Category: Learners’ Home Learning

Thursday’s News – 18th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning Learners and families!
How are you all today?
Today’s suggested learning activities are as follows:-
In Maths, we will be using our money skills to have a go at some money word problems.
In English, we are thinking about the line from our book ‘A rope to hold on and treasure to find’. What are the treasures in your life and what treasures have you yet to find?
In Phonics, using our Phonics Sound Mats, we are looking for like-sounding sounds.
In Art today, still thinking about our book and the line ‘treasure to find’, we will focus on one of the beautiful illustrations and try to create a collage or a painting/drawing that is similar.

Keep in touch with me as always, I am always interested in what you are doing!
Keep smiling 🙂
Mrs Brown

 

English – A rope to hold onto and treasure to find

In our story, the people we care about are referred to as ‘A rope to hold on to’. Yesterday we talked about the people we could think of who were courageous and kind.
The story mentions that in the future we will have treasure to find……..
What do you think this means?
What are the things in your life that you treasure the most? And what treasure might you yet discover?
It might not just be people, it could be things that you love to see, such as the sea or animals or even something you would like to do in the future like travel to another country or ride a horse.

What will your treasure include?

 

Phonics – Like-sounded sounds

Today, I would like you to group together like-sounded sounds – using both of your phonics mats (I’ve attached some more if you you have mis-placed your own)

you could even write out the sounds and group the sounds that are the same – or even write a list.

For instance ‘igh’ and ‘ie’ are like-sounded sounds.
Can you find any others that are the same?

 

Art – Treasure to find

Today in art I would like you to look at page 24-25 of our book Rain Before Rainbows;- Here’s the link again ;-http://stayhome.walker.co.uk/rainbows/ 

I would like you to create a picture today that is similar – you can copy the picture in the book if you would like. It is a picture that shows a new day and the rising of the sun and new hope.

you could make a collage with bits of paper/material, you could paint or you could draw. You could even use a mixture of all three.

I can’t wait to see your creations.

 

Money word problems

We have been getting more familiar with coins this week and have added different coin amounts together.
We have also been shopkeepers for the day, which was lots of fun!

Today we are going to use all our money skills to answer some money word problems – see photo below.
Remember to take your time when you are doing word problems, you may even have to read the problem twice.
Good luck!

Wednesday’s News – 17th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone.
I hope you are well today.
Today’s suggested learning activities are as follows;-
In English, we will be thinking about the line from our book ‘Friends who will help us, courageous and kind’ and thinking about people we know who help us.
In Maths, continuing with our money focus, how about becoming a shopkeeper today. You will need to label your products and deal with some customers, taking their money and giving change! Remember to say your pleases and thank you’s!
In Phonics, we will be going on a split diagraph hunt!
In History, thinking about people who help us who are courageous and kind, we will learn about Florence Nightingale today!

Remember to keep in touch with me whatever you are doing today!
Keep smiling as always 🙂
Mrs Brown

 

Phonics – Split Digraph Practise 

Today we are going to focus on all the split diagraphs we know;-
a-e
o-e
e-e
u-e

Remember there is only 1 letter in between the split diagraphs. ie cake, these, nose, tune.
Look at some books that you have at home. Can you find any split diagraphs? Which split diagraph can you find the most of?
Happy spotting!

 

Maths – Let’s make our own shop

Still thinking about money today, let’s make our own shop at home.
Mrs Brown used to love playing shoe shops when she was little, but you can create whatever type of shop you like.
Write the prices on whatever you are selling. You need to make your prices under 50p or whatever amount you are confident with. I would label things 1p, 2p, 5p or 10p to start with.
If your customer buys more than one thing can you add up the price? Can you give the right change too?
Have fun being the shopkeeper today! I hope you don’t get any awkward customers today!

 

English – Friends who will help us, courageous and kind

I would like us to think about another line from Rain Before Rainbows, ‘Friends who will help us courageous and kind’.
I would like you to firstly think about the words courageous and kind. What do they mean? Are you courageous? What have you done to be courageous before? Who do you know that is courageous?

Also, what does being kind mean? Are you kind? what kind things have you done out of kindness? Who do you know that is kind?
Finally make a list of friends or other people who might help us in our lives – are these people courageous and kind?

 

History – Florence Nightingale 

Today, in English we are thinking about ‘Friends who will help us, courageous and kind’.
We will carry this through into History today, where we will learn about Florence Nightingale.
Florence Nightingale was a kind nurse who helped people – she was definitely courageous and kind!

Click on this link to find out more about her;- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj274xs 

Monday’s News – June 15th

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone!

I hope you had a good weekend!

Today’s suggested learning activities are as follows -more details on Tapestry

In English this week we will be looking further into our beautiful book ‘Rain Before Rainbows’, so today I would like you to read the book yourselves, taking in the wonderful illustrations too.

In Maths we have a money focus and will use today to familiarise ourselves with different coins.

In Phonics we will be playing Buried Treasure – there’s an easier and a harder option!

Music – I have added a medley of Disney Songs for you to enjoy! There may be some you know and there maybe some new ones! What better way to start the week!

