Please click on one of the subsections to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths. The government have also brought together an initial list of free online educational resources to help children to learn at home.
Bored of computer screens? Pick an activity from here! Stuck inside? Have a go at one of these!
Week 7: 12.07.20 AND BEYOND!
Summer Work Packs: New work packs have been completed and are ready to collect from the office. If possible, please pick them up between 9.30 until 11.00 from Monday to Friday. This will ensure there are no crowds of children and parents.
Weekly / Summer Activities: Rather than provide daily work for the week, we have uploaded activities that can be used this week and during summer. REMEMBER: If you want to find more tasks, click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Wellbeing: Jumpback July
Reading Tasks: The most important thing to do is read EVERY DAY for at least 20 minutes!
Writing Tasks:
Summer Literacy Book – Answers here
Marvelous Matrix and More!:
Maths Tasks:
Times Tables Quizzes. Round 1; Round 2; Round 3; Round 4
Summer Maths Book – Answers here.
Daily Maths Tasks Week Beginning 13th July:
As usual, watch the video link before having a go at the questions on the worksheet. Then mark your work using the answer sheet.
Day 1: Video. Questions. Answers.
Day 2: Video. Questions. Answers.
Day 3: Video. Questions. Answers.
Day 4: Video. Questions. Answers.
And the Stars of the Week are…
Week 6 06.07.20 –10.07.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Whole School Task: Have a go at the whole school task found here. What super powers are you going to give yourself? You have two weeks to complete it!
Maths: Watch this video about measuring mass. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet). This week they are all on place value and number.
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these reading activities.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – there are different levels of difficulty and the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: This week we are going to focus on small writing tasks. Here is task 1. When you have finished, read your work to somebody at home. Does each sentence make sense? Have you included punctuation so you know when to pause and take a breath? Have you included interesting vocabulary so your work is interesting? After you have finished, ask them to read your story to look at your handwriting. Your aim is to improve your handwriting during the week, making it as neat as possible. At the end of the week we want you to show your work to the same person again so they can see if you have improved!
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Art: continue with the Summer Art Challenges from last week. Make sure you send them to us as we would like to put some in the news letter or on Twitter!
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Whole School Task: Keep working on your Top Trump card!
Maths: Watch the video about comparing mass. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these reading activities.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – there are different levels of difficulty and the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: This week we are going to focus on small writing tasks. Here is task 2. Remember to focus on your handwriting! After you are finished, read through your work.Does each sentence make sense? Have you included punctuation so you know when to pause and take a breath? Have you included interesting vocabulary so your work is interesting?
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
PE: Stuck for PE activities, especially in the home? Have a look here. The “Around the Sock” activity is great!
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Watch this video about adding and subtracting mass. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these reading activities.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – there are different levels of difficulty and the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: This week we are going to focus on small writing tasks. Here is task 3. Remember to focus on your handwriting! After you are finished, read through your work.Does each sentence make sense? Have you included punctuation so you know when to pause and take a breath? Have you included interesting vocabulary so your work is interesting?
PE: The last two weeks you have helped motivate Maeve with a running challenge: jogging for 10 minutes without taking a break! How long did you manage last week? Did you beat your time and get closer to 10 minutes? If you did manage it did you manage to sprint for the final 1 minute!? If you did that, this week try and do star jumps for the final minute!
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term,, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Watch this video about measuring capacity. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these reading activities.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – there are different levels of difficulty and the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: This week we are going to focus on small writing tasks. Here is task 4. Remember to focus on your handwriting! After you are finished, read through your work.Does each sentence make sense? Have you included punctuation so you know when to pause and take a breath? Have you included interesting vocabulary so your work is interesting?
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Last week we had a go at Round 1 for this times tables quiz. How did you get on? Challenge yourself to beat your score this week when you have a go at Round 2. Time yourself: how long did it take? Ask somebody at home to mark it for you. Together highlight the ones you are struggling with most and focus on practising them next week. We will have go at Round 3 next week!
Reading: Today we would like you to read aloud to somebody at home for 15 minutes! Try and challenge yourself to use voices when somebody is speaking. Ask for feedback once you have finished so you can improve the next time you read to them.
Writing: Read your work from yesterday to the same person as on Monday. Then show them your handwriting – did they spot the improvements? Send us a picture to show us!
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
And the Stars of the Week are…
Week 5 29.06.20 –03.07.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Joyful June
Maths: Watch this video for drawing accurately mathematically. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these ‘Remarkable Reading Activities’. Either use the book you are currently reading or maybe use a book you really like.
Sign up to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge. Info can be found by clicking here.
Writing: This week you will need to use your imagination. Today’s “writing” lesson doesn’t actually involve much writing but it is important for tomorrow. What we would like you to do is to draw an imaginary city. Think of all the cool things you can put in it: your favourite shops, parks with football goals, adventure playgrounds and even rides. Maybe there are flying cars or robots? Be as imaginative as you want! Then, either draw a picture of your city or a map of it. These examples will help get you thinking. Then label it, saying what everything is. Put an adjective next to each noun, e.g. instead of just “playground”, put “enormous adventure playground”. The more detail, the better!
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Joyful June
Maths: Watch the video for recognising and describing 2D shapes. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Today for our weekly zoom session please bring a piece of work to share and Maeve will read a story.
Writing: Using your picture or map from yesterday to help you, persuade me to take my next holiday to your city! What’s special or cool about your city? What could I do? What could I see? Who could I meet? What are the people like? Remember, you are trying to make me visit your city instead of every other city so you need to make it sound really special and exciting. I think you should aim to write 1 side of paper. Good luck!
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
PE: Stuck for PE activities, especially in the home? Have a look here. The “Around the Sock” activity is great!
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Watch this video for recognising and describing 3D shapes. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these ‘Remarkable Reading Activities’. Either use the book you are currently reading or maybe use a book you really like.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: Today I would like you to write a story. Click here for all the details!
If you are stuck for ideas, watch this video from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s when they walk through the door for the first time!
PE: Last week you helped motivate Maeve with a running challenge: jogging for 10 minutes without taking a break! Did you manage it? If you didn’t, try again this week and see if you manage to get closer to 10 minutes. If you did manage it (well done!), try sprinting for the final 1 minute!
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term,, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Watch this video on telling the time to 5 minutes. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these ‘Remarkable Reading Activities’. Either use the book you are currently reading or maybe use a book you really like.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: Read your story from yesterday to somebody at home. Write down the three things they liked about your story. Also write down any tips or changes they suggest you make to make your work even better.
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Wellbeing : Choose an activity for each day using Jump Back July
Maths: Have a go at this time tables quiz. Time yourself: how long did it take? Ask somebody at home to mark it for you. Together highlight the ones you are struggling with most and focus on practising them next week. We will have go at Round 2 next week: it’s all about personal bests and improving your own score (or time if you have very few you got wrong).
Challenge: Looking for more maths? Try these Maths Challenge Cards (answers at the bottom of the sheet).
Reading: Please keep up your independent reading and reading aloud to your family members from last week. Each day this week we would like you to pick one of these ‘Remarkable Reading Activities’. Either use the book you are currently reading or maybe use a book you really like.
If you’d like to have a go at a comprehension task too, click here – the answers are at the bottom of the sheet.
Writing: Try re-writing your story using the tips and advice from yesterday. Then, once you are finished, read them it again and see what they think!
Art: try one of these Summer Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Week 4 22.06.20 –26.06.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch this video for right angles in shapes. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. We would like you to try reading outside this week. Each day read your home learning book outside and try of these summer reading activities.
Writing: This week we will be exploring different creative writing techniques. Look at this clip. Take note of the different nouns, adjectives and verbs are used to describe the scene. Then describe the scene. Use this model and word bank.
