Wow Class 1. We can’t believe that we have come to the end of a whole half term already. The work you have done has been amazing. We are so proud of each and every one of you. We would also like to say a big thank you to everyone at home who is helping to keep you motivated. We really do appreciate all the hard work that everyone is putting in.
We hope that you have a lovely holiday. Stay safe, relax and enjoy the week ahead.
Today’s Tasks
Reading
English
Maths
R.E.
End of day story
Celebration Photographs
Reading
Well done Class 1! You have earned a new Readerpillar badge from epic!
Practice your long o sound by reading this book on epic!
English
You have a choice of tasks today:
Perform your poem
Write the next part of the story of the Smeds and the Smoos. What happened next to Bill, Janet, their baby and all the other Smeds and Smoos?
Maths
In school today we are going to be joining in with Class 2 making rockets.
When you make something you use lots of your Maths skills such as:
following instructions
measuring lengths
copying/drawing shapes
estimating size/scale
Why not have a go at making something today. It could be from construction equipment like Lego, objects around your house or a bit of recycling. It can be linked to the work we have done this half term or you can choose something that you just enjoy building. We will leave it up to you to decide. Most of all just have fun!
If you think you need the practise, you could build your numbers to help you remember which way around they go.
RE
Today is the start of Chinese New Year!
This year will be the year of the Ox. Watch the clip to see how and why the years were named after animals.
Choose one of the following tasks to complete:
Draw a picture of an ox
Find out which animal represents the year you were born and draw it. (The animals are all very brightly coloured.)
Make something that represents Chinese New Year, below are some ideas
Good morning Class 1. We hope you have managed to enjoy some more time in the snow before it disappears. We borrowed the wheelbarrows from Foundation Stage yesterday and had lots of fun transporting the snow around at playtime.
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
English
Maths
P.E.
Computing
End of the day Story
Phonics
I know you like these games so use them to practice your long o sounds!!
How many ways do you think you could do it if you only had 2 colours?
What if you had 4 colours? Do you think there would be more ways?
The rocket is made of different shapes. Why not have a try at making your own shape rocket or even a shape alien.
Can you name all the shapes you have used?
P.E.
Exercise is activity that requires physical effort. Have a think about all the fun you have had in the snow over the last few days. I bet you have done lots of exercise.
Did you throw snowballs?
Did you pull someone along in a sledge?
Did you shovel snow to make a snowman?
Well if there is enough snow, then keep up the good work!
However if you need a bit of rest after all this exercise, then why not share the ‘Mr. Men Winter Sports’ book.
After listening to the story I want you to think about what snowy event you could suggest for Little Miss Somersault’s competition.
You can either draw and write about your ideas, or if it safe enough, you could get outside and have a go.
Here’s an idea to get you started.
Snowball archery – create a target and then see if you can aim your snowball at the centre.
Computing
Practice your coding skills by playing this game on this website.
Can you put the correct code together so the astronaut can get the tools they need?
We thought we’d start the day by looking at some of your snow day photographs. Even though you were having lots of fun, you still managed to fit in some work as well. How amazing are all of you!
Just in case you wanted to know, the Plant snow creation was a snow seal – I bet you didn’t guess!!!
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
English
Maths
Art
Wellbeing Wednesday
Phonics
Can you pick the correct word to finish the sentences?
Either print the sheet and fill in the missing words or you can just write the numbers 1-8 and write the correct word next to each number.
If you want to challenge yourself more, write out the full sentences with the correct word.
The Smeds and Smoos visited lots of planets in their search for Janet and Bill.
Task 1: Complete this table to show what you can find out about each planet from the illustrations and the text. You can download this one or just draw your own.
Today we are going to combine our learning of space with our artist Christopher Corr.
I want you to loook at the space images below and you are going to recreate one of these or create your own new one in the style of Christopher Corr.
Think about…
the use of bright colours
which colours stand out next to each other
the simplistic style in which he paints and draws
This painting of Cosmic Man and Planets by Christopher Corr might help give you some ideas!
If you want to put a rocket in you picture, then this video tutorial may help!
Well-being Wednesday
Today we are going to think about what we are grateful and thankful for.
I want you to draw a jar like this and write things inside it that you are grateful or thankful for, or find a jar and write the things you are thankful and grateful for and put them inside it. You could even decorate your jar and make a nice label for it.
