24 April 2020: Home learning
Happy Friday, everyone!
We have been listening to your feedback so today’s tasks are again made up of maths, reading and geography! We will be setting much, much less writing tasks. Check out the post from Mr Roundtree. Feedback, comments and concerns are always welcome and greatly appreciated.
(Remember to tune in on Monday for the movie premiere of Y6 #HoHLF!)
Y6 Maths – yesterday’s answers.
Y6 Maths – LO: rounding decimals
Good news! Lots of companies/TV channels/other educational groups are coming together in these strange times! As you may know, one of these is BBC Bitesize (who have even enlisted some well-known names to help them teach a variety of subjects, so keep your eyes peeled in future for those!). I thought we’d give one of these BBC Bitesize sessions a go today! Let me know your thoughts!
Your task today is about rounding decimals. There are three videos to watch (one is a recap of tenths, first) and then there are two activities underneath that I’d like you to complete. I would like you to do activity two – Jerry and Albert’s shopping list – and activity three – the dinosaur decimal challenge.
You could email me with a screen shot of your best scores, a photo of you completing the activities, or your top tips for someone else.
Challenge
Complete activity one – move & learn. It does require some resources but if you haven’t got them, you could make your own! The important thing is this challenge is that you’re practising this maths skill but doing it in a very active way!
Your reading today is a little bit different! As you all know, we’re living through something that will go down in history for our children and children’s children to learn about!
Today’s task is to create a time capsule to record a snapshot of what is happening at the minute, how people are feeling and what we’re all getting up to in these strange times. The idea is that you bury or keep your time capsule somewhere hidden and then dig it up or look through it again in a number of years eg 2030, a decade after this famous year.
First, you must read this Time Capsule ‘How To’ guide.
Finally, click here to see what the time capsule could look like. Feel free to print this one (don’t worry if you can’t), copy some of the things down into your home learning book, or change or adapt it to create your own. It’d be great to complete this with your family so everybody’s feelings and thoughts are captured!
Challenge
Improve your time capsule by adding in other objects such as photos, games or a newspaper! You could even make your own box (although an old shoe box works just fine).
A grid of squares helps the map-reader to locate a place. The vertical lines are called eastings. They are numbered – the numbers increase to the east. The horizontal lines are called northings as the numbers increase in an northerly direction.
Things to remember:
When you give a grid reference, always give the easting first: “Along the corridor and up the stairs“.
If you need a little bit of extra help, then you can click on this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z6j6fg8/revision/4 and it will refresh your mind back to class in December!
Today’s task:
1) Click here to access today’s first task. If you need any help at all or simply just have a question, please email me.
2) Click here for the map symbols for your story. Your task is to create a short story (a paragraph at the most) which substitutes some words and replaces them with map symbols.
Here is an example to help you.
24 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning, Year One!
Before we move on to today’s task, I want to say well done for settling back into home learning so well after the Easter break. I’ve had some fantastic reports from your parents! Keep it up 🙂
Now, onto today’s tasks…
Reading
Today’s reading task is phonics.
The list of words below all contain the ‘ai’ phoneme. However, ‘ai’ is represented in many different graphemes.
Your task is to read the words and sort them into the correct grapheme.
Maths
Today’s maths task is ordering numbers within 50.
In today’s task we will be ordering numbers using the language, ‘largest’, ‘smallest’, ‘more than’, ‘less than’, ‘least’, ‘most’ and ‘equal to’.
I’m going to order the numbers below from largest to smallest using inequality symbols.
> largest to smallest
25 36 41 40
I’m going to look for which number has the most tens. That’s 41 and 40 as they both have 4 tens. Because they both have the same amount, I’m going to look at the ones column. 41 has one one and 40 has zero ones. Therefore, 41 is the larger number. Then I look at the next two numbers. 36 has more tens than 25 so that must be the next biggest. Finally, 25 is the last number I have and it has the least tens.
41 > 40 > 36 > 25
Have a go at the ones below, ordering them from greatest to smallest using the inequality sign.
49 32 23 12
28 21 36 47
26 11 31 40
20 30 45 25
Now, I’m going to order the numbers below from smallest to largest using equality symbols
< smallest to largest
19 29 31 17
I’m going to do the opposite of what I did last time. I’m going to look for which number has the least tens. That is 19 and 17. They both have the same tens so I’m going to look to see which one has less ones. 7 is less than 9 so 17 must be the smallest number. Then, I look at the next two numbers. 29 has less tens than 31 so that is the next smallest number. 31 is the number that is left. It is also the largest because it has the most tens.
17 < 19 < 29 < 31
Have a go at the ones below, ordering them from greatest to smallest using the inequality sign.
13 31 45 21
41 34 29 19
17 18 28 10
49 39 24 42
Challenge:
Fill in the missing numbers.
34 > __ > 12 > 4
__ > 31 > __ > 22
12 < 24 < __ < 45
__ < 23 < __ < 31
Music
I’m sure you’re all missing music lessons on a Wednesday afternoon!
