Early years journeys resources

NASA research and space exploration in Houston is an incredibly rich resource for children to learn about the history of space exploration. Discover moon landings through to how many modern inventions came about through supporting the life of astronaut's in space. This PowerPoint shows original photographs giving a brief visit to the centre. It will introduce children to any studies on space or enhance their creative writing.

This lesson involves discussion in the classroom, followed by walks following routes in the immediate school area, then further discussion in the classroom. The lesson is suitable for all classes, from Nursery to Primary 7, with discussions modified according to the year taught. The school streets audit could be carried out by one class or year group. Alternatively, each class within the school could take a route from the school to involve the whole school in conducting an audit. There are a number of objectives relevant to carrying out the School Streets Audit: • To learn about road safety in a real-world context • To contribute evidence to a School Travel Plan • To identify areas where safety could be improved by infrastructure (speed bumps, double yellow lines, crossings, etc) in order to request such improvements from the Local Authority.

‘To School, and Back Again’ is a one week homework project, suitable for year, Nursery to Primary 7. Two photocopiable sheets are included – an information sheet for parents and the ‘To School and Back Again’ table. The project can be run in one class or as a whole-school homework task. Below are some of the reasons for using the ‘To School and Back Again’ homework project: • As a whole school research project to contribute to a School Travel Plan. • As a way to measure change when the school is working on sustainable journeys or promoting active travel. ‘To School, and Back Again’ can be run before and after a programme of change and the difference in responses measured. • To practise numeracy skills in completing tables and to provide data for further learning on presenting data. • As part of cross curricular studies on topics such as journeys, transport or health and physical activity.

A collection of fun colouring pages and resources which could be used as part of Space Week topics. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

Here is a literacy themed medium term plan based around the work of the author Mini Grey.

This is space exploration themed connect the dots (or join the dots, else dot to dot, follow the dots) picture puzzle and coloring page with with spaceship or rocket, stars, earth. Directions: Draw a line from dot number 1 to dot number 2, then from dot number 2 to dot number 3, 3 to 4, and so on. Continue to join the dots until you have connected all the numbered dots. Then, color the picture! Answer included. Files: one JPEG page size file with activity, answer and task text in one place; two separate PNG files (the puzzle itself and answer file of smaller size). All graphic files are of high quality for crisp and clear printing. Keywords: rocket, soaceship, space, exploration, earth, stars, star, sky, cosmos, connect, dot, dots, dot-to-dot, join, follow, connect the dots, join the dots, activity, learn, learning, number, numbers, counting, colouring, coloring, page, colouring page, coloring page, sheet, worksheet, black, white, printable, puzzle, puzzles, game, games, picture, riddle, cartoon, illustration.

A bright and smart looking display to help to create a growth mindset 'climate' in your classroom. It includes 8 steps which children will progress through on their way to having a true growth mindset. Includes an optional title to go along with the display.

A collection of photos that could be used as part of a module or topic on road and traffic safety. This will be added to in time. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

Bundle of resources worth £16 if bought individually. Save 50% through buying as a bundle. Presenting your Learning and Classroom Weather Chart suitable for classroom routines and expectations. Various 'About Me' activities including a game, booklet and craft activity. 'My Summer Holiday' structured worksheet to support recall of holiday activities. Activities designed for learners with SEN, including autism but also suitable for mainstream class.

A collection of things that feel slimy! Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of year 2 science resources which can be used as part of a topic about farms and farming. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of year 2 science resources on the topic of living things - dead or alive. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.