3rd May: MOTHER'S DAY
When is Mother’s Day 2009?
Mother’s Day was celebrated on 22nd March in the UK, it is celebrated on 3rd May in Spain and will be celebrated on 10th May in the USA.
Use this poem to make a card for Mother’s Day in case you haven’t got one already.
"Every mouse
and bumblebee
Every bird
up in a tree,
Every caterpillar
and ladybug,
Love’s to feel
his mother’s hug.
Every bear
so fat and funny
Loves his mother
More than honey.
Just as woodland creatures do
I love my mother
Oh yes I do!"
Nursery Rhyme: CACKLE, CACKLE, MOTHER GOOSE
Cackle, Cackle, Mother Goose
Cackle, cackle, Mother Goose,
Have you any feathers loose?
Truly have I, pretty fellow,
Half enough to fill a pillow.
Here are quills, take one or two,
And down to make a bed for you.
Nursery Rhyme origins and history
The old nursery rhyme ’Cackle, cackle, Mother Goose’ clearly describes to a child the various usage that a goose has to offer - but why Mother Goose? The Origins of Mother Goose and the Identity of Mother Goose gives some answers to this question! The phrase ’ Mother Goose ’ probably originates from the 1600’s - which coincides with the era of the great witch hunts. Comparisons can be made between Mother Goose the popular conception of a witch during this period! The old illustration below of Mother Goose depicts an old crone, or witch, flying on a goose (instead of a broomstick). The first line of the Nursery Rhyme is ’Cackle, cackle, Mother Goose’ - descriptions of witches generally include reference to her ’cackle’. This word originally described the noise that a goose would make. More interesting information regarding the connection between Mother Goose and the witch can be via the above links.
Remember THE GREEN CROSS CODE when crossing the road
SAFE CROSS CODE
One, two, three, safe cross,
Four, five, six, safe cross,
One, two, three, four, five, six,
Safe cross code!
Remember,
One, look for a safe place
Two, don’t hurry, stop and wait,
Three, look all around and listen,
before you cross the road,
Remember,
Four, let all the traffic pass you,
Five, then walking straight across you,
Six, keep watching,
That’s the safe cross code!
Safe place, stop and wait,
Safe place, stop and wait,
Safe ground, look around,
Listen for a traffic sound,
If traffic’s coming let it pass,
Until the road is clear at last,
Then walking straight across the road,
keep watching, that’s the code!
Remember,
One, look for a safe place
Two, don’t hurry, stop and wait,
Three, look all around and listen,
before you cross the road,
Remember,
Four, let all the traffic pass you,
Five, then walking straight across you,
Six, keep watching,
That’s the safe cross code,
That’s the safe cross code,
Know the safe cross code,
Know the code!
LA SIMETRIA
ILUSIONES ÓPTICAS
See what you can see and enjoy these slides
Nursery Rhyme: LITTLE MISS MUFFET
Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet
Eating her curds and whey,
Along came a spider,
Who sat down beside her
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
Nursery Rhyme & History
Story of the Little Miss Muffet Rhyme
Little Miss Muffet was a small girl whose name was Patience Muffet. Her stepfather, Dr. Muffet (1553-1604) was a famous entomologist who wrote the first scientific catalogue of British Insects. Whilst eating her breakfast of curds and whey Little Miss Muffet was frightened by one of his spiders and ran away! This particular Nursery Rhyme of Little Miss Muffet reputedly dates back to the late 16th century as indicated by the birth date of Dr Muffet! Unlikely story about Patience Muffet!
BERTÍN, EL GUSANITO DE SEDA
¡Hola chic@s! Muchos de vosotros nos habéis dicho que tenéis en casa gusanos de seda. Aquí tenéis una web en la que podéis aprender tod@s muchas cosas sobre ellos. Besos.
AMIGOS DE LA TIERRA
EARTH DAY: Batteries Impact
22nd April: EARTH DAY
Earth Day is in the Spring Every Year
What is Earth Day?
Earth Day was started in 1970 by a man named John Mc Connell from the United States. It was originally held on the annual celebration of the March Equinox and still is by many people. However, it is generally celebrated on April 22. Earth Day is now celebrated worldwide.
When is Earth Day and Earth Month?
The UN designated April 22 Earth Day and April Earth Month.
What is the History of Earth Day?
Earth Day is a very special day specifically designed for all of us to think about earth issues . It is not only a special day in the town where we live, but a day that the whole world participates in! Often there are celebrations, events or campaigns that concern us with earth matters.
Some towns have Earth Day celebrations, and some people and groups participate in Earth Day projects.
You can participate in one of the existing projects, or start one of your own. Perhaps a small project with your mom or dad such as planting a tree, or a large project with your classroom or neighborhood friends such as a park clean up. The possibilities are endless. Try to think of something you would like to do-you too, can make a difference!
See the Information pages below full of ideas to make Earth Day a meaningful day!
Nursery Rhyme: HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
Hickory Dickory Dock rhyme
Hickory dickory dock
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one
The mouse ran down
Hickory dickory dock
Hickory, Dickory Dock
Nursery Rhyme & History
Action Rhyme reflected in the words of "Hickory, Dickory Dock"
A nonsense poem which uses alliteration where children mimic the sound of a clock chiming at the relevant point in the song. Hickory, dickory dock is intended to introduce children to the fundamentals of telling the time. Hickory, dickory dock is also known by another title "Hickory, dickory doc" inevitable perhaps due to the nonsensical nature of the words of Hickory, dickory dock! The first publication date for the "Hickory, dickory dock" rhyme is 1744. Investigation into the meanings of the words used in the rhyme lead us to believe that it has its origins in America.
CUENTOS PARA CONVERSAR
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EASTER and HOMEWORK
Thank goodness is Easter time already!!!
As homework the English teachers want you to do the activities on pages 132-133-134-135-136-137-138-139 of your Science book.
And don’t forget to enjoy being with your family!!
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