Sorting Seashells

Prep time: 5 minutes

Developing early problem solving skills: sorting seashells.

‘Lost and Found’ by Oliver Jeffers

Two easy to set up activities with minimal prep related to this lovely friendship story.

Week 12: Penguins

Plenty of learning about science through play!

Week 12: Polar Animals

We’re really excited to start learning about another biome full of potential for sensory and science play, the icy habitats of Antarctica and the Artic. To help Pickles to distinguish between the two polar regions I set up two different areas. The first was a fabric covered tuff tray, ready to be turned into a

‘After The Storm’ by Nick Butterworth

Prep time: 10 minutes

Can you make a treehouse for the woodland creatures?

Eating Plant Parts

Prep time: 10 minutes

A challenging activity. Can you sort our favourite fruits and vegetables into plant parts?

Parts of a Plant

Prep time: 5 minutes

A lovely opportunity to discuss your child’s ideas about the world around them.

Bird Feeders

Two different kinds of home made bird feeders.

'The Best Nest' by Jenny Woods

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Read the story and create a nest.

'Penguin and Pinecone' by Salina Yoon

Prep time: A few minutes

An example of how to use your old recycling and unwanted items to make things from your favourite stories.