Kim Moloney Tutoring

The northern hemisphere Autumn Equinox - is one of two days during the year when day and night are most nearly equal everywhere on earth. There will be less daylight than nighttime each day now...that is, until the March Spring Equinox.

We are off on a nature walk today over at Evergreen Forest School & Outdoor Learning. If you would like to do one yourself, I have attached the template we are using today.

I had great fun today making positivity jars with my online group and my forest school group Evergreen Forest School & Outdoor Learning.
Each jar was unique!
They were fabulous and 'jam' packed with positive words and comments, for them to look at every day for a few minutes, to remind them how special and positive they are as a person.

Hello all, just a reminder that I am a qualified school teacher with QTS
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I have been online tutoring for a while. If you feel you need support with home schooling, please get in touch.
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I can offer online 1:1 or group tuition.
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I can also offer access to an online learning platform; with lots of resources, which will be matched to your child's learning needs.
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Contact me if you would like to book a slot or even if it's just for a chat 😊

Today we spent some time looking at how our lungs work and making a model lung :)
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=2406
https://www.science-sparks.com/breathing-making-a-fake-lung/
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/lungs.html
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/lung/353400
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/human-body/lungs-and-breathing/lungs/

Model Lung - Find Out How Lungs Work - Science Experiments for Kids Make a fake lung in this easy science activity using a plastic bottle, balloon, play dough and a straw to find out how lungs work.

Happy World Bee Day 🐝https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48308339

World Bee Day 2020: What's all the buzz about? - CBBC Newsround It's World Bee Day on 20 May, so let's take a look at why bees are so important to life on planet Earth.

So a lot of schools have been setting work for children to do at home with the expectation of parents providing the support. Educational companies have been offering access to their online resources for parents to use with their children for home access to support their learning. The government are now saying that along with some children expected to return to school in June they want teaching and learning to carry on throughout what would have been the summer holidays.
Personally, there are problems with all of this!

*Although teachers study/train for 3-4 years (includes degree if a PGCE qualified) in order to teach and then have to successfully complete an NQT year and are classed as RQT's for 5 years. In addition, they have to attend further training and professional development courses throughout their teaching careers.
* It's worthwhile noting that a lot of the resources used in schools to support the different areas of the curriculum require specialist training (which costs thousands by the way, payable to private educational companies out of school budgets).
Nonetheless, some parents are being asked to provide these lessons at home with no training or support: not even a group zoom meeting!
As for private educational companies offering some of their resources for free. Again where is the support? A few short videos! Not enough! Especially, when the helplines are not being manned and emails not being answered!
*As for sending children back to school 🤦
I say test run it with the politicians first. I want to see 15 of them (Micky Gove, Dom Cummings & Boris included) along with the children who have been attending school throughout this, sat in 3 classrooms (45 if a 1 form entry school, 90 if 2 form entry, 135 if 3 form entry, figures maybe higher if schools already have children who have been attending throughout) and let them experience a school day (how they reckon it should be done) repeatedly for 2 weeks and see what the 'R' number is then.
Remember, schools haven't been closed throughout this, most teachers and support staff have worked throughout with no Easter holiday break or Bank holidays! They have been keeping vulnerable children & children of Key workers occupied safely with NO PPE!
**Parents, and that's what you are at the end of the day is a parent. You are doing a good job. No in fact a great job!
Most children do not need their days mapped out like a school day in order to learn; if that is what your school is expecting then let them provide daily zoom sessions. Children are learning all the time. Children learn in so many different ways. A 10-15 minute blast at a time, of any subject is enough.
Hug your kids, have fun with your kids. Our kids and OUR mental health is so important.
Stay safe & Be kind
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My Hero is You

We read this book today and discussed a lot of things as we read it. It is available to download as a pdf from the weblink below.
I must admit I got quite emotional towards the end and my lovely nine-year son rubbed and patted my back and said, ' What's up mum? Are you OK? Don't worry everything will be OK.'
He is my Hero.

This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health
and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). The project was supported by global, regional
and country-based experts from Member Agencies of the IASC MHPSS RG, in addition to parents, caregivers, teachers and children in 104 countries.

The book is available in lots of different languages.

The book should be read by a parent, caregiver, or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not
encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver, or teacher. The supplementary guide called “Actions for Heroes” (to be published later) offers support for addressing topics related to COVID-19, helping children manage feelings and emotions, as well as supplementary activities for children to do based on the book.

Before anyone says anything, the first thing we discussed was the safe distance apart. The book states 1m but we talked about it being approximately 2m's

https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/system/files/2020-04/My%20Hero%20is%20You%2C%20Storybook%20for%20Children%20on%20COVID-19.pdf

Take a look at this short film. What do you think the makers of this short film were trying to get us to think about and discuss?
https://youtu.be/nqRpNjbWCp4

Dog and Bird lovely Animated short film

Thought you might like to take a look at one of the activities we did today.
The task was to construct something with cardboard and write out the instructions so someone else could make it.
We decided to make a small 3D elephant.
We used a piece of cardboard, a pen, a pair of scissors and a writing frame template to support the planning and writing of the instructions.

Also going on in the sky tonight is the Skylink satellite train.
Enter your location and it will give you the time and direction in the sky to look.

https://findstarlink.com/

SpaceX Starlink Satellites Tracker Calculate when you can see the SpaceX Starlink satellites above your location

The best time to watch the Lyrid meteor shower is between 10pm and 2am tonight 🌌
https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-tonight.html

The Lyrid meteor shower of 2020 peaks tonight! You may not be able to see the moon in the sky tonight, but if you look up for long enough at a dark, clear sky, you may catch some "shooting stars."

