28 April 2020: Home learning
Phonics
Maths (subtraction)
1.Count backwards from 20 using the song.
Oh no! The song seems to have forgotten the number 0! We talk lots about the number 0 being nothing but still being a number. Try to add the number 0 when singing the song.
2.Solve number problems.
Parents: if needed, your child could use objects at home to help when counting.
- There are 6 ducks in the water. 4 got out of the water. How many are left in the water?
There are 6 ducks in the water. Some ducks got out of the water. Now there are only half left in the water. How many ducks got out of the water? How many are left?
- I had 8 chicken nuggets. I ate 3. How many do I have left?
I had 8 chicken nuggets. I ate some and have 5 left. How many did I eat?
- There are 6 people in our house. 3 people left and went to the shop. How many people are in the house now?
There are 5 people in the house. How many shoes will be by the door? Try to count in 2’s to find the answer when counting the pairs of shoes.
Challenge: Try the red number problems instead.
Literacy
Book of the week: The tiger who came to tea
1.Listen to the story of the week.
2.Draw a story map of the story.
Parents: Here is an example of a story map.
Writing reminder
Remember, it is okay for things to be spelt phonetically. It is important your child grows into an independent learner. Encouraging your child to write the words as they sound rather than always spelling correctly is important. It encourages your child to use their own skills – rather than copy from an adult.
It is important you do not let your child simply copy your writing. They need to use their phonics skills to write. Here is an example of a child’s writing in Foundation 2.
A message from your friends!
We received a lovely email from some of the Foundation 2 children.
It was great to see so many familiar faces and to see that you are all safe and happy at home. A great message to share too. Thank you Foundation 2 you have put a smile on all of your teachers faces today!
Professor Myers challenges you…
Please email your predictions and findings.
scholesf2@spherefederation.org
27 April 2020: Home learning
- Phonics(reading focus)
1.Play the phase 3 ‘flash card speed trial’ on phonics play.
Parents: Please select the phase 3 option.
(Username: march20 Password: home)
2.Read the sentence below.
Parents: you could write the sentence in your child’s home learning book if your child cannot read them on your device.
3.Read the short story. Can you spot the ‘th’ digraph?
Challenge: Can you tell an adult what happened in the short story?
Maths(addition)
1.Sing the number bonds song below.
(in the tune to twinkle, twinkle little star)
5 and 4 add up to 10
6 and 4 make 10 again
7 and 3 will also do
Look carefully, so will 8 and 2
9 and 1
0 and 10 completes the way of making 10.
2.Solve the number problems below.
Parents: if needed, your child could use objects at home to help when counting.
- Georgina has 6 grapes. Ben has 4 grapes. How many grapes do they have altogether?
- Jake has 3 blueberries. Sue has 7 blueberries. How many grapes do they have altogether?
- Kevin has 5 raisins. Joe has the same amount. How many do they have altogether?
- Jennifer has 8 strawberries. George has 2 strawberries. How many do they have altogether?
Challenge: Practise your number bonds to 10 and you won’t need objects to find the answers.
Literacy
Book of the week: The tiger who came to tea
1.Listen to the story of the week.
2.Draw who is in the story (characters), what happens in the story (events) and where the story is (setting).
Easter holidays and Week 3 pictures
We hope you had a lovely Easter holiday. Thank you for the emails, we have enjoyed seeing some of the things you have been getting up to. This has included egg rolling, making NHS thank you signs and a number of different science experiments.
We have also had the first pick of some rhubarb from the school garden. The rhubarb was hand delivered to lollipop Sue to enjoy. I wonder what she will make with it?
24 April 2020: Home learning
Phonics/Literacy (writing focus)
1.Practise your letter formation in your home learning book. You can use the letter formation ditty’s in your pack to help you.
2.Quickwrite! Write the following digraphs.
Parents: Please read the digraphs to your child. They can then write them their home learning book.
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qu |
ch | sh |
th |
3.Time to talk!
- Dance to the music.
- When the music stops find a partner.
- Talk to your partner about some news you’d like to share.
Remember: to be a good talking partner your eyes should be looking and your ears should be listening AND hearing.
- Now it’s time to write! Practise saying your news in a sentence. Count the words in your sentence. Now write your news in a sentence. Don’t forget to check your writing! You can draw a picture too.
Challenge: Write your news using a narrative e.g. First, then, after that, finally.
Maths
Writing: Supporting your child
Remember, it is okay for things to be spelt phonetically. It is important your child grows into an independent learner. Encouraging your child to write the words as they sound rather than always spelling correctly is important. It encourages your child to use their own skills – rather than copy from an adult.
It is important you do not let your child simply copy your writing. They need to use their phonics skills to write. Here is an example of a child’s writing in Foundation 2.
23 April 2020: Home learning
Phonics
Maths(subtraction)
1.Count backwards from 20 using the song.
Oh no! The song seems to have forgotten the number 0! We talk lots about the number 0 being nothing but still being a number. Try to add the number 0 when singing the song.
2.Solve the number problems.
Parents: Your child could use objects at home to help when counting.
Challenge: complete the number problems.
Literacy
Book of the week: The smartest giant in town
1.Draw a character in the story and write a speech bubble.
For example, you might draw the goat in the boat and write “You are such a good giant!”.