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Tuesday 5th May, 2020

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Activities

Writing Competition
To help parents & carers think of creative ways to educate and entertain their children during coronavirus self-isolation we have launched a short story writing competition – with the 2 winners receiving Book Tokens!

From the comfort of your makeshift desk, we are looking for budding and enthusiastic little-writers to create their own story, themed and inspired by the iconic Victorian period (1837-1901). Each story should not exceed 500 words and there are bonus points for illustrations!

Follow this link for more information https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/museum-from-home/story-writing-competition/

Extra Activities: IRONBRIDGE – YOUR MUSEUM FROM HOME
We would also like to welcome you to our Museum From Home. This is where you will find all kinds of useful, educational and fund resources and activities that you can use at home, school or even work! Check it out at https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/museum-from-home/

 

Tuesday 5th May, 2020

Youth Sport Trust Activities

Message from the Youth Sport Trust:

Whether you’re a parent/carer of a primary aged child, a primary teacher or PE subject lead, we’ve got resources and videos to support you to continue with national curriculum PE at home, maintain physical activity levels and use active learning to teach a range of other subjects during the school closures.

We hope you enjoy these free resources that we have made available to you – they will be here for you as long as you need them through this difficult time.

Please follow the link to access the resources:
https://www.youthsporttrust.org/free-home-learning-resources-primary

Thursday 30th April, 2020

Telford & Wrekin Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)

Telford and Wrekin Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) have created another 14 day challenge for pupils to participate in. The purpose of the activity is to promote children’s mental health and well-being during these difficult and uncertain times. Each day the children are prompted to take a photograph to help create a positive attitude and give a purpose or focus to their day. All photos can be taken in their house, garden or whilst doing their daily exercise. The photographs will help to spread the happiness!

Photo Challenge 2

Friday 24th April, 2020

Prayer of the Day

Prayer of the Day

Please find below several prayers from the Church of England which you may find useful to use at home.

The following link will take you to the Church of England website which has a new daily prayer added each day:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer

Prayers with children

A prayer for when a friend is ill
Dear God, (name of friend) is ill.
They are not allowed to go to school or come over to play.
I’m sad because I miss them.
They must be feeling miserable and lonely as well.
Please be close to them.
Please be with the people who are looking after them.
Please help them to get better and to know that you love them.
Amen.

A prayer for the world
God of love and hope,
you made the world and care for all creation,
but the world feels strange right now.
The news is full of stories about Coronavirus.
Some people are worried that they might get ill.
Others are anxious for their family and friends.
Be with them and help them to find peace.
We pray for the doctors and nurses and scientists,
and all who are working to discover the right medicines
to help those who are ill.
Thank you that even in these anxious times,
you are with us.
Help us to put our trust in you and keep us safe.
Amen.

A prayer at bedtime
Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That you, with steadfast love, would keep
Your watch around us while we sleep.

Tonight we pray especially for (names family or friends who are affected by Coronavirus) and the people of (country or place which is affected by Coronavirus).
Please give skill and wisdom to all who are caring for them.
Amen.

A prayer remembering God is with us
Lord God, you are always with me.
You are with me in the day and in the night.
You are with me when I’m happy and when I’m sad.
You are with me when I’m healthy and when I am ill.
You are with me when I am peaceful and when I am worried.
Today I am feeling (name how you are feeling) because (reasons you are feeling this way).
Help me to remember that you love me and are with me in everything today.
Amen.