#SCUChallenge 31 - Medal/Pendant Design!

It's a special challenge today, as we want you to get your thinking caps on and come up with something that we can attach to our Sheffield Children's University awards lanyards!

As many of you will know, here at Sheffield CU, with all of your hard-earned certificates we award badges (have you received your first certificate and badge yet?). We also give you the option to buy lanyards to attach all your badges and keep them safe.

We are looking for your amazing ideas to create something like a medal or pendant that could be attached to the bottom of your lanyards - they’re looking a bit empty at the moment!

We really need your help and are asking if you could design something for us to have made and hopefully they’ll be available for award winners to attach to the bottom of their lanyards! We'll look at all the designs we receive and who knows…we might even choose your design!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge31

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your ideas  - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 30 - Make a mouse!

It's Wednesday, and today we want you to practice your sewing skills and make your very own mouse!

You will need to gather some material, cut out your pattern, sew your mouse, and then decide how you want to decorate it! Will they have buttons for eyes? Will you give them hair and if so what style and colour? Could you make another to give your mouse a friend? What about an outfit?
You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge30

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your work - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

 

#SCUChallenge 29 - Make your own comic book!

Today we challenge you to get creative and make your own comic book! 

Comic books are a great way to tell a story. Unlike traditional books, comics tell the story mainly through pictures with a few words, rather than the other way round! Each section of the story is drawn in a box on the page - put all the boxes in the right order and you have a comic. You'll need to think about your story, characters, design and layout, and your audience too!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge29

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your work - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges 

#SCUChallenge 28 - Grow your own potatoes!

Happy Monday! We hope you had a lovely weekend. Today's challenge comes courtesy of our fantastic friends and wonderful Learning Destinations here in Sheffield - Foresteers!

We challenge you to grow your own potatoes! Now is the perfect time to start, and all you need to get going is some old potatoes! If you plant  now it won't be long before you'll have your own crop of new potatoes. Those grown in your own garden have lots more flavour than most supermarket spuds too - what are you waiting for?!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge28

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see how you get on - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

 

#SCUChallenge 27 - Being Kind and Thankful

It's really important that we always remember to be kind, but especially now. Being kind might mean something simple like saying 'thank you' or smiling as we pass someone in the street, or we can be kind by helping out with jobs around the house. Giving thanks is really important too - we need to let people know that we really appreciate what they do for us, what they give to us, how they help us, and also what they might have to give up to be able to help us too.

As well as being kind to other people, it’s really important that we are kind to ourselves too - remembering that it's OK to feel a bit down in the dumps, or to feel a little grumpy about things sometimes. Being kind to ourselves means we are able to realise when and why we might feel like this, reminding ourselves why we are special, and what we can do to cheer ourselves up a little.

So this weekend, our challenge is all about being kind and thankful. We want you think about how you could say thank you to the key workers who are keeping our country running at the moment, and also how you can be thankful at home, and kind to yourself too!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge27

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your work  - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 26 - Colour Sheffield!

It's Friday and today, we challenge you to colour Sheffield!

Colouring can be a great activity, especially if you're feeling bored, restless or even a bit down in the dumps. It’s a really rewarding thing that you can do in stages too - it doesn't all have to be done at once, so pick up your colouring pencils and do a bit now and then until it's all completed. Also, if you don't have a printer, don't worry! You can still take part in this activity, just copy and draw the design yourself! We can't wait to see your beautiful art work!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge26

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your creations - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 25 - Learn To Sign Your Name!

Happy Thursday! For today's challenge, we want you to learn to sign your name. No, you won’t need to create a new autograph or signature! We challenge you to learn some British Sign Language!

Can you use the fingerspelling charts to identify the letters to spell out ‘CU’ for Children’s University? How about your name? Or the name of people in your house, your friends, or even your teacher’s name?

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge25

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to hear how you got on - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 24 - Teddy Bear's Picnic!

Time for challenge number 24, and today we challenge you to plan, organise and host your very own teddy bear's picnic!

You will need to think about where your picnic will take place, what you will eat, who will be invited, and what you might wear too. It's not just teddy bears who can join in the fun too, feel free to invite any of your toys!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge24

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your picnics - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 23 - Paper Boats!

It's another sunny day in Sheffield, and our next challenge is perfect to do outdoors if you can! Today, we challenge you to make and race your very own paper boats!

