Nursery
Distance Learning
Summer Term
Week beginning 29.6.20
Let’s learn about shapes
At the bottom of the page is a powerpoint presentation- ‘The Shape Song’
The link below will take you to youtube where there is a selection of Shape Stories and Shape Songs
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shape+story
At the bottom of the page is a powerpoint- ‘Everyday 2D Shapes’
Hands on activities for learning about shape
https://childhood101.com/hands-on-activities-for-learning-about-2d-3d-shapes/
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/02/shape-activities.html
https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/learning-shapes-at-home-with-hands-on-activities/
https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/magnetic-tiles-shape-match/
The link below will take you to a fun, interactive 2D Shapes game
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/early-years/shape-monsters
Week beginning 22.6.20
At the bottom of the page is a powerpoint which takes you through the book-
‘Machines we use’
Simple Machines
An additional powerpoint at the bottom of the page- ‘Simple Machines’ will give you further information.
Click on the link for a video clip-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GHRZabpsQE
The ‘coolest machine ever’ video clip-
Machine songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FkSjIN-rrI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=131&v=9O_eaR-8bgI&feature=emb_logo
Below are some suggested simple machine activities
https://inventorsoftomorrow.com/2016/10/25/wheels-and-axles-2/
https://inventorsoftomorrow.com/2016/09/26/inclined-planes-2/
https://www.123homeschool4me.com/24-simple-machine-projects-for-kids_97
https://funlearningforkids.com/learning-letters-with-a-rope-pulley-alphabet-activity/
Week beginning 15.6.20
‘Rosie Revere Engineer’
This is the story of Rosie Revere. Rosie dreams of becoming an engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Rosie is a shy little girl who constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Rosie, however, is afraid of failure and so she hides her inventions. In the story Rosie learns that failure isn’t something to fear.
You can listen to the story by clicking on the link below.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3sNVhNThxcc
Even more exciting in the below link, the story is read from space!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yZ8K7pb0Y
What is an engineer?
An engineer is a person who designs and builds products, machines, systems, or structures. Engineers want to know how and why things work.
The link below gives you an over view of an engineer- ‘Solve problems, be an engineer.’ A clip entitled ‘Jessi has a problem’ follows it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9I35Rqo04E
Let’s build a machine!
Can you be an engineer like Rosie? The links below will give you some ideas to create an invention of your own.
https://modernparentsmessykids.com/play-idea-17-unique-materials-building-creating/
https://popgoesthepage.princeton.edu/everyones-an-engineer/
Simple Machines Song
Week beginning 8.6.20
Let’s get moving!
We would love to see some photographs of you getting active!
Can you move like a machine?
Every Wednesday in the Nursery the children participate in tracks from ‘Sticky Kids’/ movement to music as part of our Physical Development activities.
The children are split into groups and stand in a circle. Below are links to audio tracks that link with our current topic on ‘MACHINES’
Listen to the tracks and join in with the actions and movements.
Mending the Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZqJjjsZmjM
How many different machines are there in the song?
Let’s go Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqUQ2-hfOVw
How many different types of transport are there?
The Wheels on the Bus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF00wkyELbE
Can you name all the different parts of the bus and passengers in the song?
Zooming to the Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lql13as8yBk
What do you think you would see on a journey to the moon?
Do the Funky Robot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeeHiO5NM8c
What sort of robot would you be?
If you have access to any dressing up outfits or items, you could get creative by getting into character for the dance!
If you have any musical instruments at home you can play along to the music. You could always make your own! Below are some links to give you some ideas.
https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/Music-Instruments-for-Kids-to-Make
https://redtri.com/homemade-instruments/
Below are some additional links for more movement to music ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EEBqqTYx2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtJWJ3fZ1pk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4sWyckBaOM&list=PLbwY0I_nQM-UJLaaGaCfwGMec_EJ8SCQx
Week beginning 1.6.20
Let’s look at the Emergency Services
Thank you for continuing to share your Distance Learning with us. Please continue to keep in touch via the school email- dinaspowysps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
We have loved looking at your home projects and we miss you all very much. We hope you are all well. Stay safe, we will see you soon.
