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Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Nature and Mental Health

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Did You Know?

Schoolwork, exams, bullying and social pressures are common sources of stress and low mood for children. Spending time in nature can help by engaging the senses. Imagine walking through an English apple orchard – the sweet scent of blossoms, the sight of fluttering leaves, and the rhythmic buzz of bees instantly soothing your worries and lifting your spirits.

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Word Challenge

Notice how some words have other words hiding within them. List the words that are hiding within the word …

Grammar Challenge

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Copy the sentence below, adding a ‘when the action took place’ fronted adverbial.

Number Challenge

Free Apples Fruit photo and picture

The apples shown represent two eighths 2/8 of the total apples on the tree.

How many apples are on the tree in total?

Critical Thinking

Is the following statemment always, sometimes or never true? Why do you think this?