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Mindfulness: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
ICT: This week have a go at coding using this website: https://code.org/learn Today try to make your own flappy game.
Art: try one of these Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for compare angles. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: Today for our weekly zoom session please bring a piece of work to share and Maeve will read a story.
Writing: Watch this clip. Describe any of the character of Doctor Who as described in the video. Make sure you describe what he looks like and his characteristics using lots of interesting adjectives.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from.
ICT: This week have a go at coding using this website. Today try coding with Anna and Elsa.
Art: try one of these Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch this video for horizontal and vertical. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. We would like you to try reading outside this week. Each day read your home learning book outside and try of these summer reading activities.
Writing: Watch this clip. There are a number of different settings in the clip. Select your favourite and write a short description of it. Make sure you use lots of interesting adjectives when describing the scene.
PE: Maeve has started training again for London Marathon. Today we will help motivate Maeve with a running challenge. Can you jog or run for 10 minutes without taking a break?
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
ICT: This week have a go at coding using this website. Today try to minecraft hour of code.
Art: try one of these Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term,, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch this video parallel and perpendicular. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. We would like you to try reading outside this week. Each day read your home learning book outside and try of these summer reading activities.
English: Watch this clip ‘The One for All’.
Retell Geoff’s story from the clip.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
ICT: This week have a go at coding using this website. Today try the Grinch hour of code.
Art: try one of these Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: This week’s timed times table challenge is again revising the 3, 4 8 times tables with the 6 times tables added. Make sure you time yourself! Practice your times tables using any of the games found at this link.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. We would like you to try reading outside this week. Each day read your home learning book outside and try of these summer reading activities.
Writing: Watch this clip The Wish Granter. Write a diary entry based on any character in the clip. Make sure you write in the first person, using past tesne and with a range of punctuation.
PE: Try this fun Friday dance workout.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
ICT: This week have a go at coding using this website. Today try Star Wars Building a Galaxy.
Art: try one of these Art Challenges.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Well done to our two ‘Stars of the Week’ for working extra hard! Alex and Sumeiya!
Week 3 15.06.20 – 21.06.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch this video for ordering fractions. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day read your home reading book for 20 – 30 minutes and complete one of these reading challenges of your choice.
Writing: Read page 16 – 18 of Jemmy Button. In the text it on page 18 it says that Jemmy felt almost at home. What do you think will happen next? Will he stay in this new land or return home to the rainforest. Write a prediction for what will happen next using what you know about the story so far.
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Mindfulness: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Watch this video for adding fractions. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: Today for our zoom reading session please bring a piece of work to share with the group and Maeve will read a short story at the end.
Writing: Read pages 19 – 22. When Jemmy returns to the island he shows his family his new possessions including his shiny shoes. Imagine the conversation between Jemmy and his family. What might they say to each other. Use this template and look at the model for ideas.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch this video for subtracting fractions. Answer these questionshttps://www.brecknock.camden.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Day-3-qs-1.pdf and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day read your home reading book for 20 – 30 minutes and complete one of these reading challenges of your choice.
Writing: Read the rest of Jemmy Button up to the end. The book is based on a true story which took place almost 200 years ago. Do you think the men were right or wrong to take Jemmy away from the rainforest and his family for an experiment? Write a short debate explaining your point of view and make sure you sue examples from the text to back up your ideas.
PE: Wednesday PE challenge. Can you complete Maeve’s Wednesday work out challenge in under 10 minutes? Time yourself and see!
10 burpees
10 star jumps
10 mountain climbers
10 lunges (both legs!)
25 second plank.
Repeat 3 times!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term,, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch this video problem solving with fractions. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day read your home reading book for 20 – 30 minutes and complete one of these reading challenges of your choice.
English: Today and tomorrow you will write an alternative story to Jemmy Button. In this story you will be the main character and you will begin the story by leaving the busy and bustling streets of London and travelling to the rainforest. Today you will start you story bu describing the setting of London and your journey across the water to the rainforest. Look at this model for ideas.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: This week’s timed times table challenge is again revising the 3, 4 8 times tables. As an extra challenge this week as well as have to work out the times tables you also will be asked to work out some of the inverse division questions. Practice your 3, 4 and 8 times table using times table memory snap. Then complete the challenge.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day read your home reading book for 20 – 30 minutes and complete one of these reading challenges of your choice.
Writing: Today you will finish the alternative story you began to write yesterday. You will describe the rainforest and your journey back home. Look at this model for ideas.
PE: Try this pilates for kids video and practice your different poses.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Week 2 08.06.20 – 12.06.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch this video tenths as decimals. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day chose one of these fun Summer Reading Bingo ideas.
Writing: Last week you read up t page 6 in Jemmy Button. Can you summarise the story so far? Remember a good summary needs to be concise and to the point as well as including all the key ideas so far.
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Mindfulness: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from Joyful June.
ART: for the next two weeks there is a whole school self-portrait task. Click on this link for more details.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Watch this video fractions on a number line. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: Today for our zoom reading session, join Maeve to show some of your work from home and Maeve will read a story at the end of the session.
Writing: Reread up to page 6 of Jemmy Button. Today you will be predicting what happens next so make sure you don’t read what happens next! Do you think Jemmy will go with the men? What will happen if he does? Write a prediction using your inference skills – use your prior knowledge and what you have read to far to inform your prediction.
PE: try this beginners workout for children and adults – ask an adult to join you!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from Joyful June.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch this video fractions of a set of objects. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day chose one of these fun Summer Reading Bingo ideas.
Writing: Read pages 6 – 10 of the Jemmy Button story. How do you think Jemmy felt during the journey across the choppy sea? He had never seen on a boat on a long vyage so what might he have thought? When he arrives Jemmy is surprised by the visitors homes as they are made of rocks and looked very different than his rainforest home. Write a diary entry based on Jemmy’s journey and arrival to the new land.
PE: Wednesday PE challenge. How many crunches can you do in 1minute? Try it a few times during the day and try to improve your score!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from Joyful June.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term,, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch this video fractions of a set of objects. Answer these questions and check your answers when you finish all questions.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day chose one of these fun Summer Reading Bingo ideas.
English: Read pages 11 – 15 of Jemmy Button. Jemmy is surprised by the people’s beautiful clothes and eventually he is dressed like them and his photograph is taken. In your work books can you draw a picture of Jemmy as he was in the rainforest and how he looks now in the photograph. Write a short description of how Jemmy has changed since leaving his home.
PE: Try this beginners Joe Wick’s workout.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from Joyful June.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Each Friday we are going to complete a timed times table challenge. Each week you will try to improve your own time and score. Practice your 3, 4 and 8 times tables using hit the button. Complete this times table task and record how long it takes. Next week you can try to beat your personal best! We are focusing on the 3, 4 and 8 x tables.
Reading: This week we will be focusing on independent reading and reading aloud to our families. Each day chose one of these fun Summer Reading Bingo ideas.
Writing: Read up to page 15 of Jemmy Button. Today you are going to write a letter as Jemmy to his parents. Using the following template write the letter making sure you write in the first person. Include what Jemmy has seen so far and compare his life now to life in the rainforest. Look at this model for ideas.
PE: Try some relaxing yoga for your Friday PE challenge.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Chose one of these mindfulness activities from Joyful June.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Week 8 – 01.06.20 – 05.06.20
Day 1 Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: For this week, we will be focusing on Statistics! We will begin by looking at Pictograms. Complete this worksheet and then check your answers here.
Reading: Find a quiet corner of your home and curl up to read your home reading book. Tell a member of your family about what you have read – make sure you remember the skills for summarising a text. Be concise and clear!
Writing: This term we will be studying a book called Jemmy Button. Look at the front cover of this book. What do you think this book is about? What can you predict about the book by looking at the front cover? Use these questions to help you make predictions. Write your predictions in your workbook or print this sheet out and write around the image as we do in class!