This number is only to be used if there is an emergency!
Things to think about-
- What is an emergency? Think of it as a situation or problem that you will need special help with.
- Where can you get help?
- How can you get help?
- What sort of help do you need? This will depend on the emergency.
- How many emergency services do you know?
At the bottom of the page there are 3 separate power points- one for each of the 3 emergency services to help you get started. Police officer/ Paramedic/ Fire officer.
The links below show real emergency vehicles responding- blue lights and sirens all the way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF3MKjjSCbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37y8g8u5Tyk
More specific and detailed information can be found below-
- Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azL7mF84H94
- Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1F_gj87VM
- Ambulance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UClBcKfQVIs
Do you have any emergency vehicles at home?
Can you build, paint or draw one?
Stories
Flashing Fire Engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W37sBelNDz0
Noisy Police Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkxlJR_T-K8
Ambulance in Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBl6KejC8M
Below are some links for additional ideas and activities
https://twolittleamigos.com/eggcartonemergencyvehicles/
http://www.preschoolplaybook.com/2010/10/fun-with-fire-safety.html?m=1
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/02/67/7a/02677aee14674d00c9341185ceec614e.jpg
https://whereimaginationgrows.com/emergency-vehicles-small-world-play/
https://www.kidssoup.com/activity/firefighter-and-fire-safety-activities-lessons-and-crafts
Week beginning 18.5.20
Let’s travel to SPACE
Thank you for continuing to share your Distance Learning with us. Please do keep in touch via the school email- dinaspowysps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
We have loved looking at your home projects and we miss you all very much. We hope you are all well. Stay safe, we will see you soon.
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So, we are going to go on an exploration to SPACE. How will we get there?
At the bottom of the page is a PDF file Power Point as a starting point- ‘astronaut moon’
There is also a link to a Power Point story- ‘Back to Earth with a Bump’
Whatever Next
- In the story below Baby Bear builds a rocket to travel to the moon. Listen to the story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn73STXrPP0
Can you build, draw or paint a space travelling machine? Which planet would you visit?
Come to Tea on Planet Zum Zee
- In the story below different aliens travel in different space machines to have an Alien Tea Party. Listen to the story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og8FbcZX3oQ
Could you have a tea party? What could you bring? 
You could have an alien tea party and dress up!!! 
- Follow the links below for some baking ideas.
https://www.sundaybaking.co.uk/2013/11/16/space-themed-cupcakes/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/planet-cookies
https://rainydaymum.co.uk/space-rock-cake-recipe/
Adding food colouring will make your baking more interesting! 
- The following link takes you to the cbeebies site where there are space games.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/space
Space song and rhymes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEHBrmZxAf8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_1-TrP9jwA
Below are some links for additional ideas and activities.
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/shape-rocket-fab-preschool-activity/
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2018/07/space-theme-activities-preschool.html
Finally there are 3 word documents at the bottom of the page if you have access to a printer.
- Space numbers
- Space line tracing
- Space machine colouring pages
I have included lots of activities this week which will hopefully see you through the ‘half term’ holiday! Please continue to keep in touch via the school email.
Week beginning 11.5.20
The theme for this week’s learning is CONSTRUCTION SITE.
Thank you for continuing to share your Distance Learning with us. Please do keep in touch via the school email- dinaspowysps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
We have loved looking at your home projects and we miss you all very much. We hope you are all well. Stay safe, we will see you soon.
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Follow the link below for some Distance Learning. THANKYOU for making us smile!
Things to think about
- What is a Construction Site?
- What happens on a Construction Site?
- What would you expect to see?
- Who would work there?
- What would the workers need to wear to stay safe on the site?
- Can you think of any machines you would find on a Construction Site?
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a PDF PowerPoint presentation as a starting point ‘Machines on a Building Site’ that will show you some of the machines you will find.
Follow this link to find out more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sd2URRIKAQ
Things to discuss
Would you like to work on a Construction Site?
What would you build? Can you build it?
At the bottom of the page is a PDF file CONSTRUCTION PHOTO STORY which shows you how a house is built.
Here are some links to listen to the stories...
