Ideas for activities, themes and topics

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   New Topic Ideas

   February 7, 2006 by Guest

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   Ok, so as this half term draws to an end, I'm looking for inspiration for my topic for next half term which is sound and music. Anyone think of anything great that has really worked with their class? My kids are aged between 7 and 9 but working at anything from 3 months to 4 years in terms of development. Anyone think of any good stories? My mind has gone totally blank. I'm a musician, so we've got plenty of good ideas for that, but I'm just having a total mental block and thought I'd come to my great virtual resource bank and see what great ideas you guys have! Thanks, Nich xx

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 9, 2006
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   Hairy Maclary's Bone

   February 5, 2006 by Guest

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   Hello there! The children in my class have all been given a copy of Hairy Maclary's bone as part of a reading project funded by a local charity. Few days ago, I received an email from the project manager asking me if they could come to school and film an activity based on the book which will be used as part of their promotional video. Does anyone have any great ideas I could use? Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 7, 2006
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   Number Puppies (galt Educational)

   February 1, 2006 by Guest

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   Hi, does anyone have this resource in their setting? We are thinking of buying it for ours but are not sure that we would get the use out of it. Any feedback from anyone who already has it, would be greatly appreciated as my setting is a charity and and we really don't have that much money to spend (especially on resources which may not live up to their marketing!!) TIA Sharon

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 4, 2006
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   Medium Term Planning On Norfolk Website?

   January 29, 2006 by Guest

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   Hello everyone! A few weeks ago I sent a post asking for some ideas about this term topic 'Transport' and one member suggested a link to a website which had a very detailed medium term planning about transport, buildings, toys and celebrations and festivals. I would be very grateful if someone could post me the link or address again. Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 29, 2006
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   Light Boxes

   January 28, 2006 by Guest

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   morning all thanks for all the welcome posts, feeling like a family member already! have just bought a light box for our nursery which is great. have got beads, coloured perspex sheets, counters, off cuts of wood, shiny paper and have added mirrors behind it. has anyone got any other ideas for it? cheers

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2006
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   Number Problems

   January 25, 2006 by Guest

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   Does anyone have any good ideas for number problems in nursery? Have done setting the table for teddys tea party but my brain has frozen! Also, we are making our own musical instruments from recyclable material and have the usual shakers made from plastic bottles and cardboard boxes with elastic bands stretched over them, but does anyone do anything different and exciting?! Thanks in advance!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2846, January 26, 2006
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   Roamer

   January 25, 2006 by AnonyMouse_1012

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   Hi everyone, Please can you help. I printed an A4 size picture of a Roamer keypad ages ago from a website. But which website I don't know. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Mel C

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_832, January 25, 2006
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   Recipe Help?

   January 18, 2006 by Guest

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   Does any one have any culinary gems that are suitable for egg and nut allergy sufferers. I am specifically looking for a recipe for sugar mice but would love to hear any others! Many thanks!

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 20, 2006
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   Pirate Week

   January 18, 2006 by Guest

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   Hi We are having pirate's week next week. I was just wondering if anyone had any good ideas for foundation subjects for Reception that we can do in the afternoons, Thanks for any help!!!

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 19, 2006
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    Plants Alive Or Not Alive?

    January 17, 2006 by Guest

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    This sounds really crazy but what does everyone think? Are plants classed as alive or not alive? Of course they are living but i was told they are not alive as they cannot move (eg get up and move) and don't have senses. Thought i was going bit mad as seems such a simple question. Looked on the net and it seems to not answer the question of alive and not alive. HELP!!!!!!Hope ofsted don't come when i'm teaching that one!

    

    Last reply by Steve, January 18, 2006