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Joe Wick’s for his Monday PE lesson at 9am or you can also watch it later using this link!
Mindfulness: For this mindfulness activity, please have a pencil and a paper or your workbooks ready. Listen to this beautiful music for 3 minutes. Whilst you are listening, draw what you think the music looks like. There is no right or wrong. What do you notice about the music? What can you hear within the music? What about the different instruments used? How is it making you feel? Share your drawings with either Usma or Maeve.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix! Our matrix includes activities based on art, science and our new topic – food waste.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 2
Maths: Today, we will be looking at Bar Charts – do you remember our human bar chart we created in class! Click on this worksheet and answer the questions. Check your answers here.
Reading: Have a think about all the different genres represented through our Reading Road Map books! Are there any genres that you still haven’t read? Write them down so you know what genre book to look for when you select your next reading book! Here is a reminder of the different genres!
Writing: Read pages 1 – 2 only of Jemmy Button! Can you write a description of the setting. Use the following checklist to help you write your description.
PE: BBC Teach have created these super fun videos to show how much fun active learning can be! Try both these super cool Blue Planet activities! Activity 1 & Activity 2! Have fun!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We are going to be using a piece of fruit to help us understand mindful eating. Click below to see what you need to do – hot tip: Pick a fruit that you love! Mindfulness Activity Day 2 – Mindful Eating.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix! Our matrix includes activities based on art, science and our new topic – food waste.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 3
Maths: We will be learning how to read information represented in Table format today. Click on this worksheet to answer the questions. Check your answers here. Well done, you’re doing a great job on statistics so far!
Reading: It’s really lovely when you read to someone at home. Ask a family member to listen to you read. Remember to read clearly, accurately and use lots of expression when you read!
Writing: Think back to the the paragraph you read yesterday. Imagine you are hot seating the boy – we have done this before in our English lessons! Can you think of 5 questions you would like to ask the boy on what you have read? You can use this worksheet to write your questions down. Once you have written your 5 questions, ask someone at home if they can ask you the questions! Can you now think of answers to your questions? Feel free to share your work with either Usma or Maeve.
PE: BBC Teach have created these super fun videos to show how much fun active learning can be! Try these super cool Robot challenges by HomeBros! Activity 1 & Activity 2!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Close your eyes, sit very still and think of your favourite memory. Think about why this is your favourite memory and focus on how it makes you feel when you are thinking about it. Mine is discovering the wonders of Mary Poppins for the first time…!
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix! Our matrix includes activities based on art, science and our new topic – food waste.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 4
Maths: Well done for all the amazing work you have been doing on statistics! Work through this Pictograms and Bar Charts booklet! Check your answers here.
Reading: Today, ask an adult in your home to listen to you read. They can ask you questions about what you have read using these reading prompts.
English: Read pages 3 – 6 of Jemmy Button. We have removed the text on page 5! Can you guess who these visitors are? Click on this worksheet to find out what we would like you to do!
PE: BBC Teach have created these super fun videos to show how much fun active learning can be! Try these super cool moves by Jonny and Yasmin from Saturday Mash-Up! Activity 1 & Activity 2!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Breathing Colours. For today’s activity, we would love you to focus on your breathing! Curious? Click on the link and complete the task: Mindfulness Activity Day 4 – Breathing Colours.
Wider Curriculum: Over this next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix! Our matrix includes activities based on art, science and our new topic – food waste.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 5
Maths: For your final lesson this week,we would like you to create either your own Pictogram or Bar Chart based on which month the children in Year 3 have their birthdays! Click here to find the birthday Tally Chart! Once you have created your pictogram or bar chart, think of some questions – similar to the ones you have been answering this week – and write them down!
Reading: Try something new with one of these super cool reading activities! Keep up the great reading you have been doing this week! We are super proud of you!
Writing: Reread pages 3 – 6 of Jemmy Button. Think back to our Conscience Alley and debating skills. Using this worksheet, write down some arguments for and against the boy going with the visitors. Make sure you are using interesting vocabulary and correct punctuation.
PE: Try these fun exercises you can easily enjoy doing at home!
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We are going to transport our minds to a beautiful location for today’s mindfulness. Curious? Click on the link and complete the activity! Mindfulness Day 5 Activity – Mountain Scene.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next term, pick a super fun task from our new Summer Home Learning Matrix! Our matrix includes activities based on art, science and our new topic – food waste.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
May Half Term 25.05.20 – 29.05.20
There will be no online work set during the half term break. This is a time to relax and recharge. Online work will start on Monday, 1st June. In the meantime, here are my top 5 things to do during the break:
1) Try these fun creative challenges by the National Theatre. These are a great for you to try as a family!
2) Look at these amazing STEAM based challenges by The James Dyson Foundation. See if there are some you would like to try but remember, some may need adult supervision.
3) How about a delicious way to wrap up our amazing learning on the rainforest? Check out these yummy recipes by the Rainforest Alliance! I’m definitely trying the cafe caramels!
4) Enjoy some lovely family activities through BookTrust! You’re bound to find a lovely activity for both children and adults to enjoy together!
5) Mental Health and Wellbeing is really important to the Brecknock School Community. Ask your children to try some of these activities to help them through this challenging time.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
If you would like to do some additional learning, click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths for your year group. I can particularly recommend the Bitesize home learning page which has daily activities in all subjects for each year group (you can pick activities from previous weeks and from other year groups too).
Week 7 18.05.20 – 22.05.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: This week, we will be focusing on practising our arithmetic skills. Each day, we will complete a different arithmetic paper. Complete Test 1 and check your answers at the back when you are finished.
Reading: Find a quiet corner of your home and curl up to read your home reading book. Tell a member of your family about what you have read – make sure you remember the skills for summarising a text. Be concise and clear!
Writing: We will continue to work on information texts this week, focusing on rainforest plants. Read this information pack about different rainforest plants and select one of the plants. In your home learning book, record the name of the plant and draw a picture of it.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week, we will learn a new spelling rule: spelling Rule 18 – Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin) (e.g. science, ascent… etc). Look up the meaning of the words and write some sentences each day or practise games using this link: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/21/18-Words-with-the-sound-spelt-sc-(Latin-in-origin)
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day! Join Maeve with Joe Wick’s Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Arts/creative: We all like to recycle stuff that we have lying around at home. Here is another opportunity to reuse a cereal box. Click on the link below to see how to create your very own homemade gift bag! Art Day 1 – Create your own gift bag.
Science: Year 3! Exciting News! This week, we will be starting a new science topic called Animals including Humans. We would like you to begin by keeping a food diary for this week. This will help you understand how different foods help fuel and support your body! Science Day 1 – Nutrition Diary.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 2
Maths: We will continue working on our arithmetic skills today. Complete Test 2 and check your answers at the back when you are finished.
Reading: Today for our reading session, join Usma’s Zoom call where she will finish reading Krindlekrax! Excited to find out what happens to Ruskin and whether Krindlekrax really exists? Be ready to listen well and answer some questions!
Writing: We would like you to continue to research more in-depth information about your rainforest plant. For example, you could find out which rainforests it is found in, its appearance or even its role in the rainforest habitat! Make notes in your home learning book.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week, we will learn a new spelling rule: spelling Rule 18 – Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin) (e.g. science, ascent… etc). Look up the meaning of the words and write some sentences each day or practise games using this link: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/21/18-Words-with-the-sound-spelt-sc-(Latin-in-origin)
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Can you imagine all the different feelings we have swirling around in our head? Curious? Click on the link and enjoy the activity, just remember to relax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ.
Arts/creative: In English, we have been reading ‘The Great Kapok Tree’. We love the vibrant and inviting front cover but can you imagine if you were able to redesign it? Please click on the task to see what we would like you to do: Art Day 2 – The Great Kapok Tree.
