Hi Pandas,

I was pleased to see the Phonics was back online this morning; they are continuing with Home Learning lessons, so that’s great.  Keep at it, they are such a wonderful resource to be able to access.

Maths

Year 1.  Continue with measuring with work sheet number 2 ‘Measuring Length 2’.  Yesterday’s work raised some interesting questions about non-standard units of measurement, and how, if the method of measuring is different, then even though two items may measure 4 units long – if the measurement method changes then they may not be the same length. See questions 2 and 3 from Monday’s work to check. It raised a lot of discussion in school – even with 2 children!

Y1-Spring-Block-3-WO3-Measure-length-2-2019

Reception – How did the Home Measuring Challenge go?

More measuring today. See how you get on comparing height.

eyfs-maths-height-home-learning-challenge-how-tall-is-your-toy

English – All Pandas

Have a look through the story of The Dot again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpmNXbkLu6c&t=2s 

Find the list of emotions from yesterday’s work – Can you find new words that mean the same as the ones you chose yesterday? For example, here in class, we said that at the beginning Vishti was/looked  angry – another word for angry is cross.

Angry – Cross, and so on…

Then can you think of a colour that matches that emotion? I think we may choose red for the start where she seems angry. You could colour over the words in colours of your choice, to match the emotions.

Have a go at this feelings worksheet.

feelings-worksheets

Continue with your spellings.  See yesterday’s spelling booklet.

Here is a link to having opportunities to practice your handwriting.

History – All Pandas

We are looking at the life of Neil Armstrong, this half term.  Key question::  Was Neil Armstrong an explorer, like Christopher Columbus?  Discuss what you think.

Watch the PowerPoint and then complete the time line.  There are a few time line formats to choose from, use the one that suits your child. Reception, you may want to use the pictures, to order the events of his life. Year 1 you may want to choose to do some writing – aim high!  Would you like to be an astronaut?

Neil Armstrong PowerPoint

Neil Armstrong Timeline Activity Sheet

How are you getting on with reading?  There are lots of books available online and I can put new books in the reception area for those of you who pass by school. Just let me know, and I can sort some out.

Enjoy this story, one of my favourites.. Whatever next? by Jill Murphy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c5cb0u0rPM 

Have a great Tuesday,

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

How are you all?

I hope you have had a great half term break.  It will be lovely to hear all of your news.

Here is the learning for today.

9.00  Worship with Mrs Williams – Link as before on Class Dojo.

PE with Joe Wicks or our own Mr Wright with TWWG ‘Move’ schedule.

Phonics – Ruth Miskin Live Lessons for Set 1,2 & 3 schedule.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ

Carry on with your set’s schedule each day.

I have added a sheet with all of the sounds in each set.

phonics_sounds_set_1__2_and_3-2

Maths  Year 1

We are looking at length and height for a couple of weeks – measuring, comparing length and height, using standard and non-standard units of measurement and adding/subtracting length problems.  NOTE: When asked to measure items in the classroom – do these activities in your home instead.

Y1-Spring-Block-3-WO2-Measure-length-1-2019

Record your measuring activities in your books – what did you measure? What did you use to measure with, a ruler or a non-standard unit, such as a tin of beans?  If you have any cubes, you can also measure with them.

Reception – We are learning to measure and compare heights and lengths.

eyfs-maths-solving-problems-and-talking-about-size-home-learning-challenges

You could use your hands or a shoe to measure the length of a piece of furniture, each other or a room. Enjoy the challenges.

Spellings

Year 1 – There are a group of words which are called Common Exception Words (CEWs).  These are words which cannot be sounded out in order to read/spell them – they just have to be memorised.  I have attached a booklet for CEWs for you to work through over the next couple of weeks; there are a variety of games and activities.  Check out which words your child knows, and which ones they still need to learn.

t-l-521year-1-spelling-and-reading-common-exception-words-activity-booklet_ver_5

Reception – These are the ‘Red’ or Tricky Common Exception words for you to read and have a go at spelling, starting with Set 1.

RWI red-word-list-

English – All Pandas – Recognising and discussing emotions 

Our text is The Dot by Peter H Reynolds, a super story which links nicely to self-esteem, having a go and making mistakes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpmNXbkLu6c&t=2s

Revisit the story lots of times and discuss the feelings that Vashti is experiencing (look at the pictures for clues as well as the words in the story) – make a list of each of the feelings as you go through the book.   Don’t forget,  you are wonderful word collectors Pandas – you can do it.  Write your final list AND draw the emotions too on little faces.  Record this in your books.

How do her feelings and posture change as the story (and dots) progress? Why is this? Talk about how your child would feel if they had a piece of art work framed. Keep the list/drawings of feelings safe they are needed tomorrow.

