A blog in English for my Infants at the Blue School (Emilia Pardo Bazán Infant and Primary School - A Coruña - Spain)
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
SEASONS - SUMMER
1.- First of all, watch this video with some funny summer activities:
2.- Now sing-along: "The ice-cream song"
3.- Would you like to make some healthy fruit ice lollies? Take a look...
4.- Finally, please complete these 2 Liveworksheets HERE and HERE.
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Monday, June 19, 2023
SEASONS - SUMMER
2.- Time for a song: "Sunscreen song"
3.- If you are going on holidays, you need to pack some light clothes in your suitcase. Take a look:
4.- Next, a new episode of Peppa Pig: "At the beach"
5.- Finally, complete these Liveworksheets HERE and HERE.
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
UNIT 6 - FOOD: Fruits and veggies
1.- Firs, let´s learn the name of some fruits by watching this video:
Monday, June 12, 2023
UNIT 6 - FOOD: Picnic
1.- Be careful with Cookie. Don´t let him carry the basket because the other day... Have a look...
2.- Now let's see some picnic food:
3.- Let's see some kids trying picnic food from diferent countries:
4.- And a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "The picnic"
5.- Finally, a beach picnic with Donald Duck:
FANTASTIC!!!
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: At the aquarium
Today we will go to an aquarium with Cookie. Have you ever visited one? You know that we have one in Coruña, with lots of Atlantic fish. Do you remember the name of the big shark there? What other sea animals can you see in it?
1.- First, let´s have an Aquarium adventure with Caitie:
Monday, June 05, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: Under the sea
1.- Let´s start by watching this video about sea animals:
2.- Now try to say the name of the animals before the flashlight is on:
3.- Time for a new episode of Steve and Maggie:
4 .- And now sing along: "Down in the deep blue sea"
5.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
UIT 5 - ANIMALS: Dear zoo
1.- Wild animals sound quiz:
Monday, May 29, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: To the zoo
Shall we go to the zoo with Cookie today? He wants to visit the wild animals and there are lots to see: lions, tigers, zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles ... How many do you know? Which one is your favourite? Who is the fiercest?
1.- Watch this video first to learn the names of some wild animals in English:
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: To the farmer´s market
Today we will visit a farmers´ market, a place where you can see and buy all the products that a farm produces: milk, cheese, butter, eggs, meat, leather, fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock, bread, pastries... It is a magical place full of colours, sounds, scents... a paradise for our senses! Are you ready?
1.- First, let´s see some popular farm products:
2.- Now let´s visit a farmers´ market:
3.- Would you like to be a farmer in the future? This is what you will do:
4.- Let´s go with Peppa Pig to the market:
5.- Finally, a Liveworksheet HERE. GREAT!!!
Monday, May 22, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: Farm products
1.- Firstly, let´s see some products of animal origin:
2.- Secondly, let´s guess the animal: "What is it?"
3.- Now let´s visit the farm of Old MacDonald:
4.- Time for a new episode of Steve and Maggie:
5.- Finally, please complete these two Liveworksheets HERE and HERE.
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Monday, May 15, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: At the farm
1.- First, let´s learn the names of the farm animals:
2.- Now let´s sing along: "The animals on the farm"
3.- And a new episode of Steve and Maggie:
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: Pets and vets
Do you know the name of the doctor for pets? A veterinary or vet, of course! You have to take your pet to the vet for a checkup from time to time, although it is not ill. Can you describe your pet? What colour is it? How many legs has it got? Has it got a tail, wings or whiskers? Can it fly, swim or jump? Pets give us company and love, but we also have to take care of them, don´t forget it!
2.- Now listen to this story about Cookie: "Can I have a pet?"
3.- Next, let´s find out how Steve met Maggie for the very first time:
4.- And a new episode of Peppa Pig: "Goldie the fish"
5.- Finally, please complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Monday, May 08, 2023
UNIT 5 - ANIMALS: Pets
1.- First watch this video to see the names of some pets in English:
2.- Next, some kids are going to show us their pets. Are you ready? Close your eyes...
3.- Now let´s sing along: "I have a pet"
4.- Let´s talk about the cares our pets need:
5.- And now a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "Little pets".
6.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
GREAT!!!
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Plants
Let´s go!
1.- First, let´s see the parts of a plant and what their function is:
2.- Now, let´s learn what plants need to grow with this song:
3.- Next, time lapses of seeds growing. Amazing!
4.- Did you know that this process is silimar to the trees? Let´s song-along: "nd the green grass grew"
5.- Do yOu want to visit Steve´s garden? Take a look:
6.- And finally, some Liveworksheets HERE and HERE.
YOU REALLY HAVE GREEN FINGERS!!!
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Frogs
Frogs are slimy, but I like to see them in the ponds. They are amphibians, with another amazing life cycle, like butterflies. Look...
1.- First watch this video to learn about the metamorphoses of a frog:
2.- Isn´t it clear yet? This song teaches you the 4 stages of a frog: EGG - TADPOLE - FROG
3.- Once again?
4.- As you know, frogs are amphibians. Would you like to learn more about them?
5.- Do you know the story of "The frog and the cunning snake"?
6.- Why don´t you sing along now? "Frog song"
7.- Finally, please complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Monday, April 24, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Butterflies
1.- First watch this video to see the metamorphosis of a caterpillar:
2.- Now let´s meet the monarch butterfly, which migrates to warmer countries:
3.- Storytime: "The very hungry caterpillar" by Eric Carle
4.- Next, let´s sing along: "The butterfly colours song"
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Bugs
In the spring we can see many bugs around: butterflies, bees, dragonflies, fireflies, mosquitoes, ladybirds, The world of bugs is enormous!!! Some of them are beautiful, but others can be really annoying because they bite. Take a look...
