Whatever Next!

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Use WordArt (or a paint program) to create eye-catching examples of words linked to onomatopoeia (like ‘Whoosh’ and ‘BUMP’). Share the Story Read aloud Read the book aloud allowing time for children to enjoy looking at the beautiful black and white and colour illustrations. This also includes a week planning of inviting guests to a picnic on the moon, writing invitations, designing their own picnic and acting out a moon landing.

Whatever Next Activities ideas | activities, space theme, eyfs 13 Whatever Next Activities ideas | activities, space theme, eyfs

We had a lovely time with Whatever Next- first I read the story to Miles, then we read it again with his dad there too and Miles loved telling him what was happening and showing him the animals. It includes Notebook presentations, lesson plans, differentiated resources to match each activity such as word banks, story maps and worksheets. Find out about the history of space flight and the different astronauts who have landed on the moon. This lighthearted story, written by Jill Murphy, will captivate young children’s imaginations as Baby Bear makes his own rocket and goes on a trip to the moon! Jill Murphy's brilliant tale, Whatever Next is an exciting space-themed story to share with your EYFS or KS1 class.Give children a large piece of paper and paints or crayons to paint a picture of their journey to the moon.

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It's age relevant it's also one of those stories that has that magic appeal it's not illuminous and ridiculous when compared to the real world. A lovely edible sensory recipe which is really simple to create and has lots of opportunities for imaginative play. You could add one or two questions as well, for example do children think Baby Bear really went to the moon?

Draw a picture from the point of view of one of the passengers on the plane who sees Baby Bear and Owl flying up to the moon.

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Sometimes you become stuck and just need someone else to give you a focus and this does all of that. Find a big cardboard box or plastic storage containerfor therocket and gather ‘space boots’ and a helmet, a favourite toy and supplies for the journey. With one or two props, his teddy, some food for the journey and more than a little imagination he whooshes off on his journey meeting a friendly owl on the way. B Log in Login Have fun and stay safe over the half term break see you all on 6th November_________________________Clocks go back by 1 hour 29th October_____________________________We will mark UK Parliament Week 6th-10th November with a visit from our local MP Mark Francois__________________________________ We are deep into the autumn term and we are lit-up with learning __________________________The school day is from 8:35 to 15:15___________________________Are you looking for a school place? Why not use inspire some problem-solving in your classroom by using this fun listto decide which 10 things you will take into space?Draw a labelled diagram of a rocket for Baby Bear, showing the different parts and special features.

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Use the wonderful 'Whatever Next' story by Jill Murphy to complete this lovely adult lead activity - what would you want to take to the moon with you? Cardboard box play: Use a large cardboard box and make it into a rocket, a train or anything else your child wants!As you are watching or reading the story together, encourage your child to talk about what they can see on the page, or point to the pictures as you say what you can see. Set out a picnic tea on a blanket for your child dressed as Baby Bear on the moon, children canfind a few toys to join in. It opens up so many avenues for extended learning both indoors and out, it's taken us on a journey and we love it, we'll certaintly send in some pictures!