Category: Home Economics

Home Economics

 

Enjoying our Learning in Secondary

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Burns Celebrations to start the week

We’ve had another busy week of remote learning. Starting on Monday with our whole school Burns Day Celebration, the week was started with great enthusiasm!

Daily Circle Time

To keep our routine going, many classes continue to do daily circle time. Some of our learners have their own circle time packs at home to support the familiar routine, others use the class slides to provide structure. It’s great to receive feedback on how our learners are getting on: ‘He thoroughly enjoys circle time.’

For one young man, circle time is also an opportunity to practise his bench sitting.

Personal Independence and Life Skills

We continue to develop independence in personal care. Staff take time to support us in doing things for ourselves. Handwashing is very important during a pandemic!

We’ve been cooking and baking. There was some delicious French Onion Soup on offer this week and beautiful golden shortbread. Look out Masterchef, here we come!

Expressive Arts

We enjoyed art, PE, drumming and music through Makaton Choir. A very detailed drawing was done to decorate a drum for a music session with Keith – the drawing is of a hunter being chased by an African lady that is protecting the animals!

We also took time to relax, both indoors and out.

    Working Hard

    We worked hard on a range of learning activities and tasks, some online and some more practical.

    One of our senior pupils made an amazing cat house as part of her SQA work. I think you’ll agree, this is for one very lucky cat!

      Assembly

      Finally, to round off the week we had an Assembly. We talked about mental health and the theme ‘Express Yourself’. Staff shared the ways that they express themselves and show that they’re unique. The slides are available to view in the Google Assembly classroom for anyone that was unable to join us. Our challenge for the next assembly on 12th February is to share a photo of us doing something that we enjoy – anything goes!

      Home Economics Activities

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      This week we have some recipes to help you make cheese straws at home. Have a go and see which one you like the best.

      Cheese Pooh Sticks

      Cheese Straws

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheese_straws_79467

      Quick Cheese Straws

      https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/quick-cheese-straws

      Junior Bake Off Cheese Straws

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/thingstodo/jbo-recipe-cheese-straws

      We would love to see how you get on with you Home Economics activities so please feel free to share any photos or videos via your child’s teacher, through Google Classroom, or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 

      Big Burns Day Celebrations: Making Shortbread

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      Why don’t you have a go at making some shortbread to enjoy as part of your Burns Day celebrations. Here are a few different recipes for you to choose from.

      BBC Food – Shortbread Recipe

      We would love to see how you get on with you Burns Day activities so please feel free to share any photos or videos via your child’s teacher, through Google Classroom, or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 

      Remote Learning in Secondary

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      It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for both staff and pupils in our Secondary Department. With a new round of remote learning we’ve slipped back into things a little easier. We’ve got lots of activities on offer within our Google Classrooms and we’re seeing more pupils engaging with this. Circle time and stories are proving popular and it’s great to see our young people getting involved in helping around the home.

      Although we have some sessions ‘live’, such as Makaton Choir (every Monday at 2 pm) and Assembly (1:30 pm on Friday 29th January), other activities are in the form of pre-recorded video or materials that can be accessed at a time of your convenience. We do appreciate that family life is busy, everyone juggling remote learner(s) with other commitments, so we invite you dip in and out when it suits your schedule.

      Here are a few photos from our remote learning over the last couple of weeks. If you’d like your child to be featured, please let the class teacher know that you’re happy for your photographs to be shared.

      Life Skills: Home Economics
      Outdoor Education
      Sharing our learning through Google Meets
      Circle Time
      Expressive Arts and Communication
      Life Skills: Household tasks and shopping

      We’re learning in everything we do. Please ask your class teachers if you need any further support.

      Home Economics Activities

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      This week, we have a recipe for pizza that you can try making at home.

      No Yeast Pizza

      If you like this recipe, here are some other pizzas recipes you might like to try.

      Quick Pitta Pizzas:

      https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pitta-pizzas

      Tortilla Pizzas:

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes/tortilla-pizza

      Muffin Pizza

      We would love to see how you get on with you Home Economics activities so please feel free to share any photos or videos via your child’s teacher, through Google Classroom, or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 

      Home Economics Activities

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      Recipes for Home Economics will be based around ‘The Stickman’ story by Julia Donaldson.

      The story is available to watch online through BBC iPlayer using the link below and can also be found on YouTube.

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06t09rk/stick-man

      Here are the recipes for this week’s lesson.

      Quick Savoury Rice

      Rainbow Rice

      We would love to see how you got on with you Home Economics activities so please feel free to share any photos or videos via your child’s teacher, through Google Classroom, or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 

      Home Economics: Developing Independence

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      Liz and Grace have had a busy start to the session, working with many pupils across the school. In our primary classes pupils focus on experiencing foods with opportunities to handle, taste and talk about a variety of foods. Hygiene is also a very important part of the routine at all times.

