Creative Curriculum Challenges
11 May 2020
Welcome to our weekly 'Creative Curriculum Challenges', designed to support home schooling during these unprecedented times.
We'll be posting a new challenge just after 9.30am every Monday until the end of the summer term. Each challenge is designed to support Primary aged children and cover the National Curriculum topics for KS1 and KS2.
Email us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of each Sunday. We'll pick a lucky winner (under 18s only) to receive a bag of goodies from our shop!
Challenge 10: Cardboard Challenge (Art)
Our new challenge is based around art and design and should enable you to get creative this week! See what cardboard you have at home and what you can make from it! Send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 19 July to be in with a chance to win a prize.
Download a printable version of Challenge 10
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 10, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 9: Making Strange Maps (Geography)
This week's challenge is designed to develop your geography skills - and gives you the chance to make strange maps using the are where you live and your walking routes. We hope you'll give it go! Send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 12 July.
Download a printable version of Challenge 9
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 9, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 8: Sounds and Sequences (Music)
Our latest challenge is all about music and is a chance for you to see what sounds and sequences you can create using objects at home. Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 5 July.
Download a printable version of Challenge 8
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 8, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 7: Find the oldest building (Local History)
This week's challenge takes its inspiration from the rebuilding of the city after the Second World War. It's a great opportunity to look at the buildings around where you live and investigate them further! Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 28 June. We've also included a clip of archive film footage to give you some extra background.
Download a printable version of Challenge 7
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 7, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 6: Make your own Museum (Literacy)
Choose 10 objects from your house and create a display with information labels and then invite the members of your household to explore it. We can't wait to see what you select! Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 21 June.
Download a printable version of Challenge 6
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 6, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 5: British Butterfly Challenge (Science)
How many species of native butterfly can you find on your daily walk, in your local park or your garden? Maybe you could even draw some of them to show their different markings? Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 14 June.
Download a printable version of Challenge 5
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 5, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 4: View from My Window (Art)
We'd love you to use whatever materials you have at home to draw the view from my window. What can you see from where you live? Maybe you can even try drawing with both hands! Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 7 June.
Download a printable version of Challenge 4
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 4, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 3: Tudor's Recipe Challenge (Food Technology)
Challenge 3 has been devised by Plymouth City Council Leader, Tudor Evans OBE and has a focus on food technology. Can you create a recipe using local ingredients? Maybe you can even make it? Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 31 May.
Download a printable version of Challenge 3
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 3, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 2: Let's go on a Measure Hunt (Numeracy)
Challenge 2 is inspired by our amazing archaeological finds and is all about discovering things in your house. We hope you'll give it a go. Remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 24 May.
Download a printable version of Challenge 2
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 2, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Challenge 1: A is for Anything (Literacy)
Here's a challenge inspired by our wonderful woolly mammoth. Have fun with it and remember to send us a photo of your completed challenge by the end of Sunday 17 May.
Download a printable version of Challenge 1
If you'd prefer to print out a copy of Challenge 1, this downloadable version fits on to a side of A4 paper.
Full terms and conditions for our 'Creative Curriculum Challenges' are available on request.