Science: We now move onto learning about the nutrition humans need. Click on here to read the information sheet! Complete the worksheet based on the different food groups and how they help our bodies: Science Day 2 – Nutrition Worksheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 3
Maths: We hope these tests are helping you practise your amazing arithmetic skills! Complete Test 3 and check your answers at the back when you are finished. Well done, you’re doing a great job!
Reading: It is really lovely when you read to someone at home as they can share your wonderful reading journey with you. Ask a family member to listen to you read. Remember to read clearly, accurately and use lots of expression!
Writing: Today, you will begin to write information about your rainforest plant. Look at this model about the kapok tree for ideas. We would like you to draw your plant and complete your first paragraph.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week, we will learn a new spelling rule: spelling Rule 18 – Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin) (e.g. science, ascent… etc). Look up the meaning of the words andwrite some sentences each day or practise games using this link: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/21/18-Words-with-the-sound-spelt-sc-(Latin-in-origin)
PE: Let’s get over that Wednesday slump! Complete this simple workout.
· 1 minute jogging on the spot with high knees
· 20 squats
· 20 forward lunges on alternate legs
· 10 burpees
· 10 mountain climbers
· 30 second plank
Repeat twice!
Arts/creative: For art today, we will be learning about a famous artist called M.C. Escher. Find out more about our wonderful artist and what your task is: Art Day 3 – M.C. Escher Fact File. For this task, it is ideal to use either colouring pencils or felt tips.
Science: Animals including humans can be classed into 3 different groups based on the types of food they eat. Click on the information worksheet to find out more. Can you help classify the following animals into the 3 different groups based on their diet? Science Day 3 – Animal Diet Information Sheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 4
Maths: Well done for all the amazing arithmetic skills you have been demonstrating this week. Complete Test 4 and check your answers at the back when you are finished.
Reading: Today, ask an adult in your home to listen to you read. They can ask you questions about what you have read using these reading prompts.
English: We would like you to continue writing your information text about the rainforest plant you chose. Refer back to the model information text about the kapok tree. Write one or two paragraphs and make sure you are using interesting vocabulary and correct punctuation.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week we will learn a new spelling rule: spelling Rule 18 – Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin) (e.g. science, ascent… etc). Look up the meaning of the words and write some sentences each day or practise games using this link: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/21/18-Words-with-the-sound-spelt-sc-(Latin-in-origin)
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Mindful Steps. For today’s activity, we would love you to focus on your movement! Curious? Click on the link and complete the task: Mindfulness Activity Day 4 – Mindful Steps.
Arts/creative: Do you have some dice handy at home? Try this super fun drawing game! Art Day 4 – Roll a Landscape Game. Click here to find the instructions. Here is a dice template in case you need one!
Science: Do you know what vertebrates and invertebrates are? Intrigued? Click on this information worksheet to find out more. We really need your help with the following activity! Science Day 4 – Sorting Skeletons Worksheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 5
Maths: We hope the arithmetic tests this week have been helpful. Today, we have the final test for you to complete. Click on Test 5 and check your answers at the back when you are finished. Well done for doing such a phenomenal job on practising your arithmetic skills!
Reading: Find a quiet corner in your home and listen to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. After you’ve finished listening, think about who your favourite character is and why! I’ve always liked the Queen of Hearts….eek!!
Writing: Today, you will finish the information text about your rainforest plant by writing the final paragraph. Refer back to the model for ideas. When you are finished, send your text to Usma and we will make a Year 3 book about rainforest plants.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week, we will learn a new spelling rule: spelling Rule 18 – Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin) (e.g. science, ascent… etc). Look up the meaning of the words and write some sentences each day or practise games using this link: https: https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/21/18-Words-with-the-sound-spelt-sc-(Latin-in-origin)
PE: Friday’s PE challenge. How many burpees can you complete in 1 minute? Maeve completed 19 – try and beat her score!
Arts/creative: This weekend, many Muslim families around the world will be celebrating Eid! Click below for information on Islamic Art and what we would like you to do: Art Day 5 – Islamic Art Design. Here are some templates for you to use: Islamic Art Templates.
Science: Well done for the amazing learning you have demonstrated on our topic about Animals including Humans. Lastly, let us have a closer look at the some of the main bones in the human body! Oh no, these bones have got a bit jumbled up, can you help us? Click here to see what we need you to do: Science Day 5 – Complete the skeleton Worksheet.
IPC: We hope the information on the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest was interesting! For your final lesson on the rainforest, let us now have a look at the devastating impact of deforestation on our beautiful rainforests. Click here to answer some questions on what you have just read.
Challenge: Now that you know more about deforestation and its impact, can you write a short speech on why deforestation is bad for the planet and what we as humans could do to help. Perhaps you may want to write your speech in the form of a poem or even record it in a video! Watch this video to help you.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Please continue to work on your science competition poster. We are really looking forward to seeing your entries! Deadline is Friday 29th May!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Week 6 11.05.20 – 15.05.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 3 Convert pounds and pence. Complete the activity. Check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: Read page 14 of the Great Kapok Tree. When the man awake’s he notices the beauty of the rainforest. Draw a picture of what you think he saw and write a brief description. Make sure you include lots of exciting adjectives and use examples in the book to help you.
Writing: This week we are going to write an information text about the rainforest animal of your choice. Today we would like you to research the different animals and select your favourite which you will focus on this week. Record the animal and what it looks like in your work book. Here are some websites to help you:
https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/rainforest-habitats
Spelling and Hand writing: This week we will be focusing on the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. Each day select 5 words from the list and write a sentence for each word.
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Maeve with Joe Wick’s Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link.
Arts/creative: We all like to reuse stuff that we have lying around at home. Here is another opportunity to reuse a box. Click on the link below to see how to create your very own homemade pinball game! Art Day 1 – Create your own Pinball Game.
Science: This week we will be focusing on our knowledge of Electricity! Complete this worksheet based on where electricity comes from! Science Day 1 – Where electricity comes from.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 3 Day 2 Adding Money. Complete the activity check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: Today for our reading session join Usma’s group reading session where she will continue reading Krindlekrax! Be ready to listen well and answer some questions!
Writing: Today you will research your rainforest animals and make notes using this template. Make sure you have lots of information for each paragraph and try to find some fun facts.
Spelling and Hand writing: This week we will be focusing on the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. Each day select 5 words from the list and write a sentence for each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 Mindfulness. For today’s activity, we would love you to use your 5 senses! Curious? Click on the link and complete the task! Mindfulness Day 2 Activity – 5 Senses.
Arts/creative: Today is World African Heritage Day! Please click on the task to see what we would like you to do: Art Day 2 – Africa World Heritage Day. Here is a template for you to use if you wish: African Continent Template.
Science: Today we move onto electrical appliances. Can you remember the two main electricity power sources in the house? Complete this mini investigation to help you! Science Day 2 – Electricity Common Appliances Sheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 3 Subtract Money. Complete the activity check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: Read page 16 of The Great Kapok Tree and answer these questions. Email your answers to Maeve or Usma if you would like feedback.
Writing: Today you are going to begin writing your information text about your rainforest animal. Today you can write a short introduction and write about the animals appearance remember to use lots of describing words and use conjunctions to extend your sentences. Here is a model of an information text about a jaguar, refer to this model to give you ideas to structure your sentences.
Spelling and Hand writing: This week we will be focusing on the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. Each day select 5 words from the list and write a sentence for each word.
PE: Let’s get over that Wednesday slump! Kruiz has designed this fun work out which will help get you active!
Arts/creative: Today, we will be learning about a famous painter called Alma Thomas. Want to find out more? Click on the link to find out what your task is. For this task, it is ideal to use either colouring pencils, felt tips or even a paint. Art Day 3 – Alma Thomas Fact File.
