Key stage 1, week 13
Find out about the type of poetry called haiku and write your own.
Key stage 1, week 12
Design and make your own puppets to perform in their very own play!
Key stage 1, week 11
Draw and create a penguin character and take him or her on a trip!
Key stage 1, week 10
Build important skills as a scientist – grow a plant from seed and make careful observations of the process, recording these clearly.
This plan includes activities written with wider school opening in mind. It could form the basis for a mini-project to unite children working from home and those now back in the classroom. See the key stage 2 planning for even more ideas that could be adapted for younger children.
Key stage 1, week 9
Share your story on life in lockdown. If you are 7+, you may like to submit your writing to the Generation Lockdown writing competition for a chance to become a published author!
Key stage 1, week 8
10-minute challenge: Animal mash ups!
Create a ‘mash up’ animal in 10 minutes.
Key stage 1, week 7
Have a go at starting and keeping a diary whilst you are not at school.
Key stage 1, week 6
Although you can’t use the library right now, have a go at finding some great books and reading them yourself.
Key stage 1, week 5
Design or, if you’re already lucky enough to have it, share a sketch of your perfect place to relax with a good book. Then… relax with a good book!
Key stage 1, week 4
Everyone needs an imaginary friend at the moment! Create yours with the help of Oliver Jeffers.
Key stage 1, week 3
Create your own animal character and find lots in books.
Key stage 1, week 2
Draw and adventure with Ed Vere
Become an illustrator and create an adventure!
Key stage 1, week 1
Why should Grandad be the only one with an island? Let your imagination run riot!