Try making these feelings face masks – can you name each emotion?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes/feeling-better-feelings-mask

Time for a rest – enjoy this Story with Biff, Chip and Kipper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LId3AbI3XA4

Art – All Pandas

We are going to use our story, The Dot, to inspire us and get us started on our artist study for this half term.

Watch this PowerPoint to get you started;  we are looking at Wassily Kandinsky. Follow the PowerPoint to find out more about him and to get started on our art topic. Have fun!

kandinsky_presentation-1

I will leave some paper in the front reception area – let me know if you need any crayons etc.

Have a lovely day.

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

Yayyy it’s time to play! Half Term is here.

I just wanted to send you a big well done and thank you message!

You have worked so hard over the last few weeks and you have stuck at it even when things have been very tough. I am so proud of you all Pandas and you should feel very proud of yourselves (and your grown-ups too).

I have found a Playdough recipe which sounds good, as it is a no-cook recipe and the playdough lasts for a long time.

Recipe for playdough

Playdough is really good for building up hand and finger strength and can be linked to measuring (coming up after half term) or other maths or letter activities; try forming letters or your name. And it’s just a lot of fun to play with!

Have a lovely restful break and have lots of fun!

Bye for now and take care.

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

English Year 1 Lesson 6  Anansi and Tiger.

In this lesson, we ‘box up’ our story of ‘Anansi and Tiger’, focusing on the action taking place at different points in the story.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-box-up-for-purpose-6th3ac

Reception – Try reading along with the Alphablocks.  You are very good at blending  sounds together.

Maths All Pandas

Continue with the maths booklets and watch NumberJacks, as they explain about ‘counting on’ when adding 2 numbers together.

Chinese New Year begins on February 12th, why not enjoy some of these activities…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8ssHXZ9_qU   This video follows 2 children as they get ready for Chinese new year.

Chinese children help to clean the house before the celebrations can start.  Are there any jobs you can do at home to help out?

Try some of these craft activities.

Make-a-Paper-Lantern

Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Craft-Dragon

Paper-Plate-Dragon-Craft-Instructions

Enjoy being creative.

I will send a link via Class Dojo for our Friday Zoom meeting.

Best wishes

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

you have been very busy already this week,  and it’s only Wednesday! You have been uploading lots of great work. You are all thinking a great deal about what you would pack for your voyage to the New World! There is also some great artwork on the maps and sailing ships I’ve seen. A huge well done to everyone!

Continue with the items for the week.  I have also posted some new ideas too… see what you fancy doing.

You’ve asked for some more maths, so have a look at this maths activity booklet.

Year 1 Spring Maths Activity Booklet

This link is to Barnsley Museum – they have some great interactive activities – this one is a link to some on-line jigsaws!  Go to the bottom of their page for the link to the jigsaws.

http://www.barnsley-museums.com/dont-go-to-pieces-join-in-with-the-barnsley-jigsaws-

Have a look at some experiments here on the science museum site…

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/?type=at-home

Have a great Wednesday.

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

This week’s learning will still have lots of learning but will ‘feel’ a bit different.  As we look forward to half term we will have more of a self-directed week of work.

Phonics is still available each day – the Live Phonics lessons with Ruth Miskin continue this week.  These lessons have been well-received and seem to be a favourite!

Maths Year 1 and Reception  This week has a mix of Number and 3D shape work.  It doesn’t matter which order you do the work in.  The Number worksheets are differentiated by having stars in the bottom left-hand corner. 1 Star being easier than 3 stars. You can if you choose, do them all, or, pick one that suits your child’s learning. The 3D shape work has a variety of activities; some practical work, finding the shapes in everyday objects, and some 2D & 3D Riddles along with colouring and cutting activities.  Go at your own pace through the week.  Let me know if you have any queries.

everyday-3d-shapes-powerpoint

3d-shapes-activity-booklet

3d-shape-nets-ks1-activity-sheets

3d-shape-hunt-activity-sheet

2d-and-3d-shape-riddles-challenge-cards

maths-3d-shape-home-learning-challenge-does-it-roll

Year 1 Spring 1 Activity Mat 1

Year 1 Spring 2 Activity Mat 1

Year 1 English

In this lesson, (4)  Anansi & Tiger

In this lesson, we learn how to use the conjunction ‘and’ to join two sentences or clauses together.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-use-the-conjunction-and-to-join-clauses-chjk6t

Reception Writing Activity Booklet

Reception children, enjoy this booklet throughout the week.  Work through the activities at your own pace and try and complete at least one sheet per day if possible.

Reception literacy-activity-booklet

Hope you have chance for lots of great reading. Enjoy a good book…

Click on the link below to take you to a topic overview for the whole week.

Topic Overview for week commencing 8th February 2021

Have a great day.

