Jan 29, 2021 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1A 2020-21, P1B 2020-21, P2 2020-21, P2/3 2020-21, P3 2020-21, Uncategorized
Welcome to today’s Coorie-in. Our story is called, ‘The Invisible String’ by Patrice Karst. This story is about understanding that even though you can’t see it, you are always connected to the ones you love by an invisible string. Today’s craft activity is to make a...
Nov 16, 2020 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1A 2020-21, P1B 2020-21, Uncategorized
Monday 16th -22nd November is Scottish Book Week and World Nursery Rhyme Week. Scottish Book Week is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country. Your child will receive their P1 Book Bug Bag on Friday which includes free books and...
Jun 19, 2020 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1 2019-20, P1/2 2019-20, P2 2019-20, Uncategorized
This week is the final Coorie-in for this Term. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to the stories and participated in the activities. I have loved reading your comments and looking at your wonderful art work. The Coorie-in Family Reading initiative...
Jun 12, 2020 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1 2019-20, P1/2 2019-20, P2 2019-20, Uncategorized
Today’s story is Elmer by David McKee who is a beautifully coloured patchwork elephant. In this story, Elmer goes out of his way to disguise himself but soon discovers why being a little bit different can actually be a gift. Listen to Mrs McLaughlin reading Elmer...
Jun 5, 2020 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1 2019-20, P1/2 2019-20, P2 2019-20, Uncategorized
Today’s Coorie-in story is another classic tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold by Russell Punter. Goldilocks causes trouble wherever she goes, so when she finds an empty cottage in the woods more mischief begins. Activity 1 Make up your own Fairy tale Nature...
May 29, 2020 | 'Coorie in and Read', P1 2019-20, P1/2 2019-20, P2 2019-20, Uncategorized
Today’s Coorie-in story is a retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, The Elves and the Shoemaker. The illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the elves who help him to create the most magnificent shoes. Listen to Mrs McLaughlin...
