Tuesday, January 31, 2023

SEASONS - WINTER: Jack Frost

Have you ever heard of Jack Frost? Never? Well, in Anglosaxon countries, he is said to be a winter spirit, the personification of frost, ice, snow and freezing cold weather. He is friendly and very naughty, and he loves playing with the snow. He can fly, ski, ice skate... and do some magic! Nobody can see him, but you notice when he comes, because he leaves frosty patterns on your windows during the cold winter nights. Check your windows tomorrow: maybe Jack Frost came to visit you during the night...




1.- First watch these two videos to know the origins of Jack Frost:


 

 2.- Then take a look at how naughty Jack Frost is: 

 

 3.- Now see the moment when a boy can see him: 


4.- Finally, storytime: "Jack Frost". You can find some funny ideas to play with ice at home. Have fun!!!

Monday, January 30, 2023

FESTIVALS - PEACE DAY

Yesterday, the 30th of January, all schools celebrated a special day: Peace Day. But do you know what peace is? Where can we see peace? We can see peace in small things: in a bird, in the sun, in a star, in the rainbow, in a kiss, in a hug, in a smile... Take a look:
Happy Peace Day!!!


1.- First watch this video about Peace: "I can see peace"

 

 2.- Would you like to learn how to draw the peace symbol? Take a look:

 

3.- Storytime: this is the story of a daddy who cannot find peace to get to sleep: "Peace at last" by Jill Murphy

 

 4.- Now sing along: "A song of peace"

 

 5.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.

HAPPY PEACE DAY TO ALL!!!

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

SEASONS - WINTER: Animals in winter

Let´s learn what the animals do during the freezing winter. Some of them hibernate, others migrate to warmer places and a few of them have winter coats, warm enough to protect them in the cold months. Take a look...




1.- First, let´s sing this song and see the animals that appear: "What do you see?

 

2.- Then you can watch this video to meet some winter animals:


3.- Now we can dance: "The penguin dance"

 

 4.- Next you can complete this Liveworksheet HERE.

5.- Finally, after having been studying so much, why don´t we have fun doing some winter activities. We can go skiing, ice-skating, sledging, ..., or we can have a snowball fight. It´s great fun!!! But please be careful... watch what happened to Steve.

Monday, January 23, 2023

SEASONS - WINTER: Frosty, the snowman

As soon as you see the snow, go quickly and build a snowman. It´s easy-peasy!!!! First of all, put on your hat, scarf and gloves to keep you warm. Ready? You just need 2 snowballs: one big for the body and one small for the head. Then you can use 2 lumps of coal for the eyes, a carrot for the nose, 2 twigs as arms, and then add a hat, a scarf and a broomstick. Your snowman is ready!!! 

Don´t forget to take a photo as a memory...

1.- Watch this video to learn how to build a snowman:

2.- Now sing along: "I´m a little snowman" 


3.-Now a new episode of Steve and Maggie: "Build a snowman" 


4.- Now let´s meet Frosty the Snowman:

 

5.- Finally complete this worksheet HERE and play this online game HERE.

GREAT JOB!!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

SEASONS - WINTER: Warm clothes

 It is very cold in winter. As you know, we have to wrap up very well these days, especially if we want to play in the snow. What clothes do we have to wear? Warm clothes to protect ourselves from getting ill: coats, anoraks, sweaters or jumpers, woolly hats, gloves, boots and socks, earmuffs, ... 

I know that wearing many clothes is a bit uncomfortable, but better this than staying in bed with a temperature, a runny nose or a cough. 


1.- First, take a look at this vocabulary:

  

 2.- What are you waiting for? Put on your scarf! 

 

 3.- Now guess what it is: Winter clothes:

 

4.- Finally, complete this Liveworksheet HERE.

WELL DONE!!!

Monday, January 16, 2023

SEASONS - WINTER: Snowflakes

It´s winter time!!! Have you noticed it? Yes, days are very short and it is freezing cold. It is a shame that we cannot see the snow in Coruña. But, don´t worry! The Winter Fairy is coming today and she will cover everything with snow, ice and frost, so we can play with the snowflakes! But first we have to put on our gloves, wooly hats, coats and boots. Ready for a new adventure?


1.- First, watch this video to learn some vocabulary:


2.- Now sing along and do the actions: "Little snowflake":

 

 3.- Storytime: "A snowflake: a winter story"

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

FESTIVALS - CHRSITMAS: Presents

Today we will continue opening presents. Cookie will show us his new boardgame "Snakes and ladders" because he loves it! 
Besides, we will learn the story of The Gingerbread Man, as it was another of Cookie´s presents. Cookie´s loves books and stories, don´t you?Let´s go!

1.- First let´s learn the basic rules of this popular boardgame. It´s easy-peasy! You need a dice and a counter. Just remember: "Go up the ladder and slide down the snake".

 


 2.- Now let´s play the game. Just click on the image or HERE to start. Good luck!



3.- Now we are going to meet the Gingerbread Man, a cheeky cookie who escaped from the oven running so fast than anyone could catch it. Take a look:

 

4.- Now let´s play with the Gingerbread Man: GAME 1 - GAME 2.
 
5.- Finally, do you want to see how Steve unpacks his Christmas presents?

Monday, January 09, 2023

FESTIVALS - CHRISTMAS: Presents

We are back!!! Happy New Year my dear ones!!!  I am very happy to see you again!!!

We are starting a new term full of new exciting activities. In today´s class we will talk about our Christmas presents. How many did you get? What is your favourite one? Cookie is really excited with his gifts and his favourite one is Paddington Bear, the one you see on the left, a cheeky teddy who loves marmelade and always gets into trouble.

His story is really fascinating: he came from Peru, where he lived with his auntie and uncle in the jungle, and now he lives in London in a beautiful house with a kind family. But first...

1.- Let´s talk about our favourite Christmas presents. Can you tell Cookie what gift you like the most?

2.- Cookie loves his Paddington bear. Do you know who he is? The most popular teddy bear in the UK. Take a look:

 

3.- Now let´s play with Paddington: GAME 1 - GAME 2.

4.- Finally, let´s learn the basic rules of this popular boardgame: SNAKES AND LADDERS. It´s easy-peasy! You need a dice and a counter. Just remember: "Go up the ladder and slide down the snake".Just click on the image or HERE to start. Good luck!



GOOD JOB!!!