Class 1

Reading Vipers.

We just looked at the cover today, these are the questions I asked.

What do you think this book is about? 

Have you read this book before? Have you read any books like this?

What is the frog doing? 

Why is the frog sitting on a log?

How is the frog feeling?

What makes you sad?

Sing and dance to some fish songs.

Barefoot books-There's a hole in the bottom of the sea.

Baby shark (if you can face it!)

Under the sea from Little mermaid

The aquarium carnival of the animals (remember we did this with Mrs Evans)

Rainbow fish songs-you tube

12345 once I caught a fish alive.

 Rainbow fish, rainbow fish,

See how he swims, see how he swims.

His tail goes left and his tail goes right

I've never seen a fish so bright

Rainbow scales such a beautiful sight,

It's a Rainbow fish!

(to the tune of 3 blind mice)

Use ribbons and instruments!

Phonics words.

fill hill will pill mill yill zill chill 

ee-see, feel, weep, feet, meet, deep, ree, leeb, deet, meep

igh-high, light, night, fight, sigh, tonight, might, tight yight, 

ai-hail, rain, tail, main, pain, dain, shain, pait

Watch a bit of Octonauts, it is amazing what you can learn!

Octonauts and the humpback whales!

Spellings.

rain

pain

meet

feet

might

tight

Also you could have a look for some words with ai in the Snail and the whale book.

P.E

Cosmic kids yoga-Squish the fish.

A nice gentle way to start the day but still getting moving!

I will be doing it later too.

Maths.

Make a number game to 20, say the numbers as you go round the board.

Number hunt around your village-spotting numbers 1-20. What number would come next?

Spellings week 3.

see

weep

feet

tree

my

me

Big Cat e books.

How to access free Collins Big Cat ebooks

Access 330+ free KS1 ebooks from our primary reading programme

Go to Collins Connect and click on the Teacher portal and enter: 

Username: parents@harpercollins.co.uk

Password: Parents20! 

and click Login. 

Spellings.

Look at the word, cover the word and then write it.

Can you put the words into a simple sentences, say it then write it!

too

boot

cool

zoom

no

go

In the event of children staying at home during normal school time I am offering the following advice and guidance to help them to keep working.

Please find below a link to Twinkl website as they are offering free activities for parents to access at home: 

twinkl.co.uk/offer

Once logged on, you should see a link for home education resources that are year group specific.  

In addition to this the following we are also suggested:

1.Read for pleasure-read your own books at home, discuss the vocab, discuss any unknown words, sequence the story, who are the characters, what is the setting?

2. Numberblocks-watch on-line linked to Early Years maths curriculum.

3. Alphablocks-watch on-line linking to letters we have learnt.

4. Purplemash-we will be sending home a log in for you to access activities, if your child is off school we will message your details through to you.

5. Spellings- revise the spellings previously learnt and use the spellings to make sentences.

6. Reading targets in your reading diary-apply them to your reading book or any book at home.

7. Handwriting- handwriting practise, letter formation.

8. Writing-write cards to people who are poorly, shopping lists, thank you cards to nurses/doctors.

If you are unable to access these online activities, please ring or email and I will send some paper copies home.

Welcome to class 1!

Thank you for coming to have a look at our class page. We are very excited about showing you what we will be doing during the year.  I will update this page regularly so please keep checking, I will put on photos and information.

We have lots of lovely activities planned for this term! Our topic is "Our favourite books", last term the children told us about the books that they like so we have planned our work around them. We will be doing 'The hungry caterpillar', 'Super worm', 'The bad tempered ladybird' and 'Dear Zoo' to name a few!

Just a few reminders to help everyone's days run more smoothly.....

1. It can take time for children to settle: it is a big change and an exciting new adventure. We know it's hard if your child is getting upset at drop off time, but they do settle quicker once their parent has left. So grit your teeth, smile, say goodbye and leave! Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.
2. Children need to bring a water bottle every day that can be refilled during the day-it helps our brains work. Do not put water bottles in the reading folders as we don't want any spillages and ruined books ahhh!
3. We will have P.E on Tuesday and Thursday, but P.E bags stay in school until half term (unless they are particularly dirty). On P.E days it would be very helpful if girls wear socks or trousers, tights are a bit tricky.
4. The best way to help and support your child is to read with them every day. Read their school book with them and sign the reading record book. Remember to read all different types of books, magazines, letters, signposts......everything!
5. LABEL LABEL LABEL everything please! Keep checking that labels are still attached.
6. If I have a concern about your child, I will contact you immediately. Please don't worry, just be reassured that everything is going well and your child is happy, settled and learning well. Equally, if you have a worry or a concern please come and see me at the end of the day or phone the office to arrange a suitable time to talk. The start of the day can be a bit hectic! 
7. Remember children will be very tired at the end of the day, allow them to time to relax before asking them questions about their day!

Thank you very much.

Mrs Jones and class 1.