Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
12.5.20 Starlings Class Blog - Tuesday
Date: 12th May 2020 @ 8:28am
Hello my SUPER Starlings,
How are you? Did you have a busy day of home learning yesterday? What have you got planned for today? Keep sharing what you get up to either on Twitter or in an email to admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk.
Today is a very special day for one of our little Starlings. Harriet is celebrating her 6th birthday today. Big birthday wishes from Mrs Sourthern, Miss Gillam and ALL of your Starlings class friends. We hope you have the most wonderful day xx
Please continue to follow our attached timetable and task list today. Below are some other activities that you might like to try today.
Maths
- Investigate all the different ways to make 20 and write the number sentences, e.g. 20+0=20, 19+1=20 etc. Use objects to help you.
- Get some containers of different sizes. Fill each one with water. Use a measuring jug to see how much each holds, its capacity. Sort them from largest to smallest capacity.
- Make two sets of number cards, one set with numbers 0-20 and one set with the number words, e.g. one, two, three etc. Play games to match the cards, e.g. pick up pairs or snap
Science
- Make a list of the animals you see this week in your garden, on your daily exercise or maybe on the TV or games you play. Find out what they eat to see if they are carnivores, herbivores or omnivores.
Religion
- Many people belong to special groups. Draw a picture of you in the different groups you belong to. This could be your family, your school, your community, your religion, your clubs, plus more!
Creative
- Find a flower and take a photo of it or use a flower you have in your house or garden (remember not to pick them). Look very closely at the flower and do an observational drawing of it.
I also have a very special activity for you today. Mrs Southern has been thinking about you all lots and thought that it might be fun to complete some little challenges together. Have a look at her video to find out what she would like you to do. Don’t forget to share your challenges with us on Twitter!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyFD0rFmsxI&feature=youtu.be
A message from Mrs Powell
This story of Steven Bradbury highlights the benefits of sticking with it in the long run. You never know what might happen.
Steven Bradbury was an Australian speed skater. He had been to 3 Olympic games already - he hadn't won a medal. Over the past 12 years of training and racing he had suffered some horrific injuries, during which he nearly died. He was financially struggling and had to borrow money from his parents in order to survive.
In the 2002 games he was the oldest competitor in the event. People didn't think he stood a chance, including himself. He had managed to scrape through the heats but had what he describes as the best race on the way when he finished second in the semi-final. He realised he didn't have the raw speed of the younger racers so he employed a tactic of just hanging in there. This worked and got him to the Olympic final.
What can we learn from this? - Stick with it, who knows what might happen. - You can get a huge sense of satisfaction and a big boost from trying your best. - Just how much we can endure and overcome if we want to.
Bradbury trained for 12 years for the Olympics We can all benefit from his approach and learn his lessons if we get in there and have a go ourselves. Go on, go for it!
Follow this link below to see Mrs Powell's video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scxc9RKJ2vM
Have a wonderful day and remember just how special you are to Mrs Southern and I. We are both so proud of you all and can't wait to see you soon.
Miss Gillam