To keep your singing voices in tune (just like mine), follow the link below and complete the music lesson.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4fgrj6
It would be great to see some of your singing efforts.
Good luck, Year One!
24 April 2020: Home Learning
Hello,
Another week is nearly done. Can’t believe how quickly and slowly the weeks are passing. Thanks for all your support this week. I hope you’ve got on okay.
Here are the answers from yesterday’s learning:
4. Reading – Tree booklet non-fiction ANSWERS
Here’s today’s learning:
The reading learning is our usual Love of Reading session. Grab a book and enjoy reading (if possible with or alongside an adult). Chat about what you’re reading.
Geography Home Learning Crossword
Hi everybody,
On the crossword, Scafell Pike is accidentally spelt ‘Scarfell Pike’ with an accidental ‘r’.
If you add in the ‘r’, the words on the crossword should all fit.
Do please write the correct spelling underneath so you don’t make the same mistake I did!
Mr Wain
23 April 2020: Home learning
Here are the answers from yesterday’s learning:
3. Reading – Beautiful Blossom non-fiction ANSWERS
Here’s today’s learning:
23 April 2020: Home learning
Happy Thursday everyone!
We hope that your week is going well. Please remember to check out our class news page on the school website. There are some useful ideas to help with home learning and lots of photos too.
Thank you to all those who are sending in work and (more importantly) keeping in touch. We would like to hear from everyone and, this two way communication, is incredibly important for the children. 
Today’s tasks are geography, maths and writing.
Task 1
Geography
This lesson is on the BBC Bitesize website and fits perfectly with our new topic – Explorers.
Learn about the four countries of the UK and their capital cities.
This lesson includes:
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a video to help you understand a map of the UK and its four countries
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descriptions of the seasons and basic geographical terms
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two practice activities
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z42pnrd
Task 2
Maths
Have some fun with your 5 times table!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAqhF_2vvs x five tables
LO: arrays and related facts
Children will explore multiplication using arrays. Arrays are sets of objects arranged in rows and columns to make a rectangle. Help your child recognise arrays in the real world. Egg boxes, ice cube trays, and windows in a building can all be arrays.
You could play a game with your child to spot arrays when you are travelling to school or going on a walk. It could also be a good idea to ask your child to build arrays from small objects like grapes or buttons. Can they arrange the objects into different arrays? For example, 6 objects can be made into several different arrays: 
Can you go on an array hunt?
Send your arrays to us.
In Year 2, children will solve multiplication and division problems using the 2, 5, and 10 multiplication tables. They will use the ‘×’, ‘÷’, and ‘=’ symbols to record calculations.
Your child will be introduced to times tables at school. The focus this year is on the 2, 5, and 10 times tables.
Find out what multiplication facts your child already knows, and then see if they can work out more. For example:
Children might know that 5 × 7 = 35.
From this, they can work out related division and multiplication facts: 35 ÷ 7 = 5, 35 ÷ 5 = 7 and 7 x 5 = 35.
Have a go at finding 3 related facts for each of these.
Remember, two multiplication and two division facts.
Challenge
Use real five pence pieces to help.
Task 3
Writing
LO: To sequence events in a story.
The Bog Baby
Have a look at the pictures below.
You task is to put them into the correct order by numbering them.
In your book, write the number of the picture and then a sentence of what is happening in that part of the story. You only need to write one sentence for each picture.
If you’d like to draw your own sketches to go with your sentences then they need to match the ones below.
23 April 2020: Home learning
Good evening! This post is ahead of tomorrow morning (23 April) in case you wanted to get started earlier than nine, prepare anything or make sure your learning doesn’t clash with your morning workout!
First, an exciting announcement: next week’s Y6 Hall of Home Learning Fame is going to be upgraded to a video format! Keep emailing Miss Wilson your pictures of what you’ve been getting up to (anything, not just your learning!) so you don’t miss out a chance to star in the video!
Today’s tasks are maths, reading and geography!
Y6 Maths – Yesterday’s answers for working backwards (using the inverse)
Y6 Maths – LO: arithmetic
Hopefully you’ve been keeping on top of your arithmetic skills but let’s see how sharp you are with this arithmetic paper.
**Important note! Q22 should be 645 divided by 43 – the bus stop is missing for some reason! 2 x Golden Tickets to Nayaab for her eagle eyed spot!**
You could complete it as normal, on a 30 minute timer, or if you want to take it steady, take away the timer and do it at your own pace. Remember, check in your CGP books for any hints or tips you may need and you can always email me if you need more help.
b = £4
c = £6
d = £1
e = £8
Today’s learning:
Y5&6 Reading – LO: writer’s choice
Your learning today is all about the writer’s choice of language and the specific vocabulary they use.
First, reread the text we’ve been focusing on this week. Then, click here to answer the questions. **Q2 should read: “Look at paragraph six on page two.”**
But! There’s a twist! Once you’ve worked out the answer to each question, you must then find it in the word search on the page underneath!
