Here are some ideas of activities you could try during the 2-week Easter break. Please do not feel you have to try all of these – they are just here in case you need some ideas. Some are links to websites and some are pictures of ideas.

Lists and activities to choose from. Find a few activities you could enjoy together at home.

Playdough: Try making some playdough at home – here is a simple recipe. You can also find a recipe and video if you look on the BBC Good Food website. Have fun making your own creations.

Webcams: Visit these animal webcams and chat about what you can see.

https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/

https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/explore/webcams

Maths: Visit White Rose Maths and look back to the activities from week 1 – an Easter theme. Don’t move on to any other new learning yet – just try these Easter activities.

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/

Espresso: This is a great website but there is so much on there, so just try the following suggestions.

https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/

Username: student10987

Password: southill123

1: Click on Foundation – Understanding the World – Easter. Explore these Easter themed resources.

2: Click on Foundation – Literacy – Handwriting – videos. Explore to help with handwriting.

Phonics Play: Try this to help with phonics and reading.

https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/

Choose a game then choose phase 3 – if prompted for a choice, focus on digraphs and trigraphs or ‘revise all phase 3’. A favourite of mine is Buried Treasure.

Username: march20
Password: home

http://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/comics.html

You could also read the other comics from PHASE 3.

Other:

https://www.eyfshome.com/  Try this exciting new website with home activity ideas for ages 3-5

https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ext/blog/pdfs/EasterBlog_Craft5.pdf    An Easter Garden challenge for you.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p06tmmvz/andys-wild-workouts  Keep fit with Andy!

https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ootam-at-home/?utm_source=homepage&utm_campaign=ootamathome2&utm_medium=banner  My favourite website at the moment – full of songs and fun activities to enjoy.

Dorset Council resources

There’s lots of information on the Dorset Council website, this includes contact information and ideas for things to do, including for children at home.  Here are some of the links:

Online resources for families https://mailchi.mp/dorsetcouncil/online-resources

Schools and families:  https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/emergencies-severe-weather/emergencies/coronavirus/schools-and-families.aspx

Information and landing page: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/emergencies-severe-weather/emergencies/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

Have fun together over the next 2 weeks. Enjoy spending time together. Cuddle and and read/share stories together.

Happy Easter from Mrs Puddick