Our whole-school homework this week is:
Living and Learning:
I know that a person’s body belongs to them… is our Living and Learning statement. The NSPCC’s Speak Out, Stay Safe message is an important one. It helps children understand more about this week’s theme and supports them to speak out if they have any concerns. At home, make sure your child is aware of Childline.
Reading: please make sure your child is reading on a daily basis.
Number Fact Fluency: use Numbots or Times Table Rock Stars in regular short bursts.
Talk Time:
This week’s Talk Time is about science, and we’re looking for signs of the changing seasons. You are going to be a season detective, observing how the world changes as spring turns into summer.
Why not try some of the following ideas:
- Look outside each day. What is the weather like? In spring it can be sunny, rainy or a bit cool. As summer arrives, you might notice hotter days, more sunshine and longer daylight hours.
- Look at plants and trees. In spring, plants begin to grow with new leaves and flowers. In summer, you may see full green trees, bright flowers and fruits starting to grow.
- Listen carefully when you are outside. In spring, you can hear birds and buzzing insects. In summer, you might notice even more buzzing bees, chirping birds and other animal sounds as they are very active.
- Think about how you feel. What clothes do you wear in spring? Do you wear different clothes in summer? You might wear lighter clothes, hats or sunglasses when it gets warmer.
Try to spot these changes happening around you and talk about them with an adult. This is a homework activity that you should revisit every couple of weeks to notice how things change over time.