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English - Thursday 4 March
English - Thursday 4 March
Spanish - Wednesday 3 March
Today's lesson has four parts:-
1) Mr Milbank's introduction video
2) La Cucaracha
3) Mr Milbank's instruction video
4) La Comida (video and worksheet).
Follow the link below to get to our Spanish page:-
English - Wednesday 3 March
English - Tuesday 2 March
Science - Monday 1 March
Today in Science, we are testing the properties of materials. Read the presentation under this message, decide what you want to find out and share what you discover on Seesaw.
Maths - Monday 1 March
Follow the link below for today's maths learning:
English - Monday 1 March
Maths - Friday 26 February
What could you measure today and how could you do it?
English - Friday 26 February
Today in phonics, we were using phoneme fingers to help us to write words. If you would like to practise this, play the game "Space Race" on Phonics Play.
Today's explorer is James Cook (Captain Cook). Read one of the tasks below and answer the questions to find out a bit more about his life and adventures.
RE - Thursday 25 February
In today's RE lesson, we looked at what new life we might see around Easter time. We will be looking at the Easter story in detail over the next few weeks but for today, can you please share what you already know about Easter? It might be something religious (why it's celebrated) or it might be something secular (what might I find in the shops around Easter?).
Maths - Thursday 25 February
Today, we are learning about how we can measure. Follow the link below to watch the "Measure Length" video on the White Rose site. We went through the worksheet (Introduction to Measuring) together in the lesson and then you can either use the Cold Task to practice this or you could practise using a ruler to measure using the Warm Task.
English - Thursday 25 February
Today, we are learning about Christopher Columbus. Try to learn the poem or song "In 1492" and then for your challenge task, see what other words you can find that rhyme with the words in the song.
Spanish - Wednesday 24 February
Today, we would like you to learn the song "La Cucaracha", which is a popular Spanish children's song. Follow the link below to find the song on our Spanish page.
Maths - Wednesday 24 February
Follow the link below to reach our Maths page to find today's work.
English - Wednesday 24 February
Our second explorer in this unit is Ibn Battuta. Today, I'd like you to read one of the information pages about him and try to answer the questions. Then, after that, have a look at the map on the pictures sheet and see how far he travelled. Your challenge today is to imagine you were on a journey with Ibn Battuta and to write a postcard home about what you saw or did.
Art - Tuesday 23 February
Maths - Tuesday 23 February
English - Tuesday 23 February
Today we meet the first of our Explorers, Marco Polo. Have a go at reading about him and then answer the questions. You can choose either the Warm task or the slightly harder Hot task.
Science - Monday 22 February
Maths - Monday 22 February
Today, we have been learning about counting. We started by watching a Jack Hartmann Workout and Count video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_yUC1NCFkE&t=2s) and then we looked at the White Rose Activity video (the links to these are below).
For your activity today, I would like you to make up your own video counting in 2s or 5s. You can make it an exercise one if you like or you can just demonstrate the counting (maybe using shoes to count to 2).
English - Monday 22 February
Over the next two weeks, we are going to be learning about some significant people in history. But what does this mean? Today, we are going to be thinking about what makes someone significant.
English - Monday 22 January
English - Friday 5 February
Today in phonics, we continued to look at tricky words. Please play the Tricky Word Trucks game if you want to practise these.
In English, we talked about how pirate ships had rules and I challenged you to write your own set of pirate rules. Try to use some imperative (bossy) verbs and then share your rules on Seesaw. Don't forget to start each rule on a new line and number them.
If you want some inspiration, you could watch the Horrible Histories video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvguUNMvL38
RE - Thursday 4 February
English - Thursday 4 February
This morning in our phonics session, we were thinking about phonemes (the sounds in words) and using phoneme frames or our fingers to help us spot them in words.
We looked at the painting, "A Pirates' Discussion" and you told me that a discussion was a chat. We thought about the kind of things that the pirates might say to each other and I asked you to imagine a conversation between them and write what they might say in speech bubbles.
Spanish - Wednesday 3 February
Today, we are learning about Las emociones (emotions).
I'd like you to watch the video that you can find on the link below and then ask your family, pets or teddies how they are feeling (Como estas?). If you can write their responses, great, but the most important part is that we practise speaking and listening in Spanish.
Maths - Wednesday 3 February
English - Wednesday 3 February
In our phonics session this morning, we were practising reading the Tricky Words that we have covered in our Phase 4 phonics learning. You may wish to practise these again by playing the Tricky Word Trucks game (Phase 4) on www.phonicsplay.co.uk.
For our English task today, I'd like you to try to describe the picture underneath here. Use VERBS to tell us what people are doing and ADJECTIVES to tell us what people or things look like.
