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   Birthday Board

   September 4, 2011 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, for the last 3 or 4 years I've had colourful balloon shapes, one for each month, then put the children's faces (complete with party hats!) and the number on the appropriate month. I'm fed up of that idea now and want to do something different but my mind's blank. Please can you tell me how you do yours or any ideas you've got. Thankoo

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 4, 2011
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   Hospital Role Play Area

   September 3, 2011 by Guest

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   Hi I'm having a hospitalrole play area in my Year 1 Class.. i know it provides opportunities for learning (writing appointment cards etc etc) However i want to have some challenges for them too (First time in ks1 so still getting to grips with learning challenges in Cont. Provision) Any suggestions? Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 4, 2011
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   Scanner Art

   June 11, 2011 by AnonyMouse_3735

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   "Some of us may have fond memories of photocopying parts of our anatomy in the office in days gone by (do people still do that?), but the fun and games don’t end there, as the humble domestic scanner is an important piece of art equipment these days." so starts this idea on using a scanner for art projects but this site give so much more..well worth an explore..

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 4, 2011
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   What To Do For My Interview

   July 14, 2011 by Guest

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   I have an interview and I have to read a book to 15 reception children and then do a follow up numeracy or literacy activity with 4 children. I was planning to read Handa's surprise then either writing a list of the animals that took the fruit or making wanted posters for the animals. What does anyone think? I really want this job and want to do the best I can so any feedback would be great. Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 14, 2011
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   Interview Help

   May 10, 2011 by Guest

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   Been given an interview for a new job next week, there was 2 posts within the school for Reception and Key Stage 1. The interview is to use a story stimulus with 15 year one children and then progress onto writing. to last about 40 minutes. I currently teach in reception so i am a bit of a loss of ideas at the minute! any one used anything that really works where productivity was high?

   

   Last reply by Guest, May 11, 2011
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   Health Promotion Activity

   May 3, 2011 by Guest

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   Hi all, I could really use some help... I am currently in my second year of study for a BA (hons) in Early childhood studies and I am researching and planning for the children's health and well being module. We have to design, emplement and critcally eveluate a health promotion acivity to promote children's well being. ANY IDEAS? Linking to this activity we need to consider ethical difficulties, role of the practitioner and child, impact on health and development and public policy. Any activity ideas, or suggestion srelating to any of the above would be MUCH APPRECIATED! Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, May 3, 2011
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   Any Ideas?

   March 17, 2011 by AnonyMouse_25331

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   Hi all, I know how brainy you all are!! We are going to run a serious of nature walks, explorations around the setting so the children can observe the wildlife, plants, changes ..... We have a Monday Mooch Tuesday Trek Wednesday Walkabout Friday Forage Any ideas for Thursday?? Thank you!!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_19782, March 18, 2011
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   Literacy Observation

   March 17, 2011 by Guest

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   A bit of a plea for help. After all the troubles our school has had we now have our old associate head back until at least the end of the accademic year. He is fab so I am lots happier.He is coming round next week to do some observations which is fine and he is very non threatening etc and he will make it a positive experience. Trouble is my confidence has got so low that I really need things to go well so i can get back to my 'normal' teaching style with enthusiasm again. The observation is in literacy and I want something with a bit of wow to kickstart me again. Loved the Jack & beanstalk ideas from the forum but my jobshare did Jack on world book day. What can I do…

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 17, 2011
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   Parents Information Board

   March 16, 2011 by AnonyMouse_1326

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   Hi all we have a number of parents in the setting at the moment who would like their two years olds to be writing there names and to be doing more formal learning. I would like to make a display which states the stages a child needs to go through before they are ready to write. If anyone could sent me in the right direction of where to look I would be most grateful. Also If this is not in the right area then please feel free to move the post. thank you wellerkaren

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3735, March 17, 2011
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    Help With Developing Our Outdoor Area

    March 3, 2011 by Guest

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    Hi, I work at a large infant school in Shirebrook, Derbyshire. We are very lucky in that we have a lot a land. We have a large foundation stage (about 50 nursery morning and afternoon, and 65 reception). We have already developed our inside space; zoning our rooms into the 6 areas of learning where children can self-select resources. We plan to do the same outside. We have a large area separate from the rest of the school with trees, grass, tarmac and 2 sheltered verandas. We plan to develop the outside area over the coming months and myself and another member of the FS teaching staff have been appointed as 'leaders' for this. We are looking to visit some setting wher…

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 3, 2011