Pom Pom Fruit It’s been quiet here recently as we’re still mostly working on getting our fruity Apple & Pear Houses ready over at Rock & Pebble, but I see them all coming together nicely and they might even be ready to ship in less than a couple of weeks now. To celebrate, we’re going all tutti frutti this week! Ok, skip the promo (blush!) and now on to the pompoms. Teacher’s iPad 2015 During this coming academic year, the iPad will celebrate it’s 5th birthday. I decided to take a look at my own iPad and what systems, apps and activities fill up my school day as an iPad teacher 5 years on. I’ve produced a breakdown of my home screen and realised it can be summarised in 5 points.
Lonely socks have never looked so awesome If there’s one question that may never be answered by humanity, it’s this: Why do socks disappear in the wash? We at Bright Side can’t answer this question any better than you, but we at least know what to do with those lonely socks that get left behind. Here are some ideas we’d like to share with you. Ladybird Inspired Play - Stimulating Learning There has been a bit of ladybird spotting in the garden recently & I suspect that this is why the children kept requesting some of our ladybird books at story time. As a result I decided to set out a few related invitations for them to explore… ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ Story Basket We love retelling stories… Fine Motor Fun
Weaving Rainbow Fish (Kids Craft) Make this unique weaving rainbow fish with your kiddos! All you really need is paper and glue! The kids could really choose any colors they would like though. Supplies Needed: Rainbow colored paperGoogly eye (or make one out of paper)White or black card stock paperScissors/glue Start by cutting strips of the colored paper (using the long side).