Extra activity- Tongue Twisters!
Have some fun with your family and have a go at saying these tongue twisters!
Morning Class 1. Are you all managing to enjoy the snowy weather? Have you built a snowman yet?
Here is a snow creation from the Plant family. We didn’t quite manage a snowman. I wonder if you can guess what we built instead.
Why not share photographs of your snow creations on Seesaw. We would love to see what you build.
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
English
Maths
Snowy Science
End of the day Story
Phonics
Watch this video to practice your oa words.
Now to practice these sounds as well as your handwriting pick 4 words, 1 oa, 1 ow, 1 oe and 1 o-e
Put each word into a sentence and write it out in your super neat handwriting!
English
Look at the descriptions of the Smeds and the Smoos again.
I want you to create your own alien creature and write a short description of it using rhyming words.
What type of alien is it?
Can you write a short poem or song like the one in the book? Remember to try and make the last words rhyme!
Never ever play with a Floop,
They have 3 eyes and eat green soup.
They like to jump around in hoops,
Never ever play with a Floop.
Maths
Today we are going to be looking at comparingnumber sentences using < = > symbols. If you need a reminder of how we compare numbers first, there is a game to play below.
For an extra challenge you could also play Robot More or Less. You can set your own level of difficulty and use the answers to create your own comparison statements.
Good morning Class 1. I don’t know about you, but we are hoping for a bit of snow this week. We will add a snow activity each day in the hope that we get lucky.
We have also added some snow related tasks to Purple Mash for you to complete over the week.
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
English
Mathematics
Theme
Snow Writing
End of the day Story
Phonics
This week we will be looking at the different ways of spelling the long o sound.
oa, ow, oe, o-e
Just like we have done the last 2 weeks we are going to put the different o words into a table!
Remember you can make lots of games to help you learn these too. You can play the one we have been doing with bits of paper oon the floor and going to the correct one when someone gives you a word or have a go at making a new one!
Alfie and I played this one last week for the igh words but can you do one for the o words?
Spellings
This weeks spellings!
Keep practising them and when you ae ready try the Quiz on Purple mash.
English
This week we are going to look at the book The Smeds and The Smoos by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The book is a rhyming book.
Click on the picture below to listen to an online version. Or you can listen to me reading it.
As you listen see if you can jot down any rhyming words as you go along.
I wonder how many rhyming words you spotted.
Your task is to write as many words as you can think of to rhyme with the words below.
Bill, hill, …
Red, head, …
Behind, mind, …
Night, bright, …
When you have found some see if you can put them into sentences. Here is an example. Can you spot all the rhyming words?
A blue Smoo sat in glue, but his crew came to the rescue.
Mathematics
Linked to our Connect 4 game last week, we would like you to start with a quick addition game.
Next we are going to be looking at Fact Families. Watch the video below then have a go at the worksheet and the online game or if you prefer make your own fact family rockets.
Today I would like you to look at putting different types of air travel in chronological order starting with the one you think flew first. Discuss your choices with a family member.
Have you travelled in any of these types of transport already?
Air travel has changed a lot over the years, but I wonder how we will be travelling in the future. If you want an extra challenge, why don’t you design an aircraft of the future. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Snow Writing
I bet you all love to write your name in the snow, but how do you do it?
Do you use your finger? Your feet? A stick?
Why not have a go at writing a message for others to read?
Well done Class 1. Yet again you have astounded us with all your fantastic learning both at home and in school. It is lovely to see all the photos and videos that you share through Seesaw. Apologises if your photos do not appear below but the Blog has been a bit temperamental this week. Sadly many of the photographs of you dressed in bright clothes didn’t want to upload, however we still do have lots of celebration photographs to share.
Getting creative!
A day in space is very exciting!
Working hard on our Phonics and Maths.
Looking good!!
Our kindness chains.
Today’s Tasks
Reading
English
Maths
R.E.
Extra Challenges
Reading
Practice all your ie sounds by reading this book on epic!
You could try the quiz at the end if you want.
English
We are going to have some fun with today’s task as you have all worked so hard this week on your space mission!
Here are the pictures from the book below so you can have a closer look.
You can choose whether you want to write a short story or draw some labelled pictures about what you would choose for another space adventure, or record yourself telling me about what you would choose and why!
Mathematics
It’s board games Friday. You can have a go at any games or puzzles that you have at home, but here is my game for this week – Connect 4!
