Phonics
Starter
Please check out these websites for some fun starter games and activities (focus on revising our prior learning of phases 3 and 4):
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=phonics%20phase%203
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-3-games.html
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase
Use the NEW video below to recap your phonics sounds and listen to our new sounds!
Main lesson
Today, I would like you to focus on reviewing the sound 'ay'. I have included 2 activity sheets to try below!
Say the words below to your child, can they write the words independently by segmenting the sounds? See if they can use one in a sentence!
tray
play
pray
stray
clay
Maths
Starter
Fill in the missing number:
6, 7, 8, ___, 10, ___, 12
24, ___, ____, 27, 28, ___
40, 41, ___, 43, ____, 45
Main lesson
Watch todays maths lesson on comparing objects within 50. Then have a go at the activity worksheet. I have included a true/false reasoning worksheet for you to try!
English - Grammar and Punctuation
We will be using classroom secrets grammar and punctuation powerpoints to enable your child to complete the worksheet. The worksheet is based on becoming familiar with questions.
A question is a type of sentence which asks for information and ends in a question mark.
In this step children will become familiar with questions and begin to identify them within sentences.
Curriculum lesson - Geography
Use this link to watch a video about emperor penguins:
After viewing this short film, ask: "How do the penguins cope with the cold and snowy Antarctic weather?" Brainstorm your thoughts onto a piece of paper!
Have a go at moving around your house like an emperor penguin!
When you are ready, have a go at the emperor penguin reading comprehension below - please support your child with reading the text.
Covid support
Many children may struggle to think positively. Regular negative thoughts can become a habit and can affect our overall mood and levels of happiness. This simple activity sheet will help children to visualise and recognise positive features in themselves. Try the worksheet below with your child.