Can you make a boat out of paper that actually floats? We will show you how, and then challenge you to make your own design and test it too!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge23

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your boats - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 22 - Wind Vanes!

Today, we challenge you to track the weather conditions around you by creating your own wind vane!

Knowing which way the wind is blowing is an important yet often overlooked piece of information. Wind plays a role in many things we do and you’ll know that’s true if you’ve ever biked into a strong head wind, seen a forest fire, visited a wind farm or tried to predict weather changes!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge22

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your wind vanes - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 21 - History at Home

We are living through a major event at the moment. This will become an important history lesson for children in the future. But for now, this weekend, we challenge you to find out about the history of your own family!

There are lots of stories to be heard from all generations so now is a perfect time to capture them, so this challenge has three parts. Who makes up your family? What was life like for your older relatives when they were your age? And ask them to tell you about an important news event from the past. There lots to be learned, so let's get going…

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge21

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to hear all about your family history - please send us a picture/story along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

Important Announcement: Sheffield CU May Award Ceremonies

After recommendation from Sheffield Hallam University in light of current circumstances, we can now confirm that we are postponing the Sheffield CU award ceremonies which were due to take place on Wednesday 6th May 2020 at the campus in the city centre. These ceremonies were for children who attend Sheffield schools which ARE NOT subscribed to Sheffield CU and who collect CU credits using a Passport to Learning only. Invitations for these events would have been posted to families next week so we wanted to ensure we shared this information as soon as possible and confirm that unfortunately we are unable to issue any CU awards at this time. We will provide any further updates about future ceremonies and awards as and when we are able to do so.

Although our award ceremonies will not go ahead in May, we’re still busy working away in the background. Our team have all been working remotely since 17th March with limited access to our database, children’s CU credit records, emails, etc. As a result of this and as the libraries are closed, it also means that we cannot access our stock so unfortunately we cannot take online or phone orders for Passports to Learning at this time too. However, these can be purchased from Sheffield libraries once they are open again, so if you didn’t get a Passport to Learning before they closed, don’t panic! CU Credits earned by completing our CU Home Learning Challenges will be accredited to children whose families submit the activity evidence alongside a reflection sheet (which can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary), detailing their child’s Passport to Learning number.

For now, we will continue to develop our wide range of CU Home Learning Challenges which are shared across our social media channels each day. We are LOVING seeing all your fantastic learning and fabulous creations so please do keep tagging us in your pictures – they really do keep us going!

As always, we sincerely appreciate your support and understanding at this time. Thank you and have a lovely weekend!

#SCUChallenge 20 - Garden Bug Hunt

It's time for you to get up close with nature,  test your observational skills and see what you can find! Today, we challenge you to go on a garden bug hunt!

You will need to search all areas of your garden - flowers, grass, bushes and even your concrete path too! You could use a magnifying glass, but the most important thing is to be patient, and not to leave any sticks, leaves or stones unturned!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge20

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see what bugs you manage to find - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 19 - Rainbow Creations!

It's time to get your craft on for our latest activity, as we challenge you to make some rainbow creations! We want you to have a go at making your very own rainbow ice paints, and play dough too.

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge19

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your paints and play dough - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 18 - A Royal Challenge!

Did you know that the Queen has two birthdays, one of which takes place on the 21st of April? This date is the the actual anniversary of the day she was born, but she also has a separate day that is labelled her "official"birthday (usually the second Saturday in June) which is a public celebration too.

As it's the Queen's birthday next week, we want to help Her Majesty celebrate her special day, and give you a chance to earn some CU credits too! Challenge 18 is a series of activities for you to do that are based around the Queen and the Royal Family. Each activity is worth 1 CU credit (3 in total)

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge18

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your stamps, family trees and birthday cards - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 17 - Memory Maps

We really hope you had a lovely Easter weekend! It's time for challenge 17, and today, we want you to create your very own memory map!

The aim of this challenge is for you to be able to draw a map from your home to anywhere you have been before, all from memory! This can be to your school, to the shops or to a relative’s house, it can be to absolutely anywhere! We know you'll be missing your family and friends right now, so create this map ready for when you are able to visit again, and try and include as much detail as you can!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge17

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your maps - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge16 - Easter Chocolate Challenge

We really hope you had a fantastic Easter weekend! If you received lots of chocolate this weekend, challenge number 16 provides you with the perfect way to make use of it. We challenge you to make some Easter chocolate nests for everyone to enjoy!