Connect 4 can be use to make up lots of addition an subtraction sums. After a game, why not take a row to make up your own calculations. I’m going to use the bottom row of the image above. There are 3 red counters and 4 yellow counters, so I could do:
3 + 4 = 7
4 + 3 = 7
7 – 3 = 4
7 – 4 = 3
If I want to make it harder I could use all the counters on the board. There are 8 red counters and 9 yellow counters, so I could do:
8 + 9 = 17
9 + 8 = 17
17 – 8 = 9
17 – 9 = 8
Remember to use your equipment to help you with your adding and subtracting.
Below is a paper version to download and a link to an online game (*Play against the human for 2 player*) if you prefer.
Last week we looked at the story of Creation. This week I would like you to think about the amazing world around you.
What sights and sounds make our world special?
Have a look at the photographs below.
Can you identify the things that are amazing?
Do your family members think the same as you?
Remember it is ok to think differently to someone else.
Your task is to find/take a picture of something that you find amazing in the world and write about why you think it is special.
I find the waves crashing on the sea wall at high tide amazing. I love to walk my dog and see the water splashing over the top. I could watch the waves for a long time as they are constantly changing.
Don’t worry if you don’t complete the task today. You may want to look for amazing sights whilst walking at the weekend.
Extra Challenges
Remember your extra challenges set on purple mash if you want to do them!!
Get someone to read a bit of it to you to help you understand what it is really like to be on a real space mission!
Maths
Today we are going to be subtracting by counting back to 10 first on our number line. Before watching the video I would like you to have a go practically to support your understanding.
Watch the video then complete the worksheet below.
Last week in school we really enjoyed the flamingo balancing challenge set by the School Sports Partnership. To carry on from this I would like you to continue with the theme of balancing by playing ‘The floor is lava’ balancing challenge.
Imagine you need to get across a floor of lava. Put cushions/tea towels on the floor to use as rocks to keep you safe. As you go from one side of the room to the other (across the lava) perform a different balance on each stone. Try and hold each balance for 3 seconds. As you move across the lava you will be creating your own balancing sequence.
If you would like a similar game you can watch the video below to play Lava Zone. You create areas of safety across the room and then find your way to them using jumps, hops and skips. To remain in the safety zone you will need to hold a balance.
As today is a little bit different, we have put the photographs of your amazing work at the end of this post. We thought looking at all your achievements would be a lovely way to end the day.
Children’s mental Health week 2021
Good morning everyone. Today we are having a full day of well-being activities and challenges as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme this year is ‘Express yourself’ so read on to see what exciting activities you can take part in. If you don’t want to complete them all that’s fine and remember you can choose to do them on another day as well. Do remember to upload photos to Seesaw or email them as we love to see what you are doing.
Self-expression is a great way to free your mind. It is about finding creative ways to share feelings, thought and ideas through doing things that make you feel good. Watch the video below to find out how some people like to express themselves.
Activity 1
Our first activity is quite easy. It is to take a photo of yourself wearing your brightest clothing – that’s right, really express yourself!
Sometimes wearing bright colours can really cheer us up can’t it, especially as we are still in the middle of wintertime.
Activity 2
Our second activity on the theme of Express yourself’ is to create a self-portrait. You can do this in any way you choose; paints, felt-tips, pencil crayons, collage, you choose! If you can upload a photo of your portrait when it is completed, we can post some on the class blog and you can try and guess who’s who. Here are just a few ideas to help you.
Activity 3
You might want to spend lots of time on your self-portrait but when you are ready to move on you can try the Squiggle challenge.
Watch this short clip to get the idea.
Now you know what to do, have a go at creating your own squiggle drawing. What will you end up with?
Activity 4
If you would rather make something than draw something, have a go at making this cute origami dog then give him a name!
How could you personalise you dog? Add some googly eyes maybe if you have some, or use some sparkly glitters or anything else that you can find.
Activity 5
For our next activity, you will need some of your family or your classmates to join in.
Imagine you have been stranded on a desert island. (Don’t worry a ship comes to rescue you later). You have to use your imagination to share these ideas and take turns to listen to everyone else’s ideas.
What did you find out? Where your ideas the same or different to everyone else’s? Remember it is ok to express yourself differently.
