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Y3 26.01.21, by Mrs Rice
Date: 25th Jan 2021 @ 3:59pm
Tuesday 26th January 2021 
Good morning gorgeous Robins, I hope you had a good day yesterday with focused time for work and time to rest and relax too.
Thank you for sharing your work with me yesterday, I am looking forward to seeing your work on our homework pages again and being able to provide you with feedback on your learning.
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s Bible story is David and The Giant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlaryAGOFA&feature=youtu.be
You can even enjoy joining in with the Open the Book song.
Maths
Here is the vimeo link if the sound quality is not very good on my video.
Please click here to watch my lesson as we subtract two, three digit numbers.
Times Tables
Have a go at the grid challenge today. Explore level 1 and level 2 if you fancy a challenge…
https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp
Writing
Please follow this link for today’s lesson where we will be writing a poem using similes!
Reading
Why not listen to a story today? David Walliams reads his stories here:
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
I have enjoyed listening to ‘Windy Mindy.’
Spellings
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
using fancy writing
robot writing
highlighting the tricky bits
making the word into a picture
writing with our eyes closed
making your own spelling doodle
Today’s new words:
Address (addresses)
Answer (answers, answered, answering)
Accident (accidentally, accidents, accidental)
Actual (actually)
Story Time
Please follow this link to hear how Sophie is coping being inside the Queen’s bedroom!
PE
Here are the 5-a-day login details: If you write them in your diary, you will be able to log on whenever you need an active break throughout the week.
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Username |
Login |
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lost9261 |
Ns9h0an6 |
Well done for being such hard workers. Remember today to show your lovely manners, be helpful and respectful to your family at home and keep smiling.
Love from Mrs Rice xx
Skylarks Home Learning 26.01.21, by Miss Beattie
Date: 25th Jan 2021 @ 2:35pm
Tuesday 26th January
Good morning Skylarks 😊
I hope you are all well this morning and had a good Monday.
Don’t forget our zoom session this morning starts at 8.40am. You will find the meeting link and passcode in your emails or on our class discussion for today.
Please see below for your home learning tasks for today. Don’t forget to share it with me over on our class discussion or through the homework section of school spider.
Maths
Calculating perimeter: For your maths lesson today, please see the PowerPoint attached. Just click on the little speaker icon on the PowerPoint page to listen. Today we are moving on to look at how to calculate perimeter.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the maths lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Times Tables
This week can you practice your x11 tables? Don’t forget to practice other tables that you still find tricky too. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of this number? Do you know the division facts? Why not use TTRS or hit the button to help you:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Hansel and Gretel: Again, please see the PowerPoint attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do. Today, we will continue to look at the book ‘Hansel and Gretel’ by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. We will be looking at exciting vocabulary to describe a forest setting before creating our own forest illustrations based on the extract of the text we have read.
If you wish to download and print the extract from Hansel and Gretel that we will be using today, I have attached it to this blog. However, this is not essential as the text will also be included and read aloud in our English PowerPoint/Video.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the writing lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Reading
It would also be super if you could spend 10-15 minutes each day reading your school book that you have taken home or another book you have been enjoying at home.
This week’s author of the week is Nizrana Farook. You can read/listen to her story ‘The girl who stole an elephant’ at the link below:
https://library.thenational.academy/steal-an-elephant-with-nizrana-farook/
I have also attached this week’s issue of First News for you to enjoy.
Remember to continue writing in your reading diary and get an adult to sign in, then we can collect our raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Why not tell me what book you are reading over on our discussion?
Spellings
Have a go at reading, saying in a sentence and spelling words with the suffix -ibly. You could make your own spelling doodle and add to it throughout the week. I will add a new word each day and then on Friday we can have a little quiz.
Today’s word: responsibly
Previous words: incredibly
Story: You will find our story embedded into our Writing PowerPoint.
Worship
Today we will take part in an Open the Book worship where we will listen to the story of ‘David and the Giant’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlaryAGOFA&feature=youtu.be
Have a super day Skylarks and remember I am here if you need anything 😊
Love from Miss Beattie x
Swallows - Monday 25th January 2021, by Miss Gillam
Date: 25th Jan 2021 @ 7:12am
Monday 25th January 2021
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Hello and welcome back to Swallows class blog.
It is Monday again already! Did you have a nice weekend? Did you get to play in the snow this weekend?
I hope you are relaxed, rested and ready for another busy week of home learning. Please see our task list and PowerPoint presentations below to see what your home learning tasks are for today. Please also remember to take a few moments to look at the class discussion page each day where I will be available to ‘chat’ to you about the work that I have set for that day. You can just pop on there to say hi or tell have a little chat with your friends. The children can type in their own messages. It is a lovely, safe way of us staying in touch. Today, we are launching our brand new ‘Homework’ section of our School Spider website. Please have a go at uploading some of your work today. This is a private upload and it will allow me to mark your work. I will talk you through how to use this new tool during our Zoom call at 9.20am.
Maths – Maths – Can you select money? Please see the link to our talking PowerPoint below. Please pause the video to complete each activity. Just like last week, I have embedded the White Rose video onto our PowerPoint. This should mean that you do not need to leave the video. As the PowerPoints are such large documents to download, we feel it would be best for everyone to access their learning via the YouTube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxtPosb6Ho&feature=youtu.be
If you would rather watch our White Rose video in a separate tab or on a different device, here is a link to today’s video. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/week-10-measurement-money/ Please select lesson 4, ‘Select Money’.
Times Tables
Times Tables Rockstars
I was planning to introduce Times Tables Rock Stars to the children in the first week of January. We would have had some sessions using it in school so that I could then have sent the log in details home with the children to use as part of their weekly Maths homework, which is in line with our Key Stage Two classes. However, the National Lockdown prevented this from happening.
As we do not have a confirmed date for the children to return to school, I have set the children up on this system for them to use at home if you wish. The children can practise the times tables that I have set for them (these will predominantly be 2's, 5's and 10's in Y2) using a devise. As they play, they can earn coins and make their way up the leader board. This is a fun, engaging and interactive way for the children to learn their times tables.
If you would like your child's log in details, please contact the school office via the admin address and they will email them across to you. Ideally, I would have explained how this works with the children and they would have had time in class to navigate the game with me in the classroom. Therefore, you may wish to wait until we are back in school so that I can explain it to the children in detail.
https://play.ttrockstars.com/play
Writing
Can I plan a re-telling of the story ‘Saint George and the Dragon’?
Please see the talking PowerPoint video linked below. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click play and then pause when it is time to complete an activity.
I have attached the story of ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ to our blog so that you can remind yourself of what happened in the story if you need to.
Here is the link to the ‘Draw with Rob’ video that I mentioned on our PowerPoint today. I also found a lovely little owl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GksHARkuYEU - Dragon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta5cWmlgHBU - Owls
Reading
Please spend some time reading either the school book you took home with you or a book you have been reading at home each day. Please also remember to use our Oxford Owl website to access reading books online. Here you can access Read Write Inc and other story books at your level.
