Ideas for activities, themes and topics

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   Topic Themes

   April 1, 2005 by Guest

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   I have taken over running a village Nursery, as it was very short of funding and looking at closing and also the running of it wasn't great. I have been out of the system for 3/4 years so I had never heard of the Stepping Stones. When I started the Nursery they didn't have any paper work only a register and accident book (it had only been running for a term). I have done the prospectus, policies along with the committee, and looked at sponsors who can inject money into buying resource etc., I have purchased (from my own money) paper and display material for the nursery so that it looks vibrant and stimulating and welcoming as before there was no displays!. Th…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2776, January 8, 2006
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   Role Play Area

   January 7, 2006 by Guest

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   Hi, Our new topic this term is famous people. We are doing famous artists because it lends itself to lots of creative activities. Has anyone got any ideas for the role play area. I was thinking of an art gallery but not sure how to arrange it.

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 7, 2006
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   Curic & Planning

   January 7, 2006 by Guest

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   We are learning about winter food next week and would like sime fresh ideas for art work using veggies. Apart from the obvious veggie print I am a bit stuck. Does anyone have something with a wow factor....please

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 7, 2006
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   Ofsted

   December 18, 2005 by Guest

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   Hi starting a topic on jungles after christmas and usually have lots of ideas...but then there's the big O word. Ofsted are due to arrive at our school at anytime.....no letter yet but not long. Wasn't nervous about it but now very nervous as everyone is talking about them. My displays are an issue that has recently cropped up and i'm trying really hard to remedy it. I wondered if anyone could help me with jungle ideas??? Rhymes, stoies, activities or pictures of jungle dislays. All would be appreciated as sitting here blank.

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 3, 2006
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   Help Planning Again

   January 3, 2006 by Guest

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   Please Help!!! I have picked up loads of great ideas to work with my topics which i have now decieded to be Aut1: Ourselves to inc myself, my school, my family, nursery rhymes Aut 2: Light inc use of torches, a cave role play, Festivals Spr1: weather, water, under the sea inc winter, ice, Arctic, Antarctica Spr2: Aniamls and Plants inc camouflage, mininbeasts, farm, zoo, wild, animals, lifecycles Sum 1: Stories inc 3 pigs, goldilocks, elves and the shoemaker, Little red hen, peace at last or going on a bear hunt, Handa's surprize Sum 2: Journey +transport inc movement and forces, road, sea, air,space transport. Now i know many activities to do i am…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4544, January 3, 2006
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   Literacy

   December 14, 2005 by Guest

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   Hi all! I have done "The Gruffalo" with home-made props. I used the scanner, printer, laminator ..... and wooden stirrers that I helped myself to (at MacDonalds). The result is attached. It went down very well with children - acting out the story was superb. Plus I had tracked down additional resources, such as a colour-in mask - see second attached image). While I have time on my hands, can anyone suggest any other books that would be well-done as stick puppets? Diane

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 3, 2006
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   Things That Go..

   January 2, 2006 by Guest

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   Hi everyone and happy new year to you all.. I am in a foundation stage unit and we are planning to do a topic based on things that go.. cars trucks, lorries, aeroplanes perhaps. We have lots of boys who we felt would benefit from a topic like this which they will hopefully be able to get their teeth into?! Im just desperately seeking some of your great inspiration which people may have tried and tested previously. or perhaps how i could modify the tittle a little better? i had a search in the forum posts but havent had much luck maybe someone could even point me in the right direction?! any ideas or suggestions would be grately apprecieted thanks in …

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 2, 2006
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   Bear Planning For Boogie

   August 25, 2005 by Guest

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   Apparently Boogie emailed through the forum. I wasn't sure how to reply, so Boogie, if you're out there, here's the planning! (I'm indebted to people from here for the role play ideas) MTP_by_areas.doc

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 1, 2006
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   Topic - For Jan.

   December 29, 2005 by Guest

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   Does anyone have info. on the Topic - Australia, or know of any books or web sites that i can look at. I have pictures of Australian animals but I need more detail about the country, such as the people, landmarks etc. Many thanks Gilly

   

   Last reply by Guest, December 30, 2005
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    Language Display - Inspiration Needed

    December 29, 2005 by Guest

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    Hello, Hope you have all had an enjoyable Christmas. I have really enjoyed the break but am beginning to think about school now, unfortunately. I was wondering if anybody has any ideas for a display based on the children's use of language in English. This is not my choice and has to go in the hall way so needs to look fairly decent. My brain seems to be devoid of any inspiring thoughts. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 29, 2005