Activity 6
It’s really important to be able to express ourselves to people that we trust so that they can help us understand our feelings. Have a look at these emotion and situation cards and talk about them. Can you match up which emotion might go with each situation? You might choose more than one emotion for each situation.
Imagine if your friends were feeling one of the emotions above. What could you say or do? What would you want a friend or someone in your family to say to you or do for you if you felt that way?
Activity 7
People express themselves in many different ways. If you want to jot down your ideas on what your personality is like and how you like to express yourself then complete the worksheet below.
Cut some strips of paper, you can use coloured paper or plain paper and decorate them with patterns, colours and pictures.
On each strip write a word or a short sentence to show how you can be kind to someone else or show kindness to someone else.
Now you have all your strips, stick them together to create a chain! Hang your chain up somewhere to remind you each day of how you can show kindness to others.
Activity 9
You could also have a go at this word search to remind yourself of just some of the ways you might choose to express yourself.
Just do something that you enjoy and makes you feel happy. It might be dancing around the front room, baking, building models from Lego, spending time with your pets, acting out stories with your toys, playing games with your family, …..
We hope you enjoy your day and look forward to seeing what you get up to.
What a fantastic start to the week. Well done everyone.
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
English
Maths
Science
End of the day Story
Phonics
Have a go at playing this game. Pick the card with the correct spelling on to match the picture.
English
Congratulations!
You were successful in your job applications and are now ready to undergo your training to become an astronaut and head out on your first mission!
However, you can’t go on this mission alone, you need to get a team together for your trip.
I want you to think about what sort of jobs you will need people to do and what skills will these people need for you to take them with you on your space mission.
You are going to create a job advert to try and get a space crew together!
I will read a few pages from this book to help give you some ideas!
Talk through your ideas with a family member. Think about the crew you will need and talk about all the duties they will do. Try to come up with at least 4 crew members to advertise for.
Job
Duties
Pilot
It will be your role to fly the shuttle and be in charge of the crew.
When you are happy with your ideas you can use the template to create your own advert or if you prefer you can design your own.
Today we are going to be looking at floating and sinking.
We would like you to explore the questions – Do all hard materials sink? Do all soft materials float?
There is a video to follow on Oak Academy, but I know some of us have had a few problems loading videos.
If you are able to follow the video you will need:a piece of paper and a pencil, a coin or small metal object, a cotton ball or pad, stones, a pencil and a bowl of water. Otherwise you can choose your own objects for the investigation.
You could also make up your own floating/sinking experiment using other ideas, such as:
Do all metal objects sink?
Do all flat objects float? Do all round objects sink?
DON’T FORGET TO MAKE PREDICTIONS – ‘I think the coin will sink because it feels heavy and when you throw them in a wishing well they go to the bottom.’
Floating Challenge
Can you make a boat that floats?
Once your boat floats, predict how many coins you think you would need to add to make it sink. Then test out your prediction.
Who will be able to add the most coins to their boat without it sinking? The challenge is on Class 1!!
End of the day Story
We have already looked at a few pages from this book but I thought it would be nice for you to hear the whole book altogether!
Good morning Class 1. We hope you have all had a lovely weekend and are ready for the new week of learning ahead.
This week is Children’s Mental Health week and Key Stage One will be celebrating this with a whole day of well-being activities on Wednesday.
Today’s Tasks
Phonics
Spellings
English
Maths
Theme
Extra Challenges of the week
End of the day Story
Phonics
igh, ie, y and i-e words.
You could have a go at playing this game again…
Spellings
Here is this weeks spellings list.
They are all compound words which means they are 2 separate words that are put together to make a new word!
Have a go at the quiz set on purple mash later in the week to test yourself!
English
Job application
Can you imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut? What things would you do? What skills would you need?
Today you are going to write a job application to become an astronaut! Have a really good think about the skills you will need and why you would be so good at the job!
Now have a go at writing your application to be an astronaut. You can write this as a letter and explain why you want to be an astronaut and what would make you a good astronaut.
Remember to think about what skills you have that would be good and give some examples too!
You can use this template as a guide on how to set your application letter out.
This week we are going to be looking at subtraction so I would like you to practise counting backwards. Imagine you are an astronaut counting down to blast off.
Can you count down from 10? 15? 20? or even from 50?
You may need your 100 square to help you.
Watch the video and have a go at the worksheet underneath.
Show your calculations in a practical way to help with understanding.
