Ideas for activities, themes and topics

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   Dismantling Stuff!

   March 4, 2006 by Guest

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   Brought this up on a topic about safe use of scissors but thought I'd start a topic as others may not have done it or may have more advice or suggestions. During a major clear out I had a scanner, a keyboard, a stereo and a clock that were all non-working. I cut off any wires to reduce risk of strangling or (more likely IMO) tripping accidents! I put them on a table with a selection of adult sized screwdrivers (only because we don't have any child sized ones!). Initially I sat at the table and asked children to find screws to undo and to find the screwdriver that fitted. Some children did it purely by trial and error - stabbing a screwdriver into various place…

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 4, 2006
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   Assembly

   March 1, 2006 by Guest

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   Thinking about doing my assembly on famouse artists such as Van Gogh, Mondrian or Picasso. Does anybody have any ideas or songs i could use?

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 1, 2006
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   Wormery

   February 26, 2006 by Guest

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   I'd really like to make a wormery with the children as one of our Welly Wednesday activities. I've got a huge sweet jar do we just fill it with soil, leaves and of course worms and just let them get on with it?

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 26, 2006
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   Musical Help Please

   February 11, 2006 by Guest

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   I have a child in my setting who is on the autistic spectrum. Our Early Years SENCO has said we need to promote , if I do this then this will happen and Im using music as he reacts well to music such as I play a tune on the CD for tidy up time and hes happy to be amongs the rest of the group and actually does tidy up. To set up his routines I need to find specific music and wondered if anyone knows of any Welcome songs, or Good morning songs, so he may come to register - have trawled the internet but not getting very far. Are there any well known music sites you use Or will be grateful for any advice you can give me Thank you

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, February 24, 2006
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   Music

   February 23, 2006 by Guest

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   Hi everyone I am not the most confident of people when it comes to music activities - think it all stems back to being told i was no good at it at primary school by 1 'lovely' teacher!! Here i am sitting trying to plan for the next half term and am flying with all elements apart from some inspiring music activities My theme is Jaspers Beanstalk (growing) and am in desperate need of some ideas for music activities for my reception class Any ideas great fully received Thanks Sarah xoxoxoxo

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 24, 2006
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   Spring

   February 22, 2006 by Guest

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   Ok, so we've been given the theme at work for our large corridor which the whole school contributes to. The theme is spring and so far one of the more able classes have sponge printed flowers onto the windows which look fantastic. I've got a board space to cover or I can hang things from the ceiling. What can I do?!?

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 23, 2006
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   Van Gogh

   February 23, 2006 by Guest

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   Has anybody got any good literacy ideas that i can do with year 1 about van gogh. I am going to be observed and want something good, Thanks.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, February 23, 2006
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   Simple Penguin Crafts?

   February 21, 2006 by Guest

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   HI guys.. please may someone help me think of a few simple crafty activities based around penguins?? possibly somehtin that doesnt need too much adult support... i'd be grateful of any suggestions! I have had a search but not had much joy.. Thanks in advance x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3735, February 22, 2006
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   Builders

   December 9, 2004 by AnonyMouse_1208

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   To make the most of builders being on site we are using this as part of our topic for next half term - we have a few ideas, but would really like some more. Any suggestions?

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2776, February 12, 2006
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    Simple And Effective Display Ideas

    February 9, 2006 by Guest

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    hi there i really need to revamp my displays but my brain just isnt feeling imaginative! i have looked at tsome of the pictures and ideas on here but dont really think i have time to create such master pieces! i was just wondering if anyone had any simple but effective display ideas? it doesnt have to be any particular curriculum focus!

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, February 10, 2006