Problem Solving

Use the mind map to encourage the children to think about what skills you need to be a top team. Write or draw the skills on the mind map and encourage the children to think which of those skills they are good at.

use this template to calculate the cost of a family of 4 to visit to the cinema, including, tickets and snacks. Then calculate the cost of a home movie night with shop-bought treats and compare.

Children set the challenge to build waterproof shelters either in the outdoor area or on a smaller scale at their table.

Children to name the different ways that people can pay for things and can explain some reasons people might use these ways to pay.

Use this presentation to teach the children about the various different ways that can be used to pay for things.

Children read the card scenarios and then decide the best method to use to pay.

Use the videos to learn about what a scientist does, then complete your very own scientific experiment using food colouring and water. Try to make different patterns and colours and be creative with your designs.

Use the presentation to teach the children about what a bee hotel is, where you put a bee hotel and how to know if your bee hotel has guests. This will inspire the children when it comes to designing and making their own bee hotels.