Keep in touch on Tapestry as always,

Keep smiling 🙂

Mrs Brown

 

It’s Friday! – 12th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone,

I hope you are all well!

We can’t really complain about the weather when it’s been so nice for so long! The sun will be back out soon I’m sure.

Today’s suggested learning is as follows;- Details on Tapestry

In Maths, I thought we would end the week with some times table practise.

Its-Read-a-Book Friday and the perfect day for it – cosy up somewhere nice and read your favourite book!

In Phonics there are some games to play today, practising plurals and past tense.

In Geography, using a line from our book ‘There are mountains to climb and journeys to take’, tell me about the journeys you are looking forward to making. 

I hope you have a great weekend, despite the weather, at least it’s good for the garden!

Keep a sunny smile, despite the rain.

Best wishes as always, 

Mrs Brown

 

 

Thursday News – 11th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone. Its another rainy day, but warm weather is on its way!

Today’s suggested learning on Tapestry is as follows;-

In Maths, there are some Key Skills to do today, just like we so in class!

In English, still looking at our lovely book ‘Rain Before Rainbows’, we are going to write some super sentences about wind!

In Phonics, there is a book to share together! It was Mrs Browns own book from when she was 5years old! I’ve kept it for twenty years!

In Science, we will think about where wind comes from and maybe even make our own wind sock!

Keep smiling as always,

Best wishes,

Mrs Brown

 

Wednesday News – 10th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Hello Learners and families,

I hope you are all ok today! It’s a rainy day, but that’s ok as the warm weather will return soon!

Today’s suggested learning on Tapestry is as follows:-

In Maths, we will try our hand at some Place Value Code Breaking! Will you crack the codes?

In English, still focusing on our beautiful book ‘Rain Before Rainbows’ and the language used, we will think of pairs of things that go together one after the other ie rain before rainbows, clouds before sun.

We will do some Tricky Word spotting in Phonics today!

In Music, a musical storm to listen to and enjoy – perhaps you could make a rain stick today too?

Keep smiling whatever you are doing today. A great day to make an inside den!

Keep in touch as always,

Best wishes,

Mrs Brown

Tuesday News – 9th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone, I hope you are all well.

This morning is bright, the sun is shining again after the rain just like in our story ‘Rain Before Rainbows’

Today’s suggested learning on Tapestry is as follows;-

In Maths, there is a fun Place Value activity to do.

In English, we will think about performance. Maybe you can perform a part of our story today!

In Phonics, there’s a fun game to play.

In Science, thinking about our story and the line ‘Night before daybreak’ also linked to last night’s story, let’s study the Moon a little closer.

Also see my short video on Tapestry of a paraglider, I spotted yesterday, on Whitby Cliff!

Enjoy the sunshine today and keep smiling 🙂

Best wishes,

Mrs Brown 

 

Monday-A New Week. 8th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone! It’s Monday, a new week and a fresh start!

Today we are launching our new whole school book ‘Rain Before Rainbows’. This wonderful book will inspire our creative learning over the coming weeks! – see Tapestry for the launch today!

With the book in mind I would like you to reflect upon the book today, listen and take in the words.

Some further suggested activities on Tapestry are as follows ;-

In English, I would like you to think of some wonderful weather words – we have had a lot of stormy weather this weekend so you will have lots of inspiration.

In Maths, there are some word problems today! Take your time with these and don’t rush!

In Phonics there are some captions and pictures to match!

In RE, a question to discuss today. Set aside some time and talk.

I hope you have had a good weekend despite the rain!

Keep in touch as always and don’t forget to smile 🙂

Best wishes,

Mrs Brown

 

 

It’s Friday – 5th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone!

It’s Friday again, where do the days go?

Today’s suggested learning on Tapestry is as follows ;-

In Maths this week we have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes. Today, let’s have a quiz and see what we have learned.

In English, we have been thinking about argument in our writing. Today we are thinking about what the term ‘pro’s and cons’ means.

It’s Mrs Browns’ Read-a-book Friday again – so grab a book and enjoy reading together – don’t forget to sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge today!

PE – let’s end the week in a relaxing way with a bit of yoga – there is a Frozen themed yoga activity and a Spiderman themed yoga activity for you to choose from.

Keep in touch with me and let me know what activities you are doing!

I hope you have a lovely weekend, even though the weather is a bit cooler – it’s set to warm up again mid-week.

Keep smiling 🙂

Best wishes as always,

Mrs Brown

Thursday’s News – 4th June

Scott Grason-Taylor

Good morning everyone, I hope you are all ok today!

The weather is a little bit cooler, but not raining at the moment – which is good!

Today’s suggested learning on Tapestry is as follows:-

In Maths we will begin to look at 3D shapes!

In English, I want us to think about where and why we use a question mark in our writing – so ask lots of questions today and draw an invisible question mark in the air when you do!

Some more spellings today, Lots to practise – how many will you get correct?

Mrs Brown came across an interesting short video about how computer games work – I thought you might be interested to find out!

Don’t forget you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge tomorrow – don’t forget!

Take care and keep in touch with me on Tapestry and let me know what you are doing!

Keep smiling 🙂

Mrs Brown