21 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning! I hope you are enjoying the lovely weather.
Here are today’s home learning activities.
In addition to these activities, there are lots of good lessons and ideas on BBC Bitesize.
The lessons begin from Year 1 but some of the games and ideas look to be suitable for younger children. They are even showing Numberblocks!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Phonics
Practise your letter formation in your home learning book.
Remember all the letters start on the line with a lead-in!
Words to write:
chip food queen ship
Please read the words to your child. They can then write them in their home learning book.
Phonics activity:
Can you write a sentence including one of the above words?
Remember that at this stage we are looking for children’s phonetic attempts at words. It is important your child grows into an independent learner. Encouraging your child to write the words as they sound rather than always spelling correctly is important. It encourages the children to use their own skills – rather than copy from an adult.
Literacy
Book of the week: The smartest giant in town
Listen to the story of the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfiPrA8E3qE
Draw a story map of the story.
Here is an example of a story map.
Don’t forget to send me photos of your story maps.
moortowneyfs@spherefederation.org
Maths 1 less
Count backwards from 20 using the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShqXL-zfLxY
Oh no! The song seems to have forgotten the number 0! We talk lots about the number 0 being nothing but still being a number. Try to sing the number 0 when singing the song.
Solve the number problems.
- I have 5 fish fingers and I eat one. How many do I have left?
- There are 10 children in the park. One child goes home. How many children are left in the park?
- There are 14 chickens in the pen. 1 chicken escapes! How many chickens are left?
- I have 19 Easter eggs. I decide to give one to a friend. How many Easter eggs do I have left?
Draw the number stories. Can you make your own story?
Extra activity
I am really enjoying going outside and walking.
Have you noticed how the trees and plants are changing?
Can you draw or paint a picture to show that spring is here?
Have a lovely day!
Easter Fun!
Hello all,
Here are some pictures of the learning you guys have done over the holiday. The Andy Goldsworthy art looks amazing!
Please send any pictures or videos to paulwilks@spherefederation.org.
It’s really great to see what you’ve been getting up to!
Hall of Home Learning Fame
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to another edition of the Y6 Hall of Home Learning Fame! [deafening applause]
A huge congratulations to the winners below who have managed to snatch a place on the latest #HoHLF leaderboard!
First up, here at #HoHLF HQ, we were wowed by these amazing pieces of art!
Next up, the nature category! These entrants used the great outdoors and their own fab creativity to make patterns in the world around them. Maybe we should make the penguin on the third photo the #HoHLF mascot? Tweet us!
Third on the list is the adventure category where these brilliant dens prove you can make an awesome hiding place anywhere you like! I’ve also heard these were used for an ace reading spot – #HoHLF bows down to you!
And finally… it’s amazing what science experiments you can do at home!
Well done to everyone on this edition of #HoHLF! Tune in next time to see if you’ve made the highly sought after list!
Let’s stay positive!
First thing this morning, we received a letter from one of the children. It simply made us smile and we hope it makes you smile too!
Keep sending your photos please.
20 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning, everyone! I hope you have had a lovely Easter.
Welcome back to your learning at home tasks.
Remember to let me know what you’ve been up to and keep sending photos of your learning.
moortowneyfs@spherefederation.org
Phonics
Use phonicsplay to say all the ‘phase 3’ phonemes before the 2 minute timer ends!
If you haven’t registered yet it is free to join and has lots of online phonics games.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/member-only/FlashcardsTC.html
You can use the flashcards in your book bag if you don’t have access to the internet.
words to read:
Phonics activity:
Play ‘phase 3’ buried treasure
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/member-only/BuriedTreasure2.html
Literacy
Book of the week: The smartest giant in town
Listen to the story of the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfiPrA8E3qE
Draw the characters from the story.
Talk with your adult about where the story is set and what happened.
Maths- 1 more
Count to 20 using the song (click on the link below) or chant the numbers forwards and backwards.
Oh no! The song seems to have forgotten the number 0! We talk lots about the number 0 being nothing but still being a number. Sing the song again including the number 0.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Ajq682yrA
Solve the number problems:
- First, there were 5 rabbits hopping in the garden.
Then, 1 more rabbit hops into the garden. How many rabbits are there now?
- First, I had 6 sweets.
Then, my friend gives me 1 more.
How many do I have now?
- First, there were 12 children on the bouncy castle.
Then 1 more child jumped on.
How many children are on the bouncy castle now?
Can you draw the maths stories?
Challenge
Can you make up a maths story using 1 more?
If needed you can use objects to help you count.
Have a good day!
Hello from Mr Wain
Good afternoon, Year Five!
Just writing a quick message to say hello and check in with how you’re all doing!
I hope you’ve been enjoying the nice weather as much as me and have been able to do lots of fun things during this Easter holiday!
I’ve been kicking a football about in my garden and spent some time reading outside, too!
Jemima and Penelope have sent me this picture of their rainbow artwork they completed on Wednesday – I’ve been very impressed with their creative skills (I hope it didn’t take too long to tidy up!)
If you’ve also completed any of the Easter activities, I would love for you to send me an email showing me what you’ve done!
Looking forward to seeing you soon…
Mr Wain 🙂
Happy Easter and farewell Year Three
Hi Year Three,
I hope you’re all having a wonderful bank holiday Friday. I’ve spent this week in school with some children so their families can continue to work. We’ve had lots of fun and have even painted a giant rainbow!
This week is my last week as your Year Three teacher. I’ve been thinking of you all lots and while it’s been a little bit sad not to have a proper goodbye I’ve been happy just knowing that you’re all safe at home with your families.
I hope you’re not giving your ‘new teachers’ a hard time at home and maybe even teaching them a thing or two! We’ve learnt so much together and I have no doubt that when school is back open you will continue to be your amazing selves and continue all your hard work.
We’ve had such a fun year and I’m going to miss you all lots. Here are some of my highlights. Enjoy!
Happy Easter, Year Three.
Hello
Hello Reception Class!
I hope you are enjoying the lovely weather and are having fun at home.
I have come across a few more fun activities you might like to try next week.
Have fun- send me some photos and I will see you all soon!
Hello from Mr Parker
Good morning, Year One!
This is just a quick message to say, hello!
I hope that you’re all OK and are enjoying a little break from the daily learning tasks. I hope this little break has given you the opportunity to do lots of different and fun things to keep you busy!
If you’ve done any of the Easter activities that are on the website, please feel free to email them to me – I’d love to see them.
I hope to see you all again soon and remember…
Keep smiling! 🙂
Quick hello to everyone
We hope you are all still managing to fit in some learning as well as having some fun. Thank you to everyone who has sent photos through to us – we have really enjoyed looking at them and feel very proud of you all.
In this photo, Penelope and her sister have been very resourceful. They have collected random objects from around the house to create this lovely rainbow. We are sure you will be as impressed as we are! Well done, girls!
Keep up with all the hard work and please keep sending the photos.
Remember though, have fun, be kind and stay active!