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&age_group=age%204-7&series=&level=¤t_page=school_ebooks
Username: starlings1 (from the last lockdown)
Password: Home
If you get an adult to sign your reading diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Read Write Inc
Instructions for how to find your RWI learning for today can be found on our English PowerPoint. Here is the link to the Read Write Inc home page on YouTube. It might help to add this as a favourite so that you can quickly find your Read Write Inc learning each day. Please remember that the website updates at 9:30 each day. As it has been the weekend, there will be no video link available until 9:30.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Spellings
Our spellings will be on our English Powerpoint each day. Please use your spelling whiteboard and roll and spell game to help you to learn them. We will complete our little spelling quiz each Friday.
Story
Please have a listen to the next chapter of our beautiful story ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’. You will find the audio at the end of our English PowerPoint. I will read a little bit of the story to you here each day.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
PE – Please try to spend some time outside having a run around today. I have also attached a link to the 5-a-day fitness website.
https://player.5-a-day.tv/player Username: lost9261 Password: Ns9h0an6
Here is a link to some lovely yoga activities that you could also have a go at today.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Have a wonderful day Swallows and don’t forget to let me know how you are getting on with your learning in our new ‘Homework’ section of the School Spider website today. You will find your login details in the front of your blue reading diary.
Lots of love from
Miss Gillam
Monday 25th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 24th Jan 2021 @ 9:07pm
Monday 25th January
I hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the snow? I had lots of fun building snowmen and having snowball fights. I’m really looking forward to seeing your happy faces on our Zoom call at 9.20 but I’ll also be available for a ‘chat’ on the Class Discussion page. I am also going to add a ‘Homework’ feature as this means you can upload any work your child does privately and only the teachers can see it and then we can also give you individual feedback on your child’s work. The key thing to note is to use the 'upload your homework' button rather than 'post your reply' as if you 'post your reply' everyone can see this.
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a fitness activity. For Worship, watch Mrs Powell’s video and I’ve read you a story for you to listen to today so please enjoy.
Maths
This week, we are starting a new topic all about Shape. We are looking at 3D shapes first before revisiting 2D shapes (don’t worry – there is a method to our madness!) See the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
Today we are continuing with our story ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’ and we are going to write sentences to re-tell the story using the joining word ‘and’. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
My story today is called ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ and I hope it makes you get your dancing shoes on:
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Fitness Challenge
Have some fun keeping fit today with Go Noodle: https://family.gonoodle.com/mixes/virtual-zoo
Remember if you love all things animal related Chester Zoo have live virtual zoo sessions! https://www.chesterzoo.org/
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
We are super proud of all your hard work – keep it up and happy Monday!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Owls Home Learning Monday 25th January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 23rd Jan 2021 @ 12:44pm
Monday 25th January
Good morning Owls class and welcome back to another week of home learning. I hope you had a lovely weekend and managed to get lots of fresh air despite the cold, wet and snowy weather!
Today I have a phonics task, a handwriting task and a ‘No Outsiders’ task for you.
There is also a link for today’s Worship and a fitness challenge for you to try.
As always, please post an observation linked to today’s activities to show me your learning today. Any questions please ask and I will try my very best to answer and help you.
Read, Write, Inc.
Just like you did last week, I would like you to follow the link to the main RWI channel to access your phonics videos for today. Please note that because there are no lessons saved on the site over the weekend, the site will not be active and new lessons will not be uploaded until after 9:30am.
Set 1 please follow the link below and access 3 videos: speed sounds, word time and spelling. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The powerpoint lesson is available to download below or in video format if you would prefer .
Set 3 please follow the link below and access 3 videos: speed sounds, spelling, and longer words https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
No Outsiders
No Outsiders is an important part of our learning at Lostock Gralam, we believe that it is good to be different and we learn together about how people can be different and how a family like our school family is made up of lots of different, special individuals.
In today’s lesson we will be reading the story ‘Hello Hello’ by Brendan Wenzel. After reading the story, I would like you to draw a picture so please have some paper and some colours ready.
You will find the powerpoint version attached below, or please click to watch the video on Tapestry.
The story video is available by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/MGF53N9lmYI .
Handwriting
Today I would like you to practise some handwriting. I would like you to write 3 new letters. Today we are learning about a different letter family called the ‘curly letters’ family. They are e, f and s.
Please see the lesson video or alternatively see the PowerPoint. Today I have modelled on the screen how to write each letter.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Fitness Challenge:
For today’s fitness challenge, I would like you to try the jumping dice activity. You will find it by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6L7vObWgI
As always, please post examples of your work and let me know how you are getting on using tapestry. Remember, if you experience technical issues with the tapestry app, please use the school spider blog if you have any difficulty accessing lesson materials. If you have any problems please send a message on tapestry or email the school office at admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Have fun!
Mrs. O’Marah
Toucans Home Learning 25.1.21, by Mrs Whittingham
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 5:28pm
Monday 25th January 2021
Good morning Toucans.
Thank you to everyone who shared their healthy recipes with us on Friday. We hope you all had a lovely weekend and are ready to impress us again this week with the quality of your home learning. We look forward to seeing you all on our Zoom calls this week.
Maths
DIVISION with remainders - Great work last week on Multiplication. Today we will look at Division using the short method. Again like I mentioned on Friday, it is worth doing a Times Tables activity first to help speed up your working outs. Do some TTRs or maybe try one of these games.
Hit The Button.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Maths Train
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train
Coconut Multiples
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Please watch this video if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint. Remember to just pause it when needed and you can play back too if required.
Times Tables
Recap all your times tables using TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today? We have been so impressed with your daily scores.
Writing
See the Power point attached. Like the Maths, Mrs Downing has recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do.
Please watch this video if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint. Remember to just pause it when needed and you can play back too if required.
Here is the link to the online dictionary - https://www.dictionary.com/
Reading
Toucans, we would love you to read a little each day of the school book you have or a book you have been reading at home.
Spellings
This week we will be looking at the spellings ei and ie.
We will focus on the first 3 words today - ceiling, shriek, perceive
Write each word out 3 times in your best handwriting.
Circle the ei or ie in each word.
Can you write an explanation for each word, maybe put the word in a sentence to explain its meaning?
Take a look at this weblink to the see an online lesson on this spelling rule and there is a quiz at the bottom of the page that you can try.
https://www.spellzone.com/unit21/page1.cfm
I have also attached a quick activity on ie words for you to do.
Spelling words: ceiling, shriek, perceive, relief, receive, piece, protein, achieve, niece, mischief
Story
‘The Last Post’ by Keith Campion, read by Mrs Whittingham
Please follow this link to see Mrs Whittingham read some more of this beautiful book.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
#2021FitnessChallenge
https://www.activekidsdobetter.co.uk/active-home
This website offers lots of ideas for activities and games that you can do with your family to keep active.
Choose a game that you like the sound of and have fun with it today.
Have a great day everyone. Remember to use the Discussion page on School Spider to chat to us and upload your home learning tasks using the Upload your Homework tab.
Best wishes from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham and Mr Beswick.
Y3 25.01.21, by Mrs Rice
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 2:13pm
Monday 25th January 2021
Good morning Robins, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and managed to get out locally and enjoy some fresh air. I nearly lost my wellies a couple of times yesterday on a very muddy river walk!
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. - https://youtu.be/cq0u-LIaDv0
Maths
Today we are adding two, three digit numbers that may cross the tens and the hundreds boundaries! Please follow this you tube link for my lesson:
The sound isn't very clear at the start (it improves when I come on!) so please follow the vimeo link for a clearer version.
