Now that Little Miss C knows that she’s got a school place at the same school where she currently attends pre-school we’re starting to prepare her for what it will be like to go to Reception in September and therefore the arrival of Bunny Loves to Learn couldn’t have come at a better time.
Buster Bunny’s teacher has announced that all the children in the class are going to do a new project which involves dressing up as someone from history and making something from when their character lived. Like so many bits of topic based learning in schools the whole idea is to get the children enthused about what they are learning and also teach them how to find out more information about their chosen topic. Certainly Bunny’s friends are busy looking things up in books and on the internet to find out more about the people they are dressing up as.
There’s mention of vikings, princesses, knights, Romans and Egyptians and quite a few exciting facts about them too. The children chose who they want to dress up as and then set about making something to go with their costume. Little Miss C was so enthused to see the characters in the book “crafting things” just like she does at home or school and she was all excited to join in too.
So far we’ve made knight’s shields much like Sam does in the story and there are more plans for further makes like the other children in Bunny Loves to Learn. Once we’re done I’m planning a whole separate post about all the activities which came from the book.
I really thought Bunny Love to Learn was a wonderful book, especially for children who might be just about to go off to school. LMC always seems to have a bit of a bee in her bonnet about the word “learn” as whenever I ask her if she learnt something at school she always very quickly responds with “no, I only play at school. We don’t learn there” I know that she learns huge amounts at school, even if she doesn’t realise it and I know that she enjoys doing so. Hopefully making some of the things that she’s seen Bunny and his friends making will help reinforce that fact.
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Learning through play is just the best thing ever.
Having to make an astronaut costume with your child however isn’t (not stressing MUCH!)
The most challenging thing we’ve had so far is LMC waking up one morning and insisting that she wanted to make a “working water pistol” from what she could find in the recycling box. There were tears when I explained that something made of a toilet roll tube was unlikely to be able to hold water!
I remember reading books about going to school when mine started. It does make all the difference to have an idea what you’re in for when you’re that age. Lovely to see that craft is still high on the agenda!
Definitely – and I also think that making something physical with their hands really helps children to remember things too.
I love it when a book prompts activities and play ideas! Lovely to find another book to recommend to those who have little ones starting school this year, thank you!
You’re welcome – I’m just still somewhat staggered that my “baby” is going to be a proper school girl in September!
What a lovely book to prepare little ones for school!
I’ve just read a book with Amy that is all about starting school and she’s not at all sold on the idea. I guess I have one more year to convince her 😉
It’s funny but LMC was desperate to start school ever since she read about Topsy and Tim going. Now that she’s in the pre-school year at an infant school she just thinks that she’s at school already and she looks forward to going every single day. I just hope that continues!
Sounds like a really good book indeed! And good luck with the new challenge!
This sounds like a very useful book. Little A starts reception in September, so I may very well buy this! :o)
It is fantastic that LMC doesn’t think she is learning at school. They sound like they are doing their job properly. I can’t wait to see all the activities linked to the book 🙂
Yes – it’s a great example of the fact that she’s learning through play, without even realising it!
Books are the most wonderful things when it comes to preparing for new adventures and what a lots of adventures you have on the way too 🙂
Yes – and this evening I’ve sat here filling in all the paperwork ready for September too. Suddenly it all feels very very real!
Sounds a lovely book – it was Topsy and Tim when my oldest started and have read it to each child as they started school now too.
Topsy and Tim is just a classic isn’t it and such a brilliant series for all those experiences children are going to have. I buy any that I see in charity shops as I think they’re so valuable for children to learn from.
Gosh I found preparing for the next stage tough. wanted them to saty at home with me My baby goes to secondary school in 2015!!
I daren’t even think about the idea of them ever going to junior school let alone secondary!