Mandy Turner

Hi Pandas,

This week’s learning will still have lots of learning but will ‘feel’ a bit different.  As we look forward to half term we will have more of a self-directed week of work.

Phonics is still available each day – the Live Phonics lessons with Ruth Miskin continue this week.  These lessons have been well-received and seem to be a favourite!

Maths Year 1 and Reception  This week has a mix of Number and 3D shape work.  It doesn’t matter which order you do the work in.  The Number worksheets are differentiated by having stars in the bottom left-hand corner. 1 Star being easier than 3 stars. You can if you choose, do them all, or, pick one that suits your child’s learning. The 3D shape work has a variety of activities; some practical work, finding the shapes in everyday objects, and some 2D & 3D Riddles along with colouring and cutting activities.  Go at your own pace through the week.  Let me know if you have any queries.

everyday-3d-shapes-powerpoint

3d-shapes-activity-booklet

3d-shape-nets-ks1-activity-sheets

3d-shape-hunt-activity-sheet

2d-and-3d-shape-riddles-challenge-cards

maths-3d-shape-home-learning-challenge-does-it-roll

Year 1 Spring 1 Activity Mat 1

Year 1 Spring 2 Activity Mat 1

Year 1 English

In this lesson, (3) we use our action writing toolkit to role-play as the different animal characters and explore what happens to them.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-role-play-action-clearly-in-a-story-6hgk0c 

Reception Writing Activity Booklet

Reception children, enjoy this booklet throughout the week.  Work through the activities at your own pace and try and complete at least one sheet per day if possible.

Reception literacy-activity-booklet

Hope you have chance for lots of great reading. Enjoy a good book…

Click on the link below to take you to a topic overview for the whole week. Enjoy…

Topic Overview for week commencing 8th February 2021

Have a great day,

Mandy Turner

Hello Pandas.

After all of your hard work this week, take it easy today and have lots of Panda fun!

I found it more enjoyable to watch this without the sound on.

From 10am on Friday 5th February,  Chester Zoo are offering a virtual zoo day – with a full time table of fascinating animal activities for us to watch.  I can’t wait, I love Chester Zoo.

Other things you could try today:

Continue with Ruth Miskin’s Live Phonics Lesson for Friday.

Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube, going for a walk,, bird-spotting.

Joe Wicks or Mr Wright TWWG’ Move’ PE lessons available on YouTube.

Jigsaws and board games.

Try this craft activity to make a tiger :

Templates for tiger craft

Cardboard Tube Tiger Craft Instructions

Or if you want to make an invertebrate creature, after this week’s science, try this jelly fish activity:

If you’re feeling like doing some super science have a look at this activity: Place some cabbage leaves or any other suitable veg into a glass of water with food colouring in.  Watch the ink track up the stem and into the leaf.

What ever you do today, make sure you have lots of fun.  I will hopefully see some of you on our 2pm Zoom session – if you could have a teddy bear or doll and some paper and colouring pencils. I will send the link on Class Dojo tomorrow.

Best wishes and have a great day.

Mandy Turner

H Pandas.

Phonics – Ruth Miskin Live Lessons for Set 1,2 & 3 schedule.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ

Carry on with your set’s schedule each day.

I have added a sheet with all of the sounds in each set.

phonics_sounds_set_1__2_and_3-2

Have a look at Alphablocks – rhyming words.

English – Year 1

Lesson 2  Anansi and Tiger.

In this lesson, we create a story map and ‘step’ the story of ‘Anansi and Tiger’.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-tell-a-story-from-memory-74ukge

Reception –  Lesson 10 The Noisy House.

In this final lesson, we will bring the work of the last five lessons together to support independent storytelling.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-independently-tell-a-recycled-story-60r32c

Maths – Year 1

Today will focus on counting in 2s and 5s.

2s

Teaching slidesSpr1.7.2-Count-in-2s

PowerPointY1-Spring-Block-2-PPT8-Count-in-2s-2019 (2)

WorksheetY1-Spring-Block-2-WO8-Count-in-2s-2019

5s

Worksheet Y1-Spring-Block-2-WO9-Count-in-5s-2019

Reception 

Lesson 4 In this lesson we will continue to use language to describe position but more accurately the position of toys and objects

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/using-mathematical-language-to-describe-position-accurately-cth30c

Science

Living Things Lesson 3

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about 3 different families of animals which are invertebrates. Invertebrates are animals which do not have a backbone. They either have a soft body, like worms and jellyfish, or they have a hard outer casing covering their body, like spiders and crabs. We will be learning specifically about crustaceans, arachnids and insects which are types of invertebrates.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/which-animal-families-are-invertebrates-ctgk4r

After all that hard work enjoy the story of The Clumsy Crab by Ruth Galloway.

Have a great day and don’t forget to message me if you have any queries.

Mandy Turner