Times Tables
TTRock Stars today. https://ttrockstars.com/ Please spend 15 minutes playing on here and getting speedy speedy with your 3’s and 4’s.
Writing
Please click on the you tube link to watch a video of my lesson as we write our conversations today.
Reading
Please spend 15 mins or longer reading a book of your choice. Have you read a new book whilst being at home or found a new author that you can share with us on our School Spider Discussion Page? Thomas and I are reading ‘The Boy Who Made The World Disappear’ by Ben Miller. It is a fantastic story so far.
Spellings
We are going to have a look at new words from the Y3/4 statutory word list this week and have a little quiz on Friday.
Today words:
accident (word family - accidental, accidentally, accidents)
actual (word family - actually)
Story time- The BFG and Sophie arrive at Buckingham Palace!
PE
Today have a go at Go-Noodle so you can add some activities to your challenge record.
I love this Footloose clip (although I’m not very good yet) https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/footloose
and I used to watch the Fresh Prince all the time when I was many moons younger! https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/fresh-prince-theme-song
Have a super day at home Robins. Try and keep connected with the people you love who are not at home. Perhaps you can phone or face time a relative or friend and use the Discussion Page to connect with your friends in Robins class.
Love from Mrs Rice xxx
Skylarks Home Learning 25.01.21, by Miss Beattie
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 1:26pm
Monday 25th January
Good morning Skylarks 😊
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready for another busy week of home learning.
Please remember our zoom sessions will continue this week, starting at 8.40am. You will find the meeting link and passcode in your emails or on our class discussion for today.
Today we are also introducing the homework feature on school spider. This allows you to submit your maths and English work online to just me, rather than the whole class. I will then look at your work and provide you with feedback. The important part to note is that you need to use the ‘Upload your homework’ button for it to go only to me. If you use the ‘Post your reply’ section, the other children in the class can see your work too (like on our discussion).
Our class discussion will also be up and running as normal for you to ask any questions. You can also continue to share your work on our discussion if you are happy to share it with all of your Skylark friends.
Maths
Adding and Subtracting fractions: For your maths lesson today, please see the PowerPoint attached. Just click on the little speaker icon on the PowerPoint page to listen. Today we are adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the maths lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Times Tables
This week can you practice your x11 tables? Don’t forget to practice other tables that you still find tricky too. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of this number? Do you know the division facts? Why not use TTRS or hit the button to help you:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Hansel and Gretel – speech: Again, please see the PowerPoint attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do. Today, we will continue to look at the book ‘Hansel and Gretel’ by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. We will be thinking carefully about the character of the step mother and what she might say. We will then be writing direct speech using inverted commas (“speech marks”)
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the writing lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Reading
It would also be super if you could spend 10-15 minutes each day reading your school book that you have taken home or another book you have been enjoying at home.
Remember to continue writing in your reading diary and get an adult to sign in, then we can collect our raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Why not tell me what book you are reading over on our discussion?
Spellings
Have a go at reading, saying in a sentence and spelling words with the suffix -ibly. You could make your own spelling doodle and add to it throughout the week. I will add a new word each day and then on Friday we can have a little quiz.
Today’s word: incredibly
Story: You will find our story embedded into our Writing PowerPoint.
Worship
Today Mrs Powell has recorded a worship for you which you can watch here:
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own hand or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Have a super Monday Skylarks and remember I am here if you need anything 😊
Love from Miss Beattie x
29.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:09am
Friday 29th January 2021 
Happy Friday everyone. I hope you have something just a little bit special planned for later today. Maybe a hot chocolate or choosing a Friday night movie? My gang have decided they are going to make a jelly for tea later!
Worship
Click on the link for Mrs Powell’s worship today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IriMTHdfPAM&feature=youtu.be
Science.
Instead of Maths today, we are going to start our new Science topic which is all about SOUND and Hearing. Click on the link for our lesson first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeENRrqJmGo
You will also need to watch these videos to help you today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/music--science-ks2-what-is-sound/zbnmhbk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgdmsbk/articles/zkdkmfr
Times Tables
TTrock stars today. Remember, little and often is the best way to learn your times tables. So many of you are collecting a lot of coins now. I’m really impressed Goldfinches! https://ttrockstars.com/
Writing
Can I use descriptive phrases that capture the reader’s interest?... Click on the link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OvhWU7HRHw
Reading
Find a comfy, cosy curl up spot to relax and enjoy the book you are reading at the moment. Or, if you like reading about animals or nature, have a look at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/kids-club/cool-kids/general-kids-club/xavis-walk-to-save-elephants/ this little boy went on an amazing walk to help elephants.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern. (Keep an eye on what happened when the ing suffix is added at the end)
Once you have practised the two new words for today, click on the link for our weekly spelling test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BOn8dOIW2E
Today words:
treasured (word family words: treasure, treasuring)
leisurely (word family words: leisure)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
measurement (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
measured (word family words: measuring, measure, measurement)
Story
More from Charlotte’s Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwdLiIXKjGE
PE
Me and my gang did this yesterday afternoon and enjoyed it. My favourite was ‘Summer’. I wonder which one you will like best? You normally have a whole hour of PE on a Friday so this link is a little bit of a longer activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2s_saYsQ&list=PL52c7L_dvLIzaHpp6d02ZqyWMComBIvfw&index=5&t=0s
Have a wonderful weekend. You are all SUPERSTARS and the adults in your house are all SUPERHEROES!
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
28.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:09am
Thursday 28th January 2021
Good morning superstars. It’s going to be another balance of great work, fun activities and time to play and rest. You are just so amazing in everything you are doing.
Worship
Today’s sing and sign is I’m Gonna Jump up and down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88sMclwWqdI
Maths
Can I find equivalent lengths in m and cm? Click this link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HJ04Lgw3rQ
If you want to print the worksheets for today, they are attached below.
Times Tables
Have a go at times table pairs. Recap your 4x or 8x tables and then have a go with the 7x table. https://www.timestables.co.uk/times-tables-memory.html
Writing
Can I use the possessive apostrophe? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUlqSbP6LO8
Reading
Enjoy your reading time each day. Just 20 minutes a day can make such a difference.
Here is a link to Newsround again for some interesting articles. What will you choose today? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern. (Keep an eye on what happened when the ing suffix is added at the end)
Today words:
measurement (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
measured (word family words: measuring, measure, measurement)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
Story time- Click on the link to find out what our new story is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kpPnwAOwC4
PE
Try and use these PE ideas for mini brain breaks in between your lessons. Like we do in school with playtime and track time.
This is Toby’s personal Go Noodle favourite! I like it too- it is quite catchy!! https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/banana-banana-meatball Which other Go Noodles could you share that you like on tomorrow’s Zoom call?
Enjoy your day today and I look forward to seeing your fabulous work in the homework pages.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
27.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:08am
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch. Today is another day to make yourselves, your families and me proud of the things you are doing and the choices you are making.
Mindfulness
In our worship time on Wednesdays we are going to enjoy a mindfulness activity https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Parents: This is a FREE App that you just need to sign in with an e-mail account.
Create a new account with an adult’s e-mail address.
