8.2.2021

This week it is 'Safer Internet Week', the theme for this is - people who help us stay safe on the internet at home. To take part in this can you take a selfie with someone at home who helps you to stay safe. The could you please email the pictures to Andrew, so they can be part of a whole school display.

Monday (8.2.2021): 

Good Morning Caimans, we always like to begin our day with a few songs and videos during our morning greetings routine, these can be found in the class resources section  - (days of the week, How's the weather, Makaton: feelings and emotions)

Literacy: 

This week we will continue to read and explore the story 'Bringing the Rain from Kapiti Plain',  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

After reading and exploring the story, can you begin to sequence these pictures from the story.

Blue Group: Can you sequence 6 pictures from the story and add sentences to each picture.

Red Group: Can you sequence 4 pictures from the story and add sentences to each picture.

Green Group: Can you sequence 3 pictures from the story.

Maths:

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    here is one of our favourites.

For today's activities you will need some small counting objects (lego blocks, wooden blocks, small toys, pasta shapes etc...)

Blue Group: Using your counting objects, can you pick some up in your hand (up to 10 objects) and then place them onto the table, look at them for 3 seconds then cover them up. Now can you estimate (guess) how many objects there is and write the number down. Once you have made your estimation (guess) can you uncover the objects and count them to check how many there is?, then write down the answer.

Can you repeat this several times using different amounts...

Red Group: Using your counting objects, can you pick some up in your hand (up to 5 objects) and then place them onto the table, look at them for 3 seconds then cover them up. Now can you estimate (guess) how many objects there is and write the number down. Once you have made your estimation (guess) can you uncover the objects and count them to check how many there is?, then write down the answer.

Can you repeat this several times using different amounts...

Green Group: Using your counting objects, can you pick some up in your hand (up to 10 objects) and then place them onto the table in a line. Now can you count how many objects there is and write the number down or ask someone to write the number down for you to copy.

Can you repeat this several times using different amounts...

Art (Sculpture):

We are going to repeat the lesson from last week and build upon the skills we have been developing:

For this weeks lesson you will need to use your playdough again, (if you need to make some more use the recipe from last week)

This week we are going to think about making sausages -

Can you make a sausage shape from clay – first by making a ball, and then, by applying hand pressure, alter its shape to a sausage, but do not make it too thin. 

Can you make a ball of playdough and then alter its shape to a sausage, but do not make it too thin.  Then can you half what you have made and to continue rolling one half of it between your hands to make thin strings.

How long can you make a string before it breaks? (Expect some to break easily).

Now can you use the strings to make a coil pot.

Communication Group:

Each week in our communication group we have been developing our communication skills through the use of Makaton.  In your home learning pack you have copies of the rhymes 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' and '5 Little Ducks'. Can you practise these rhymes.

Then can you watch and join in with these videos...

Tuesday (9.2.2021):

Good Morning Caimans, we always like to begin our day with a few songs and videos during our morning greetings routine, these can be found in the class resources section  - (days of the week, How's the weather, Makaton: feelings and emotions)

Literacy: 

This week we will continue to read and explore the story 'Bringing the Rain from Kapiti Plain',  use the you tube video from Monday's lesson.

After reading and exploring the story, can you complete the task below...

Maths:

Begin by joining in the 'Let's get fit - Count to 100' warm up from the class resources section...

Next watch the Estimation video and power point from Monday's lesson...

Blue Group: Can you complete the estimation worksheet from your work pack or use the worksheet below...

Yoga Break:

Enjoy a yoga break using one of the Cosmic Kids Yoga videos found in the 'Class Resources' section.

Science:

In Science we have currently been exploring 'Under the Sea', this week we would like you to explore naming and signing different creatures under the sea using the songs and videos below.

Reading, Phonics and handwriting:

Reading: 

Can you practice reading your book in your work pack and share it with an adult.

Phonics and handwriting:

Blue Group: Exploring the sounds 'l' & 'ck', first can you watch the videos below, then can you write down a list of words that begin with the sound 'f' and end with the sound 'ck'...

Wednesday (10.2.2021):

Good Morning Caimans, we always like to begin our day with a few songs and videos during our morning greetings routine, these can be found in the class resources section  - (days of the week, How's the weather, Makaton: feelings and emotions)

PE:

Our PE this term will be focused around the outdoors, we understand the weather is very cold this time of year, but if you want to you could take part in some outdoor activities such as going for a walk, playing in the garden etc...

If you feel it is too cold to go outside, here are some take exercise videos to take part in...

Maths:

Begin by joining in the 'Let's get fit - Count to 100' warm up from the class resources section...

Next watch the Estimation video and power point from Monday's lesson...

Blue Group: Can you complete the estimation worksheet from your work pack or use the worksheet below...

Red Group: Can you complete the estimation worksheet from your work pack or use the worksheet below...

Yoga Break:

Enjoy a yoga break using one of the videos in the 'Class Resources' section

Literacy: 

This week we will continue to read and explore the story 'Bringing the Rain from Kapiti Plain',  use the you tube video from Monday's lesson.

After reading and exploring the story, can you create a story map by drawing pictures to retell the story...

Computing: 

In computing we have been developing our skills to use online art programs. This week we are going to continue to think about creatures that live under the sea. Can you use an online art program to draw a picture of a creature that lives under the sea (fish, shark, whale, crab, starfish, sea horse).

Thursday (11.2.2021):

Maths:

Begin by joining in the 'Let's get fit - Count to 100' warm up from the class resources section...

Next watch the Estimation video and power point from Monday's lesson...

Blue Group: Can you complete the estimation activities on Education City 'I Spy a Magpie' and 'Spot the Dots'. (these activities have been assigned to you)

Red Group: Can you complete the estimation activities on Education City 'I Spy a Magpie' and 'Spot the Dots'. (these activities have been assigned to you)

Green Group: Can you complete the counting activities on Education City 'counting bugs' and 'field of dreams'. (these activities have been assigned to you)

Reading, Phonics and handwriting:

Reading: 

Can you practice reading your book in your work pack and share it with an adult.

Phonics and handwriting:

Blue Group: can you complete the activity below...

Yoga Break:

Enjoy a yoga break using a video from the 'Class Resources' section...

History:

In history we are continuing to explore the theme of 'Holiday's', this week we will be exploring theme parks.

Can you begin by exploring these videos...

Have you ever visited a theme park? If you have could you tell us all about it and what you did when you were there or you could draw a picture. 

Please could you send this work via email to: andrew.mayson@springwellschool.co.uk

Friday (12.2.2021):

Geography:

In Geography we have been exploring the weather, this week we are going to think about 'sunny' days.

Can you begin by watching this video and copy and learn the makaton signs...

Can you write or draw a picture about what you like to do on sunny days.

(can you send this to us via email)

PSHE:

We are going to continue to think about Road Safety, can you begin by watching the video below...