Challenge
Choose a synonym that the writer could have used for each question. Even better if you discuss your reasons why with someone at home or prepare your own reasons and write them in your home learning book.
Y5&6 Geography – LO: I know some of the main rivers, mountains and regions in the UK.
Today’s task is a crossword puzzle! Use the clues provided to help you figure out the answers.
If you have access to a map, atlas, globe or can view a map on the internet, this will help, too!
Click here to start the crossword!
*when there is an answer with two words, the space is included.*
Remember to email if you are stuck with anything!
Challenge
Compete with a family member to see how fast you can recite all the answers without saying ERM!
23 April 2020: Home learning
Good morning, Year One!
How lovely is the weather at the moment! What daily exercise have you been doing? I’ve been finding new places to walk in the local area.
I’m also still taking part in PE with Joe Wicks. It’s so fun!
Onto today’s tasks…
Geography
Someone who studies geography is a geographer! Your task as a geographer is to remind yourself of the four countries of the UK and their capital cities.
Follow the link below to help you with today’s task:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdq6t39
Reading
Read the instructions about how to make a healthy Greek salad. Answer the questions in your home learning book.
Challenge:
Follow the recipe to make a Greek salad.
Maths
Your first task today is to complete the sentences below using the phrases:
- more than
- less than
- equal to
Use the 50 square to help
21 is _____________ 27
20 is _____________ 19
34 is _____________ 34
41 is _____________ 38
Now, use equality symbols to compare the numbers below.
23 ___ 29
37 ___ 21
40 ___ 4
31 ___ thirty one
forty nine ___ 39
30 ___ forty
Challenge:
22 April 2020: Home learning
Morning everyone!
Hope you’ve registered your lunch choice with your adult (the veg option looks tasty) and have remembered your PE kit – Wednesdays are PE days!
Let’s get started!
Y6 Maths – LO: solving puzzles
Today, we’re practising working backwards and using the inverse to solve I’m thinking of a number puzzles – you’ve done lots of these at school, especially with Miss K! For example:
I’m thinking of a number. If you add four to it, then divide it by three, you get twelve.
Starting with my end number of twelve, we’ve got to work backwards and use the inverse so instead of dividing by three, I multiply twelve by three to get 36. Next, still working backwards, instead of adding four, I take away four. 36 – 4 = 32. The number I was thinking of was 32!
Click here for today’s questions and to see if you can work out the joke that’s hidden in the picture on there!
Challenge
Design some of your own similar questions. If you email them to us, we can choose some for everyone to complete next week! #HoHLF
Y5 Maths – Y5 Maths – LO: solving puzzles
Y5&6 Reading – LO: inference
Skim over the text from Monday and Tuesday to remind yourself about it. All of today’s questions are about this text.
Now, answer the inference questions.
For a challenge, imagine you are Mary and you are trapped in the cave. You don’t have any mobile reception but you manage to log on to the cave next door’s WiFi and so you can send an email. Choose someone to email asking for help. This could be her husband, her sister or her best friend.
PS I’m aware that if you were on the WiFi you could also send a message or Facetime etc – but an email made for better learning!
22 April 2020: Home learning
Guten Morgen, Jahr Ein!
Anyone know what language that is?
I’ve taught myself a few words from a different language. Have you learnt anything new whilst being in isolation?
If so, please email me and i’ll share it on our Class News page!
Onto today’s tasks…
Writing
In yesterday’s reading task, I asked you to choose a character from a story and write words about them.
For today’s writing task, I want you to put those words into sentences. When writing your sentences, use ‘and’ to join words together.
E.g.
George is kind and caring.
He is friendly and helpful.
George is thoughtful and selfless.
He is big and tall.
Remember to use:
- Capital letters
- Finger spaces
- Full stops
Maths
Today’s task is about partitioning a number into tens and ones.
It is important to understand how a number is made up of tens and ones, e.g. 34 = 3 tens and 4 ones.
Look at the examples below:
Complete the part-part whole models below by drawing how many tens and ones each number has.
Now, complete the sentences below.
12 has _____ ten and ___ ones.
29 has _____ tens and ___ ones.
30 has _____ tens and ___ ones.
49 has _____ tens and ___ ones.
Reading
Today’s reading task is a RIC.
R – Retrieval
I – Interpret
C – Choice
Read the text below and answer the questions
My name is Sienna and I am six years old. My favourite thing at school is PE because I love running around outside.
My favourite food is anything sweet. I love cakes , chocolate and fruit. When it is hot and sunny, I love eating ice cream.
I saw some chocolate breakfast cereal in the supermarket and my mum let me get some. Now, I can even eat chocolate for breakfast!
What don’t I like? Anything with bits in!
Questions:
Retrieve: What is Sienna’s favourite thing at school?
Retrieve: Name two things Sienna likes to eat?
Retrieve: What doesn’t Sienna like?
Interpret: Do you think Sienna has a healthy diet and why?
Choice: Why does Sienna use an exclamation mark after the sentence, ‘Now I can even eat chocolate for breakfast!’?
Keep up the great learning, Year One!