Reception Class Blog 2020-2021 |
Reception Class Blog 2020-2021 |
Phonics
We have finished learning all the phase 2 sounds for the first time. Now it's time to practise and consolidate all our reading and writing skills by recapping some of the sounds we've already learnt.
Maths
Explore filling different sized containers.
What do you notice? Which pot holds the most? Which pot holds the least?
Story time
Here is the letter Sam wrote us. You can read it again, and think about what you would like to say when we write back tomorrow.
Phonics
Maths
Fill cups with different amounts of liquid.
What do you notice? Use the key vocabulary to talk about and compare each cup.
What happens if you change the size of your cup?
What do you notice when you use a tall thin cup or a short, wide cup?
Phonics
Maths
Explore what happens when you put different objects on the balance scales. What do you notice? Which objects make the scales tip?
Not many of us will have balance scales at home...but luckily they're really fun to make!
Watch these instructions below to see one way of making your own.
There are lots of different ways you could make the scales, why don't you experiment with different ideas?
Storytime
Follow this link to hear the story 'Leaf' by Sandra Dieckmann. You can always upload any thoughts you have about the story to your Tapestry Journal. Understanding the World We have another exciting visitor next week! Two police officers are coming to answer your questions on Monday. What would you like to find out? Send me your questions on Tapestry. Can you try a police picture over the weekend? Phonics Follow this link to practise your h, b, f, and l sounds. (including ll, ss and ff!) https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/activity_index/item61932/gradef/index.html Maths After our live session today, complete the activity below. Song Listen to Scratch Garden's 'The Vowel Song' and sing along.
Phonics
Maths
After our live zoom today, complete this activity with a partner. Use your 5 frame to show your thinking.
Understanding the World
Let's find out about some more 'Everyday Heroes' Follow this link: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/frontscreen/item1021808/gradef/index.html
Story time
This story on iPlayer is being read by an astronaut - from the International Space Station! That's where the astronaut Chris was when he showed us how to eat and sleep in space (last term). This is a different astronaut called Tim. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07dxkc6/cbeebies-bedtime-stories-544-tim-peake-goodnight-spaceman
Maths
Complete the activity below:
Phonics
Understanding the World
We are going to learn a lot about fire safety today in the live zoom session with Naomi. Let's learn even more about firefighting! Log into Espresso and follow this link - People Who Help Us: Firefighters Click on the 'book' section and then read 'How to Prevent Fires' with a grown up.
Phonics
Maths
Complete the activity below. You can use your counters instead of buttons if you like!
Challenge
Arrange your counters on your 5 frame each time. Can you write a number sentence to show the different ways to make 5?
Story time
Phonics
Maths
Work with your grown up to create a 'Five Frame' and a set of two different coloured counters.
Now complete the activity below:
Challenge
Place your coloured counters in the five frame each time. Can you write a number sentence that shows each way to make 5?
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 Practise reading and writing the sounds h and r.
Can you draw out and then label these pictures?
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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