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I love having a positive and celebratory learning focus – especially in the middle of winter! Matariki has links to so many areas of the curriculum and key competencies – science, art, myths and legends, gardening, healthy eating, goal setting and reflection to name just a few. I’m sure that most primary teachers will agree that the best way into most topics and inquiry is through a great book
There’s nothing like playdough for creative play – especially if you remove the usual plastic cutters!My little man recently had great fun with a basket of shells and some twigs – lots to explore and investigate! The shells make beautiful patterns when pressed into the play dough, and are great implements for cutting, scooping and filling. Clip a few small twigs and leaves from your garden and you’ve got instant
You can’t get a more enthusiastic response to a science lesson than producing some magnifying glasses! A tub full of magnifying glasses is an essential part of any well stocked nature table, and is a great way to get your students involved in observing, comparing, describing and asking questions. A 10 minute magnifying glass lesson can morph into just about any curriculum area….. science (obviously!) language skills, art, research, writing
The latest addition to our ‘top 5 coolest facts about bugs’ series is………….. the silk worm! (*Don’t forget to check out our previous ‘Top 5’ posts featuring worms, ants, cicadas & bees for more FREE mini fact posters!) Click here to download your FREE copy of this mini poster. Would you want to be a silkworm or silk-moth? PROS: Silkworms live a life of luxury! They are kept warm and
Pre children, my gorgeous hubby used to indulge in fire poi twirling, but since having our little Grub, his hobbies have become a little more child friendly! His latest obsession has included trialing and tweaking multiple different *secret* recipes for blowing giant bubbles…. ‘Bubbles’ was our wee boys first word, and as he’s grown, he’s gone from admiring bubbles, to now wanting to create his own! My clever husband recently
