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weeks 22-23 FebruaryPenguins in their natural environment Watch videos about Penguins The best way for the kids to get to know what these penguins are like – other than visiting them in real life, of course – was to see them in action. I found several youtube videos that were short but interesting for the kids. Baby Penguins first steps Emperor Penguins in Antarctica 5 Little Penguins Children’s Song Lots of Penguins.
Read ArticleValentine’s Day – Week 20
week 21 - FebruarySt. Valentine’s week activities Shape of the week – Heart AColour of the week – pink Activities
Read ArticleArctic & Antarctic Animals – Week 17, 18, 19
weeks 19-20 - January / FebruaryWith winter being upon us, I planned a series of learning activities about Arctic animals. Arctic animals are those that live in the Arctic region of the world. The Arctic region is located in the northernmost part of the Earth. It consists of the Arctic ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, Alaska, and a few Nordic countries. The animals that live in this region for all or part of the.
Read ArticleWinter – Week 14, 15, 16
weeks 16-18 - JanuaryIts winter and we still have grass in Ireland!
No snow!
However, I’m in the mood for snow.
So we’re going to have a little fun with some snow activities!
Get crafty! Get creative! Learn a little!
Or just have fun with these…
Christmas – Week 12 & 13
weeks 13-15 DecemberOn our shelves – December. Our theme for December is, of course Christmas. I just love this time of year and I really enjoy bringing the feel of the season into classroom. There’s red and green everywhere you look. Songs, which we sing during circle time. Practical life activities. Christmas tree decoration Wrapping presents. Spooning ornaments Tonging Tweezing
Read ArticleAutumn – Week 9, 10, 11
weeks 10-12 NovemberIntroduction to the theme. Songs that we sing during Autumn. Story about Leafy Practical life Language Math Colour of the week – brown Science Art & Craft We have been very busy during last 4 weeks. Our theme has been Autumn. What makes Day and Night. After we read through What Makes Day and Night, we spent some time in the dark room! First I held the flash light and.
Read ArticleHalloween – Week 8
weeks 7 & 8 - OctoberMORE activities in these theme on Blog page Introduction to the theme We read the book – “MY FAVOURITE PUMPKIN” and sang the action song. Practical life Washing the pumpkin Tweezing Spooning pumpkin seeds Halloween soup Dry pouring Lasing Cutting Matching colours Language Letters of the week Feelings Pumpkin as an inset Pre-writing activities Colouring Pumpkins in different colours How does the Jack O’Lantern feel? Sand Paper.
Read ArticleFruits and Vegetables – Week 5, 6, 7
weeks 5 & 6 - OctoberThis is a great theme to do in the fall when many families harvest foods from gardens and grocery stores have lots of local produce for sale. Learning about fruits and vegetables can help promote healthy eating habits as well! More about activities from this theme you can find on BLOG PAGE Introduction to the theme We started with real fruits and vegetables. we learnt their names. Children had chance.
Read ArticleApples – Week 3 & 4
weeks 3 & 4 SeptemberAn apple theme is always a hit! Kids love to eat them and there is so much you can do with an apple. They lend themselves to many different science and discovery activities and cooking fun! This is a great theme to explore in the fall. We started with apple tasting. I showed the students a four varieties of apples (red delicious, yellow delicious, granny smith, and gala) and asked.
Read ArticleBack to school – Week 1 & 2
Weeks 1 & 2 - SeptemberDuring first two weeks of the school year I like to keep the environment very basic. Children are getting used to the new place, friends, rules and teacher. Starting pre-school is the next step in their life and very often it is quite hard for them, as they are separated from their parents for the first time. Activities There is still warm outside and some of us have just come.
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