Guest Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I am thinking of making up some story sacks this coming term. Can anyone gives me some ideas of ones that they have made easily that have been successful and examples of what went into them? Many thanks
Guest Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Mr Gumpy's outing. Mr Gumpy's Motor car. Handa's Surprise. Mrs Wishy Washy. Hungry Caterpillar. Chicken Licken. Little red hen Three Billy Goats Gruff Enormouse Turnip Enormouse Watermelon Gingerbread Man Mrs Mopple's washing line. As a number of these require farm animals I keep them altogether and use the same toys for each story. Most of these are from jumble sales/charity shops. The parents are great if we need an item I just put up a notice and something usually appears - although still waiting for a black pig.
Running Bunny Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 There are so many...! Any 'Kipper' book Jasper's Beanstalk Katie Morag Jolly Postman Rainbow Fish I have a planner from a recent Nursery World, that I copied ... Storysack_blank_planner.doc Storysack_planner__Kippers_Birthday.doc The planner is compiled by all staff prior to the bag being made so that props and their purpose can be identified. The planner is then typed and laminated and put in the bag, so that the person using it (or parent, if it is being sent home) can easily identify what the objectives are. ...and from a website that I found ages ago (not sure if the links are still valid or not?) The_Very_Hungry_Caterpillar_Story_Sack.doc Basic things to include... A cuddly toy of the main character Real-life props i.e. fruit, flowers, letters, dressing up clothes Finger puppets of the story Music on a tape to accompany the theme of the story Musical instruments... Hope this helps!
Susan Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Have a look at the storysacs website too for some ideas. The orginal concept included a related non fiction book.
Sue R Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Yes, these are fab!!! 'Whatever Next' by Jill Murphy is also a good one. We include related non-fiction, too. Enjoy Sue
Carol Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Karen We asked the children which stories they liked best then based our story sacks on ones they selected. Are you able to link with another early years group and share resources as we have now doubled ours due to linking with two other foundation units in the school we are based in. Carol
Guest Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 Hi Karen We asked the children which stories they liked best then based our story sacks on ones they selected. Are you able to link with another early years group and share resources as we have now doubled ours due to linking with two other foundation units in the school we are based in. Carol 36557[/snapback] Thses ideas are great! Thanks so much. Once again this site comes up trumps!! If only we had another early years group we could share with................... quite isolated in that sense
Guest Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 Handra's Surprise This is fantastic for pre-school - y1 - it covers so much, including the five senses and you can plan a whole host of activities around the book. Download pictures of all animals, fruits and characters from the book to laminate make into flash cards from this childminder agency site www.rtpodmore.co.uk - look up "themes". This site also gives ideas for various activities to go with Handra's Surprise and other books and themes. Dee
SmileyPR Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 Thanks Dee! The web site is wonderful, but Handa's page doesn't open . Is this happening to others as well? I don't know if it could be a matter of my anti-virus or internet security settings.
Sue R Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 Hi there! No, it wouldn't open for me, either!! Sue
Guest Posted August 20, 2005 Posted August 20, 2005 I tried afew links. Some fo the topics opeded but not others. Glad it wasn't just me!!
SmileyPR Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 It is now available! Go to the page, then "Themes and activities" (at the bottom). There you will find it. Good luck!
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