You will need to gather your ingredients together, weigh them out carefully, make and decorate your nests, and finally, the best part, enjoy them with your family!

You can download the full challenge here: https://bit.ly/SCUChallenge16

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your chocolatey creations - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 15 - The Great Outdoor (or indoor) Camp Out!

Happy Easter! It's Easter weekend and so it's time for a very special extended weekend challenge. We
challenge you to create your very own Great Outdoor (or indoor) Camp Out!

You will need to decide when you want to camp - there are LOTS of people all planning on 'camping' over the Easter weekend, up and down the country! You might want to join in, or feel free to 'camp' any day you like. You will also need to think about where your camp will be (the weather might help you make this decision!), what you will eat, some fun activities you might do and who your campmates will be too!

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge15

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your camp- please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge14 - Paper Weaving

We're already on Challenge 14, and this one is a fun one! Today, we challenge you to try paper weaving

Paper weaving is a really fun way to take ordinary scraps of paper and transform them into a masterpiece! Be sure to experiment with lots of colour and maybe even make a rainbow for your window too.
You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenges14

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your paper weaving - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge13 - Sock Puppets!

Challenge 13 and it's time to make use of all those old socks and make your very own sock puppets! 

First you need to find an old, odd sock big enough to get your fingers in then think about your design, get creative and end with your very own puppet show!

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge13

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your sock puppet - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCU Challenge 12 - Newspaper towers!

For our SCU Challenge number 12, you need to get your thinking caps on as we challenge you to build the biggest free standing tower you can!

You need to gather your materials, think about your design and then get building! You will have to measure your tower and could have a competition with your friends to see who could build the tallest tower at home. You might even want to add in your own rules - holding a piece of fruit or a teddy at the top for 2 minutes for example.

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge12

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your towers - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 11 - Coin Challenge!

Happy Monday - it's time for challenge number 11, and today it's all about the money!

Have you ever wondered how coins are made? We want you to think more about the money you and your family use every day, and even come up with your own design too!

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge11

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your brand new coin - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 10 - Keep Fit and Healthy!

The weekend is here, and that means one thing...it's time for our second weekend challenge!!!

We want you to try some fun, physical activities and think about how this helps to keep you fit and healthy, especially when we can't go out as much as we normally would. But don't worry, there are plenty of activities you can still do in and around your home!

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge10

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your fitness diary- please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 9 - Build your own time capsule!

Happy Friday! Today, we want to challenge you to build your own time capsule!

A time capsule is a container that holds present day items, such as photos, newspapers, letters and more. It’s typically hidden away for your future self or someone of your choosing to open. A meaningful time capsule should be both personalised and fun! You could include things like a diary of what's been happening and how you feel at the moment, a letter to your future self, a profile of yourself and a note of your current favourite things to see if they change over time and/or a list of what you want to have achieved before you open the time capsule.

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge9

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your time capsule - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCU Challenge 8 - Create your own Sensory Bottle

Here is our 8th SCU Challenge and today, we challenge you to make your very own sensory bottle! 

Sensory bottles can help you feel calm, and are a good way to practice your maths and science too - you will need to think about how much you can fit into your bottle, what will sink and what might float, and even measure/weigh your contents too. You could theme your fillings for example: the seaside, nature - using spring flowers, glitter, colours, dinosaurs or even a Star Wars lightsaber!

You can download the full challenge here: bit.ly/SCUChallenge8

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your sensory bottle - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges

#SCUChallenge 7 - Create a Jar of Joy!

Today's #SCUchallenge is a little different, we want you to create your very own jar of joy!

Here at Sheffield Children’s University our team have our very own jar of joy. This is a place where we can regularly add all the things that we have done that have made us proud and/or the things we are most grateful for at that time.

We think it’s a really good time for you and your family to start your own jar of joy and reflect on the positive parts of your day.

You can download the full challenge here bit.ly/SCUChallenge7

To claim your credits, please complete and return a Sheffield CU Home Learning Challenge Reflection Diary which can be found here: https://bit.ly/SheffCUReflectionDiary

Once you have completed all the challenges, email your reflection diary along with evidence of your completed activity to cu@sheffield.gov.uk (photos/videos etc.) and we'll award CU credits. We can't wait to see your jar of joy and hear what you are proud of/grateful for - please send us a picture along with your reflection diary and feel free to share photos/videos on Facebook and Twitter! #SCUChallenges