Science: Think back to our lesson on the different components of a circuit. We really need your help with identifying the different components and their function! Click on the worksheet to find out more: Science Day 3 – Components of a circuit.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 3 Multiply and Divide by 3. Complete the activity check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: Read the rest of The Great Kapok Tree and answer these questions. Send your answers to Maeve or Usma for feedback.
English: Today you will continue with your information text by writing a a paragraph about your rainforest animals habitat (where it lives!) Continue to refer to the model about jaguars.
Spelling and Hand writing: This week we will be focusing on the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. Each day select 5 words from the list and write a sentence for each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Listen to this beautiful music for 3 minutes. Whilst you are listening, draw what you think the music looks like. There is no right or wrong. What do you notice about the music? What can you hear within the music? What about the different instruments used? How is it making you feel? Share your drawings with either Usma or Maeve.
Arts/creative: For this activity, you may need your favourite toy or teddy bear! We have seen some make an appearance via Zoom! Click on the link to find out what you have to do: Art Day 4 – Draw a portrait.
Science: Today, we will be trying to recall our knowdlege on a complete circuit. Can you help us with the following circuits? Click to find out how you can help: Science Day 4 – Complete and Incomplete Circuits.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week One Lesson Five Friday Challenge complete and activity and recipe card.
Reading: Can you summarise the story of The Great Kapok Tree in 5 sentences? Make sure you only include relevant detail. Refer back to the text to help you think of ideas?
Writing: Today you will finish your information text about your rainforest animal by writing about it’s behaviour, interesting facts and a short conclusion. Continue to refer to the modeled writing about a jaguar for ideas.
Spelling and Hand writing: This week we will be focusing on the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. Each day select 5 words from the list and write a sentence for each word.
PE: Friday’s PE challenge. How long can you hold the plank position for? Try it a few times throughout the day to see if you can improve.
Arts/creative: Do you have some dice handy at home? Try this super fun drawing game! Art Day 5 – Roll a Face Game! Click here to find the instructions: Roll a Face Game Instructions. Here is a dice template in case you need one! Fold a Dice.
Science: Well done for remembering so much about our topic on Electricity. You are amazing! We have been super impressed! The final task we would like you to do is to use your research skills to create a Fact File on a famous scientist from the field of Electricity! Find out who they are and what we would like you to do: Science Day 5 – Famous Scientist Information. Use this worksheet to create your Fact File: Famous Scientist Fact File.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
IPC: We hope the information on the different layers of the rainforest was very interesting! Let us have a closer look at the different animals, plants and insects that live in all the different layers! Look over the information sheet here: Rainforest Who Lives There – Lesson 4 Information Sheet. Now click on the task here to see what we would like you to do! Rainforest Animals Activity.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Week 5 04.05.20 – 08.05.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book.
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 2 Add Fractions. Complete the task and check your answers when you have finished.
Reading: This week we are going to focus again on reading for pleasure at home. Today I would like you to pick your favourite book and read it somewhere quiet in your house. Think about why you like the book. Is it the characters? Is there an exciting story with lots of twists and turns? Think about this and if you like, make notes in your work book.
Writing: This week we will continue to explore The Great Kapok Tree. So far we have read up to page 10. In your notebooks, can you summarise the story so far. Remember, a good summary includes only important details and is to the point. Try not to include any irrelevant details or too much detail.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week we will be revising the rules that you feel less confident with. Here is the full list. You can use spelling zone or spelling frame to help you.
PE: Let’s start Monday with a workout which will energise us for the day. Join Maeve with Joe Wick’s Monday PE lesson at 9am (you can also watch it later) using this link: YouTube Channel.
Arts/creative: We all like to reuse stuff that we have lying around at home. Here is another opportunity. Click on the link to see how to create your very own homemade gift box.
Science: This week we have some very exciting news for you all! We would love you all to be part of an amazing Camden ‘Science at home’ competition! In order to enter the competition, you have to create a science based public health poster based on staying healthy. Your poster could be based on good hand washing (which we are all experts in!), social distancing, eating a healthy diet, doing regular exercise, the benefits of drinking water or even brushing your teeth. Choose one thing only from the above list or if you can think of your own, that’s amazing! Your poster will be judged and could even be on a website if you win! Send your posters to Usma or Maeve by the 29th May. One winner from each class will win an amazing prize so you all have an opportunity. Good Luck!
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week Two Subtract Fractions. Complete the activity and check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: Today for our Zoom reading session, join Maeve’s group reading session on The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Be ready to listen well and answer some questions!
Writing: Today, read pages 11 and 12 of The Great Kapok Tree. In these pages, the anteater and three toed sloth try to persuade the man not to cut down the tree. Using the following links for sloths and anteaters, make a fact file for either animal – use this template to help you.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week we will be revising the rules that you feel less confident with. Here is the full list. You can use spelling zone or spelling frame to help you.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We are going to transport our minds to a beautiful location for today’s mindfulness. Curious? Click on the link and complete the activity! Mindfulness Day 2 Activity – Peace Garden.
Arts/creative: Enjoy some fun family time with either siblings or parents/carers! All you need is some paper and either a pencil or some felt tips/colouring pencils! Click to find out what this fun task is! Create a funny monster drawing.
Science: Today, we move onto our topic on Rocks and Fossils. How exciting! Can you remember what scientists who study fossils are called? See if you can put your knowledge of fossils to the test with this task: Science Day 2 – Fossils worksheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 3
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 2 Problem Solving. Complete the activity and check the answers when you have finished.
Reading: Think back to Maeve and Usma’s recent reading sessions. They both love to use expression when they read, and that really makes the books come alive. Using their model for reading aloud, find someone in your family to read your book to. Ask them to comment on your reading style – perhaps you could read slower, or louder and even pause for effect when something exciting happens.
Writing: Today read page 13 of The Great Kapok Tree. A person from the Yanomamo tribe whispers in the sleeping man’s ear. How do you think the people would feel about their home being cut down? Write a diary entry about how they would feel. Make sure to include thoughts and feeling and write in the first person! Here is an example to help you.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week we will be revising the rules that you feel less confident with. Here is the full list. You can use spelling zone or spelling frame to help you.
PE: Let’s get over that Wednesday slump! Maeve has designed another workout she will complete today. Join her in completing it:
Each exercise will last 30 seconds on with a 30 second rest. There are 10 exerices to complete. If you are feeling adventurous, try it twice!
*Running on the spot *Lunges *Crunches *Bunny Hops *Squats *Fireman Sams *Plank *Push ups *Kangaroo jumps *Burpees
Arts/creative: Today, we will be learning about a Spanish architect called Antoni Gaudi who created some beautiful buildings in Barcelona. Want to find out more? Click on the link to read a fact file about Gaudi. Once you have read the fact file, click on this link to see an example of what we would like you to recreate: Gaudi Salamander Example. For this task, it is ideal to use either colouring pencils or felt tips. Here is template of a salamander for you to colour in if you don’t want to draw your own.
Science: Think back to our lesson on the different types of fossils! We really need your help with identifying the different fossils there are and putting them into the correct group. Click on the worksheet to find out more! Science Day 3 – Fossil Types Worksheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 4
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week Two Lesson 4 Problem Solving. Complete the activity and then check your answers.
Reading: Find somewhere quiet in your house to listen to Aladdin and other stories.
English: In the next part of The Great Kapok Tree, the man is going to wake up. Do not read on yet! Do you think the man will have changed his mind? Will he cut down the tree or will he save the rainforest? Make a decision and write a short explanation for why you think he will or will not change his mind.
Spelling and Handwriting: This week we will be revising the rules that you feel less confident with. Here is the full list. You can use spelling zone and spelling frame to help you.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Elephant Breathing exercise. Click on the link to see what the task is. Please close your eyes and make sure you relax: Mindfulness Activity Day 4 – Elephant Breathing.
