25.01.2021 Space

Dough Disco

Dough disco is a fun activity combining the use of playdough with a series of finger and hand exercises to music. The idea of these controlled exercises is to help build up strength in children's fine motor dexterity, hand-eye coordination and helps to develop muscles ready for early mark making.

We are starting Dough Disco this week in nursery. If you are home learning and would like a tub of playdough to join in, please let us know via Evidence Me or you could make your own. 

Click on the link below and have fun joining in with Kerry!!

Can you use different shapes to create an alien?

What shapes have you used?

How many sides does a square have?

Can you add 6 arms to your alien?

Practice each of your letters in your name on a single square and build a rocket to fly to the moon. 

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!

This is great for language skills and lots of fun!

Rhymes are really important for children’s literacy and

communication skills.

Click on the link below to explore lots of

fun activities linked to space.

A simple balloon rocket experiment.

• What to do
• Tie one end of the string to a chair, doorknob, or other support.
• Put the other end of the string through the straw.
• Pull the string tight and tie it to another support in the room.
• Blow up the balloon (but don't tie it.) ...
• Let go and watch the rocket fly

Last week was space week on CBeebies. 'Maddie, Space and You' was filmed at the National Space Centre. She takes you on a journey into space to explore the planets in our solar system, astronauts, rockets and robots. There was a different episode each day and these can be found on iPlayer. Click on the link below.