1.- First of all, watch this video to learn the names of some bugs:
2.- Guessing game: "What is it?"
3.- Now let´s sing along: "Bug´n´roll"
4.- We all go now on a bug hunt. Come on!
5.- Time to do some work: Liveworksheet HERE.
6.- Finally, a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "Garden animals"
Monday, April 17, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Animals in spring
1.- First of all, watch this video to learn the names of some springtime animals:
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: The weather
Are you ready to enjoy the spring? But first let´s take a look at the weather, just in case it rains. Never mind, after a shower it is easy to see a rainbow. Do you remember how many colours it has got? And their order in the sky? Let´s go!
1.- First of all, watch this video to learn the weather vocabulary:
2.- Let´s sing along now: "How´s the weather?
3.- One of the most beautiful things we can see in the sky is a rainbow, but how is it formed? Do you know the rainbow fairies?
4.- Another beautiful song: "The rainbow song":
5.- Storytime: "What makes a rainbow"
6.- And now a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "Magic weather"
7.- Why don´t we do 2 Liveworksheets HERE and HERE?
Monday, April 10, 2023
SEASONS - SPRING: Spring is here!
Have you noticed it? The days are longer, the weather is warmer, the sun shines, the insects buzz around, we can eat strawberries, ... It´s SPRING!!! And the spring fairy is coming to school today, so we could help her with her duties: she has to say goodbye to the snow and ice, to the wind and storms, and she has to wake up the flowers, the leaves, the insects... It´s hard work!!!
1.- First, watch this video to learn the spring words:
2.- Now let´s see what happens in spring:
3.- Next, sing along: "Spring is here"
4.- Now let´s make a wish upon a dandelion:
5.- Time for a Liveworksheet HERE.
6.- Finally, you can play this match game HERE.
WELL DONE!!!
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Monday, March 27, 2023
FESTIVALS: Easter
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
UNIT 4 - CLOTHES: The washing
Today we have to help Cookie with one of his duties: the laundry. Do you know what to do? First we have to separate the clothes in 2 groups: white and coloured. Then we put one of the groups in the washing machine with detergent and softener. After that, we have to hang up the clothes and finally we have to fold them and put them away. Hard work!!! Ready? Hands on!!!
1.- Watch this video first to learn how to do the laundry:
2.- Sing along now: "This is the way we wash our clothes"
3.- Storytime: "Washing line"
4.- And finally a new episode of Steve and Maggie:
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Monday, March 20, 2023
UNIT 4 - CLOTHES: Getting dressed
1.- Watch this video to learn some clothes in English:
2.- Now try to guess the name before the picture is revealed:
3.- Let's sing along: "What are you wearing?"
4.- Time for a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "Getting dressed"
5.- Now please complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
6.- Finally, you can play a game HERE.
GREAT!!!
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
FESTIVALS - SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
1.- Dance with the leprechaun:
Monday, March 13, 2023
FESTIVALS - SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
1.- First watch this video to learn the new words:
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
UNIT 3 - BODY: Sweet dreams
1.- First, let´s see a video about the importance of sleeping and of maintain a slepping routine:
2.- Secondly, let´s sing a lullaby: "Hush, little baby"
3.- Storytime: "Sleepyheads"
4.- Finally, a new episode of Peppa Pig: "A noisy night"
SWEET DREAMS, SLEEPYHEADS!!!
Good night, sleep tight, don´t let the bedbugs bite.
Monday, March 06, 2023
UNIT 3 - BODY: Personal hygiene
1.- First, let´s see a video about hygiene habits:
2.- Secondly, let´s sing along: "The bath song"
3.- Storytime: "Sick Simon"
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
UNIT 3 - MY BODY: Healthy eating habits
1.- First, let´s learn about the colours of fruits and vegetables:
2.- What about some fruit juice?
3.- Let´s count fruits now: "Apples and bananas"
4.- And don´t forget to drink water:
5.- And a new episode of Peppa Pig: "Mr. Potato´s fruit and vegetable quiz"
6.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
WELL DONE!!!
Monday, February 27, 2023
UNIT 3 - BODY: Healthy habits
Let´s move a little bit today: exercise!!! Ready?
1.- First of all, let´s see the parts of our body again and what we can do with them:
2.- Now let´s learn how to keep healthy and fit:
3.- Time to do exercise: "Move with me"
4.- Next let´s see what happened to Steve one day he didn´t want to keep active:
5.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
AWESOME!!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
FESTIVALS - CARNIVAL
Monday, February 13, 2023
FESTIVALS: Valentine's Day
I'm sure your love is endless: you love your mummy, your daddy, your brother, your sister, your grandparents, your friends, your classmates, your pets, ...
It is important to say I LOVE YOU every day. But there is one special day to do it. When? Today, the 14th of February, it is Saint Valentine´s Day, the day of love.
Who do you love? Tell me your infinite list!
1.- First watch this video to learn some new words:
2.- Now sing along: "Skidamarink"
3.- Now a new episode of Peppa Pig: "Valentine's Day"
4.- Now let's play a memory game HERE.
5.- Lastly, ask the daisy: HE/SHE LOVES ME, HE/SHE LOVES ME NOT. Click HERE.
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
UNIT 3 - BODY. A healthy lifestyle
Let´s move a little bit today: exercise!!! Ready?
1.- First of all, let´s see the parts of our body again and what we can do with them:
2.- Now let´s learn how to keep healthy and fit:
3.- Time to do exercise: "Move with me"
4.- Next let´s see what happened to Steve one day he didn´t want to keep active:
5.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.
AWESOME!!!