Follow the quick question survey (which takes about 10 seconds)
Click the ‘I’m a parent’ 
tab and the next page
Choose the 
tab and there will be lots of different mindfulness activities to do together. We have done some in class and it really doesn’t matter if they are repeated.
Maths
Can I use strategies to check calculations? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwVL2flLSm0
If you want to print the worksheet, the resources page is attached below.
Times Tables
Goldfinches play Hit the Button today and practise your 3x and 7x table. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Or I have found a new game called Times Tables Rally. It works up the tables from 1x, 2x 3x etc. and might be good for a quick thinking recap. Mrs Evans isn’t very good at jumping the obstacles though!! https://www.timestables.co.uk/rally.html
Writing
Can I identify the main idea in paragraphs? Click the link for today’s lesson with Mrs Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpfRPhQZnkM
Reading
Did you enjoy your reading yesterday? What is going to happen in your story today? Curl up in a cosy spot and find out.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
Story time- Final chapter from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlVF1DlAYRo
PE
Here are the Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter workouts in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokO71NW3TgndaSNyHIqwtQ
Here is the link for Kidzbop if you fancy a dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oIVwPlYoB0
Enjoy your lessons, fitness and play time today Goldfinches- stay motivated and feel proud of all of the great work you are doing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
26.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:08am
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Good morning gorgeous Goldfinches. How did you get on yesterday? Did you work, rest and play hard? Once again it was wonderful to see some of the lovely work you are doing. Mrs Whittingham was so pleased, she sent me a message and some examples of your work. You really are superstars!
Remember to upload your work on the Homework part of School Spider (there is one for maths and one for writing) so I can give you some individual feedback. If you want to chat to your friends, you can use the discussion part.
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s story is David and the Giant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlaryAGOFA&feature=youtu.be
Maths
Can I estimate answers? Click on the link below for Mrs Evans’ lesson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi5PpdnuFmY
If you want to print out the maths worksheet to write on, it is attached below.
Times Tables
Have another go at the grid challenge today. Have a go with the level 3 challenge. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp and perhaps even try challenge 4.
I have attached a paper copy of the grid if you would prefer.
Writing
Can I use descriptive vocabulary? Click on the link for Mrs Evans’ writing lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAf2NwdmXck
Click here for an online dictionary and thesaurus: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
If you want to print them, there are resources attached for today’s lesson but you don’t have to.
Reading
How did you enjoy the First News Paper yesterday? If you want to read more articles, just go back to yesterday’s blog and click on the attachment. If not, today is a perfect day to curl up for 20 minutes with your story book. Enjoy!
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
Pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
Leisure (word family words: leisurely)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
using fancy writing
robot writing
highlighting the tricky bits
making the word into a picture
writing with our eyes closed
making your own spelling doodle
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. What is going to happen today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkS65AAFVNI
PE
How about trying a Zumba dance today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRM9h8EQ6Bw
Or … here are the 5-a-day login details: If you write them in your diary, you will be able to log on whenever you need an active break throughout the week.
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Think about ways you could relax and play off screens when you have finished your school jobs today and keep smiling because we think you are amazing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
25.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:03am
Monday 25th January 2021
Good morning lovely Goldfinches. I hope you had a weekend of playing and relaxing as well as some time to get exercise and fresh air.
Mrs Whittinhgam is going to be on the zoom call today and will also be commenting on the discussion page. She is going to tell you about the new homework part of School Spider too.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Maths
Arithmetic- See the Power point attached below for Mrs Whittingham’s lesson.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YkALFJKWU&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the power point for further learning
9 Times Tables song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ww7gUr7T7k
Coconut Multiples Game: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Times Tables
TTRock Stars today. https://ttrockstars.com/ Have a look at the leader board. These were the latest top 10 scorers in Y4 by Friday afternoon and this week. Well done Super stars!
I have also added the local school’s leader board in order of speed. (1st was Middlewich High School but the rest are primary schools) can you help Lostock Gralam move up the leader board this week?
RE
As it is Monday, you will have your usual RE lesson (instead of English) with Mrs Whittingham. Click on the Power Point below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the RE Power point please use this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8F91YNLXlQ&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the RE power point for further learning
Reading
I have attached the second FIRST NEWS which is a newspaper just for children. There are some really interesting articles and stories in there. What can you find out today?
Don’t forget to keep getting your diary signed to collect all those raffle tickets when you are back in school.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
Watch the BBC bite size clip to start us off this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zt62mnb/articles/z3jpk2p
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2DYCt43o8
PE
Today can you make your own 1 minute activity challenges up? What can you think of and how many can you do? Share your ideas on the discussion page.
Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Try and keep connected with the people you love who are not at home. Perhaps you can phone or face time a relative or friend and use the Discussion Page to connect with your friends in Goldfinches.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
Swallows - Friday 22nd January 2021, by Miss Gillam
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 7:28am
Friday 22nd January 2021
Hello Swallows!
You made it to Friday! Well done for another brilliant week of home learning. I have been amazed by the enthusiasm and determination shown by so many Swallows this week. I am so incredibly proud of every single one of you.
I would love to hear about the super learning that you complete at home today on our class discussion. Perhaps you could tell me your highlight of the week? What has been your favourite activity? Alternatively, you could send me an email with some of your work attached to it.
As always, please do let me know if you have any questions about today’s learning. I will be available on our discussion for the duration of the school day.
It was fantastic to see so many of you on our zoom meeting yesterday! Today’s meeting will start at 9:20 am again – please see your emails or our class discussion for the meeting link and password.
Please see below for today’s home learning tasks.
Maths – Can you count money? Today we are going to be learning how to count money with a focus on pounds AND pence. We will be using the part-whole and bar model to help us. Please see the link to our talking PowerPoint below. Please pause the video to complete each activity. Just like yesterday, I have embedded the White Rose video onto our PowerPoint. This should mean that you do not need to leave the video. As the PowerPoints are such large documents to download, we feel it would be best for everyone to access their learning via the YouTube link. We hope that this will make accessing your home learning even easier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19ydtrB6YXQ&feature=youtu.be
Times Tables
Today we are going to continue to learn our 5 x table. Here is a link to a game that you can play online. Coconut Multiples is a tablet-friendly maths game which can reinforce your knowledge of times tables by helping you to recognise the multiples from each table. I want you to think to yourself, will I say this number if I am counting in 5s? Please select multiples of 5 first. You could then have a go at spotting multiples of 2 and 10 if you wanted to.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
I have also attached a ‘Multiplication Muddle’ board game to the blog which you could choose to play if you wanted some time away from the screen.
Writing
Can you write a letter as one of the villagers to a friend/family member?
Please see the talking PowerPoint video linked below. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click play and then pause when it is time to complete an activity.
I have attached the story of ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ to our blog so that you can remind yourself of what happened in the story if you need to. Having your emotions graph out might help you with today’s lesson too.
Reading
Please spend some time reading either the school book you took home with you or a book you have been reading at home each day. Please also remember to use our Oxford Owl website to access reading books online. Here you can access Read Write Inc and other story books at your level.