- ‘My Digger is Bigger’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLuen6Rb6o
- ‘The Little Blue Digger and the Strongest Truck’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97tQZOqLn1U
Look at the movement patterns below. Can you use a pencil to make the patterns? Can you make the patterns with paint? Can you mark make the patterns on the ground using water and a brush? Try using shaving foam in a tray and use your finger to draw the patterns. Can you make your patterns bigger/ smaller? Which is easier?
Below is a link that takes you to a website with additional activities for the Construction Site theme. You do not have to subscribe, scroll down for suggested activities, rhymes and stories.
Also just a reminder
Twinkl -parents can access free resources.- https:// www.twinkl.co.uk/offer
Offer code - UKTWINKLHELPS
Additional Information
Week beginning 4.5.20
Thank you for sharing your Distance Learning with us. Please keep in touch via the school email- dinaspowysps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
We have loved looking at your home projects and we miss you all very much. Stay safe, we will see you soon.
This week we are going to learn about different types of TRANSPORT. We want you to think about different ways of travelling. Consider moving from one place to another- travelling on land, water or in the air. How many different vehicles can you think of?
At the bottom of the page is a PDF powerpoint ‘Different types of Transport’ to help you.
We have also included some links for you to follow for some short video clips, stories and transport songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpoze1QKOCY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1yNgKeYM3k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrd0TiER_J0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKcrsv_t8Ko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eSxrPzoZY0
Think about different types of transport as machines. Here are some ideas…
- How does it move?
- Does it have wheels? How many?
- Where does the power come from? Is there an engine? Battery? Fuel- petrol/ diesel?
- Does it need a person to move it?- bike, scooter etc.
- Are there switches, buttons, levers, wires?
- Are there propellers? Where are they? What powers them?
- Can you draw or paint pictures of different types of transport you have travelled on?
- Can you build a machine to travel on using any construction kits or recyclable materials you may have? Think about how it will move- wings, wheels, propellers??
- Is there a type of transport you would like to go on? Where would you travel? Who would you take with you?
- Think about travelling using your body. How many different ways can you travel using your body? Try walking, running, jumping, hopping, galloping, skipping, rolling, sliding. Can you think of any other ways to move? Can you do it faster and then slower?
Below is a link that takes you to a website with additional ideas for activities with a transport theme.
https://handsonaswegrow.com/activities-vehicles-cars-trucks-trains/
Week beginning 27.4.20
Let's learn about ROBOTS
Thank you for sharing your Distance Learning with us. Please keep in touch via the school email- dinaspowysps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
We have loved looking at your home projects and we miss you all very much. Stay safe, we will see you soon.
Follow the links below for a Robot story and song.
Do you have any story books about Robots?
Nobot- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEwhYANq7y8
Little Robots theme song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFnKveznV7s
Things to think about- What is a Robot? How does it work? What powers it? Do they need batteries? Would it have buttons, levers or a remote control? How will it move?- arms, legs, wheels, rollers, tracks. Does it have any special purpose or special powers? Will it be a toy? Will it be helpful?
Do you have any Robots? Can you make them move? Do they talk?
At the bottom of the page there are some Robot pictures. Can you build your own Robot using recyclable materials? Alternatively you could draw or paint a picture of a Robot. Think about the things that it needs.
Also at the bottom of the page is a Robot for you to colour. The Robot is made from shapes- Can you name them all?
Week beginning 20.4.20
Welcome to the Summer Term, Distance Learning. We would encourage the children to continue to practise the range of skills outlined in the previously posted PDF document at the bottom of the page.
In addition to this we would like to introduce you to our new topic, 'MACHINES.'
At the bottom of the page is a PDFdocument- 'One page planning for parents'- which provides an overview for some Distance Learning activities based on this topic.
As an introduction to the topic we have included a powerpoint- 'Household Machines' and an optional activity sheet- 'Machines in your home checklist'- to search for machines at home. You can of course design your own, take photographs or draw any that you find.
Additional Information
Oxford Owl
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-homehttps://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home
Music:
Free weekly songs (ongoing) Click link below for free weekly songs. How many can you learn together?
We have also included '50 books for reading aloud' and '100 things to do indoors'.