Arts/creative: Can you imagine if you were able to design the Brecknock School logo? Well, now you can share with us what your dream logo would look like! Click on the link to find out what you have to do: Art Day 4 – School Logo Design.
Science: Well done for remembering so much about our topic on Rocks and Fossils. You are amazing! We have been super impressed! The final task we would like you to do is to apply your knowledge of soil. Read this information sheet on soil. Now answer some questions: Soil Worksheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
IPC: We are continuing on our journey through the rainforest! Let us have a closer look at the different layers of the rainforest. Read the information sheet here. We hope you found that interesting! Now answer these questions Rainforest Layers – Question Sheet.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 5
Today is the May Bank holiday! Here are some ideas of fun activities to do with your friends and families. We hope you enjoy them!
· Try this fun dance workout with someone in your family.
Don’t worry if you find some of the moves a bit tricky, you can just freestyle or make up some of your own.
- How about some family art together? Let us warn you, it could get a little messy! Bank Holiday Family Art.
- Who doesn’t enjoy a good biscuit? Homemade ones are super yummy! Try out this very simple recipe with an adult at home! Bank Holiday Recipe Easy Biscuits.
- Mindfulness is a great tool to get the family together. After all the above activities, find some time to chill out and enjoy this fun sound exploration. Bank Holiday Family Mindfulness Activity.
Week 4 27.04.20 – 01.05.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: It’s been a few weeks since we practiced some arithmetic so let’s see how we do today! Complete the maths questions. The answers are at the end of the document – check them when you have answered all questions!
Reading: This week we would like you to choose your own reading book and read it at home every day for 30 minutes. Today find a quiet corner of your house somewhere comfortable to curl up to read you book.
We will continue to read the Great Kapok Tree and our writing tasks this week will be from the book.
Writing: The Great Kapok Tree is set in the rainforest. In the story we see pictures of the plants and animals and have read descriptions. In your workbook can you draw a picture of the rainforest and write a description of it using vivid language and vocabulary. Look at this picture and template with some vocabulary to help you.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise Spelling rule: words ending in –tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian. Write a sentence for each word. Play the games.
PE: Yesterday Maeve should have crossed the finish line for London 2020 marathon. Instead she took part in a virtual relay where they completed 26 miles! Inspired by this could you try running on the spot for 1 minute – try this a few times throughout the day to complete your mile!
Arts/creative: Today, we will be looking at how we can reuse items around the house to create fun arts and crafts! Click on the following link to design your own cereal and cereal box.
Science: This week we will be focusing on our knowledge of Forces and Magnets! Complete this worksheet based on some of the main forces we have learnt about this year: Science Day 1 – Forces Push.Pull.Twist.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for today’s lesson Summer Term Week One Lesson One – Equivalent Fractions. Complete the task and check your answers when you have finished.
Reading: Today for our reading session join Usma’s group reading session on Krindlekrax. Be ready to listen well and answer some questions!
Writing: Read page 7 of The Great Kapok Tree. Here we meet some majestic birds – the macaw, the toucan and the cock-of-the-rock. Select one of these fantastic birds and write a description about ensuring you describe what they look like, how they move and what their feathers might feel like. Draw a picture of your bird after. Here’s an example to help you.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule. Revise spelling rule: words ending in –tion, -sion, -ssion, -cian. Write a sentence for each word. Write a sentence for each word from the list.
Play the game.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Listen to this calming music for 3 minutes and watch the journey in the video. Write down what you can see and how you feel when listening to the music. Can you also add some colour to your drawing to represent what it is you have heard and the feelings different colours represent for you.
Arts/creative: For this activity, you just need a pen, paper and lots of imagination! Click on the video link to see this in action. If you want further instructions, click on the link to see the method, enjoy. Art day 2 – Back and Forth Drawing Game.
Science: Today, we will be conducting a mini investigation on applying forces with items at home! Click on this link to see what you have to do: Science Day 2 – Forces applied Sheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week 1 Lesson Two Equivalent Fractions. Complete the activity and check the answers when you are finished.
Reading: For today’s reading read aloud to a younger member of your family or your parents. Make sure you read with lots of expression to entertain your audience. If your parents or sibling would like to ask questions use these reading prompts.
Writing: So far in the Great Kapok Tree we’ve met lots of different animals. The next animal we meet will be a small tree frog. Before you read the page write a prediction for what you think the tree frog will say to the man to stop him cutting down the tree. Read back over the previous pages to get some ideas about what the animals say, for example the bee explained that he needed the rainforest to he could pollinate the plants! When you are finished you can read page 8 and compare your predictions!
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule words with /k/ sound spelt ch. Words with endings sounding like. Write a sentence about each word from the list.
Play games.
PE: Try Maeve’s 10 minute workout. You complete each exercise for 30 seconds with 30 seconds rest. Repeat twice!
*Star jumps
*Squats,
*Jogging on the spot
*Bicycle crunches
*Bunny hops.
Arts/creative: Today, we will be learning about a contemporary Japanese artist called Yayoi Kusama who is sometimes called ‘the princess of polka dots’. Want to find out more? Click on the link to find out what your task is. For this task, it is ideal to use either colouring pencils, felt tips or even a pencil: Art Day 3 – Yayoi Kusama Fact File.
Science: Think back to our lessons on magnets and magnetic forces! We really need your help with identifying objects that have magnets inside them and those that don’t. Click on the worksheet to find out more! Science Day 3 – Magnets Sheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch video Summer Term Week One Lesson Three Compare Fractions. Complete the activity and check your answers when you have finished.
Reading: For today’s reading ask an older sibling or your parent to listen to you read. Ask them to ask you questions to make sure you understand the text. They can use these prompts for ideas.
English: We are almost half way through the story and the man is still asleep. Do you think the animals have persuaded him to not cut down the Great Kapok Tree? See if you can help the animals by writing your own arguments to persuade him. Look at this example to help you with ideas.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule Words with the sound spelt ch (mostly French in origin) Write a sentence for each.
Play games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Take 5 breathing exercise. Click on the link to see what the task is. Please close your eyes and make sure you relax. Mindfulness Activity – Take 5 breathing.
Arts/creative: Can you imagine if you were able to design your own playground? What about the rooftop playground at school? Well, now you can share with us what your dream playground would look like! Click on the link to find out what you have to do: Art Day 4 – Brecknock Playground Design.
Science: Today, we will be focusing on magnetic poles, we hope you can remember what the two poles are! We have put together a little worksheet to help you, all you have to do is fill in the blanks. Good Luck! Science Day 4 – Magnets Poles sheet.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Watch the video for Summer Term Week One Lesson Four Order Fractions. Complete the activity. Check answers when you are finished.
Reading: Today find somewhere in your house to curl up and listen to these children’s nonsense poems including my favourite, ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’.
Writing: Read page 9 and 10 of The Great Kapok Tree. Answer these questions about the text.
Spelling and Hand writing: revise Spelling rule: Words ending with the sound spelt –gue and the sound spelt –que (French in origin).
Play games.
PE: Friday’s PE challenge. Can you beat Maeve’s jumping jack record? She did 67 in 1 minute! How many can you do?
Arts/creative: Do you have some salt handy at home? Try some Raised Salt Drawing! Click on the link to find the instructions: Art Day 5 – Raised Salt Drawing.
