Ideas for activities, themes and topics

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   Bears

   March 12, 2005 by Guest

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   We are covering the topic of bears up until easter has anyone got any good ideas for adult led activities to cover physical development and personal and social development. We have used the book the bear hunt and took the children outside to act out the story which they really enjoyed. Also need ideas to set up interesting activities for the children to accsess independently. We will be making a bear cave with the children in the role play area but other ideas greatly appreciated.

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 13, 2005
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   Toys

   March 12, 2005 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, It's my class assembly next week and we're doing a Toy Alphabet and showing our puppets we've made. Any ideas for a song about toys / puppets as I'm stuck!! Thanks.

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 13, 2005
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   Teepees!

   March 9, 2005 by AnonyMouse_1999

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   Don't think I have seen this anywhere, apologies if I have missed it! Does anyone have any bright ideas ( simple too!!) for making teepees?!! I am talking each child making one. I did succeed today using those miniature garden type sticks and paper that the children had drawn patterns on. There was too much adult input for my liking and sure there must be a simpler method somewhere! Any idea greatfully received! (oh if you hadn't guessed we are doing houses and homes!)

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 9, 2005
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   Red Nose Day

   March 5, 2005 by AnonyMouse_468

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   Just wondered what everyone was doing for Red Nose Day this coming Friday. My own children have been asked to go in with "big hair" either wigs, wacky hairstyles, hair dyes, etc as well as a red nose of course! There will be a Comic Relief Talent contest that the children are all busy practising for. At my school everyone has been asked to wear something red (we went to town with dressing up this week for World Book Day). The children have been asked to make a donation for the Comic Relief Appeal on the basis that in poorer areas of Africa: 26p can feed a child for one day (less that a Mars bar) £10 would buy a medical kit for safe delivery of babies £150 woul…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2732, March 5, 2005
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   Games For The Outside Area

   February 26, 2005 by Guest

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   Does anyone have any ideas for circle games or any other games for the outide area? Whats the time MR wolf and old MacDonald are popular but it would be nice to introduce some new ones. Are there any other favourite winter time activities for the outside area that anyone could share especially in the snow? Lookforward to any replies

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 28, 2005
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   Mothers Day

   February 24, 2005 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, as an NQT in reception i was wondering if any of you would mind sharing your ideas for mothers day cards!! Any suggestions appreciated-pleassse.

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 25, 2005
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   Space

   February 22, 2005 by Guest

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   Hi Has any one got any good ideas along the 'Space' theme? In terms of planets, stars etc? Looking particularly for baking ideas! Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 25, 2005

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   Doctors/hospital Roleplay

   February 20, 2005 by Guest

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   hi, i work in a state nursery and we are just starting a topic on doctors and hospitals does anyone have any great ideas of things theyve tried and tested. were making a doctors come hospital roleplay with a baby area etc but its trying to think of other activities to do related to health etc any ideas would be very much appreciated ty

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 25, 2005
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   International Breakfast

   February 17, 2005 by Guest

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   I am introducing breakfast from different country's to children( and staff ) next week.I have got planned English, German, French and Bosnian breakfast. I need one more but I can't think about any more that I know. Did anybody did this before? I am also making letters to parents with Menu on it. We planing to take some pictures, hopefully it will go O.K., and nobody will have pole tommy the next day!

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 23, 2005
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    Action Kids -val Sabin

    February 18, 2005 by AnonyMouse_1208

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    I've just recieved my copy of Action Kids 500 after lots of recommendations. It looks great, lots and lots of activities. I was just wondering how exactly people are using it. Our topic for next half term is Ourselves - there is a great section in the book suggesting which activites are appropriate - the thing is there are activities for all areas - gym, games, dance etc. to provide a balance - I was going to concentrate on Dance for the next half term. How do you use it? Do you provide a balance or concentrate on each area per half term? How many activities do you plan for, for each session? I'm sure it will get easier when we have used it for a while, but I'm not …

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_3735, February 19, 2005