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Reception Class Blog
2020-2021

Monday 18th January 2021

17/1/2021

 
Everyday Heroes

We are meeting another hero tomorrow!
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What do you want to know about being a firefighter? What will you ask Naomi?

Send your questions into Tapestry.

You could also make Naomi a thank you firefighter picture!

Watch the video below for a step by step guide on how to draw a firefighter. I can't wait to see them all tomorrow.
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Phonics
Maths

Alive in 5! - Week 2 - Session 1 from White Rose Maths on Vimeo.

Work with your grown up to create a 'Five Frame' and a set of two different coloured counters.
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Now complete the activity below:
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Challenge
Place your coloured counters in the five frame each time.
Can you write a number sentence that shows each way to make 5?

Friday 15th January 2021

14/1/2021

 


In today's live zoom at 2pm, we will be meeting the Sam, the nurse who works at a very busy hospital in London.

​Please remember to bring your poster to hold up at the end :)

If you have a question you would like to ask, and haven't let me know yet - please upload it to Tapestry OR email Lucy before the zoom!
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Phonics
Log into Espresso (username and password have been emailed to you, but let me know if you need them sent again)

Follow this link to go to the Phase2/3 phonics page:

central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/frontscreen/item61932/gradef/index.html

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Practise reading and writing the sounds h and r. 

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Can you draw out and then label these pictures?
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For a challenge...can you write a sentence (or two!) with one of these words in?
Maths

Watch Lucy read the Oliver Jeffer's story 'None the Number'.

Where have you seen the number zero or 'none' today? Here's where I saw nothing..
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​There were zero pens in my white pot!

Thursday 14th January 2020

14/1/2021

 
Phonics

Understanding the World
Log into Espresso and follow this link to learn more about the 'Everyday Heroes' who help us: 
​central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/frontscreen/item1021914/gradef/index.html
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Use the blue panel at the side to watch videos and read the non-fiction e-books. What can you find out?
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Draw a picture of a health worker. Can you include their uniform and equipment? Remember to upload your learning to Tapestry!

​Maths
We're looking forward to seeing you in the whole class maths zoom at 2pm today.
Remember to have something to write with and some paper.
Story time
Here is one of our favourite stories, shared through a song.
Try to join in when you can! Upload any photos or videos to Tapestry.

Wednesday 13th January 2021

13/1/2021

 
Here is your phonics learning for today :)
Remember to upload your learning onto Tapestry.
I'm looking forward to seeing everybody at 2pm for our live maths zoom today!
For story time, here is part 2 of 'The Hospital Dog' :)

Tuesday 12th January 2021

12/1/2021

 
For your phonics today, log in to Espresso (username and password will be emailed to you)

Follow this link to go to the Phase2/3 phonics page:

central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/frontscreen/item61932/gradef/index.html

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Practise reading and writing the sounds e, u and ck!
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For topic today, we are going to get creative! 

As you may know, people who work in hospitals at the moment are very busy helping people. On Friday we will get to speak to one of these 'Everyday Heroes'. Her name is Sam and she is a nurse in a hospital in London. 

Can you make her a 'Thank You' poster ready to show her in our zoom on Friday?

Remember to think of some questions to ask, too!
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​In story time today, we will read the first part of 'The Hospital Dog' by Julia Donaldson.

Monday 11th January 2021

10/1/2021

 
Phonics for today:
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Watch the video below for your maths introduction with Lucy.
Maths challenges
Watch '5 little ducks' and then complete a challenge below.
Challenge 1

Find 5 toys or objects to act out the song as you listen.

Pause the video each time there is one less duck.

​Say with your adult what you can see!

'1 less than 5 is 4!'
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Challenge 2

Find a pen and paper ready to draw out the song as you listen.

Pause the video each time there is one less duck, and cross out a 'duck' or whatever shape you have used to show a duck.

Say with your adult what you can see!

'1 less than 5 is 4!'
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Challenge 3

Find a pen and paper ready to record your learning.

Pause the video each time there is one less duck, and write the number sentence that shows what is happening to the duck.

Read your number sentence with your adult.

'5 takeaway 1 equals 4!'


An extra challenge

Can you complete Challenge 3 with the song '10 green bottles'?
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For story time today, watch 'Zog and the Flying Doctors' by clicking here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000qq5j/zog-and-the-flying-doctors
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Once you've watched the story, try this quiz by clicking here: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/zog-quiz

Let me know your score out of 8 by uploading your learning to Tapestry!

Purple Mash instructions!

8/1/2021

 
It was great to see everyone today :)

Here are the Purple Mash instructions, I will email parents the username and password!
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Friday 8th January 2021

7/1/2021

 
Join in with Lucy below for your daily phonics!

​Use the sound mat below to help you when we write our words.
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For maths, start by shuffling your number cards and then order them again. Count up, and then back down (we'll practise this more next week!)

Now follow the link below to play 'teddy numbers' where you can practise reading numbers  then counting out the correct amount to match.

There are 3 levels of challenge to choose from.

​https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/teddy-numbers


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For our end of the day song...here is one of our favourites! Do you remember the actions? Can you show your grown up?
Remember to upload pictures of you and your learning to Tapestry! Here I am singing along to our moose song...
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​I hope everyone has a great day and enjoy your weekend!

Thursday 7th January 2021

7/1/2021

 
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Happy New Year to all the children in Reception and their families, and welcome to the new Spring term.
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​We're so sad we can't welcome you all back into school, but also very excited about the home learning we have planned!
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​Each day there will be a whole class live video session on zoom at 10am. Just like school, everybody is expected to attend. Lucy will email parents each morning with the video link and password. Please do check your emails to find your 'zoom info for parents' document, which should tell you all you need to know about logging in, staying safe and zoom protocols. We're really looking forward to seeing your smiley faces :)
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​After our zoom you need to check the blog everyday as there will be an activity to follow the class session.
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There will also usually be a phonics video for you to join in with, a maths challenge and then a story or song for the end of the day. 
 You should have received an email this week with details to your new Tapestry account that enables you to access your child's online Learning Journal. 


Once you've activated your account you will be able to photograph your children's learning and upload it to their Journal. The Reception team will then be able to support your child and help move their learning on. 
 

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​To upload your child's learning, click the 'add observation' button on their Journal, and then follow the instructions. I can't wait to see what everyone is getting up to!
As well as commenting on Journal entries I may also email you regarding your children's learning, and with any important announcements.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me on vpsreceptionclass@virginia.towerhamlets.sch.uk and I will try and get back to you as soon as I can.

Thursday 7th January 2021

6/1/2021

 
Join in with Lucy in the video below for your daily phonics session.

Find out more about your maths challenge...

Once you've made your number cards, shuffle them up and try to reorder them.

​Now count out the right amount of objects for each of your number cards.

Here are your different challenges...
Listen to Lucy read the story 'While We Can't Hug'. 

Don't forget to upload your learning to your Journal on Tapestry!

We hope you have a fantastic day, love from the Reception team :)
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