Science: Well done for remembering so much about our topic on Forces and Magnets. You are amazing! We have been super impressed! The final task we would like you to do is to use your research skills. Find out what we would like you to do by clicking on the link! Science Day 5 – Sir Isaac Newton Fact File.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
IPC: We hope the video on the Amazon Rainforest was very interesting! However, there are many more rainforests in the world. We would like you to complete the following worksheet locating where in the world tropical rainforests are. Try to use online maps and atlases to help you if you can but we have also included some information in the link. Rainforest Locations – Lesson 2.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Week 3 20.04.20 – 24.04.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch the video Week Two Lesson One – Fractions on a Number Line and complete task
Check answers only when you have a go at all the questions. Remember you can rewatch the video if you are stuck.
There are numerous tasks set on MyMaths if you finish quickly. Email Usma or Maeve if you have forgotten your password!
Reading: We will be listening to the story of The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Listen up to the first page of the story and pause at 40 seconds. Or read through first 2 pages of the story.
Answer the following questions – email them to Maeve or Usma to check your answers.
Writing: This week we are going to be writing instructions. Today you will follow a simple set of instructions and begin to thin about how to write your own.
Challenge: can you write your own? Send it to Maeve or Usma and see if they can guess what they have drawn!
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise Spelling rule 7: the suffix –ation. Write a sentence for each word. Play the games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: For this mindfulness activity, please have a pencil and a paper or your workbooks ready. Listen to this beautiful music for 3 minutes.
Whilst you are listening, draw what you think the music looks like. There is no right or wrong. What do you notice about the music? What can you hear within the music? What about the different instruments used? How is it making you feel? Share your drawings with either Usma or Maeve.
PE: Try this super hero 5 minute superhero work out.
Arts/creative: Today, we will be looking at how we can reuse items around the house to create fun arts and crafts! Click on the following link to learn how to create a DIY Tissue Box Monster!
Science: This week we will be focusing on our knowledge of Light! Complete this worksheet based on Light Sources.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for Week Two Lesson Two – Fractions of a set of objects. Complete the task. Check the answers only when you have completed the task.
Reading: Listen to The great Kapok Tree story using this link from 40 seconds to 1minute 19 or read page 3 of the text here and answer the questions.
Writing: watch Maeve’s video about planting seeds and come to the 2pm zoom lesson where she will plant the seeds live and give you some tips for how to write a set of instructions. Make some notes in your work book in preparation for writing the set of instructions tomorrow.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule 8 the suffix –ly. Write a sentence for each word from the list.
Play the game.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We are going to be using a piece of fruit to help us understand mindful eating. Click below to see what you need to do – hot tip: Pick a fruit that you love! Mindfulness Activity Day 2.
PE: how many star jumps can you do in 1 minute? Try and beat your personal best throughout the day when you need a rest.
Arts/creative: Let us get our creative juices flowing! Look at the flags of both Sicily and Corsica. Think about what they symbolise. We would like you to create a flag which represents you. Think about the colours, images you would include and even the shape. Not all flags have to be rectangle, be as creative as you wish! We would love to see any creations you would like to share.
Science: Today, we will be looking at reflection. Can you remember what reflection is? Complete this sheet to help you remember: Science Day 2 – Reflection.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch the video for Week Two Lesson Three –Fractions of a set of objects. Complete the task. Check you answers when you have completed all questions.
Reading: Read page 4 of The Great Kapok tree or listen to the extract from 1 minute 19 – 1 minute 52 seconds. Answer these questions.
Writing: Remember Maeve’s video from yesterday? Today you need to write instructions for how to plan the seeds. Look through your work book and remember you will need to include what she used and all the steps. Look at this model from yesterday’s zoom lesson to help you!
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule 9. Words with endings sounding like /ʒə/ or /tʃə/ (e.g. adventure, creature… etc.) Write a sentence about each word from the list. Play games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Heartbeat Exercise: Stand up and either jump or do some star jumps for 30 seconds. At the end of the time, place your hand on your heart area and pay careful attention to how your heartbeat feels. How does that make you feel? What about your breathing? Is it fast? Whilst your breathing and heartbeat are returning to normal, close your eyes and think about something that makes you happy!
PE: Try this Joe Wicks workout for kids.
Arts/creative: For some of our art lessons, we will be learning about some famous artists. We will be starting with an artist called Vincent van Gogh . Click on the link to learn some fun facts about him and then see if you can recreate his style of painting. You do not have to use paint for this task. You can also use a pencil, felt tips or colouring pencils too!
Science: Think back to our lessons on shadows! We really need your help with identifying some objects. Click on the worksheet to find out more! Science Day 3 – Shadows.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch the video for Week Two Lesson Four –Fractions of a set of objects. Complete activity. Check answers.
Reading: Read page 5 of the Great Kapok Tree or listen to the extract from 1minute 52 seconds – 2 minutes 16 seconds and answer these questions.
English: Watch this video about how to make slime.
Write a set of instructions – you can use this template to help you.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise spelling rule 10 Endings which sound like /ʒən/ (e.g. erosion, pension… etc.)
Write a sentence for each word then play a selection of these games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We are going to transport our minds to a beautiful location for todays mindfulness. Curious? Click on the link and complete the activity! Mindfulness Activity Day 4 – Colourful Ocean Image
PE: Try this Safari Adventure yoga workout.
Arts/creative: You have all been doing some great reading at home, well done! Why not try creating your own origami bookmarks. All you need is some paper/card and your imagination when decorating it. Click on this link to find out how: Bookmark Art Day 4!
Science: We hope that all the learning we did on light has come back to you after completing the previous science tasks for this week. So we have put together a little quiz sheet, all you have to do is fill in the blanks. Good Luck! Science Day 4 – Light Knowledge Quiz.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Watch the video for Week Two Lesson Five – Equivalent fractions. Complete task. Check answers.
Reading: Read page 6 of The Greak Kapok Tree or listen to the story from 2minutes 15seconds – 2 minutes 55 seconds. Answer these questions.
Writing: What is your favourite game to play at home? Can you write instructions for Maeve or Usma to try with their families. Have a look at this set of instructions for how to play noughts and crosses for inspiration.
Spelling and Hand writing: revise Spelling rule 11: the suffix -ous. Write a sentence for each word and play these games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: We hope you have enjoyed the mindfulness activities this week. Read the activity and use it to help spread peace bubbles around the world.Mindfulness Activity Day 5 – Peace Bubbles Activity. This is a lovely activity to help spread our peace bubbles around the world at a time when the world needs positivity. Enjoy!
PE: Ask your family to join you for this fun Friday workout challenge.
Arts/creative: Last term in maths, we looked at the work of Wassily Kandinsky. Do you remember that he used lots of different shapes and angles when painting? Have a look at another one of his famous paintings in the link below, he really loved using shapes. Click on this link to find out what we would like you to do. Make sure you have lots of fun doing it! Kandinsky Circles Art Day 5.
Science: Well done for remembering so much about our topic on light. You are amazing! We have been super impressed! The final task we would like you to do is to use your creative skills. Find out what we would like you to do by clicking on the link! Science Day 5 – Sun Safety poster.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from our Rainforest Home Learning Matrix.
IPC: This term we are going to be learning all about Rainforests. For your first lesson, we would like you to complete a knowledge map. You need to do this in 2 parts. First, using a pencil, fill in what you already know about rainforests on the sheet (don’t worry if you don’t know much, we will be teaching you a lot about rainforests during this term!). Rainforest Knowledge Map. Next, click on this link and watch the video. Once you have finished the video, update your knowledge map using a coloured pencil or pen on what you have learnt after watching the video!
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Easter Break (06.04.20 – 17.04.20)
There will be no online work set during the 2 week Easter break. This is a time to relax and recharge. Week 3 work will start on Monday 20th April. In the meantime, here are my top things to do during the break whilst you’re indoors:
- Create your own High Intensity Interval Training Workout using the ideas from the Joe Wicks workouts. Here’s mine for inspiration!
- Create your happy place using this link.
- Bake a delicious cake. Follow this idea for an Easter cake if you’re stuck for ideas – recipe.
