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Tuesday 30th June 2020

29/6/2020

 
Good morning Reception
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Yesterday at school we thought about what the characters might say at different times in the story.
​You can write what characters say in a speech bubble.
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What do you think Little Owl is saying here?
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This was Ayub's idea!
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Maths
Start by muddling up and reordering your number cards 1 -  20!
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Watch one of our favourite videos below to start thinking 1 less.
Use your number cards to write a number line 1 - 20. Then take turns picking up a card. Find 1 less than each card. Use the number line you have written out for support to begin with! Can you move on to just counting back? 
A further challenge...
Make a set of number cards from 0 - 100 in tens to create a number line similar to the one below. Then choose a card a say what is '10 less' than that  card!
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Monday 29th June 2020

29/6/2020

 
Good morning!
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This week we are reading the story 'A Bit Lost' by Chris Haughton. Listen to Lucy reading the story below.
Your challenge today is to create the character of Little Owl.

How will you do it?

​Here are some ideas...
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For maths, start by muddling up and then reordering your number cards to 20!
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After that, recap your 3D shapes by watching the video below! Which can you find in your home? Take a picture and label them!

Friday 26th June 2020

26/6/2020

 
Good morning Reception!
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Log into Espresso to recap the /v/ sound.

​https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/video/item80766/gradef/module61932/index.html

Can you write these words? Remember to say the word, robot the word, write the word!
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Once you've written the /v/ words, try writing a sentence!

An adult can help you think of a  sentence if you need. Try one that uses the sight words and phonics sounds from your mats.

Here are a few ideas.

We took him to the vet.                      The van was big and red.          My vest is brown.

A further challenge...

Try extending your sentence using a conjunction! 

and     so     because     but 
Our teen number to explore in maths today is...17!
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Support
If you are concentrating on numbers 1 - 10,  explore the number7. 

Challenge
For more of a challenge, try exploring 27, or 37!
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Thursday 25th June 2020

24/6/2020

 
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Log into Espresso to recap the /j/ sound.

​https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/video/item80768/gradef/module61932/index.html
Can you write these words? Remember to say the word, robot the word, write the word!
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Once you've written the /j/ words, try writing a sentence!

An adult can help you think of a  sentence if you need. Try one that uses the sight words and phonics sounds from your mats.

Here are a few ideas.

Is the jam hot?                      The jet was in the air.            Jack and Jill went up the hill.

A further challenge...

Try extending your sentence using a conjunction! 

and     so     because     but 


Our teen number to explore in maths today is...15!
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Support
If you are concentrating on numbers 1 - 10,  explore the number 5. 

Challenge
For more of a challenge, try exploring 25, or 35!
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Wednesday 24th June 2020

23/6/2020

 
Good morning!
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Let's recap the /ay/ sound!

Watch the video to revise the /ay/ sound, and then write the /ay/ words in the pictures below.
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Once you've written the /ay/ words, try writing a sentence!

An adult can help you think of a  sentence if you need. Try one that uses the sight words and phonics sounds from your mats.

Here are a few ideas.

Can I play with you?                      The hay was on the road.            I went to the doctor for an x ray.

A further challenge...

Try extending your sentence using a conjunction! 

and     so     because     but 

Our teen number to explore in maths today is...16!
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Support
If you are concentrating on numbers 1 - 10,  explore the number 6. 

Challenge
For more of a challenge, try exploring 26, or 36!
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Fine motor fun!

For this activity you will need a tray, some kitchen towel, some colouring pens and a spray water bottle! It's so easy to set up but so much fun watching how the colours get bigger and change shape as you spray water over it! You can draw shapes, numbers, or write the letters in your name, like Faheema has done below. You can even draw the monster from Not Now Bernard!

Send in your photos when you've tried this!

Challenge:
  Can you  try mixing colours and see what happens..Have fun!
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Tuesday 23rd June 2020

22/6/2020

 
**Bookswap today between 2pm and 3pm...see you there!**

​Good morning!
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Today, choose from one of the challenges below.

1) Write one word next to each picture you used to sequence the story yesterday.

2) Write one sentence next to one picture from the sequence yesterday.

3) Write a sentence next to two or more pictures from yesterday!

Watch Lucy attempt the challenges below so you can see how.
Begin your maths session by muddling up and then re-ordering your number cards 1 - 20. 

Make sure you're secure with numbers 1 - 10 first!

We're going to focus on a new teen number today! Can you complete these learning activities all around the number 13...
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Monday 22nd June 2020

22/6/2020

 



​Good morning Reception
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Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

This week, we are going to be reading the story 'Not Now, Bernard' by David McKee.

Watch it here!
Take a look at the events from the story of 'Not Now, Bernard'. 

They've got muddled up! Can you put them in the correct order? Think carefully about what happens in the beginning, middle and end of the story. 

You can either print the pictures out and stick them down, draw your own pictures, or write the numbers down in a list.

Use the pictures to retell the story to someone at home!
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Maths
Start by muddling up your number cards then reordering them. Use them to practise counting up and down!
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After, practise forming numbers 1 -20.

Use this formation guide to help you.
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Today we are thinking about the number 16! Complete the challenges below and then send photos of your learning to admin@virginia.towerhamlets.sch.uk
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Friday 19th June 2020

19/6/2020

 



​Good morning!
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Today we are going to recap the /or/ sound!
Write a sentence using some of these words, then complete the activity below!
For maths, practise addition to 10 using this game:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/addition/addition-to-10

Remember, you need to be using your number cards to 20 every day.

Before any maths activity, order your number cards and then use them to practise counting up and down a few times!

​Make sure you are secure in doing this with numbers 1 - 10 first, then move on to 1 - 12, then 1 - 13 and so on!

Thursday 18th June 2020

18/6/2020

 


​Good morning Reception :)
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Today we are going to recap the /ai/ sound. 

Once you've watched the video, write the /ai/ words below. Can you write a sentence using some of these words?
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Maths - sharing equally

Try challenge 1,2 or 3 below. Either print or draw out the activities. Remember to use counters to help you if you need. 

Wednesday 17th June 2020

17/6/2020

 


​Good morning Reception!
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Phonics
Today, recap the sound /ow/ 
/ow/

Write each word underneath - then circle or colour  all the /ow/ words you can see.
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1) is the challenge
2) is a bit trickier (there are no clues!)
3) is the answers for you to check!

Maths
Practise counting and number recognition.

​Choose your challenge by working within 5, 10 or 15

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