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Pre-Reception Ruby Harvest
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Location: Hall
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Format: Shared arts & crafts stations (each teacher runs one table) + joint song at the end
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Parents: Invited; RSVP via letter & Google Form
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Final Song: “Big Red Combine Harvester”
Station Ideas
Please choose one per teacher; we’ll confirm assignments once you’ve replied.
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Fruit & Veg Stamping
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Halved apples/pears/potatoes, washable paint, A3 paper, aprons, wipes.
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Paper Plate Scarecrows
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Paper plates, glue sticks, pre-cut paper “hair,” scrap fabric hats, crayons.
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Corn on the Cob Printing
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Bubble wrap pieces, yellow paint rollers/dabbers, green paper husks.
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Handprint Autumn Trees
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Brown paint for trunks; red/orange/yellow finger dabbing for leaves.
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Harvest Basket Collage
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Basket outline on card, fruit/veg stickers or pre-cut pictures, glue.
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Playdough Veg Patch
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Orange/green/yellow playdough; child-safe tools; mini “veg” prompt cards.
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Nature Sensory Collage
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Leaves/conkers/twigs (we’ll pre-collect), PVA, card, trays for sorting.
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Mini Pumpkin Decorating (paper or real mini pumpkins)
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Stickers, googly eyes, tissue paper squares (no cutting required).
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Timings (suggested – adapt as needed)
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Set-up: 15 mins before start
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Craft carousel: 25–30 mins (children spend ~7–8 mins per station) you decide!
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Song: 5 mins – “Big Red Combine Harvester” (actions + scarves)
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Pack down: 15 mins
Roles & Logistics
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Each teacher: Lead one station; model language (“press, roll, stamp”), manage small groups, and support turn-taking.
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TAs/Helpers: Floats for handwashing, aprons, spills, and transitions.
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Hall/Class Layout: 4–6 tables in a U or islands; clear inbound/outbound flow.
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Display: Peg line or wall for finished artwork; name labels ready.
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Song Lead: KH teacher to cue actions; others to dot among the children.
Resources (provided centrally unless noted)
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Washable paints, rollers/dabbers, PVA, glue sticks, A3/A4 card, paper plates, stickers, tissue paper, bubble wrap, pre-cut shapes, aprons, wipes, table covers, scarves for song.
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You bring/confirm: Scissors (adult-only), bins/liners, paper towels.
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Optional: Real mini pumpkins (if available) and any spare autumn leaves.
Safeguarding, H&S & Inclusion
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Supervision: Ratio appropriate at each station; scissors/adult tools with staff only.
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Slips/Trips: Table covers taped down; wipe spills promptly.
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Hygiene: Handwashing after stations; wipes at each table.
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Photography/Filming: Follow existing consent lists; only photograph children with permission. No parent filming unless on the consent list and supervised.
Parent Comms (we’ll send)
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Letter: Invitation explaining date, location, timings, and the song at the end.
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Google Form: Child name, class, number of adults attending, consent confirmation (attendance + photos per school policy), accessibility needs, allergies, and volunteer interest. Attending yes/no how many up to 2 per child
Kelly and Elikzabeth – this will impact your PPA – let me/Natalie know if we need to cover something for you.
Thanks