- Think of 5 kind acts you’ve done in the past few weeks. It could be helping your mum with some washing up or reading to your brother or sister. Record them in this kindness calendar.
- If things are feeling a bit weird don’t worry try some of these breathing exercises and yoga videos in the calm zone.
- What’s your favourite song? Make up a dance routine and teach it to the people in your family!
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Week 2 30.03.20 – 3.4.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Watch the video for Lesson One – Unit and Non-Unit Fractions and complete task.
Check answers only when you have a go at all the questions. Remember you can rewatch the video if you are stuck.
Task 2 – complete the 3 x tables task on My Maths.
Reading: Listen Chapter one of The Timeless Tales of Peter Rabbit
Answer these questions. Check your answers only when you have completed all the questions.
Writing: watch the following animation ‘Once in a lifetime’
Describe the fantasy setting. Make sure you sue lots of interesting nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Think about verbs and adverbs that can describe how the turtles are moving gracefully.
Spelling and Hand writing: Revise Spelling Rule 1 – Adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to words of more than one syllable. Write a sentence for each word. Play the games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Do 10 star jumps as big and as high as you can. After feel you heart beat and take 3 deep breaths.
PE: try one of Joe Wick’s workouts from his youtube channel.
Arts/creative: complete a task from these art and creative tasks.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Watch the video for Lesson Two – Making the Whole Complete the task Check the answers only when you have completed the task.
Task 2: complete 4 times table task from my maths.
Reading: Read Icarus. Complete the following activity.
Writing: rewatch the following animation ‘Once in a lifetime’
Write an ending for the story. Where do the turtles take the man?
Spelling and Hand writing: The /ɪ/ sound spelt y elsewhere than at the end of words (e.g. gym, myth… etc.) Write a sentence for each word from the list. Play the game
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Think of 3 kind words to tell someone in your family and tell them.
PE: try today’s Joe Wick’s workout from his youtube channel.
Arts/creative: complete a task from these arts and creative tasks.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Watch the video for Lesson Three – Tenths Complete the task. Check you answers when you have completed all questions.
Task 2: complete the 8 x table task from my maths.
Reading: Read the following 3 diary extracts. Complete the following questions in your home learning books.
Writing: Watch the following video ‘Adventures are the Pits‘ up until 20 seconds
How does the little boy feel at the top of the slide? Why is he scared or nervous? Write a short diary entry about the boys thoughts and feeling before he goes down the slide.
Spelling and Hand writing: The /ʌ/ sound spelt ou (e.g. couple, touch… etc.). Write a sentence about each word from the list. Play games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Write down five things you are grateful for.
PE: try today’s PE with Joe from his youtube channel.
Arts/creative: complete a task from these arts/creative tasks.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Watch the video for Lesson Four – Counting in tenths. Complete activity. Check answers only when you have completed all the questions.
Task 2: complete the challenge the 6 x tables task from my maths.
Reading: Read up to page 8 in the text. Answer the following questions about page 1 – 8 of the diary.
English: Continue watching the animation up to 1 minute.
What is different than what we thought would happen? Write an ending for the story – does the boy get out of the ball pit? What adventures does he have there?
Spelling and Hand writing: More prefixes (1 of 3) Write a sentence for each word from the list.
Play games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Sit somewhere outside or by a window. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds. What sounds can you hear?
PE: try today’s PE with Joe Wicks from his youtube channel.
Arts/creative: complete a task from these arts/creative tasks.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Watch the video for Lesson Five – Tenths as Decimals Complete task. Check answers only when you have tried all the questions.
Reading: Read the rest of the Diary of a Lively Labrador. Use a dictionary to find meaning of any words you don’t understand. Write the part of the diary you liked the best. Give some reasons why it was the best bit.
Writing: Write your own diary extract based on any animal from the story Diary of a Lively Labrador.
Spelling and Hand writing: More prefixes (2 of 3). Write a sentence using each word from the list. Play games.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Nature breaths! Breathe in and pretend you’re smelling a flower. Breath out pretend you’re blowing a leaf. Repeat 3 times. How do you feel?
PE: try today’s PE with Joe Wicks from his youtube channel.
Arts/creative: complete a task from these arts/creative tasks.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Week 1 23.03.20 – 27.03.20
Day 1: Complete your work in your home learning book
Maths: Arithmetic practice – complete quiz and ask somebody at home to mark it. The answers are at the back. I’ve set you five MyMaths tasks which you can complete throughout the week (if you have forgotten your password please email Maeve!)
Reading: Have a go at this comprehension task. When you are finished you can check the answers at the back. One star is the easiest level- try 3 stars for a challenge! Wait until you have finished all questions before you check your answers.
Writing: complete research on an anaconda using the planning sheet. Use this website for inspiration.
Spelling and Hand writing: Pick 5 words from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list. Practice writing each word and write two sentences using each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Close your eyes for one minute and take time to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Taking each breath in and out, slowly.
PE: complete this workout from the Joe Wicks the Body Coach.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 2
Maths: Addition practice. Remember the methods we have used for metal addition and expanded column method for larger numbers. Complete quiz and ask somebody at home to mark it. The answers are at the back.
Reading: Have a go at this comprehension task. When you are finished you can check the answers at the back. One star is the easiest level- try 3 stars for a challenge! Wait until you have finished all questions before you check your answers.
Writing: write your introduction and first paragraph about the appearance of an anaconda.
Spelling and Hand writing: Pick 5 words from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list. Practice writing each word and write two sentences using each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Look in the mirror and smile at yourself for 10 seconds.
PE: complete this workout from the Joe Wicks the Body Coach.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 3
Maths: Subtraction practice. Remember our methods to mentally subtract numbers and how to use expanded column method for larger numbers. Complete quiz and ask somebody at home to mark it. The answers are at the back.
Reading: Have a go at this comprehension task. When you are finished you can check the answers at the back. One star is the easiest level- try 3 stars for a challenge! Wait until you have finished all questions before you check your answers.
Writing: Write your next two paragraphs about the habitat where anaconda lives and the different types.
Spelling and Hand writing: Pick 5 words from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list. Practice writing each word and write two sentences using each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Write down three things you are grateful for.
PE: complete this workout from the Joe Wicks the Body Coach.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 4
Maths: Multiplication, division, doubling and halving practice. Complete quiz and ask somebody at home to mark it. The answers are at the back.
Reading: Have a go at this comprehension task. When you are finished you can check the answers at the back. One star is the easiest level- try 3 stars for a challenge! Wait until you have finished all questions before you check your answers.
English: Write your paragraph about interesting facts about anacondas and write a short conclusion.
Spelling and Hand writing: Pick 5 words from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list. Practice writing each word and write two sentences using each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Draw a big number 8 in the back of your books, trace the number with your finger, breathing in and out slowly as you go round. We practiced this together in school.
PE: complete this workout from the Joe Wicks the Body Coach.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
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Day 5
Maths: Measure practice. Complete quiz and ask somebody at home to mark it. The answers are at the back.
Reading: Have a go at this comprehension task. When you are finished you can check the answers at the back. One star is the easiest level- try 3 stars for a challenge!Wait until you have finished all questions before you check your answers.
Writing: Edit your piece of writing about tigers – check this checklist. Have you included all the features of an information text? If not you need to edit and improve!
Spelling and Hand writing: Pick 5 words from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list. Practice writing each word and two sentences using each word.
Mindfulness/Wellbeing: Drink a large cool glass of water.
PE: complete this workout from the Joe Wicks the Body Coach.
Wider Curriculum: Over the next few weeks, pick a selection of the tasks from the Home Learning Matrix.
Finished? Want More? Click one of the subsections on the sidebar to see a list of websites and additional tasks for Reading, Writing and Maths.
