Useful websites;
Twinkl
Twinkl is a resource site containing thousands of resources for pupils on a wide variety of topics. In order to access these resources free of charge, please visit www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS
Navigating this site can be a minefield due to the vast array of resources available however there is a “Parents Hub” with links to the most useful resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
First News
As a school, we subscribe to the children’s newspaper First News. It provides well-written, up-to-date articles about current world events and it is very well liked by pupils in the school. Parents are currently able to sign up for free at https://subscribe.firstnews.co.uk/free-downloadable-issue/
TTS
TTS has put together downloadable “Learning at Home” packs for KS1 (ages 5-7) and KS2 (ages 7-11) and an Early Years edition is coming soon. They include a wide variety of activities covering all areas of the curriculum, some written and some practical. Visit https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html for more details.
HWB
All children have their own HWB username and password (I’ve attached this for your child). All children can access J2E which has a variety of different programs such as JIT and J2Office which allow your child to write, draw and create graphs online. J2E also has a “J2Blast” program which provides games for children to practise spelling and maths skills.
Top Marks
There are a range of games available on this website. The games are aimed at the correct age groups and cover a range of topics.
Mathematics
Children need to continue to learn times tables. Please learn x2, x5, x10, if they are able to progress to x3, x4 please do so, well done! Please learn to tell the time; half past, o’clock, quarter past and quarter to on both analogue and digital clocks. If you can try to count in steps of five minutes.
Recite numbers to 100 forwards and backwards and from different starting points. Find halves and quarters in practical situations – cook a pizza, cut into fractions. Pretend to buy the pizza before you eat it, a fun way to learn about money and change. When cooking or baking talk about measures.
Can the children find a range of 2D and 3D shapes around the house? Can they name the properties of the shapes?
Literacy
Reading
Keeping up with reading is vitally important for children who are away from school for a period of time. Read daily for at least 15 minutes but please read for longer if possible. In addition pupils are encouraged to read books they have at home for pleasure (e.g. Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, David Walliams) or read magazines, recipes etc. Talk about rhyming words in books. Identify different types of words in texts e.g. adjectives, nouns, verbs etc.
Speaking and Listening
Watch a film together, who was the main character? Where was the film set? Do you have a favourite/least favourite part – why?
Build a den – talk about the steps needed. Tell stories over torch light when you are inside.
If you have an iPad use apps like my story, book creator or puppet pals to record your voice over your creations. Remember to use the correct tone, use good words and speak in a clear voice.
Play ‘Simon Says’ to help develop listening skills but play with increasing complex instructions to follow e.g. touch your toes, jump up and down three times, clap your hands, touch your toes and smile.
Writing
Write reports and lists.
Write a story with beginning, middle and end – remember to use punctuation and adjectives.
Write the alphabet using upper and lowercase letters.
Write instructions for building a den, baking or cooking activities, making a bed etc. Remind the children to use ordering words and ‘bossy’ verbs.
Practice reading and spelling tricky words. Children can put these words into sentences and write them out.
Our theme for next term is ‘Sun, Sea and Sandy Toes’. Some ideas for you to complete at home…
- What animals do you find at the seaside? Research the animals and create a fact-file.
- Can you draw a treasure map? Can you give someone instructions so that they can find the treasure?
- Can you think of your favourite time spent at the beach. Write about it or draw a picture to share with your class.
- Can you give yourself a Pirate name? What kind of pirate are you? Write a list of items you would have on your ship or your island.
We hope that you find this information useful and look forward to seeing you all back in school very soon. Kind Regards,
Mrs Gibbon, Mrs Harcombe, Mrs Davies and Mrs Rooke