Topic - Tuesday 2 February
A choice of activities this afternoon (or you could do both): make a treasure map or try to learn the song 'Being a Pirate'. Click on the link below for the tune and words.
English - Tuesday 2 February
Today we were practising using our Phase 4 skills to read some words.
Our English task today is to write a reply to the message in a bottle that Sayeeda received.
Science - Monday 1 February
Today in our Science lesson, we were thinking about the difference between an OBJECT and the MATERIAL from which it is made.
English - Monday 1 February
Today in our Phonics session, we were practising reading these tricky words
do, when, out, what
Then for today's English task, I'd like you to read Fergus' poem (under this video) and try to solve his riddles. If you would like to, could you write your own poem about the objects you chose to put in your treasure box last week?
Maths - Friday 29 January
English - Friday 29 January
RE - Thursday 28 January
We have been continuing with our learning about churches. This week, we are thinking about steeples - the towers on churches. You can see some examples on the document under this message.
We talked about why steeples might be built - to keep things safe, to make our bells easier to hear, to bring people closer to God or as the tallest and most important building in a town.
Your challenge today is to try to build a Steeple. How can you build it high whilst making sure it doesn't fall down - you can use any material you like - Lego, junk modelling - but you do need to EVALUATE your design - what went well, what could be better?
Finally, think about how towers in churches (and on mosques) allow a message to be heard by lots of people. If you wanted to send a message so that everyone could hear it, what would you say?
English - Thursday 28 January
If you'd like to practise the Full Stop Bop, you can find it at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks1-english-capital-letters-full-stops/zjmrhbk
English - Wednesday 27 January
Art - Tuesday 26 January
English - Tuesday 26 January
Science - Monday 25 January
This week in Science, we are beginning to learn about everyday materials.
Look through the presentation under this message and then see what different MATERIALS you can identify at home.
You could draw and label them or take photos of what materials you can find. Can you use any adjectives to describe how the materials look or feel?
Remember this week, we are looking at the MATERIALS that things are made from, not the objects themselves.
English - Monday 25 January
A quick update on next week's Zoom sessions
You can still access the Zoom Sessions using the Sun Class meeting we have been using for the past few weeks.
English - Friday 22 January
During this morning's Phonics session, Berny's silly sentence was about his friend, Baby Yoda. If you want to practise your Phonics, please play Buried Treasure, Dragons Den or Picnic on Pluto (Phase 4).
Your Englsh task today is to be RESEARCHERS. What facts can you find about pirates from reading the pages below, the weblink or books about pirates?
RE - Thursday 21 January
This afternoon, we were thinking about the different objects that we might find in a Church and how they might be used. You can use the presentation below to remind you.
English - Thursday 21 January
This morning, we were reading the tricky words "was" and "you". We played 'Buried Treasure' on Phonics Play to practise our Phase 4 phonics.
Today's English task is to write your amazing Wishing Tale in words. Try to use your phonics to help you with your spellings and don't forget finger spaces! I'm looking forward to reading your stories later.
Spanish - Wednesday 20 January
Today, we are learning some more greetings in Spanish. Use the link below to go to Mr Milbank's short video introducing today's learning and then watch the video below it, where we will learn some new ways to greet people.
Once you've done that, why not help keep yourself fit by having a go (or a few goes) at Zumba video at the top of the page. The song is in Spanish.
English - Wednesday 20 January
This morning, we used our phonics to spell the words "spot", "step" and "trip" and then had a go at writing a sentence using our Phase 4 phonics skills.
Our English task today is to plan the Resolution and Ending for your wishing tale. How is your character going to solve the problem that you gave them yesterday? Is this going to make them happy afterwards?
Art & Design - Tuesday 19 January
English - Tuesday 19 January
This morning in our Phonics session, we were learning to read the tricky words 'have', 'like', 'some' and 'come'.
Your English task today is to carry on with your stories - it was great to find out about your characters and I'm looking forward to hearing more about them so today I would like you to think about the Build-up and Problem in your stories. You can either write or draw them - you could use the story mountain underneath this to help.
Story mountain template - you can use this as a guide to help you.
Science - Monday 18 January
Today, we learnt about how animals adapt to the change in season around winter time. We learnt how some animals HIBERNATE, some MIGRATE and some ADAPT in other ways. I'd like you to choose an animal and tell me what it does to survive the winter.
If you want to recap on how animals adapt in winter, this is the presentation we looked at in the lesson.
English - Monday 18 January
This morning in Phonics, we were learning to blend to read the four letter words, 'stop, spot, step and plot'. If you want to practise, you could play Picnic on Pluto on PhonicsPlay.
