spring has sprung

Read the story, ‘We’re going on an egg hunt’. Make an easter basket.

Resources: Video of the story, ‘We’re going on an egg hunt’, Egg basket template (print page 3), felt tips, scissors, sellotape, (to make papier mache eggs - newspaper, PVA & water)

You could look up how to draw comic-style images or use your knowledge from your art lessons this year.

Alternatively, you could use the Strip Design app to create a comic strip using images online.

Discuss why we send cards at Easter. Discuss other times we send cards. Model how to make an Easter card. Encourage children to make their own card.

Resources: Examples of Easter cards, coloured A4 card, range of coloured paper, ribbon, sequins, felt, crayons, glue, scissors

Resources: Examples of Easter cards, coloured A4 card, range of coloured paper, ribbon, sequins, felt, crayons, glue, scissors

Children make medals to present at the sports day. Go outside and set up an assault course

Resources: Paper, pens, ribbon, scissors. Papier mache eggs, spoons, assault course equipment.

Read the story of Easter using the video link. Discuss new life. Label the spring animals.

Resources: spring animals pro-forma, pencils, crayons

Create a poster to teach others about religious festivals around the world.

Discuss the video clip and model how to complete the pro-forma

Resources: Butterfly life cycle cut and stick activity, scissors, glue.

Create a resource, presentation, poster or performance to share this knowledge.

Use the resources to create a collage picture.

Resources: A4 paper, selection of tissue paper, coloured paper etc.

Model how to make the cat face.

Resources: Coloured paper, black felt tips.

Watch the video clip:

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/77853/stem-paper-airplane-challenge

Resources: paper, coins/paper clips, tape

You may wish to use paper clips rather than coins.

Use the checklist to record the ones you have seen. If you can’t find any birds, research some online!

Resources: Pens, ipad/computer

Create a booklet of the birds in your area. If you can’t find any birds, research some online! Add photographs, drawings & sketches to bring your booklet to life.

Resources - A4 paper

Model how to make a flower using the picture. Encourage children to make

Resources: Image of origami flower, coloured paper, scissors

Resources: paper or card

Look at the video clips below:

Hunt for the eggs! If completing activity with older children, use the map they have made to help you find them.

Resources: chocolate mini-eggs or papier mache eggs.

Create a basic map of the classroom or playground. Hide the eggs in various locations (no higher than eye-level). Plot them carefully onto your map.

Resources: Mini Eggs or plastic eggs, paper.