Considerations for Teachers:Below is a model for distance learning. The model is based on one ‘Task of the day’, a choice of 1 or 2 activities, 2 physical/well-being activities and a reading activity, which will need to be adapted depending on the age and ability of the children. You may consider this to be too much for the children in your care and you will do it over 2 days.

The rational behind the model is to allow as many children and parents possible to have access to Distance Learning and keep the engagement in learning.

The first priority is the health and well-being of the children and the family. Within this model there is a combination of approaches to actively support this.

Activities are easy to access with written and ‘voice over’ instructions available (Task of the Day) to enable you as teachers to facilitate the learning and parents/carers to support the learning.

All activities can be done without the need for ICT or wifi connection.

All activities are designed to be completed with resources that can easily be found in most homes.

A holistic approach to learning delivered through practical, play based/real life experiences. For example, everyday chores at home.

The activities are designed to be enjoyable and engaging, and encouraging talk and communication between the children and their family.

There are no time pressures or expectations of pupils/parents to complete all of it.

Maintaining regular contact and positive relationships with pupils and parents/carers.

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Note for ParentsThe activities below are practical activities for you and your child to enjoy. How and when you do them is up to you and your child. Please do not worry about getting them all completed or if they take longer than a day, that is fine. Choose a time that suits you and your child, this may change from day to day.

To access a ‘Task of the day’ you just double click the word document icon. This will bring up another word document that has all the instructions you need to complete the task. Most of the things you will need for the task will be found in your home or nearby. If an app is mentioned, there will be a link below it with a ‘How to’ video to help you out.

You will be able to contact your child’s class teacher on XXXXXXX. They will be available to answer any questions between XXXX and XXXXX Monday to Friday (change as needed). If you want to share any photos, videos or work that your child has done with the teacher you can upload it to XXXX.

The most important thing is the health and well-being of your family. These activities should be fun and give you valuable time together to talk, share and create things.

Model 3:

All main activities for the week, choose 1 each day; Choosing Board for the week, choose one or two activities per day; Physical/well-being activities for the week – choose two activities daily; 1 daily reading activity.

1. Daily Activity

5 daily activities for the week. Choose one every day.

Double click on the icon below for more information about the activity:

Create your own shop Scavenger hunt and poetry writing

Recycling in your home Book Favourites Presenting a Vlog

2. Choosing BoardChoose one or two of the activities below.

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3. Physical/Well-being Activities

Please select two of the activities below.Click here for more information:

4. Listen or read a story.Share your favourite book with a family member; this can be a bedtime story.