Ideas for 'All About Me'

[button68]

Next week is my second week so I thought I need to get my finger out and start a topic/theme.

I thought 'All About Me' - came up with 2 great ideas.

1. Each child makes a scrapbook with pictures of things they like. I have 'liberated';) 2 Argos catalogues and have been saving all the leaflets that come through the door from supermarkets so they can cut out favorite toys and food.

2. Using paper plates they make their own face wool for hair etc ....

Now I'm stumped!! I want to stick with this topic because I feel it is a good one with us all being new - but I'm struggling to expand on it.

[sarah707]

Hope these help! :D

http://www.alphabet-soup.net/me/me.html

http://www.first-school.ws/theme/all-about-me.htm

http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=128

[Rubybubbles]

great links Sarah:thumbsup:

[miffy]

Thanks for the links Sarah

Miffy xx

[emler]

Fab links sarah - thank you

Emler x

[Trouble]

hand prints, foot prints, teeth, body parts, what they do, food they like, games they like, whos in their family, etc,:idea:

[button68]

Thanks!! With all that info this topic could run and run ...........

[Trouble]

then you could branch of with food and what makes us grow, what do we like to eat, taste tests, vitamins for our body etc,:laughing: :laughing:

[Schnakes]

Hiya - I did a "me, myself and I" project recently - you can get some really good ideas from this book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/All-About-First-Record-Book/dp/190571016X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201384051&sr=1-2

Also, there is a book called "Growing Up Global" that I havent found a link for yet!! But I used that for everything I did in my project. One of the best resources I have come accross in a long time. I'll see if I can find anything! I got it on an inclusivity conference I went on, and it was about £15. Carries me through pretty much every project I do!

Sx

[Trouble]

that looks a good book:clapping: :clapping:

[ajs]

hi there were two books called growing up global was it either of these
Growing Up Global: Economic Restructuring and Children's Everyday Lives or
Growing Up Global: The Changing Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries
the first was about £15 both from amazon

[Schnakes]

The full title is "Growing up Global Early Years Educationan Handbook". Cant find it anywhere!! Ive seen it in my local bookshop - if anyone wants it, Id be glad to go and buy it/post it if you send me a cheque or whatever. Or if anyone wants something specific I could photocopy the pages and send? the chapters are:

1. Me and My Family
2. The global Garden
3. Food for thought
4. Making sense
5. Music and Gmaes from around the World
6. Story Tent
7. Get to know Ghana
8. Suprises in South Africa
9. Excuse me, is this India?
10. Check out China
11. Mexico uno, dos tres
12. Travel to Trinidad and Tobego

Not sure if that would be breaking any publishing rules though!??!

Sx

[miffy]

If you can post the ISBN number then anyone who wants to buy it should be able to trace it

Miffy xx

[Schnakes]

Ah - never thought of that! Obviously!

978-1-874709-041

Sx

[button68]

Ah - never thought of that! Obviously!

978-1-874709-041

Sx

Tried searching for that but got this reply Your input was no valid ISBN.
Please check if your input consist of 10 digits or 9 digits
and an X.

[button68]

:blush: Found it!! http://www.risc.org.uk/education/teaching_resources.html

and here http://www.theequaloppshop.co.uk/early-years-global-education-handbook-137-p.asp and remember! these have 15% off in January

[button68]

Found these this morning http://www.multiculturaltoys4u.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2067&osCsid=505a639f6ac712d839698c5e0fa1e4f5 but they come in a pack of 30!! :eek: I only have 2 mindees + DD :(

And how great are these http://www.multiculturaltoys4u.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=205_219&products_id=2077&osCsid=b66bd14adab46015b974e64dcaa7e552 :D

[miffy]

Thanks mandy

I love the posters but don't have enough children!

Miffy xx

[LittleMissSparkles]

thanks for the links :)

[Schnakes]

Excellent links Button - cheers! :thumbsup:

Sx

[Pipsqueak]

How about a little Family Tree for the children along with pix of the family (great way to involve the family)


http://misbach.org/pdfcharts/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/familytree/
(this is a good one)

[angeldelight]

Thats great Vik

Thank you

Angel xx

[Cheeky Chops]

Just had an idea!!! if there are a few childminders in your area and you are wanting something off the internet that only comes in bulk packs, why not club together! also check the nurseries and see if they want to do the same?! that way you can get the copy's you need and dont have to purchase all 30 for instance??!!:idea:

[button68]

Just had an idea!!! if there are a few childminders in your area and you are wanting something off the internet that only comes in bulk packs, why not club together! also check the nurseries and see if they want to do the same?! that way you can get the copy's you need and dont have to purchase all 30 for instance??!!:idea:

That idea had crossed my mind Cheeky Chops ........... I need to make some local CM friends first :rolleyes: