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Home Learning:

We now have a dedicated Home Learning email address that you can use to ask questions regarding your child’s learning whilst at home.   

The email address for this is:  homelearning.hfed@educ.somerset.gov.uk

We are also setting up an ‘Achievement Wall’ to display what your child/children have been doing at home. Please use the school’s email addresses to send us information or photographs of your child’s work.  Please put the words ‘ACHIEVEMENT INFORMATION’ in the subject box. We look forward to seeing what they have been up to.

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Rural Life Museum

This is a message to let you know that we will still honour the Golden Apple return tickets that were given to children as part of your visit to the Somerset Rural Life Museum.

Due to our site closures we have decided that the expiry date on the ticket is no longer valid, and encourage you to visit the museum once it re-opens.

We look forward to seeing you at our museums again.

We have also just added a storybook to the 'home learning' tab (on the left) under the heading 'Talking about Covid-19' which you may wish to look at. It has been published by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. 

Home Learning activities 

MATHS

I will be directing you to White Rose Maths Home Learning for some of your tasks. Check it out for you year group.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Starting at 9am on Monday 23rd March, please try to join The Body Coach for a daily 30 minute PE lesson here: Videos

Please have a look at the home learning page for Key Stage 1 as this gives you links to websites with interesting ideas and activities during the children's time at home.

6/7/20-

Good morning Willow class, I hope you are all well. Please see plan and resources for this week below.  Any questions or you would like to share your home learning with me you can do that on Classdojo. 

Stay safe

Miss Smith

Summer Term Planning 2020

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'Summer Term Planning 2020' document.

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22.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning for both year 1 and year 2 it is Maths Challenge day. Click on the White Rose the activity will be on bitesize, we do not have worksheets for Friday's. 

Remember to read something today, linking to our tradional tales topic I have included below two, 60 second reads- Wanted and Troll Trouble. Choose 1, read through carefully to answer the questions afterwards.

I would like you to write a book review for Goldilocks and the 3 bears, I have included a template below. Remember to include the main characters, where the story was set and a sentence for what happened at the beginning, middle and end of the story. You can add your own star review (out of 5 stars) if you wish.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Thank you Mollie for sharing your home learning with me via classdojo. 

Stay safe

Miss Smith

21.5.20-

Good morning Willow class.

For today's home learning for Maths year 2, week 4 day 4- bonds to 100. Click on the White Rose link for the videos, I have included worksheets below.

Year 1 children complete White Rose summer term, week 4 day 4- compare number sentences, again worksheets are below.

Remember to read something today this can be a home book or I have attached a Goldilocks and the three bears comprehension below.

Today you could write a newspaper report on Goldilocks and the three bears, there are resources under the Summer term planning for you to use. There is also an example of a newspaper report there to help you. You as the reporter may have spoken to the 3 bears or Goldilocks and could write what they said, how they felt or what they hope might happen next.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Thank you Michal, Harriet, Bella and Mollie for sharing things with me on classdojo.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

20.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning for Maths year 2, week 4 day 3- subtract 2 digit numbers. Click on the White Rose link for the videos, I have included worksheets below.

Year 1 children complete White Rose summer term, week 4 day 3- subtraction crossing 10.

Remember to read something today you might like to click on the phonics link on the summer planning, scroll down to set 3 for flashcards and spellings.

Choose something from the Summer term planning you might like to learn about what plants you can find outside. After you could go in your garden or on your daily walk write down or draw a picture of what you see.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Any questions on your learning or if you would like to show me what you have been doing you can do this on classdojo. You can also email in home learning to go on the school achievement wall.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

19.5.20-

Good morning Willow class

For today's home learning for Maths year 2, week 4 day 2- add 2 digit numbers. Click on the White Rose link for the videos, I have included worksheets below.

Year 1 children complete week 4 day 2- subtract within 20, again I have included the worksheet below.

Re-read Goldilocks and the 3 bears and then create a storyboard to sequence the story. 

Choose something from the summer term planning you may like to make a list of what technology you can find in your home, you may like to group your list into what rooms you found each piece of technology in.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. If you have any questions about your learning or would like to share what you have been doing at home you can do this via classdojo. Thank you Ellie for sharing your home learning.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

18.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning for Maths year 2, week 4 day 1- add and subtract tens. Click on the white rose link for the videos, I have included the worksheets below.

Year 1 children complete week 4 day 1 add within 10, again I have included the worksheet below.

This week we are moving on to Goldilocks and the three bears. For reading today read through the story, you may have a copy at home if not click on the link on the Summer term planning.

Choose something from the Summer term planning you might like to look at the History can you write down 5 facts about each Queen you have learnt about? You might like to re-watch the clips to help you.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. If you have any questions or would like to share your learning you can do that on classdojo. You can also email in pictures of your learning to go on the achievement wall.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

15.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning both year 1 and year 2 it is maths challenge day click on the white rose link.

Remember to read something today I have attached two, 60 second reads below linking to our traditional tales topic. Choose 1 remember to read carefully so you can answer the questions afterwards. These don't need to be written down an adult could ask you the questions.

You could use bbc bitesize to learn more about plants- what are the parts of a plant. Then draw and label you own plant. Extra challenge to find out more about what each part of the plant does.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can.

Stay safe, have a good weekend.

Miss Smith

14.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete White Rose week 3, day 4 (as we learnt about VE day last week and have not covered this yet it will say Summer term week 3 w/c 4th May)- add and subtract ones.

Year 1 children complete White Rose week 3, day 4- add more and count on within 20.

Remember to read something today this could be a book from home or you might like to click on the phonics link on the planning and do storytime with Nick.

Below I have included a Jack and the beanstalk nouns and verbs activity- remember a noun is an object and a verb is a doing word. There are also some good clips and activities on bbc bitesize.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Thank you Harriet for sharing your Jack and the beanstalk castle via classdojo. If you haven't already signed up to classdojo you can use it to share your home learning and ask me any questions. You can also share photos of what you have been doing with the school by emailling them in to go on to the achievement wall.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

13.5.20- 

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete White Rose week 3, day 3 (as we learnt about VE day last week and have not covered this yet it will say Summer term week 3 w/c 4th May)- related facts.

Year 1 children complete White Rose week 3, day 3- add together and find a part.

Remember to read something today, this can be a home book or you might like to use bbc bitesize.

Choose something from the Summer term planing or below I have included some Science, learning about plants we eat.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. If you have any questions about your learning or want to share what you have been learning with me you can do that on classdojo. If you have a wow piece of work that you would like to share with the school please email it in to go on the achievement wall.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

12.5.20- 

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete White Rose week 3, day 2 (as we learnt about VE day last week and have not covered this yet it will say Summer term week 3 w/c 4th May)- compare number sentences.

Year 1 children complete White Rose week 3, day 2- fact families linking to addition and subtraction.

Remember to read something today, this can be a home book or you might like to click on the phonics link on the planning, on the website, scroll down to set 3 for speed sounds and spelling.

Choose something from the Summer term planning you could learn about looking after your planet with Charlie and Lola, you could make a poster all about it or make a flag for your Giant's castle.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. You can email in anything you have been doing at home to go on the achievement wall. If you are now connected with classdojo you can also share home learning there and ask any questions about your learning.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

11.5.20-

Good morning Willow class,

I hope you enjoyed learning about VE day last week and it has been great to see some of your home learning on the achievement wall or via classdojo- if you have not yet signed up for classdojo it is something that you can use to share any home learning and ask me any questions regarding your learning. Thank you Mollie for sharing your VE day postcard, Freya for sharing your rainbows, Isaac for sharing the medal you designed, Michal for VE pictures and Bella's Jack and the beanstalk story. Plus lots of other great pieces of learning I have seen, I really enjoy seeing your learning.

For today's home learning year 2 complete White Rose week 3 (as we learnt about VE day last week and have not covered this yet it will say Summer term week 3 w/c 4th May)- fact famillies addition and subtraction bonds to 20.

Year 1 children complete White Rose week 3 day 1- part-whole relationships number bonds.

This week linking to our traditional tales topic can you write some instructions on how to grow a beanstalk? I have included an example of instructions and what features you need to include- title, numbered steps etc.

Choose something from the summer planning you might like to look at the History and learn about Queen Elizabeth II.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

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Week beginning Monday 4th May
This week we celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. This is the day, on 8th May 1945, that Allied forces announced the surrender of Germany and the end of World War II.
To celebrate this with our learning, we have lots of fun activities to help you learn more, celebrate the end of WWII and show your appreciation for all those who fought in the war.
Watch the powerpoint below then spend time completing whichever VE day activities you like underneath the powerpoint.

1.5.20- 

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 1 and year 2 complete day 5 of the White Rose- maths challenges- these are linked with bbc bitesize and questions will be a variety of what you have already learnt.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

Make sure you read something today you may like to click on the phonics link on the planning and lsten to storytime with Nick or you can read a home book.

Choose something from the Summer term planning grid. (week 2). If you have planted your bean complete the diary for today.

Remember to look after yourselves do what you can, when you can. You can email in anything you have been doing at home to the school achievement wall. It was great to see Michal's and Bella's home learning, the castles look great, well done keep up the good work.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

30.4.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning Year 2 complete day 4, week 2 of the White Rose summer term- problem solving, use what you know to help answer the questions. The videos on the white rose page with your activity wil help you.

Year 1 children complete day 4, week 2 of the White Rose summer term planning- problem solving use what you know to help answer the questions. The videos on the white rose page with your activity wil help you.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

Make sure you read something today you could click on the phonics link on the summer term planning and look at set 3. This will recap known sounds and there will also be a spelling activity.

Choose something from the Summer term planning you may like to find out about Queen Victoria.

If you have started growing your bean make sure you update the diary for today.

Remember to look after yourselves do what you can, when you can. You can email in anything you have been doing at home to the school achievement wall. It was lovely to see Harriet's home learning, the bug castle looked fantastic!

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

29.4.20- 

Good morning Willlow class,

For today's home learning Year 2 complete day 3, week 2 of the White Rose summer term- solving problems with lengths using the four operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

Year 1 children complete day 3, week 2 of the White Rose summer term planning- finding 1/4, remember 1/4 is 4 equal groups.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

For reading today click on the phonics link on the planning. Once on the website scroll down to set 3. There is also a storytime with Nick or read a home book.

As part of our traditional tales topic we are stll looking at Jack and the Beandtalk this week. Year 1 children below is an activity writing sentences about each part of the story using the pictures to help you. Remember capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.

Year 2 children I would like you to plan an alternative version of the story (make some changes of your own). For example there may be something different at the top of the beanstalk. The activity sheet below has started you off.

Remember to look after yourselves do what you can, when you can. You can email in anything you have been doing at home to the school achievement wall.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

28.4.20-

Hello Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete day 2 week 2 summer term of White Rose- order lengths remember metres are longer than cm.

Year 1 children complete day 2 week 2 of the White rose summer term- find a quarter, 1/4 is 4 equal groups/parts.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

Take a look at the bbc bitesize daily English activity using full stops and capital letters (year 1) writing using capital ltters, full stops and joining words (year 2).

If you have started a bean growth diary complete for today. 

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Remember you can email in what you have been doing to go onto the school achievement wall. It was lovely to see Bella's home learning last week.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

27.4.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete day 1 week 2 summer term of White Rose- compare lengths. Remember metres are longer than cm and there are 100cm in 1 metre.

Year 1 children complete day 1 week 2 of the White rose summer term- find a half. Remember 1/2 is 2 equal groups.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

As part of our traditional tales topic we are still looking at Jack and the Beanstalk this week you could plant a bean and keep a diary of its growth (see below). I have also attached a design your own Giant's castle, you could also make this using cardboard or other items of recycling or lego/building bricks. 

Make sure you read somthing today you could take a look at the phonics link on the planning. Once on the website scroll down to speed sounds set 3 and a word time and spelling activity begin at 10.30 am.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Remember you can email in what you have been doing to go onto the school achievement wall. It was lovely to see Bella's home learning last week.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

24.4.20

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning, year 2 complete day 5 of the white rose summer term- Maths challenges these are also linked to bbc bitesize.

Year 1 children complete day 5 of the white rose summer term planning- Maths challenges these are also linked to bbc bitesize.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

Make sure you read something today, on the summer term planning in computing there is a link for an audio Jack and the Beanstalk story. Afterwards write a short character description. You can choose below there is a word bank of adjectives you could use. Extra challenge look up any words you are unsure of using a dictionary- an adult or older sibling can help you.

Make a poster on what a plant needs to help it grow. If you did not look at it the other day there is a link to a bbc bitesize clip on the summer term planning.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Remember you can email in what you have been doing to go onto the school achievement wall.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

23.4.20- 

Good morning Willow class and Happy St George's day.

For today's home learning, year 2 complete day 4 of the white rose summer term- measure length in metres. Remember metres are bigger than cm and 100cm is the same as 1 metre.

Year 1 children complete day 4 of the white rose summer term planning- finding 1/2, remember 1/2 is 2 equal groups.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult).

Make sure you read something today I have attached a reading comprehension all about St George. Year 1 complete 1 star, year 2, 2 star. 

Choose something from the summer term planning grid week 1, if you did the science yesterday you may like to continue learning about plants https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd/articles/zw2y34j after watching you could see what plants you can find outside you could draw them or make a list.

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Remember you can email in what you have been doing to go onto the school achievement wall.

Enjoy the sunshine

Stay safe

Miss Smith

22.4.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 complete day 3 of the white rose summer term- measure length (cm).

Year 1 complete day 3 of the white rose summer term- making equal groups by sharing. You could do this practically using items in your home such as teddies, lego, coins etc.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult)

Make sure you read something today you could share a book with an adult or older sibling. On the phonics link on the planning there is a storytime with Nick , which you might enjoy.

Choose something from the summer term planning grid you might like to look at the science and learn about what a plant needs to grow or you might like to look at the history and learn about Queen Elizabeth I. 

Remember to look after yourselves and do what you can when you can. Remember you can email in what you have been doing to go onto the school achiievment wall.

Enjoy the sunshine

Stay safe

Miss Smith

21.4.20- 

Good morning Willow class, another lovely sunny day.

For today's home learning, year 2 complete day 2 of the white rose summer term- count in fractions. You could do this practically using lego to make thirds for example.

Year 1, complete day 2 of the white rose summer term- making equal groups- again you could do this practically using objects in your home- teddies, lego, coins etc.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult)

Make sure you read something today this could be a book from home or you may wish to re-read Jack and the beanstalk so you are really famiiar with the story to help you with the activities below. You can choose which activity you would like to try.

Remember to look after yourselves do what you can when you can. The summer planning I have done is to show what we would be covering and many of the links on their have additional resources and activities that can be done without printing. Remember it is not an expectation to do everything, I will still be recommending a daily maths and reading/phonics activity.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

20.4.20- 

Good morning Willow class, welcome to the summer term. Below is the long term planning for this term, I will make reference to this for daily activities and there are some extra bits on there such as maths starters for example, it is not an expectation for you to do everything.

For today's maths home learning click on the white rose link at the bottom of the page. On the white rose page click on year 2 and the section that says summer term. Year 2 you will be learning about finding 3/4. Remember when working in quarters the whole is split into 4. This time rather than writing how many 1 group is we need to find 3 (see my example below).

Year 1 children also click on the white rose link, year 1 and summer term. You will be learning about making doubles.

Our topic this term is traditional tales and this week we are going to focus on Jack and the beanstalk. Today read through the story. You may have the book at home if not there is a link on the planning below.

You could draw or paint what you think could be at the top beanstalk.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

3.4.20

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link and complete week 2 lesson 4.

Year 1 click on the white rose link week 1, lesson 4- capacity- full, half full, empty. This could be done practolly using cups and containers in the sink or even outside in the garden using a tub of water. You could compare containers of water too. 

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult)

Today Year 1 have a go at adding capital letters and full stops to the sentences (see below). Year 2 have a go at the correct the spelling activity (see below).

Make sure you read something today, below is a 60 second read for year 2. (Paul the lucky octopus) You can either read the text and answer the questions or see how much you can read in 60 secs and try and beat your score tomorrow. Year 1 below is a story about a farmer for you to read and some questions to answer about the story.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

2.4.20

Good morning Willow class.

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link and complete week 2, lesson 3. Year 1 click on the white rose link week 1, lesson 3- compare mass. (The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult)

Today why not have a go a writing a spring shape poem (see templates below). Shape poems are short and use lots of adjectives (describng words).  This powerpoint might be helpful https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-l-52664-ks1-spring-shape-poetry-powerpoint-

Make sure you read something today, below is a year 1 piece of poetry and a year 2 piece of poetry you could read.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

1.4.20

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 use hit the button game https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button to practise 2,5, 10 and 3 times tables. Year 1 children also use hit the button, but click on number bonds, make 20.

Today why not try out this simple dissolving experiment below. Write down a prediction (what you think might happen) before carrying out you experiment. After write down your results (what happened). You could also write a list of what you needed for the experiment.

For phonics today on phase 5 use train your brain and choose some tricky words to learn.

Make sure you read something today you could share and discuss the book with an adult or older sibling.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

31.3.20

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link below and complete week 2, lesson 2. 

Year 1 children click on white rose week 1, lesson 2 measure mass.

(The maths activities from White rose do not need to be printed you could write it on paper and/or discuss with an adult)

Choose 5 more common exception words and put them into sentences, try to think of a way to help yourself remember how to spell the word i.e. by breaking it up.

On phonics play phase 5, scroll down and click on sentences 5c and scroll through and read sentences with the 'air' sound.

Make sure you read something today a book from home, discuss your book with an adult or older sibling as read and predict what might happen or discuss how the characters might be feeling and why.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

30.3.20- 

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on white rose link below and complete week 2, lesson 1 recognising 1/3- remember 3 equal groups/parts. 

Year 1 click on white rose, year 1, week 1 and begin some work on heavier and lighter. You could compare items in your home i.e toys, and say which is heavier/lighter and why.

Continue work on your animal factfile, you may find some extra facts to add, you might want to also add a picture of your anmal. 

Make sure you read something today this could be a home book and may even be a book you are using to research for your factfile.

Stay safe 

Miss Smith

27.3.20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link and complete day 5 for your year group. Year 1 practise writing number in numerals and words i.e. 6 six.

 Today you could begin writing your animal factfile- there is a template in your pack. Research your animal using internet and books. Some things you might like to find out- Where your animal lives? What does your animal eat? What are its babies called? How big can it grow to? Plus some interesting facts about your animal.

Phonics play phase 5- play flashcards choose all to recap all learnt sounds. Next on phase 5 go to investigating the air sound and look at the phoneme spotter story and see if you can find all the words with the different spellings of the air sound. 

Make sure you read something today- a book from home this could be a fact book that you are using to create your factfile.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

26/3/20-

Good morning Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link below and complete day 4 activity- remember equal groups (1/2 is 2 groups, 1/3 is three groups and 1/4 is 4 groups).  Year 1 practise counting in 2's, 5's and 10's- I have attached a sheet below.

Above is a link for spellings to practise, year 1 please click on term 2B and you are on week 5 spellings. Year 2 click on year 2 term 2B and you are on week 4 spellings.

Phonics the next alternative spelling is the air sound. On phonics play, phase 5 scroll down and click on investigating the air sound, click on the word sort game and play (children are familiar with this game).

Make sure you read something today you could write a review of the book you have read, there are book review sheets in your pack.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

25/3/20

Hi Willow class,

For today's home learning year 2 click on the white rose link below and complete day 1, 2 and 3 for your age group, these are short activities and link to fractions work we have covered. Year 1 complete the fractions activities in you home learning pack and practise number formation and writing numbers in words and numerals i.e. 2 two.

Please ensure you read something today a book from home. Year 2 you could do the 60 sec read in your pack. You could either time yourself and see how much of the text you can read in 60 sec and try and beat your score tomorrow or read through and answer the questions attached.

Practise another 5 common exception words- see if you can think of ways to help yourself remember how to spell the word i.e. breaking up the word.

Phonics play try tricky trucks to practise reading those tricky words.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

24/3/20 

Good morning Willow class, 

Today's home learning you could do some work on fractions. You have some activities in your pack, however Year 1 you could find 1/2 or 1/4 of amounts practically using objects in your home i.e. toys, teddies etc. Remember 2 equal groups when finding 1/2, 4 equal groups to find 1/4..

Year 2 we looked at 1/3 last week see if you can find 1/3 of an amount, remember you need 3 equal groups, again you could do this practically or you could draw it i.e. draw 27 spots split them into 3 equal groups.

Make sure you read something today a home book or your school book. You could discuss the book whilst reading with an adult or older sibling- predicting what might happen, discussing any words you are unsure of etc.

Phonics play is currently offering free access. This is an excellent resource many games and activities to practise recognsing sounds, reading and spelling. Most recently we have investigated the ear sound (phase 5). Year 2 the phase 6 has a link to spelling play lots of great resources linked to spelling patterens.

Stay safe

Miss Smith

23/3/20

Hi Willow class,

Today why don't you try choosing 5 common exception words (see below for lists there is a year 1 list and a year 2 list) and putting them into a sentence. Also try and find a way to help you remember how to spell the word- break the word up. Year 1 children you could practice your number writing. Year 2 you can practice 2,5 and 10 x tables. You could begin making a Easter/spring garden (instructions are below). You can use a paper plate or a metal tray as a base, it does not need to be a flower pot. Try to redd something today, this might be part of a home book or school book.

Keep safe

Miss Smith

PHONICS

Our Phonics Scheme- Year 1's recap Phase 3 sounds to ensure you remember them but work on Phase 5.  Year 2's recap Phase 5 sounds to ensure you remember them but work on Phase 5/6.  

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/190599/Letters_and_Sounds_-_DFES-00281-2007.pdf 

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/help-during-school-closure/ Daily phonics lessons 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqjvl__oSGg&feature=youtu.be Daily phonics lessons 

I have attached the Phonics Play planning below. The planning suggests links to games on their website https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

STEM ACTIVITIES

We are made up of 9 year 1 children and 19 year 2 children.

Our teacher is Miss Smith and our TA is Mrs Wainwright. Mrs Vallis also helps our learning.

We are very excited about learning and playing together this year.

Our new classroom

Our Learning

Forest School

We had a fantastic time in forest school making our own Leafmen, based on the story Leafman.