Suitable Ages 6 to 8 Planting a sunflower seed is a prerequisite to using this resource The presentation is in A4 size, so the worksheets can be printed directly from the PowerPoint. I have included a free song from the musical “The Sunflowers” which could be a starting point. There are 10 different areas in the Sunflower Project. The one here concentrates on data collection from the moment the sunflower seed is planted. Data is collected about growth and recorded on the bar charts supplied. There are also data to be collected about favorite garden and wild flowers. The finished work can be easily trimmed and placed into A4 books. The sunflower Project starts with the sowing of the sunflower seed and follows the observation through until Harvest. Each resource covers a curriculum area. The assumption is that natural science knowledge is absorbed through these various activities.

Suitable Ages 6 to 8 The presentation is in A4 size, so the worksheets can be printed directly from the PowerPoint. I have included a free song from the musical “The Sunflowers” which could be a starting point. There are 10 different areas in the Sunflower Project. The one here concentrates on shape and symmetry (differentiated). It is based around the shapes seen in a sunflower or in sunflower designs. It covers recognition of shape and finding lines of symmetry. Work can be trimmed easily by the child and placed into an A4 book The sunflower Project starts with the sowing of the sunflower seed and follows the observation through until Harvest. Each resource covers a curriculum area. The assumption is that natural science knowledge is absorbed through these various activities.

Before teaching the song, show the picture of the characters in the song, and discuss what forms a set of three. After the song , they can draw their own sets of three and make up their own song .In the resources you will find 1. A PPT of the song 2.The illustrated lyrics 3.Poster showing sets of three from the song 4. Sheet for children to draw their own sets of three 5. Vocal and backing tracks 6. A video of the song

Sing number bonds and have yourself some fun with the children while they learn their number bonds Try and make up your own mnemonics. In a group illustrate them . Whose is the most memorable and why. How do you learn best? 1. A PPT of the song 2. A vocals track 3. A backing track 4. A video of the song 5. and 6 . Illustrated lyrics 7. Illustrated lyrics in Publisher.

Some children remember their number fact more easily when they are in song. In the resources you will find 1.A PPT of the song should you wish to look at the number patterns formed 2. MP3 vocals 3. MP3 backing 4. Illustrated lyrics- You could discuss what pairs come separately as in chopsticks and what are together as in a pair of jeans. In the song I have included some words that begin with bi. Children could try to think of more. 5. A video of the song 6. Illustrated lyrics in case you don't have Word

This counting down song is designed for non music specialists to feel confident taking instrumental music. The words scrape, scrape, boom, clink suggest a guiro, a drum and anything metallic. The worksheets -3 - Children examine the completed picture and compare it to their worksheet. They have to identify what is missing and draw their own in the space. I tell them that the photocopier didn't work and they have to finish the picture. The shape dinosaurs could e created on the computer. There is a backing track and a vocals track, PPT and video Composition - Following on from the percussion pattern in the song, this shows how to write the composition down . The incomplete sheet is for the children to design their own composition

I can draw and recognize simple shapes and have an understanding of a cube.

Colour in a star on the tree when you get 3 number facts right.

Partitioning, grid method, short method. A game to start off with.

Illustrated number problems with 2 games before and after. Problems of the type How much more money has A then B etc

A starter game and ending game plus multiplication problem/missing numbers to solve. Work with partitioning before this would be good

Small numbers with illustrations. There is also a moveable number square for a fun activity.

This is so useful as the numbers can be moved off the number square enabling patterns to be easily seen .Then children can see the the sequence that you have chosen to develop.

No music this time I'm afraid but put the rhythm section of the keyboard on, and rap to your heart's content