      In Secondary, pupils continue working on routine and hygiene, experiencing different foods. As they progress, skills and independence are developed. Pupils at Senior Phase make a range of snacks and meals, some showing great aptitude and skill. We use our skills in literacy and numeracy to follow recipes and practise measurement. We are very adept at cutting and chopping. We’ve enjoyed fruit pancakes and have made apple crumble, enjoying the seasonal produce available.

      Primary Department Activities – Week Beginning 8th June

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      Here are some fun activities for you to try at home this week.

      If you would like to share how you have got on with our activities, please send any photos via your child’s teacher, the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk.  Downloading videos from the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page appears to be working again (fingers crossed!) however if you are having any issues, please send them using a free transfer site such as Dropbox or WeTransfer.

      Story Of The Week: ‘Hamish The Highland Cow’ By Natalie Russell

      This week’s story is all about Hamish the very hairy Highland Cow who hates having baths and doesn’t like getting his hair cut!

      Click below to watch and listen to the story on YouTube:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02IDS8Bp0-E

      However, one of our teacher’s, Jessica, has also made a lovely video of her reading this story, which is a favourite in her classroom!

      The book study below has some great activities for you to try at home based on the story.

      Links and additional documents to support the activities can be found below.

      Activity 1: Messy Play

      https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/02/how-to-make-gloop/

      Activity 2: Farm Games

      https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=i-went-to-visit-a-farm

      Activity 4: Make A Picture

      Activity 5: Milk Experiments

      https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/magic-milk-a-classic-science-experiment-for-kids/

      Science: Minibeasts

      This week we are going to continue looking at animals known as minibeasts, which you can find in your garden or local area.   Here is some interesting information about minibeasts.  The download links can be found below each activity.

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-10435-minibeasts-and-their-micro-habitats-powerpoint

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-s-1165-insects-photo-powerpoint

      Now that you know a bit more about minibeasts, why don’t you try these activities?

      Minibeast Interactive Game:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-5145-minibeasts-what-am-i-interactive-powerpoint-game

      Sorting Activity:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-5064-minibeasts-legs-or-no-legs-sorting-activity

      Description Game:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-19367-minibeast-description-cards

      Classification Game:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-12808-minibeast-classification-game

      Minibeast Hunt:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/T-T-019-Minibeast-hunt-sheet

      Challenges:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/cfe-t-2546706-active-homework-grid-minibeasts-themed-home-learning-challenges

      Make Your Own Minibeast Hotel:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-tp-523-the-cautious-caterpillar-codys-minibeast-hotel-activity-sheet

      Be Resilient!

      Education Scotland, in conjunction with Aberdeen City Council, produced a Resilience Alphabet full of fun think, say, do activities designed to promote resilience and develop coping strategies.  There are a series of activities for each letter of the alphabet, so pick a letter and give it a go!

      https://education.gov.scot/improvement/scotland-learns/health-and-wellbeing-activities/resilience-alphabet/

      Learning Grid: Life Skills

      Here is a learning grid for Life Skills.  It contains 16 activity ideas for you to help develop and promote your child’s independence in a range of household and life skills tasks.

      These activities are only suggestions and we would recommend that, where appropriate, you adapt these activities to meet your child’s ability level.

      Learning Grid: Get Active!

      Here is a learning grid for Getting Active!  It contains 16 activity ideas for you to help promote physical activity both in and out of the home on a daily basis.

      These activity are only suggestions and we would recommend completing one activity each day.  However, we would love to see what other creative ways you and your family are using to Get Active daily!

      Links to YouTube Channels and websites can be found below.

      Oti Mabuse Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mosetsanagape

      Joe Wicks – Body Coach YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

      Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.cosmickids.com/

      Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

      Learning Station YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation

      Bumble Bee Physio: https://www.facebook.com/bumblebeephysio/

      imoves.com also have lots of fun exercise activities for you to try at home.  Here are some of the challenges and the links to access them:

      Mountain Bike Challenge: https://imoves.com/home-learning/723

      Exercise And Health: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1272

      Wellness Warrior – Fruit And Veg Dance: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1332

      Positions And Directions: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1334

      Samba Carnival: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1340

      Disco: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1346

      Balance Challenge: https://imoves.com/home-learning/964

      Strong Core: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1393

      Primary Department Activities – Week Beginning 18th May

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      Here are some fun activities for you to try at home this week.

      If you would like to share how you have got on with our activities, please send any photos via your child’s teacher, the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk.  Downloading videos from the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page appears to be working again (fingers crossed!) however if you are having any issues, please send them using a free transfer site such as Dropbox or WeTransfer.

      Story Of The Week: ‘The Snail And The Whale’ By Julia Donaldson

      This week’s story is about an adventurous snail who longs to see the the world and his unlikely friendship with a whale.

      Click below to watch and listen to the story:

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000cslw/the-snail-and-the-whale

      The book study below has some great activities for you to try at home based on the story.