I came across this today and thought that it was a lovely creative mindful activity to do.
I remember doing this years ago with my eldest when she was little and we sent it to her grandma, who still has it all these years later.
Also you don't need to stand in line at the post office for some stamps you can pay your postage online. Weigh your large letter, pay, print off the postage label, stick it on then envelope and pop in the post box.
Just through doing this simple activity together you have covered so many areas of the curriculum. 😊

Love this. Everyone can do this and achieve fabulous results 😊

Access 5 free KS1/2 reading projects and 3 KS3/4 projects for free
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https://litfilmfest.com/shop/reading-rocks-reviews/?utm_source=FBADS&utm_medium=LFF+19-20+-UK+Primary+-+WC+-+Copy&utm_campaign=23844408062020627&utm_content=Reading+Rocks+Video+%28KS12%29+-+Ad+Copy+1+-+Headline+1+-+Copy

Reading Rocks Reviews: Key Stage 1 and 2 English | LitFilmFest Supported by Michael Rosen, this 5 lesson classroom project helps your students vlog a book review whilst improving their writing.

Starts tonight 8pm

If you have older kids, or just want to brush up on maths yourself this is a great opportunity.

Grant Sanderson is probably the most brilliant maths teacher I've ever encountered. Most of what he does is higher level mathematics explained in fun ways but he is about to start livestreaming twice weekly for high school students who are obviously missing out.

It'll be 8pm Tues & Fri.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ppWPuXsnf1Q

Lockdown math announcement Beginning tomorrow. Stay tuned! Home page: https://www.3blue1brown.com Brought to you by you: http://3b1b.co/thanks ------------------ Music by Vincent Rubin...

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/earthdayathome-with-nasa/

#EarthDayAtHome with NASA Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, people around the world marked the first Earth Day. Thousands gathered to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our beautiful planet for future generations.

The first six emojis on your phone describes your homeschooling.
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The government has produced a list of accessable websites with resources to support learning at home from Early years through to Key Stage 4.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education?fbclid=IwAR3bstN0-bpdxAbcK4MW9JHgf3D6BRSiN55WpDqA96pqOgeeMA7oXDUw1CQ

Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve government services.

Toyota Ireland would like to encourage all young Irish artists to get their creative juices flowing and build a better world for future generations out of any materials available in your home. This week’s theme is NATURE and entries close Friday the 10th April at 12pm. The Winners will receive a €100 Art & Hobby Voucher. Visit www.toyota.ie/world-of-toyota/Build-a-Better-World-Art-Competition.json for more details.

Tune in today at 2pm for a free online event. https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/astronaut-live-fun-on-the-international-space-station

Astronaut Live: Fun on the International Space Station Tune in for FREE Tuesday 7th April at 2pm (BST) for Space to Learn, an inspirational hour with an astronaut, suitable for ages 8+ years. Steve will be join...

https://kimmoloneytutoring.wixsite.com/learningtogether/post/keeping-active

Keeping Active It's important for our mental health and fitness that we stay active. That's easy said when your normal routine of attending school, a club or social group has suddenly stopped. You have been asked to stay indoors, self-isolate or practice social distancing. This is affecting all age groups. My 71-y...

I had to share this. I think she's is fantastic!
https://youtu.be/6m0KjKeF_hY

Senior Fitness - 99 year old keep fit teacher - Lesson 1 Senior Fitness Exercise for the Over 60's Taught by Liesel Weiser, 99 Years old Exercise teacher for the last 77 years SaftalLiesel.com

It made me smile :)
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/super-scooper

Super Scooper - GoNoodle Bend down and scoop up all of the happiness, peace, health, and friendship.

It’s important for mental health and fitness that we all stay active! Some children will recognise some of the links below. It takes a few minutes a day to join in together and have some fun! Try being active a couple of times a day, if you have time. Work out the best time for you and slot in five minutes of activity.

• GoNoodle
https://www.gonoodle.com/

• Super movers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

• Joe wicks 5 minute move
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w

• Yoga and mindfulness activities
https://www.cosmickids.com/

• Range of active games and challenges
https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups

Check out PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on his YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV
Everyday Monday to Friday at 9am.
Check out his 5 Minute Move Kids workout

https://youtu.be/d3LPrhI0v-w

5 Minute Move | Kids Workout 1 | The Body Coach TV Great for all ages but aimed primarily at Key Stage 1 40 seconds work | 20 seconds rest Marching On The Spot Star Jumps Low Sprint Shuffle Squats Climb The Rope

To all my teacher friends.
If you are not already using a Pearson teaching platform or you only have limited resources on one of their platforms. They are allowing access to all of their resources.
If you need me to explain or show you how to use them, let me know. (That's what I do 😊)
They are great for home learning and keeping a track of what has been completed.
https://www.pearson.com/uk/educators/schools/update-for-schools.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=GBEDGN0320COVID

No blog posts tonight as I have been busy sorting some work out for a few children who are having to self isolate with their parents.
Feel free to contact me if you would like me to do the same.
OR
If you would prefer a one to one or group session via zoom.

I've started a blog! :)
Ok, so it only has 1 activity on it, for now. Lots more to come :)
https://kimmoloneytutoring.wixsite.com/learningtogether

Home | learningtogether an hour ago 2 min Hello and lets get started. For a while now I have been wondering how I can use a blog to help support learning. I already provide online tutoring sessions as one to one and groups. For...

Watch this page as I will be posting a variety of daily activities for you to do with your children.
If you would like an online one to one or group session please PM me.