Under 3’s – Week 6 Activities
Plan a picnic with your child, you could have it in your back garden, back yard or even in your front room....
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Please find below some useful resources for you to continue to engage your child in learning whilst at home.
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Pre-School Activities – Week 6
This week is the last week of term. Let’s celebrate the time we all had learning together and having fun by planning a tea party in our own back yards, gardens, or front rooms!...
13 July, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
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All about……….Herbs
This week the children will be looking at different herbs, their shapes and their flavour. Here are some pre-school activities for you to do at home....
22 June, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Let’s Talk About Toilet Training
At Douglas Valley Nursery School we want our children to be happy, confident learners and this includes developing the skills of independence to remove barriers to learning. Most parents start thinking about toilet training when their child is 2 to 2 years and 6 months......
19 June, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Gallery – Flowers and Rainbows
Just look at some of the art work and experiments done by our children this past couple of weeks!...
16 June, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Can you sing a RAINBOW?
Join in and sing all the colours of the rainbow!...
15 June, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
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Flower Craft Activities
Take a look at this site for some wonderful craft ideas! https://everydaychaosandcalm.com/flower-crafts/...
09 June, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Unusual Shapes
This week we are looking at flowers. Here are some that are quite unusual – look at the different shapes. Can you draw them using just a pencil? ...
09 June, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
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Recognising Emotions
Children’s emotions can be manifested in many ways – they may not know the best way to explain their feelings and can experience frustration. Use this emotions bear to help your child to recognise how they are feeling, understand that this is ok and find......
27 May, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Show us your pets!!
Pets are AMAZING. They give us plenty laughs, entertainment and comfort. They become a part of the family. Send us a picture of your pet and tell us all about them xx...
26 May, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Natural Butterfly Wings
Make the most of your time outdoors by collecting flowers & foliage to make a pair of beautiful butterfly wings….. https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com/natural-butterfly-wings/...
21 May, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Mess Free Activities for Under 3’s
Karen has put together a few ideas for mess free play that you can do with your child. Let us know if they enjoy them!...
18 May, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
School Update for Parents/Carers
Update for parents/carers I hope you and your children are keeping safe and well. Thank you for your continued support during the partial closure of our school. It has been a difficult time for all, and I know the staff have missed working with your......
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Make a Fruit Salad with Tracey
Tracey is going to make a fruit salad – can you name all of the fruits? How many strawberries does she have? What colour is each fruit?...
14 May, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
Still Life Drawing
Now we know that we have quite a few AMAZING artists among you all. I would love for you to have a go at this and then send me pictures of your work! Carolyn x...
13 May, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
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The Joy of Moving
The Joy of Moving programme is designed to inspire active lifestyles in children, aiming to teach children how to enjoy moving through play, and to help them develop positive habits for adulthood. The games and activities are based on our unique Joy of Moving methodology,......
12 May, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
The Big Draw – How to draw a strawberry
We hope you all enjoyed your story this morning of the little mouse, the red, ripe strawberry and the big hungry bear! Have a look at Cath’s video of how to draw a strawberry. Can you show us?...
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The little mouse, the red, ripe strawberry and the big hungry bear!
Your children will be no stranger to this book! Enjoy Cath’s reading of the story with your child, then ask them these questions afterwards…. * How do you think the mouse is feeling? (Look at his facial expressions) *What do you think the mouse is......
07 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Maths Made Fun
Maths doesn’t have to be all sums and exercise books. Numbers are all around us – especially in the home! Use some of these ideas for engaging your child in some maths play…....
06 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Lego Building Competition!
Children, it is time to get creative and become master builders! Ince Startwell are running a Lego Building Competition with the chance of winning a brand new lego set! All you have to do is to make something – anything! With V.E day coming up,......
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Sunshine House – Local Pantry & Prepared Meals Service Available
It can be very difficult in the current situation to afford food and toiletries for some. We want to let our families know about a pantry service based in Sunshine House in Scholes. Thanks to TESCO, LIDL, HEINZ for their kind donations they have now......
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Nature School with Anne – Springtime Baby Animals
Good morning children! In Nature School today I would like to share photos of baby animals born in springtime. Can you name any?(Answers are below) Then draw your favourite to share with us at Douglas Valley! Bear – Cub Horse – Foal Otter – Pups......
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Make your own V.E Day Bunting!
On Friday 8th of May it is VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). We are marking the 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. On this special bank holiday, we remember the enormous sacrifices that were made......
04 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Easy Peasy Squidgy Brownies!
It’s Making Monday 🙂 Have a go at this nice and simple recipe for making brownies! Let us know how they turn out!...
04 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Friday Activities
Carolyn wanted to share these activities with you to try at home!...
01 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Wigan Safeguarding Partnership – Parent/Carer’s Newsletter
Please see the attached Wigan Safeguarding Partnership’s (WSP) Summer 2020 Edition of the Parents/ Carers Safeguarding Newsletter. WSP has put together some important safeguarding information for parents and carers, which may be of particular interest during the current COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown....
01 May, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Design Your Own SUPERHERO!
Yesterday was national SUPERHERO day! Now, we know you are all being ‘Stay at Home Superheroes’ right now and you are doing such an amazing job, but if you could CHOOSE what kind of superhero you would be – what would you be and why?......
29 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Ready, Steady…..Cook!
Well, the sun has gone away for now, so we will be looking at some activities to do in the home. Why not try some simple cooking? Here are some recipes of savoury goodies that you can make together!...
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‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ – Story and Activities
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is one of our favourite stories! Watch the reading of the story by Michael Rosen then try some of these activities: Though it is a simple story, the book is full of descriptive words and adjectives. It makes the......
27 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
How to draw a caterpillar
Watch Carolyn’s video then try to draw your own! Send us a picture of yours!...
23 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Story time with Carolyn – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Story time today is with Carolyn! Listen to her reading of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ then look out for our next post which is a drawing activity for this story....
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Story Time with Michelle – Giraffes Can’t Dance
It’s story time again! Snuggle up and listen to one of Michelle’s favourite stories. After listening, maybe you could draw the giraffe? Why not think about all of the things that you can’t do yet but that you would like to learn to do? Next,......
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Rhyming Songs for Preschool
Do you get your child’s nursery songs stuck in your head? This is because the rhythm, rhyme, and repetitive structures of these songs appeal to the way our brains work. Here are some of the best songs for engaging your child: The Best Rhyming Songs......
22 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Let’s get MESSY!
Hands-on messy play that stimulates your child’s senses can help them to forge new brain connections, develop their movement skills, and even builds up problem solving skills. Get your aprons, old clothes and towels at the ready and embrace the mess! Here are some messy......
21 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Mindfulness Monday
Each Monday we will be sharing mindfulness exercises that you can practice with your child. At Douglas Valley we hold mindfulness sessions for the children regularly to improve their self awareness and well being. Happy Hum Sit mindfully with your spine straight and body relaxed.......
20 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
COSMIC YOGA ADVENTURE – SQUISH THE FISH!
It’s time for another Cosmic Kids adventure!...
17 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
CALLING ALL GRUFFALO FANS!
Take a look at the Gruffalo website for lots of fun activities, games and songs! Why don’t you learn the songs and send us a video of you singing them? www.thegruffalo.com...
16 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
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PENCIL ALPHABET PUZZLE
Just because it’s the Easter holidays, there are still plenty opportunities for your child to learn whilst having fun. Take a look at the following printable for a fun letter game with your child x Pencil Alphabet Puzzles...
07 April, 2020 No comment 0 Likes -
Storytime with Jodie – The Wonky Donkey
This week, the staff at Douglas Valley will be making videos of stories so that the children at home still feel a connection with us. We hope you enjoy them together. x...
04 April, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY!
Wigan Libraries had a fantastic idea of turning today into FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY! We all miss our friends at the moment and we look forward to seeing them all again. Why not draw a picture of your best friend and tell us what makes them special......