      Links and additional documents to support the activities can be found below:

      Activity 1: Design Your Own Sea Creature

      These templates can also be downloaded using the link below:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/us-t-2549335-sea-creature-templates-cut-outs

      Activity 2: Move Like A Sea Creature

      These can be downloaded using the following link:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-29366-ocean-animal-movement-cards

      Activity 5: Snail Trails

      Other Activity Ideas:

      Colour By Numbers:

      Make Your Own Paper Whale:

      Draw Your Own Snails:

      These activities can be downloaded using the following link:

      https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/books-for-children/snail-and-the-whale-kids-activities

      Sensory Tub:

      You can find out more about making your own ‘Snail And The Whale’ sensory tub at:

      https://growingbookbybook.com/the-snail-and-the-whale-virtual-book-club

      Science: Slugs And Snails

      In keeping with our Story Of The Week, ‘The Snail And The Whale’, here is some interesting information about slugs and snails.  The download links can be found below each activity.

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-sc-270-snails-powerpoint

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-27019-all-about-slugs-and-snails-eyfs-information-powerpoint

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-27018-slugs-and-snails-eyfs-fact-cards

      Now that you know a bit more about slugs and snails, why don’t you try these activities?

      Make A Snailery:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/roi-sc-49-making-a-snailery-instructions-activity

      Parts Of A Snail:

      https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/roi-sc-42-parts-of-a-snail-activity-sheet

      Learning Grid: Life Skills

      Here is a learning grid for Life Skills.  It contains 16 activity ideas for you to help develop and promote your child’s independence in a range of household and life skills tasks.

      These activities are only suggestions and we would recommend that, where appropriate, you adapt these activities to meet your child’s ability level.

      Learning Grid: Get Active!

      Here is a learning grid for Getting Active!  It contains 16 activity ideas for you to help promote physical activity both in and out of the home on a daily basis.

      These activity are only suggestions and we would recommend completing one activity each day.  However, we would love to see what other creative ways you and your family are using to Get Active daily!

      Links to YouTube Channels and websites can be found below.

      Oti Mabuse Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mosetsanagape

      Joe Wicks – Body Coach YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

      Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.cosmickids.com/

      Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

      Learning Station YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation

      Bumble Bee Physio: https://www.facebook.com/bumblebeephysio/

      imoves.com also have lots of fun exercise activities for you to try at home.  Here are some of the challenges and the links to access them:

      Mountain Bike Challenge: https://imoves.com/home-learning/723

      Exercise And Health: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1272

      Wellness Warrior – Fruit And Veg Dance: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1332

      Positions And Directions: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1334

      Samba Carnival: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1340

      Disco: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1346

      Balance Challenge: https://imoves.com/home-learning/964

      Strong Core: https://imoves.com/home-learning/1393

      A Busy Week In Primary

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      All the staff at Orchard Brae are missing seeing all our pupils every day and we are always eager to see and hear what you’ve been up to.  We love seeing what everyone has been busy doing while they are at home and we have some wonderful photos and videos to share with you this week.

      If you would like to share what you have been up to at home, please send any photos or videos via your child’s teacher, the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page or email Amy Dunnett (Principal Teacher Primary) adunnett@aberdeencity.gov.uk.  Downloading videos from the Orchard Brae School Facebook Messenger page appears to be working again (fingers crossed!) however if you are having any issues, please send them using a free transfer site such as Dropbox or WeTransfer.

      Birthday Boy

      One pupil shared some photos and a video from his birthday celebrations!  It looks like he had lots of fun celebrating with his family.

      Working Hard

      We’ve been delighted to see how well some of our pupils have been working at home on continuing their learning.

      There has been lots of work on this week’s story ‘The Story Monster’, listening to monster stories, exploring the colour of emotions and creating your own colour monsters.

      Others have been busy practising their writing.

      Getting Crafty

      We love seeing how you are all exploring your creative side!

      Making Music

      It certainly looks like there has been lots of fun being musical this week, making and playing instruments and listening to your favourite tunes!

      Life Skills

      Once again, we’ve been impressed with you’re life skills, whether it be developing your independent feeding skills…

      …exploring tastes…

      …or helping to bake some yummy treats!

      Out And About

      Despite our delightful Scottish climate and having four seasons in one day this week, you’ve managed to get out and about and explore your local area.

      Animal Antics!

      From feeding the ducks and watching the lambs when you’ve been out and about, to playing with a new kitten at home, we’ve loved seeing your photos of you interacting with animals.

      Getting Active

      You’ve all been busy exploring different ways to keep yourselves active from swinging around, bouncing on the trampoline, chasing bubbles, tiring yourselves out with some sport or simply having a stretch.

      And Always Remember…

      We love seeing all your smiles and even during this difficult and strange time it’s important to stop and smell the flowers…

      …make some wonderful memories and have fun with those you love.

      We can’t wait to see what you get up to next week!