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&age_group=age%204-7&series=&level=¤t_page=school_ebooks
Username: starlings1 (from the last lockdown)
Password: Home
If you get an adult to sign your reading diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Read Write Inc
Instructions for how to find your RWI learning for today can be found on our English PowerPoint. Here is the link to the Read Write Inc home page on YouTube. It might help to add this as a favourite so that you can quickly find your Read Write Inc learning each day.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Spellings
It is time for our Friday quiz! Please ask an adult or sibling to read aloud each of our 5 spellings. Your job is to then record each spellings and say it in a sentence. I want to see if you can get 5/5 today. Alternatively, complete your spelling quiz with me at the end of our English PowerPoint today.
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Story
Please have a listen to the next chapter of our beautiful story ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’. You will find the audio at the end of our English PowerPoint. I will read a little bit of the story to you here each day.
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
Please click on the link for Mrs Powell’s Monday worship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be (Please don’t worry about the incorrect date!!)
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. Make a pledge on the blank puzzle piece attached to today’s Blog about what you and your family could do.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car as much.
PE
Do you remember how much we enjoyed our gymnastics learning last year? In the game linked below, you get the chance to revisit all of the jumps that we learnt with Laura in our gymnastics lessons. You will need a large, clear space and please make you that you either have bare feet or trainers on. Warning…. This game might get tiring VERY quickly. Who is up for the challenge?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6L7vObWgI
Have a brilliant day Swallows and don’t forget to let me know how you are getting on with your learning in our class discussion today. I can’t wait to see you all on our Zoom call today at 9:20!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Lots of love from
Miss Gillam
Starlings Home Learning 22nd January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 9:43pm
Friday 22nd January
Happy Friday Starlings, wow, you have made it to the end of another week! We are now half way through our half-term, we are missing having our lovely class altogether but we are so happy that you are all safe and it is such a treat that we get to be together on our daily zoom calls now! Thank you for logging in for them each morning and making us smile so much!
Please follow the links and PowerPoints for today’s Maths, English and Spelling tasks. Your Read Write Inc videos are as normal using the same link.
I will be online on the class discussion page today so please share your learning with me. Any problems please let me know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
It is your final lesson about time today. Mrs. Judge is going to teach you all about solving word problems about time.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/GzXRzsnWC8c
Alternatively you can find the PowerPoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be re-reading the longer version of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ story and answering some questions. You can download the story using the links below or listen to Mrs. Judge reading the story again on the lesson PowerPoint.
A downloadable copy of the lesson PowerPoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/hYPKyPZrBKY
Spellings
Today’s spellings are walk, walking, walked. Please see the final slide of the English lesson PowerPoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Just like Charlie Cook in today's story, why not choose a favourite book to curl up with and read over the weekend, let me know on the discussion which book you are going to choose. Mine is 'Peace at Last' by Jill Murphy.
If you would like to read an e-book, follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today I have read ‘Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book’ for you. The link is: https://youtu.be/xJrCe9m9Zzs
(Sorry that my camera skills are no good so you may have to have your screen on rotate)
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
 
Please click on the link to watch Mrs. Powell’s worship video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. There is a blank puzzle piece document attached below for you to have a go at making your own.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car.
Fitness Challenge
Why not try a Joe Wicks workout today, see if you can beat a brother or sister, or even one of your grown ups!
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
Good luck, enjoy your day, and have a very happy and safe weekend!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Toucans Home Learning 22.1.21, by Mrs Whittingham
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 5:47pm
Friday 22nd January 2021
Good morning Toucans.
It has been lovely seeing you all on our Zoom calls this week. Thank you Toucans for your enthusiasm and commitment towards your home learning. I hope you all work hard today and then you definitely deserve a few days away from your school work to enjoy spending time with your families.
Maths
MULTPLICATION – Multiplying 2-digit numbers
Please watch this video if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint. Remember to just pause it when needed and you can play back too if required.
Have a go at this game to revise your Times Tables – choose a level to challenge yourself.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/arithmetic
This is also another good game to revise times tables
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Times Tables
Recap all your times tables using TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today?
Science – Diet and Lifestyle – lesson 1
See the Science Power point attached. Remember to click on the audio button to hear Mrs Downing guide you through the lesson.
Click on the link below if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint.
Oak National Academy weblink
Link to worksheet
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/what-are-the-key-parts-of-a-healthy-diet-60wkgr?step=2&activity=worksheet
Recipe ideas
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes
Reading
Toucans, we would love you to read a little each day of the school book you have or a book you have been reading at home.
Don’t forget our new copy of First News.
If you continue to record your reading in your diary and get an adult to sign your diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Spellings
As its Friday today and we would usually have a test I would like you give yourself one using these words today. Look at each word, say it to yourself and then write it down. Think about the Silent Letters.
Spelling words: calm, autumn, climb, guest, gnarled, talking, knowledge, knight, solemn, doubted
Story
Enjoy listening to our class book ‘The Last Post’ by Keith Campion, read by Mrs Whittingham)
Please follow this link to see Mrs Whittingham read this beautiful book.
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. Make a pledge on the blank puzzle piece attached to today’s Blog about what you and your family could do.
For example: Mrs Whittinghams’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car as much.
Please have you hot chocolate ready enjoy worship with Mrs Powell. (ignore the incorrect date)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
#2021FitnessChallenge
Jump Start Jonny - https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/free-stuff
Take a look at this website and join in with the Energizers to keep fit and healthy.
Have a great day everyone. Remember to use the Discussion page on School Spider to chat to us and to upload your work under Homework as well for individual feedback. Mr Beswick/Mrs Whittingham will be checking in on the Discussion/Homework pages today.
Best wishes from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham and Mr Beswick.
Skylarks Home Learning 22.01.21, by Miss Beattie
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 4:01pm
Friday 22nd January
Good morning Skylarks 😊
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you have enjoyed our home learning lessons this week. I have certainly enjoyed seeing all of the wonderful work you have been producing at home. Keep up the super work!
Please see below for today’s home learning tasks and remember to use our class discussion to ask any questions and share you work.
Our zoom session will take place at 8.40am this morning as usual.
Maths
Comparing and Ordering fractions: For your maths lesson today, please see the PowerPoint attached. Just click on the little speaker icon on the PowerPoint page to listen. Today we will be comparing and ordering fractions.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the maths lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Times Tables
This week can you practice your x7 tables. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of this number? Do you know the division facts? Why not use TTRS or hit the button to help you:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Hansel and Gretel: Again, please see the PowerPoint attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do. Today, we will continue to look at the book ‘Hansel and Gretel’ by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. We will be writing our own noun phrases based on the story so far.
Here is the link to the expanded noun phrases video referred to in today’s lesson:
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the writing lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Reading
It would also be super if you could spend 10-15 minutes each day reading your school book that you have taken home or another book you have been enjoying at home.
Remember to continue writing in your reading diary and get an adult to sign in, then we can collect our raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Why not tell me what book you are reading over on our discussion?
Spellings
Have a go at reading, saying in a sentence and spelling words with the suffix -ably. You could make your own spelling doodle and add to it throughout the week. I will add a new word each day and then on Friday we can have a little quiz.
Today’s word: considerably
Previous words: adorably, comfortably, suitably, understandably
We will be having a mini quiz on these five spelling words at the end of our English lesson today.
Story: You will find our story embedded into our Writing PowerPoint.
Science
Here is the next science lesson, continuing on from last week. Today we will be looking at how we can separate mixtures into pure substances 😊
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." (Genesis 2:15) 
Please click on the link for Mrs Powell’s Friday worship (please don’t worry about the incorrect date):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look at the 17 Global Goals document that is attached to this blog and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. Make a pledge on the blank puzzle piece attached to today’s Blog about what you and your family could do.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car as much.
Have a lovely weekend Skylarks 😊
Love from Miss Beattie x
Y3 22.01.21, by Mrs Rice
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 3:30pm
Welcome to FABULOUS FRIDAY! 
Let's add two, three digit numbers today!
Click here to watch the you tube video of my Maths Power Point.
Click here to watch the vimeo of the White Rose teacher in her lesson if it is not loud enough for you on my you tube video.
Times Tables
Learn your 4 times table. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of 4? Begin with the multiples in order like we do it school, then in a mixed up order and finally with the division facts eg 12 divided by 4 = 3. TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today?
Follow this link for a fun and catchy song that will help the 4 times tables stick. I think your grown ups will recognise this tune!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QU_E0u-tP4
Writing
Today we will be writing our conversations using correct speech punctuation.
Here is the you tube link to my Writing Power Point as a video. It was too big to attach as normal today as I have tried another fancy trick....
Reading
I have attached the First News newspaper again as there were so many great articles for you to enjoy. Can you find 3 new facts today to share with someone in your house?
Spellings
Time for our quiz! I have recorded the spelling quiz for you, it is attached to the Story Time Power Point. Good luck!
Worship
Our worship today is brought to you by Mrs Powell. She explains about The Global Goals that we will be exploring from now on at school.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. Make a pledge on the blank puzzle piece attached to today’s Blog about what you and your family could do.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car as much.
Time to stop and relax and come with me as Sophie and The BFG make the journey to London!
If you can't hear me on the Power Point, I have turned today's story time into a you tube video for you.
Thank you all so much for your hard work, concentration, effort and your Zoom smiles this week.
Have a super duper weekend.
Love from
Mrs Rice xxx
Swallows - Thursday 21st January 2021, by Miss Gillam
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 6:55am
Thursday 21st January 2021
Good morning
Happy Thursday Swallows!
How are you this morning? It was fantastic to see so many of you on our zoom meeting yesterday! Today’s meeting will start at 9:20 am again – please see your emails or our class discussion for the meeting link and password.
Please see below for today’s home learning tasks.
Maths – Can I count money? Today we are going to be learning how to count money with a focus on pounds. Please see the link to our talking PowerPoint below. Please pause the video to complete each activity. Just like yesterday, I have embedded the White Rose video onto our PowerPoint. This should mean that you do not need to leave the video. As the PowerPoints are such large documents to download, we feel it would be best for everyone to access their learning via the YouTube link. We hope that this will make accessing your home learning even easier. Fingers crossed Miss Gillam’s new trick works…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhEXYw4ISWs&feature=youtu.be
Times Tables
Today we are going to continue to learn our 5 x table. Here is a link to a game that you can play online. Coconut Multiples is a tablet-friendly maths game which can reinforce your knowledge of times tables by helping you to recognise the multiples from each table. I want you to think to yourself, will I say this number if I am counting in 5s? Please select multiples of 5 first. You could then have a go at spotting multiples of 2 and 10 if you wanted to.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
I have also attached a ‘Multiplication Muddle’ board game to the blog which you could choose to play if you wanted some time away from the screen.
Writing - Can I add –ed to the end of a present tense verb?
Please see the talking PowerPoint video linked below. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click play and then pause when it is time to complete an activity.
I have attached the story of ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ to our blog so that you can make reference to the text throughout today’s lesson. You do not need to print this to be successful in today’s lesson as I have also copied the text onto our slides.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMadZgJM76E&feature=youtu.be
Reading
Please spend some time reading either the school book you took home with you or a book you have been reading at home each day. Please also remember to use our Oxford Owl website to access reading books online. Here you can access Read Write Inc and other story books at your level.
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&age_group=age%204-7&series=&level=¤t_page=school_ebooks
Username: starlings1 (from the last lockdown)
Password: Home
If you get an adult to sign your reading diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Read Write Inc
Instructions for how to find your RWI learning for today can be found on our English PowerPoint. Here is the link to the Read Write Inc home page on YouTube. It might help to add this as a favourite so that you can quickly find your Read Write Inc learning each day.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Spellings
Our spellings will be on our English Powerpoint each day. Please use your spelling whiteboard and roll and spell game to help you to learn them. We will complete our little spelling quiz each Friday.
Here are some little games which might make learning your spellings more fun today. I have attached the full document at the bottom of our blog today.
Story
Please have a listen to the next chapter of our beautiful story ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’. You will find the audio at the end of our English PowerPoint. I will read a little bit of the story to you here each day.
Worship
This week for our signing worship, we are going to start to learn ‘Our God is a Great Big God’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
This is a brand new hymn. I hope you enjoy it. J
PE –
Keeping active is so important for our physical and mental health.
Remember you can take part in our fitness challenge to help you stay active! Don’t forget to log your activity on the record sheet and share photos of yourself taking part in the challenge on Twitter using #2021FitnessChallenge and tag @ValeRoyalSSP.
Here are some great resources you can use at home to stay active:
- https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/videos
- https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
- https://www.gonoodle.com/
- https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups
Have a brilliant day Swallows and don’t forget to let me know how you are getting on with your learning in our class discussion today. I loved seeing all of your super learning yesterday. I can’t wait to see you all on our Zoom call today. See you at 9:20!
Lots of love from
Miss Gillam
Starlings Home Learning 21st January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 8:59pm
Thursday 21st January
Good morning Starlings, I am thrilled to be back with you to support your home learning today. I am so looking forward to our zoom catch up at 9:20am and really hope you can all make it!
I hope you are all safe and well and staying warm and dry, keeping out of the way of the storm outside!
As usual, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, phonics and writing today. There is a spelling task as usual and we have provided you with a link to today’s story too.
Just like last Thursday, Mrs. Esling will be online on the class discussion page today (between normal school hours again) and she is so excited to see you share your work. Any problems please either let Mrs. Esling know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away. I will be in school all day so will be more than happy to give you a call should you need anything.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
As is now your familiar routine for phonics, please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
You are continuing your work on Time today with Mrs. Judge. You will be learning new words for comparing time today.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/9ntIdNDEB04
Alternatively you can find the powerpoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be independently reading the story of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ and matching images to the story.
A downloadable copy of the lesson powerpoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/pH-uIxlVWoU
Spellings
Today’s spellings are hop, hopped and hopping. Please see the powerpoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today’s story is ‘The Fish who could Wish’ and the link is https://youtu.be/UPfHZdNJhzw
Worship- Sing and Sign
Hello everybody. Because you did so well with this last week we would like you to have another practise of the hymn
“Our God is a Great Big God.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Fitness Challenge
Have a go at this jumping dice activity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6L7vObWgI
Good luck, enjoy your day, and thank you again for your continued support and hard work.
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Toucans Home Learning 21 1 21, by Mrs Whittingham
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 3:38pm
Thursday 21st January 2021
Good morning Toucans.
Thank you for sharing your fantastic work on our Discussion yesterday and for uploading onto the Homework page. Mrs Downing and myself are very impressed with the standard of work. We are so proud of your commitment to ensuring you are completing your tasks to the best of your ability.
Maths
MULTPLICATION – Multiplying 2-digit numbers - Today we will look at our multiplication methods, focusing in particular on how to use the grid method to multiply 2 digit numbers. We will then move on to column multiplication.
I have also attached some problem solving tasks on a Word document for you to try. The questions are on the first page and the answers are on the second page, so don’t scroll down to page 2 until you have had a go at solving the problems first by yourself.
Please watch this video if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint. Remember to just pause it when needed and you can play back too if required.
Have a go at this game to revise your Times Tables – choose a level to challenge yourself.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/arithmetic
This is also another good game to revise times tables
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Times Tables
Recap all your times tables using TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today? We have been so impressed with your daily scores.
Writing – Diary
See the Power point attached. Like the Maths, Mrs Downing has recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do.
Please watch this video if you can’t access the audio on the PowerPoint. Remember to just pause it when needed and you can play back too if required.
Reading
Toucans, we would love you to read a little each day of the school book you have or a book you have been reading at home.
Today I will attach a new copy of First News for you to read.
If you continue to record your reading in your diary and get an adult to sign your diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Spellings
Silent Letters.
We will focus on our last silent letter word for this week - doubted
Write down the root word.
Explain the meaning of this word and then put it in a sentence to show your understanding.
Can you draw an image around the word to help you remember it?
Take a look at this web link to the BBC to find out more about Silent Letters. Watch the video clips and have a go at the activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcjfhcw
Spelling words: calm, autumn, climb, guest, gnarled, talking, knowledge, knight, solemn, doubted
Story
Enjoy listening to our class book ‘The Last Post’ by Keith Campion, read by Mrs Whittingham
You can also follow this link to see Mrs Whittingham read some more of this beautiful book.
Worship
We will look again at the hymn that we did last week. Many of you are already familiar with this hymn, but now is your chance to sing it aloud at home and learn to sign it. - Our God is a Great Big God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
#2021FitnessChallenge
Go Noodle - https://family.gonoodle.com/
Take a look at this website and join in with these dances
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/guacamole
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/bye-bye-bye
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/im-still-standing
Have a great day everyone. Remember to use the Discussion page on School Spider to chat to us and to upload your completed Homework tasks for us to give individual feedback. Mrs Whittingham will be checking in on the Discussion page today.
Best wishes from Mrs Downing, Mrs Whittingham and Mr Beswick.
Skylarks Home Learning 21.01.21, by Miss Beattie
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 3:27pm
Thursday 21st January
Hi Skylarks and welcome back to our blog 😊
Happy Thursday! I want to thank you all for working so hard at home and trying your very best with our online lessons. I know it can be tricky at times and I think you are all AMAZING for showing such perseverance and dedication. Thank you also for engaging with our class discussion and our daily zoom sessions. It is so lovely to be able to see you all, have a chat and share your home learning achievements.
Please see below for today’s home learning tasks.
Maths
Fraction Number Sequences: For your maths lesson today, please see the PowerPoint attached. Just click on the little speaker icon on the PowerPoint page to listen. Today we will be looking at fraction number sequences.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the maths lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Times Tables
This week can you practice your x7 tables. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of this number? Do you know the division facts? Why not use TTRS or hit the button to help you:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Hansel and Gretel: Again, please see the PowerPoint attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do. Today, we will be starting a new sequence of lessons all based on the book ‘Hansel and Gretel’ by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. For our first lesson, we will be focussing on the character of the wicked stepmother and the vocabulary that is used to describe her.
If you wish to download and print the extract from Hansel and Gretel that we will be using today, I have attached it to this blog. However, this is not essential as the text will also be included and read aloud in our English PowerPoint/Video.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the writing lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Reading
It would also be super if you could spend 10-15 minutes each day reading your school book that you have taken home or another book you have been enjoying at home.
I have attached this week First News for you to read at home 😊
Don’t forget you can also read Jacqueline Wilson’s most popular book (The Story of Tracy Beaker) at the following link:
https://library.thenational.academy/spend-time-with-tracy-beaker-and-jacqueline-wilson/
Remember to continue writing in your reading diary and get an adult to sign in, then we can collect our raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Why not tell me what book you are reading over on our discussion?
Spellings
Have a go at reading, saying in a sentence and spelling words with the suffix -ably. You could make your own spelling doodle and add to it throughout the week. I will add a new word each day and then on Friday we can have a little quiz.
Today’s word: adorably
Previous words: comfortably, suitably, understandably
Story: You will find our story embedded into our Writing PowerPoint. Today we will begin a new book – what do you think it might be?
Computing
Barclays have some great online coding sessions available on their website aimed at children aged 7 and over. Why not try the first challenge today?
They all use scratch which is of course free to use online or download.
https://barclayscodeplayground.co.uk/code-playground-challenges/
Worship
This week for our signing worship, we will continue to learn ‘Our God is a Great Big God’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Have a great day Skylarks! 😊
Love from Miss Beattie x
Y3 21.01.21, by Mrs Rice
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 10:54am
Welcome to a terrific Thursday
More column subtraction today with some excellent exchanging of tens or hundreds. Look out for my red pen again! I'm glad this is helping you. These type of Power Points are too large to attach to the blog so they have to be viewed as a you tube video. The maths teacher is on the first slide, you can watch her as usual by clicking play, then I show you how to solve the column subtractions with my clever red pen again on the next two slides again you have to wiggle your mouse underneath the image to click on the play button and finally the last few slides are questions for you to complete, Challenge Time and the answers as usual.
Click here to watch the you tube video of my Maths Power Point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp78_y_jYvs
Click here to watch the vimeo of the White Rose teacher in her lesson if it is not loud enough for you on my you tube video.
Times Tables
Learn your 4 times table. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of 4? Begin with the multiples in order like we do it school, then in a mixed up order and finally with the division facts eg 12 divided by 4 = 3. TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today?
Writing
See the Power Point attached. Today we will be learning how to write a conversation between two characters. Gather two teddies, two action heros, two Lego men, two dolls... as we will be role playing the conversation.
Here is the you tube link to my Writing Power Point as a video.
Reading
I have the pleasure of attaching the next edtion of the First News newspaper that we enjoyed reading last week. Please spend time exploring the articles. It is a great read. Can you tell a grown up three new facts that you have learnt?
Spellings
This week we will be looking at words that have the 'c' sound spelt by 'ch'. eg
character, chaos, chemist, school, echo, mechanic, stomach, chorus, chemical.
chaos = when things are frantic, unsettled, crazy
I have given us more words this week and we will have a quiz on Friday again.
Which spelling strategies have you been using? Roll and Spell, a spelling doodle, look, say, cover, write, check....Let me know.
Worship
Time to have a sing song. Did you enjoy learning how to sign the hymns last week? Let's have another pratice.
Our God is a Great Big God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDvK1u0mrZ4
Time to stop and relax and come with me as Sophie and The BFG mix their dream!
If you can't hear me on the Power Point, I have turned today's story time into a you tube video for you.
I am looking forward to seeing you all on our Zoom call at 9am.