03 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
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LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
Here is some great advice from ‘The Incredible Years’ for looking after your child’s mental health during these challenging times. Click here: https://douglasvalley.wigan.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Keeping-Calm-and-Providing-Supportive-Parenting-During-the-Coronavirus-rev-1.pdf...
02 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
HUNGRY LITTLE MINDS
Hungry Little Minds is a new three-year campaign to encourage parents to engage in activities that support their child’s early learning and help set them up for school and beyond. Take a look at the age targeted activities. https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/...
01 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
HOW TO EXPLAIN COVID-19 TO AN ANXIOUS CHILD
Here is a cartoon based explanation for children all about the Corona virus and why staying home is so important. Link: https://douglasvalley.wigan.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/My-name-is-Coronavirus.pdf...
01 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
PLAYING & LEARNING AT HOME
Good Morning, I have made a little booklet to help you with some ideas to help your child learn at home. Carolyn x Link: https://douglasvalley.wigan.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Carolyn-Home-Learning.pdf...
01 April, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
STORY TIME WITH MRS B
The lovely Mrs Burgess is back again with another fun book to listen to with your child. Enjoy! ...
31 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Make a Salt Dough Decoration
Salt dough decorations are easy, fun and last and last! The salt in the recipe acts as a preservative and it is the perfect activity for long lockdown days. You can paint them, add glitter and personalise them however you wish. The recipe and instructions......
30 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
Rainbow Colouring Sheet
Rainbow Colouring Sheet Print and colour in this rainbow for your window to cheer up Key Workers going to work! Send us a picture of your colourful creations x...
30 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
COSMIC YOGA – THE GRUFFALO
Yoga is such a beneficial practice for people of all ages. We have used Cosmic Yoga with our children previously and they loved it because it is fun and links in with popular characters and stories. Subscribe to their You Tube page! Here is an......
27 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
DAYS OF THE WEEK SONG – BY HARRY
Harry is singing our Days of The Week song for his family! Can your child remember it too?...
26 March, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
CREATING HEALTHY SCREEN TIME
How is everyone on this sunny Thursday? We know that parents can feel guilty about their children spending time on tablets, the thing is, tablets can be a great fun tool for learning so long as they are used sensibly. Here is some advice about......
26 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
LET’S HAVE A COUNTING WORKOUT!!
It’s important to keep our children active both in body and mind and if we can workout both together…..Why not?! Let’s brush up on those counting skills whilst waking up our bodies 🙂...
25 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE – ACTIVITY SHEET
Now you have heard the story, see if your child can remember the characters 🙂 ...
25 March, 2020 No comment 2 Likes -
A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
We love Julie Donaldson stories here at Douglas Valley! The children really enjoy the rhyming and rhythym of her stories as well as the fun vibrant characters. The children are familiar with this story so have fun listening to it with them. Activity sheet to......
25 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
WHO CAN DRAW A PRETTY KITTY?
Download the picture to your phone and let your child draw the cat’s face using the edit tools on your phone. Post them on our social media pages so we can all enjoy their work!...
25 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
I’M NOT A PANDACOW! STORYTIME WITH MONTY
The children loved Monty when he visited pre-school! Here is one of his lovely stories for them to enjoy again 🙂...
24 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
JOIN IN OUR EGG-STRAVAGANZA!
We are looking to see who can make the most imaginative egg character using things you have at home!! Once you have completed it, send us a picture – have a cracking fun time!!!!...
24 March, 2020 No comment 1 Like -
‘Stay Home SuperHeroes’ – Sophie’s Stories
Children everywhere are now being told to stay home from school. Adults everywhere are unsure how to explain something that we are struggling to comprehend ourselves, so have a look at this brilliant story by the talented Sophie’s Stories and perhaps share it with your......
23 March, 2020 No comment 6 Likes -
EASTER SING-A-LONG SONGS
Good morning! We know that the children were really looking forward to our Easter Bonnet Parade so we will be sharing our songs with you to practice at home and we would love to see your Easter Bonnet creations – send them in and we......
23 March, 2020 1 Comment 1 Like