Ideas for activities, themes and topics

898 topics in this forum

1. 

   Children's Books

   September 11, 2005 by Guest

   • 4 replies
   • 1.2k views

   For my course I need to give some examples of books which can be used to promote race/culture, gender, special needs, age and how I would use each book with the children. I thought The Creepy Crawly Caterpillar would be an ideal one for perhaps special needs but am stuck on the others, have had a look in my book club brochure but cannot find any titles. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 12, 2005
2. 

   All About Me

   August 30, 2005 by Guest

   • 7 replies
   • 2.3k views

   I am about to start a new job as pre school room leader in a private nursery. Does anyone have any good different ideas for an all about me topic??

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 6, 2005
3. 

   Can Anyone Point Me In The Right Direction?

   September 5, 2005 by AnonyMouse_2186

   • 8 replies
   • 1.9k views

   Hi everyone. I am really hoping someone can help A while ago i remember Peggy (i think!) posting a topic with photographs about a child who painted a picture then painted over the top in black as it was nightime. Also i remember somewhere the topic of 'fluffy duck syndrome' being discussed. Do any of you know where i can find these? I have looked for over an hour, honestly I would appreciate anyones help with this as it is much needed for an employee of mine!! Thanks in anticipation

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 6, 2005
4. 

   3 Billy Goats Gruff

   August 30, 2005 by Guest

   • 10 replies
   • 32.3k views

   hi, our first topic this term is traditional tales and we are concentrating on goldilocks, 3 little pigs and 3 billy goats gruff, ive found loads of ideas for the first 2 but i was wondering if anyone had any great ideas for 3 billy goats gruff. i work in a nursery setting thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 5, 2005
5. 

   Display For Sand Area

   August 25, 2005 by Guest

   • 5 replies
   • 4.2k views

   I have a small display board by the sand pit at child height (unusual in my classroom). I announced boldly that I was going to make an interactive display to go with the sand, but now have no ideas at all. Has anyone done anything like this ? What display (if any) do you have in your sand area. We have a choice of tools available, so it could be linked to that, or some kind or challenge, or our theme (bears). Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 29, 2005
6. 

   Toys

   August 22, 2005 by Guest

   • 16 replies
   • 4.2k views

   Covering toys this term and am struggling to find craft activities ideas for old toys. Anyone have any ideas. Also does anyone know of a good www which covers old toys. Have searched but mostly found adults aimed at collectors. Net x

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 28, 2005
7. 

   Ideas For Shape, Space And Measures Activities

   August 25, 2005 by Guest

   • 4 replies
   • 10.7k views

   I have to plan and implement a learning acitivity which involves helping a pupil or group of pupils to understand and use shape, space or measures. This is for my course. I have been searching on google but cannot find anything much. I was planning it for 5-7 year olds. Any ideas or websites would be welcome. Thanks Angela

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 26, 2005
8. 

   Bears Role Play

   August 22, 2005 by Guest

   • 10 replies
   • 4.9k views

   Hello everyone, Our topic is bears. We have a home corner and usually have a second role play area. Any ideas? Not the 3 bears house please as we did it recently and found it a bit too similar to our home corner. Look forward to seeing what you think

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, August 24, 2005
9. 

   Ideas Needed

   August 16, 2005 by Guest

   • 1 reply
   • 1.1k views

   I need to plan some activities based around the above Islamic festival for pre-school children - does anyone have any ideas ?

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 16, 2005
10. 

    Song/game Suggestions

    August 11, 2005 by Guest

    • 24 replies
    • 5.4k views

    Hi, I am after some suggestions for fun circle type songs/games to use with reception children such as duck, duck, goose. I heard one whilst on teaching practice where a child lies in the centre pretending to be asleep and another child has to creep up but can't remember anymore unfortunately, wish I'd written it down now! It would be great to hear any that your children particularly enjoy as I'd like to have a go at a few in the first week back.

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 14, 2005