Playgroup from home
As the way playgroup is run is going to change this is going to be a page where we add fun things to do at home. Check back regularly for new ideas
01/02/2021
Good morning playgroup gang!! Thought this week we could do a little bit of baking. Easy recipes that are fun to make and are a super yummy treat. Why not send us pictures of anything you make.
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18/01/2021
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Good morning everyone!! Today we are going to link you to the CBeebies apps. There are 4 different interactive apps you can download, Playtime Island which is fun games with their favorite Cbeebies characters. Go Explore app which has fun, educational games that have been made alongside the Early Years curriculum to help with school readiness. The Get Creative app, which embraces your little ones' artistic side without the mess (yay). And the Storytime app with lots of lovely stories to read.
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11/01/2021
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I can't believe we are back here again guys!! As some of you lovelies have decided to stay safe at home and not join us at this time we thought it would be nice for you to have some more ideas for keeping busy at home.
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Here is a link to a website with lovely ideas of things to do, games to play, and crafting fun. If anyone is having any issues with the link or needs any resources let playgroup know and we will do our best to help you. It is all things you should be able to get/do from home. (you will need to make an account as a parent to you can log in)
25/01/2021
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Hi everyone! his week we hough it would have fun o have a scavenger hunt. Do as many or as little as you like, have fun finding different things in your house, garden, or even on a walk. Why not send us some pictures of the things you find? Have fun everyone!
14/07/2020
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Another easy sensory alternative to sand - Rainbow rice. Obviously you can scale down the recipe if you didn't want to make quite so much (20lbs of rice is a lot!)
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15 – 20 pounds of white rice
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White vinegar
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Food coloring
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Several large plastic bags
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1 large container with a lid to hold the rice
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For full instructions follow this link! Have fun!!
23/06/2020
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As the weather is going to be glorious this week I thought we’d have some outdoor water fun. You don’t need expensive toys to play, just a washing up bowl, plastic cups, spoons, and measuring jugs. If you have them you could use an empty washing up bottle, liquid soap dispenser, and a sponge (or anything really you don’t mind getting wet). You could even add ice cubes and bubbles. All these things help with hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. You can of course fill up your paddling pool, if you have one, and sit and play in there. All these simple household objects are all great fun while out in the sun (don’t forget your sun cream and your hat).
16/06/2020
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Who loves a game of Simon Says? Here is a great list of ideas for the game (It's always hard to think of ideas!). Simon Says is a really easy game, and it gets children understanding and following simple instructions, learning body parts, and also having an awareness of themselves. Have fun!
12/06/2020
As the weather is rubbish lets do an easy activity with things everyone has at home, baby wipe, felt tips, and rubber bands (You can find loads of bands from the postie dropping them, that's where I get mine from) super easy!
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10/07/2020
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Easy peasy, no-cook playdough recipe. If you don't have (or can't get hold of ) cream of tartar (it's in the bakery section with the bicarb and baking powder) then just leave that out. Once it made and cooled it can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge and will keep fresh for days. Add a little more flour if the recipe is too wet or a little more oil if it is too dry. Have fun!
If you don't have (or you can't get) flour then try this easy cloud dough.
1 cup conditioner (any)
2 cups cornflour
Mix!!! Super easy. It doesn't keep very well though so once it's finished being played with it's best to throw it away
