Ideas for activities, themes and topics

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   Sikhism Topic

   February 23, 2011 by Guest

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   hi, just think ahead.. I teach RE in a faith school, but for one week soon we are concentrating on Sikhism for a week. does anyone have any good ideas of resources, websites to give the children an effective snapshot ??? cant really find anything on here many thanks

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_9650, September 23, 2013
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   Ideas on hanging number and a-z line

   September 13, 2013 by Guest

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   I work in an SEN school which is a brand new BSF school. I have various a-z, number and makaton symbol lines I would like to hang. I need some inspiration as I can't hang them on lines from the ceiling as they set alarms off, we have no flat free wall space as every side of the room has doors/outside glass walls/furniture etc. I don't want them flat on a wall as the children won't look at them or use them. The display boards are really high and can't be moved, plus we can't hang them below the boards as there is furniture underneath them. It's hard to describe but basically hard to make the room interactive and bright. Anyone have any ideas how to make thes…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_22106, September 15, 2013
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   Colours and Patterns

   August 12, 2013 by AnonyMouse_35585

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   Hi All We are planning to do lots of activities involving colours and making patterns after the summer break, as a lot of our children's next steps involve these. I thought of using the stories 'Elmer' and 'Rainbow Fish' but can you suggest any others? Also, any good ideas for these topics that work well would be wonderful! Our children are aged 2-4 years. Thanks :1b

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 12, 2013

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   Treasure maps

   July 2, 2013 by Guest

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   Does anyone have any good ideas of how to make treasure maps with reception children? Has anyone used coordinates with reception aged children? Thank you in advance.

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 9, 2013
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   Commotion in the Ocean

   June 11, 2013 by Guest

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   Does anyone have any good ideas for this book? We are going to cover it in our Reception class next week. Thank you so much in advance for any replies.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 11, 2013
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   money

   June 6, 2013 by Guest

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   I all I am revisitng money next week looking to use 1p and 2p coins we are doing the seaside topic so my adult focus will be working in the seaside cafe with children paying for food in the cafe. I am looking for ideas for independent actvities. So far I have got using fishing rods to fish out 1p and 2p coins to see which child collects the most. Cutting and sticking coins on a purse with an amoutn on. I was looking for different ideas. thank you in advance.

   

   Last reply by SueFinanceManager, June 10, 2013
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   doubling

   April 3, 2013 by Guest

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   Hi all I am doing doubling first week back after the holidays. I have not ever taught doubles before. But we are doing the topic minibeasts. I will get the children to make their own ladybirds and then we will double the amount of spots. I have some double jigsaws. I was thinking the children could make their own doubles dominos? I was after some more practical ideas. Could you share any that you have done in your own classrooms? Thank you SUnai

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 5, 2013

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   Water theme - ideas

   May 29, 2013 by AnonyMouse_26037

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   I'm not asking for ideas (just yet !) but our next theme is going to be around water. Before the holiday I asked my reception class for their ideas around the theme. They came up with so many I thought I'd share in case they inspired anyone else with a starting point. I've given them rough headings but there's probably lots of overlap. Where do you find water? ponds, lakes, waterfalls, swimming pools, taps, baths, hosepipes, rivers, sea, ice cubes, toilets, rain What can we do with water? drink it, swim in it, grow plants, paddle, play and splash! Creatures sharks, mermaids, fish, dolphins, whales, frogs, tadpoles, crabs, bull sharks, killer whales, lob…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_23722, May 31, 2013

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   transport story books.

   May 27, 2013 by AnonyMouse_2821

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   Hi I am a bit stuck on books to follow a transport theme. Ideally a book where we could send a character of the book on their own, but different journey. Any ideas gratefully received. Skippy

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_22106, May 28, 2013

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    The Rainbow Fish

    May 20, 2013 by Guest

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    Does any one please have any wonderful tried and tested ideas that they have done with Reception children for the story of The Rainbow Fish?

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_21510, May 21, 2013