Guest Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Hello, this is my first post although I have been using the forum for a bit and picking up lots of useful info - thank you! I am student teacher and have just completed my first block practice and enjoyed it tremendously - doing the topic of celebrations. Next term we'll be doing How things work and I would be grateful for any ideas of successful activities for this topic. Thanks Rosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi there Rosa, Welcome and thanks for your first post! As you will appreciate, not much time right now, will get back to you later, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi Welcome from me too, sure you will find lots of ideas and support here but sorry I am up to my armpits in glue and glitter right now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hello, this is my first post although I have been using the forum for a bit and picking up lots of useful info - thank you! I am student teacher and have just completed my first block practice and enjoyed it tremendously - doing the topic of celebrations. Next term we'll be doing How things work and I would be grateful for any ideas of successful activities for this topic. Thanks Rosa 44536[/snapback] How about looking at toys? remote control .................link to ICT wind up battery power friction push ..........toy cars/prams/swings pull........... look at forces cant think of anything else off the top of my head but good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks for the replies - I am sorry to ask at such a busy time year - any other ideas for 'how things work' ? Any book suggestions gratefully received. Rosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I would go with Marion's suggestion because it links in beautifully to Christmas and is of direct relevance to the children. You could also provide the children with items to take apart in order to see how they work - such as a bicycle bell or a pepper grinder. We dismantled teddy bears last year to see how their joints worked (cheap charity shop ones). NB Ikea sell jointed "flat" bears in a range of sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 PS Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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