Try this at home
This half terms resource cards link learning within a ‘Next Steps Exploring my World’ theme. We are resending three activity cards which support transition, they are all linked, the activities are interwoven and the cards can be used separately or altogether.
Transitions 1 - simple, fun ideas and activities to help you prepare your child specifically for the move to nursery or school.
Transitions 2 - activities and fun ideas to try out transitions from setting to school.
Transitions 3 - use your mini me to play and pretend what it will be like to be at school. There are six activity and spotter cards below.
Games - a selection of easy games to play with children.
Water - fun activities to carry out near water.
Treasure Baskets - advice and support around setting up treasure basket activities at home.
Free Days out in Bucks - ideas for different places to visit across Buckinghamshire.
Exploring my World Spotter Story, songs and information links which reflect the theme ‘Next Steps Exploring my World’.
Independence skills for starting school - CBeebies - BBC
Go, Go, Pirate Boat with Katrina Charman and Nick Sharratt - YouTube
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy | BookTrust
Cress - CBeebies - BBC CBeebies
Grown-Ups: Hoof and Safety Tips for Crossing Roads - Bing video
CBeebies: Minibeast Adventure with Jess - Waterboatman - Bing video
Activities for any age group
Listen to the sounds you hear in the garden and compare them to those you hear on a walk
Play leaf bingo by collecting some leaves and then match by describing the leaves
Build a den in the garden
Make a daisy chain
Make a leaf or bark rubbing
Make ice cubes with herbs
A large empty box as a train, car, spaceship or something else to transport you far away on
an adventure
Blow bubbles in the garden and count how long until the pop
Make shadow creatures, this may need some help online for guidance!
Play pooh sticks on a walk
Make a leaf crown
Make an obstacle course
Make a time capsule
Go cloud spotting
Make a treasure map
Play leapfrog
Play hopscotch
Make and play skittles
Count spots on a ladybird
Sorting through unwanted toys
Split toys in to groups and swap them around each week to give child a variety of toys
