to draw a colour pattern. 

Remember I love hearing about the learning that you have been doing at home. You can email me at aellis@lansbury.net. I would love to see a picture or video of the colour patterns that you have made at home. 

19th January

Today we are learning all about the number 3. Watch the numberblocks video below and then explore the different ways that you can make the number 3 at home. 

Can you find 3 fingers? Do 3 claps, 3 hops, 3 jumps. See if you can find groups of 3 objects around your house. Perhaps you can find 3 pencils, 3 books, 3 teddies. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08bzgxx/numberblocks-series-1-three  

Remember I love hearing about the learning that you have been doing at home. You can email me at aellis@lansbury.net. I would love to see a video or picture of you showing me different ways that you can make the number 3 at home.  

14th January

Today we are learning about big and small. I have found some objects in my home and I wonder if you could help me to sort them into a group of big objects and a group of small objects.  

When you have finished watching my video I wonder if you could explore the objects in your home. Take some pictures of the big and small objects that you find.  

12th January

Watch this numberblocks video to learn all about the number 2. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08bzgt8/numberblocks-series-1-two 

When you have finished have a go at these activities – 

I wonder if you can hold up 2 fingers. 

Can you do 2 claps, 2 jumps, 2 hops. 

I wonder if you can collect groups of 2 objects from around your home.

You could find 2 shoes, 2 books, 2 pencils.

I wonder if you know what number comes before the number 2.

What number comes after 2? 

6th January 

Watch the video to find out all about the number 1.

I wonder if you can show me 1 finger, can you do 1 clap, one hop, one jump?

I wonder what number comes after 1? 

Do you know what comes before the number 1? 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/numberblocks-the-one-song  

Remember you can send pictures of your learning at home to me at aellis@lansburylawrence.net 

5th January

Every child should read every day, whether at home or at school and it’s important to plan this in. Many children enjoy reading in their beds before they fall asleep or perhaps they get up early and enjoy reading then. While they are unable to attend school, it’s important that they continue to read every day and find time to do a bit extra. Perhaps straight after breakfast, or before they eat their lunch.

Cbeebies-Stories               Booktrust

Here we’ve put other links that we think might interest your child and help you with your learning.

Spring Term – Transport and Journeys

21st January

Today I am singing the song 5 Little Speckled Frogs. Sing along with me and have a go at joining in with the actions! 

20th January

This week our sign of the week is play. I wonder if you can have a go at doing the sign. I wonder what you have been playing with at home today. 

This half term we are learning about transport and journeys. Today I am reading the story Mr. Gumpy’s Outing. I hope you enjoy it!  

19th January

Today we are singing 1,2 Buckle My Shoe. Sing along with me! 

18th January

This half term we are leaning about journeys and transport. Here you can watch my video of the story You Can’t Take an Elephant on a Bus. There are some rhyming words in this story, can you spot them? 

Have a go at our sign of the week. You can send me a picture or video of you trying the sign at home.  

15th January

Today I am reading Mrs Armitage on Wheels. Make sure you are sitting comfortably, and I will read you a story. You can watch my videos here. 

14th January

It’s time for a rhyme. Let’s sing together!  

13th January

This half term we are learning about transport. Today I am reading the story Naughty Bus. Watch my video to listen to the story, I hope you enjoy it! 

12th January

Today I am singing 5 Little Monkeys. Have a go at singing with me and joining in with the actions! 

11th January

This half term we are leaning about journeys and transport. Here you can watch my video of the story Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car. 

8th January

It is time for a story. Make sure you are sitting comfortably, and I will read you the story Aliens Love Underpants. 

7th January

Join in with me as we sing a nursery rhyme together! I wonder what will come out of my song bag? 

6th January

5th January

5 little Ducks

19th January

Filling Egg Boxes 

This activity will help your child to develop their fine motor skills. It’s strengthens the muscles in their hands and helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination. These skills are essential for enabling children to hold a pencil effectively and begin to write. 

For this activity you will need –  

• Tongs 
• Egg box 
• Cereal 

You can use a pen to write numbers inside each section of the egg box. Next use the tongs to put pieces of cereal in each section of the egg box. 

5th January

Animal Rescue Mission! 

This activity will help your child to develop their fine motor skills. It strengthens the muscles in their hands and helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination. These skills are essential for enabling children to hold a pencil effectively and begin to write. 

Instructions –   

1. Trap some toy animals/cars/dolls by fixing some elastic bands around them.
2. Challenge your child to rescue their toys by getting the bands off. 