Our English work today is to create a character for a Wishing Tale. Remember to think carefully about what your character looks like, what they really want and why they want it. We'll be starting to write their story tomorrow.
Maths - Friday 15 January
Today, we are working on our number bonds. Watch the video: "Find and Make Number bonds" and have a go at the work under this message.
Well done for all your hard work this week. I've been very impressed with the great work you have all been putting on Seesaw. Please say a big "thank you" to your grown-ups for helping you this week. I'll see you on Monday morning at 9:15 for our first Zoom of the new week.
Friday's maths work. Watch the White Rose video and then have a go at these questions. You can either print the worksheet or write the answers for me to see on Seesaw.
English - Friday 15 January
Berny joined us this morning to give us a silly sentence to write. If you want to practise your phonics, play 'Dragons Den' on Phonics Play (Phase 4, Set 1-7). Today's English task is to write your improved version of the story, 'The Dreamer' in words. Please post them on Seesaw - I'm looking forwards to reading them.
RE - Thursday 14 January
Today, we are thinking about Churches. They are special places for Christians. What is your special place? What makes it special?
RE - Pictures of churches. What do you notice? What is the same? What is different?
Maths - Thursday 14 January
Today, we are practising how to use number bonds to add. We learnt that knowing 3+7 helps us know what 13+7 or 3+17 is. Have a look at today's video on the White Rose link that I posted earlier this week if you weren't able to join us. If you finished the work I posted yesterday, please have a go at using what you know about number bonds to 10 to work out your number bonds to 20. If you find making 20 too easy, have a go at working out your number bonds to 37 (remember, you can use number bonds to 7 to help you).
English - Thursday 14 January
Today we learnt how to read the tricky words "so" and "said". If you want to practise your phonics, please play Buried Treasure on phonicsplay.co.uk (Phase 4, Set 1-7).
Your English task is to improve the story of "The Dreamer" by adding some adjectives to describe the characters or things in the story. Add them to your story map or make up some actions and storytell out loud. We'll be writing our improved story tomorrow.
Spanish - Wednesday 13 January
A three part challenge for you this afternoon:-
1) Can you practise your colours by following the rap on our Spanish page (linked below)?
2) Can you practise how to greet people in Spanish?
3) Can you learn some Flamenco dancing, inspired by the videos that Mr Milbank has put on the website. Follow the Youtube link under this for a simple flamenco lesson.
I'm looking forward to seeing this on Seesaw!
Maths work for Wednesday. You don't need to print the sheets if you can't - share your answers on Seesaw any way that works.
English - Wednesday 13 January
Today, I would like you to use adjectives to describe one of the pictures in 'The Dreamer'. Can you describe it so well that I can guess what picture you chose?
Topic - Tuesday 12 January
Today's challenge is to design your own Red Arrows plane - you can use their website (https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/) for inspiration or check out the link below for some more help.
Maths - Tuesday 12 January
English - Monday 12 January
This morning, we started our phase 4 phonics. You can practise this at https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/4/buried-treasure
Your English challenge is to learn the story of The Dreamer really well, so we can start to improve the story later this week. Good luck!
Science - Monday 11 January
Today, I challenged you to be weather watchers and to OBSERVE the weather for the next few days. If you are able to use a thermometer to check the temperature, that would be great (or you could ask a grown-up to find the temperature on their phone). Follow the instructions in this video to make a rain gauge.
English - Monday11 January
This morning, I would like you to try to start learning the story 'The Dreamer' by Il Sung Na. You can use Talk for Writing actions or you could draw a text map to help. Here's the story:-
Maths - 8 January
This morning, we started with some counting in Spanish and then we looked at today's Maths activity. You'll find the links to the Maths and Spanish below.
English - 8 January
This morning, we played Dragons Den on phonicsplay.co.uk together and then we shared the story of The Magical Bicycle and introduced similes for the first time. Follow the link below to take the Simile Quiz.
RE - Thursday 7 January
This term, we are looking at places that are special and sacred. We learnt the words COMMUNITY and SACRED today. I've posted the links to the videos of the Mosque and the Gurdwara. Please have a look and think about what is the same in them both.
English - Wednesday 6 January
This morning, I would like you to be "Word Detectives". Can you work out what five new words in the book "The Magical Bicycle" might mean? You could think about the words around them or maybe you know other words that look or sound similar.
Maths - Wednesday 6 January
For today's maths, I'd like you to revise your 2D and 3D shapes at https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-1/activity-week/
PE - Wednesday 6 January
Two choices for PE today, you can either try to practise your catching (and counting) by taking the Clap Catch Challenge or follow the link underneath this video for a Cosmic Yoga adventure to a magical world.