Love from
Mrs Rice xxx
Swallows - Wednesday 20th January 2021, by Miss Gillam
Date: 19th Jan 2021 @ 11:31pm
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Hello and welcome back to Swallows class blog.
Are you excited for our first ever Zoom call this morning? I cannot wait to see your smiling faces. Don’t worry if you are feeling a little bit nervous, I am too. You don’t have to speak unless you want to.
Did you enjoy writing sentences about the dragon yesterday? I loved seeing so many AMAZING dragon drawings and super sentences. It was lovely to hear that so many of you managed to complete my special challenge at the end of our maths PowerPoint too, well done Swallows.
Please see our task list and PowerPoint video presentations below to see what your home learning tasks are for today. Please also remember to take a few moments to look at the class discussion page each day where I will be available to ‘chat’ to you about the work that I have set for that day. You can just pop on there to say hi or tell have a little chat with your friends. The children can type in their own messages. It is a lovely, safe way of us staying in touch.
Maths – Can I count money? Please see the link to our talking PowerPoint below. Please pause the video to complete each activity. I have tried something new today and embedded the White Rose video onto our PowerPoint. This should mean that you do not need to leave the video. As the PowerPoints are such large documents to download, we feel it would be best for everyone to access their learning via the YouTube link. We hope that this will make accessing your home learning even easier. Fingers crossed Miss Gillam’s new trick works…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRHT9np8ZoA&feature=youtu.be
Times Tables
Today we are going to continue to learn our 5 x table. Please write the numbers 1 – 10 down the side of your page. Use your knowledge of counting in multiples of 5 to complete each number sentence. Can you use a timer to see how quickly you can record your number sentences? Can you beat yesterday’s time?
Writing
Can I create an emotion graph for Saint George?
Please see the talking PowerPoint video linked below. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click play and then pause when it is time to complete an activity.
I have attached the story of ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ to our blog so that you can make reference to the text throughout today’s lesson. I have also attached a copy of an emotions grid for you to print out if you would like to. You do not need to print this to be successful in today’s lesson. I have also shown you a quick, easy and tidy way of presenting your work in your notebook on our PowerPoint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GpRnlqnyyM&feature=youtu.be
Reading
Please spend some time reading either the school book you took home with you or a book you have been reading at home each day. Please also remember to use our Oxford Owl website to access reading books online. Here you can access Read Write Inc and other story books at your level.
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-pupils/pupil-home?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&age_group=age%204-7&series=&level=¤t_page=school_ebooks
Username: starlings1 (from the last lockdown)
Password: Home
If you get an adult to sign your reading diary each time you read, you will still be able to collect your raffle tickets when we are back in school.
Read Write Inc
Instructions for how to find your RWI learning for today can be found on our English PowerPoint. Here is the link to the Read Write Inc home page on YouTube. It might help to add this as a favourite so that you can quickly find your Read Write Inc learning each day.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Spellings
Our spellings will be on our English Powerpoint each day. Please use your spelling whiteboard and roll and spell game to help you to learn them. We will complete our little spelling quiz each Friday.
Story
Please have a listen to the next chapter of our beautiful story ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’. You will find the audio at the end of our English PowerPoint. I will read a little bit of the story to you here each day.
Worship
Enjoy some mindfulness meditations today about The Gratitude Tree. It is important to find time in our day to stop, have some quiet time and reflect on all the good things that we have in our lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk
PE –
Please have a go at one of our Go-Noodle videos so you can add some activities to your challenge record. Here are some links to three of my favourites. I think some of your adults might enjoy joining in with these workouts too! 10 points if you can get your adult dancing!
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/footloose
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/fresh-prince-theme-song
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/bye-bye-bye
Have a wonderful day Swallows and don’t forget to let me know how you are getting on with your learning in our class discussion today. I can’t wait to see you all on our first ever Zoom call. See you at 9:20!
Lots of love from
Miss Gillam
Skylarks Home Learning 20.01.21, by Miss Beattie
Date: 19th Jan 2021 @ 5:17pm
Wednesday 20th January
Good morning my lovely Skylarks 😊
I hope you are all well this morning. It has been lovely to see so many of you on our zoom sessions this week. Please see your emails or our class discussion for the meeting link and password. If you are having trouble accessing these please contact the school office via email or telephone.
Please see below for today’s home learning tasks.
Maths
Converting mixed number fractions into improper fractions: For your maths lesson today, please see the PowerPoint attached. Just click on the little speaker icon on the PowerPoint page to listen. Today we will be learning how to convert mixed number fractions into improper fractions. This is something we haven’t covered in Year 5 yet so please don’t worry if you find it tricky. Just try your best and ask me if you’re unsure about anything over on our class discussion.
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the maths lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Times Tables
This week can you practice your x7 tables. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of this number? Do you know the division facts? Why not use TTRS or hit the button to help you:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Story writing: Again, please see the PowerPoint attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do. Today, we will continue to focus on the video ‘The Girl and the Robot’. We will be writing a story about what happened from the viewpoint of either the girl or the robot.
Here is the link to the Girl and the Robot video that you are asked to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qx5hf1zLmk
If you cannot access the PowerPoint, please view the writing lesson at the following YouTube link:
If you are watching the lesson through the YouTube link, you may need to pause the video at appropriate times to give yourself time to complete the tasks.
Reading
It would also be super if you could spend 10-15 minutes each day reading your school book that you have taken home or another book you have been enjoying at home.
Oak National Academy have introduced an ‘Author of the Week’. Every week a popular children's author or illustrator will provide you with free books, exclusive videos and their top three recommended reads.
This week’s ‘Author of the Week’ is Jacqueline Wilson. At the link below, you can read her most popular book (The Story of Tracy Beaker), find out more about Jacqueline's inspiration for writing in an exclusive video and download fun activities to try at home, including a mask, a word search and a brilliant quiz.
https://library.thenational.academy/spend-time-with-tracy-beaker-and-jacqueline-wilson/
Spellings
Have a go at reading, saying in a sentence and spelling words with the suffix -ably. You could make your own spelling doodle and add to it throughout the week. I will add a new word each day and then on Friday we can have a little quiz.
Today’s word: comfortably
Previous words: suitably, understandably
Story: You will find our story embedded into our Writing PowerPoint – I wonder what the midnight fox will get up to next?
Computing
Barclays have some great online coding sessions available on their website aimed at children aged 7 and over. Why not try the first challenge today?
They all use scratch which is of course free to use online or download.
https://barclayscodeplayground.co.uk/code-playground-challenges/
Worship
Today for our worship I would like you to take part in a guided meditation on My Smiling Mind, just like we do in school.
Some of you may have set this up last week, if so just login to your account and take part in session 2: https://app.smilingmind.com.au/
If you haven’t yet made an account, you can follow these instructions. First, you will need to sign up to a free account at https://app.smilingmind.com.au/ (it only takes 2 minutes!) Once you have signed up, select the age category ’12 and under’. Then you need to select which type of mindfulness activities you are interested in, I recommend choosing ‘improving wellbeing’. Finally select the resources for ’10-12 year olds’ and you will now have access to 60+ mindfulness sessions that are great to help your child relax, unwind and switch off after a busy day of home learning.
Have a super day Skylarks and remember I will be on our class discussion during the school day for a chat or to help you with your home learning 😊
Love from Miss Beattie x