MODULE ONE - JUNIOR - HOME PAGE
Themes for this module (term) - click the button below to go directly to a theme
Theme 1 - Summer
Teaching tips
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In the beginning of the year make several name tags for each child. Choose a simple picture or symbol for each child too that you draw or paste down next to their name. The symbol will help them to recognise which locker, chair or space on the carpet is theirs. By attaching these labels with velcro, you will be able to move them around during the year as you need to.
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Prepare a theme table the Friday before you begin a new theme. Collect pictures, books, toys and real objects to display on the table and for the children to explore.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make the card stencil for the art activity.
4. You will need green paper for the art activity.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download and print the PDF of the domino game.
4. Make the domino game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
2. Find colourful pictures suitable for puzzles.
3. Download the PDF of shape stencils and make the stencils.
4. Collect clear plastic bottles to make shakers tomorrow.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need chalk for the teacher-directed activity.
4. Make sure you have enough bottles to make shakers and they are clean and dry.
5. Gather lentils, dried peas and rice.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
Note: Keep the shakers made yesterday for today.
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need a large clear container, a sponge and a bottle you can squeeze.
Summer Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
Summer - Stories
Summer - Songs
Theme 2 - My Body
Teaching tips
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Teaching tip
During free time (such as in the afternoons) have the children help you to make the resources for the following week. They can assist you with colouring in and cutting out games, finding pictures and making charts. -
Create a theme file with dividers for each theme. You can store all the games, charts, pictures and any other resources you made for the theme in this file inside plastic sleeves. This way they are easy to find and remain in a good condition for future use.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make the card stencil for the art activity.
4. You will also need scrap materials.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Prepare some pairs of objects for the TDCA.
4. Prepare a variety of objects for the TDA. Some that make a noise and some that don't.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Prepare groups of 3 objects with 2 the same and 1 different.
4. Download, print and make the memory game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download, print and make the counting cards.
4. Make some biscuit dough or salt dough.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Find full length pictures of people to cut out and make into puzzles.
My Body Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
My Body - Songs
My Body - Stories
Theme 3 - My Home
Teaching tips
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If you write the date on activity sheets, drawings and art activities, you and the parents will be able to monitor the child’s progress throughout the year.
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Keep a few examples of each learner’s work in a folder together with the child’s assessments to show parents at your parent and teacher meeting. Keep some activity sheets showing different skills, some free drawing, a few body image drawings and art examples. This will be a good reference point to show any areas the child may need assistance in.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download the PDF with the shape stencils. You will also need a large sheet of card, coloured card, clear adhesive film and small pieces of Velcro.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download and print the PDF of the domino game.
4. Make the domino game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need coloured card to cut into squares and triangles.
4. For the art activity you will need coloured paper to cut into rectangles and triangles.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download and print the bath stencil. Use it to cut out a bath for each child.
4. Magazines for cutting out pictures.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need magazines or coloured paper.
4. A slice of bread, cheese and cold meat for each child.
My Home Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
My Home - Stories
My Home - Songs
Theme 4 - Colours
Teaching tips
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Squeezing pegs (as in Day 4) is also great for warming up and strengthening the hand muscles before colouring in or drawing.
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Playing games with the children is a good opportunity to improve their language skills, e.g. playing memory and domino games. Name everything you see while playing the game and ask lots of open-ended questions to encourage discussions.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Large circles cut out from red and blue card or painted scrap card.
4. Red and blue paper and red and blue dot stickers.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Large circles cut from orange and green card or painted scrap card.
4. An egg box for each child. Red, yellow and blue paint.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Large circles cut from yellow and green card or painted scrap card.
4. 3 containers marked red, yellow and blue with a few beanbags in the same colours.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Paper plates painted red, yellow and blue with a few matching pegs for each plate.
4. Shapes cut from coloured card with a hole punched in each one.
5. Painted or dyed macaroni. Instructions on the 'How to make' page.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make the colour wheel puzzle.
4. Download, print and make the memory game.
Colours Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
Colours - Stories
Colours - Songs
Theme 5 - Pets
Teaching tips
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When you have mixed the salt dough ingredients on Day 2, let each child have a turn to knead the dough. This is a great exercise to strengthen fine motor muscles.
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Use the masks the children make on Day 5 for dramatic play. Choose a few children at a time to put on a show for the rest of the class. Give them lots of praise and clapping to build confidence.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make a mouse tail for the cat and mouse game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make the salt dough for the art activity. Instructions on the 'How to make' page.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Make the self-correcting game for the teacher-directed activity.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Prepare the small fish for the find the fish game.
4. Prepare more small fish for the fishing game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Cut out large triangles and circles from newspaper.
4. For the art activity, print the PDF to make the ears and nose.
You will need a paper plate for each child and brown paint.
Pets Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
Pets - Songs
Pets - Stories
Theme 6 - Shapes
Teaching tips
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Colouring in is a pre-writing activity that prepares the child for writing. Always encourage colouring in within the lines to improve pencil control. Make sure the children have an opportunity to both colour in and draw freely every day.
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When walking on a line or a balance beam the child should walk heel to toe, keeping their feet centred on the line or beam.
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Divide the children into groups for the art activities. While one group is working on that, the others can be doing other activities, e.g. building puzzles, playdough and educational games.
Planning and Preparation
Day 1
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need 4 pegboards and pegs for the teacher-directed activity.
Planning and Preparation
Day 2
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need paper plates, brown paint and green paper for the art activity.
Planning and Preparation
Day 3
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Download the PDF of shape stencils and make the stencils.
4. You will need 3 paper plates and coloured card for the teacher-directed activity.
Planning and Preparation
Day 4
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. You will need thin white card (or scrap card) to make a large shape for each child.
4. Download, print and make the lotto game.
Planning and Preparation
Day 5
1. Download and print the pictures for the discussion.
2. Download and print a copy of the Activity sheet for each child.
3. Prepare the texture shapes for the concrete activity.
4. Cut shapes from scrap card for the art activity. Prepare to have material for the children to use, e.g. rice, lentils, sand, leaves, crushed eggshells, etc.
Shapes Gallery - Double click to enlarge the images
Shapes - Songs
Shapes - Stories