It is possibly more important than ever before to keep children active at this challenging time.

Without the routine of regular physical activity at school, children are at a greater risk of developing poor habits and therefore having a detrimental effect on their physical and mental health.

Please find below a selection of online resources that will help your children experience the recommended 1 hour of physical activity required every day.

Stay safe – Stay healthy!

 Boogie-Beebies         Disney-Shake-Up

21st January

Today I am reading the story Silly Billy. 

Watch my video and then you can have a conversation with an adult about the story. I wonder if you have ever felt worried. What do you do to help you feel better when you are feeling anxious or worried? 

20th January

Rainbow Toast 

Here are the instructions for how to make rainbow toast at home.  

For this activity you will need –  

• Bread 
• Milk 
• Food Colouring 

• Pastry Brush/Clean Paintbrush 
• Small containers 

1. In your containers mix milk with a small drop of food colouring. You can make a few colours if you have them. 

1. Use your pastry brush to paint the colour onto your bread. 

1. Place your bread into the toaster or under the grill to cook. 

1. Put your rainbow toast onto a plate and enjoy eating it! 

18th January

Making a Paper Aeroplane 

We have been learning about transport. Watch this video here to find out how to make a paper aeroplane. Have a go at making your own paper aeroplane. I wonder how you will choose to decorate your aeroplane.  

When you throw your aeroplane, I wonder how far it will travel. How could you measure it? 

I would love to see pictures and videos of you making and playing with your paper aeroplane. Remember you can email me at aellis@lansbury.net  

15th January

Today we are doing some Philosophy for Children. We are thinking about whether it would be a good thing if it rained chocolate. What do you think?  

14th January

Listen to the story Dogger and see if you can answer these questions. 

• Do you have a special toy that gives you comfort? 
• How do you think Dave felt when he realised that he had lost his toy? 
• What about when he saw the little girl walking away with his teddy – how do you think he felt then? 
• What did his sister Bella do for him and why do you think she did it? 
• In the last picture of the book, what do you think the children are dreaming about? 

13th January

Watch this video to learn how to make a bubble snake.  

Remember you can send me pictures and videos of what you have made. I hope you have lots of fun! 

12th January

Making a Squidgy Bag  

You will need – sandwich bag, shaving foam or paint, tape, cotton bud (or your finger) 

Put the shaving foam or paint into your sandwich bag. You only need a small amount. Close your bag and put tape around the top to secure it. 

Use a cotton bud or your finger and have a go at writing the letters from your name.  

Remember you can send me a picture or video of your squidgy bag name writing to  aellis@lansbury.net 

11th January

Making a Shaker! 

We love music in Carle Class!  

I wonder if you can have a go at making your own shaker at home. 

First you will need to find a plastic container with a lid. 

There are lots of materials you could put inside your shaker – here are some ideas!  

Choose your materials and put them inside your container. Give it a shake! I wonder what sound it makes?  

You could make a few different shakers. What do you notice about the different sounds they make? Which one makes the loudest sound? Which one makes the quietest sound? 

Put on your favourite song and use your shaker to play along with the music! 

I wonder if you could use your shaker to follow the instructions in this song. 

Remember you can send me a picture or video of the shaker you have made to aellis@lansbury.net 

8th January

Philosophy for Children (P4C)

Today we are thinking about whether it would be good if people could fly! 

Watch the video and then have a conversation with your adult. Do you think it would be a good thing if we could fly? Remember to try and use full sentences when you talk.  

You could use the sentence “I think it would be a good/bad thing if people could fly because ……” 

I would love to hear your ideas. Remember you can tell me about your learning by emailing me at aellis@lansbury.net 

7th January

PSHE – Oh no, George! 

Watch the videos to listen to me read the story Oh No, George!  

When you have listened to the story see if you can answer these questions. Remember you can send pictures and videos of your learning to aellis@lansbury.net 

Questions 

What happened in the story? 

Tell me some of the things that George did while Harris was out? 

How do you think Harris was feeling in the story when he came home? Why do you think that? 

Would you like to meet George and Harris? Why/ why not? 

I wonder what will happen next? Could you draw me a picture to show me what George will do next? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt4_If7t9T0&feature=youtu.be

6th January

Making a Boat 

The children in this video are having a go at making a boat. They test their boats on the water to see if it floats or sinks.  

Here are some different boats you could have a go at making at home. 

Here are some things to think about – 

• What materials did you use to make your boat? 
• Did your boat float or sink? 
• Do you know any other materials that float or sink? How could you test them? 
• Are there any other ways you can think to make a boat that will float?