English
In English, our book this half term is Knight in Training: Combat in the castle.
You could try:
Writing an alternative ending to the story
Imagine you are Sam or Prune and write about your encounter with the Knotted Worm
Write a book review
Predict how the story might end
Please read with your child every day and record this in their school diary. Remember that you can access new school reading books online at www.activelearnprimary.co.uk using your Bug Club login.
Practise reading comprehensions and SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) work booklets can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-tests-2019-english-reading-test-materials
BBC bitesize KS1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p provides lots of interactive games for children to play.
Listen to a story read, Storytime, Vooks (www.vooks.com) or follow @joshgad who will read a story each day on twitter or Instagram.
Complete a book review on one of the books you have read - what did you like about it? Would you recommend it to anyone?
Teach your monster to read (www.teachyourmonstertoread.com) and www.phonicsplay.co.uk (User name: March20 Password: home) will support teaching of phonics.
Teach handwriting – Cursive practise – www.teachhandwriting.co.uk
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years - English based games covering a range of areas and skills
https://www.spellingshed.com – Spelling activities
www.twinkl.co.uk/offer - A wide range of resources
https://thereadingrealm.co.uk – Reading activities
www.spellingcity.co.uk - Spelling City.
Maths
In Maths we are learning about measuring weight and capacity.
You could try:
Making potions where the children need to measure ingredients accurately using ml.
Help to bake cakes measuring out ingredients in g.
Our next topic is time. The children will be learning to tell the time to the hour, half past. Quarter past and quarter to.
Using paper plates (or just paper) to make your own analogue clock
Use your clock- ask the children to change the time.
Show the children a time on the clock and ask them what time it shows.
Practise arithmetic and reasoning booklets can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-tests-2019-mathematics-test-materials
https://www.mathshed.com – A range of Maths based activities
www.ttrockstars.com – Practise your times tables and become a rock star!
https://whiterosemaths.com/ - Activities covering a range of Maths topics
https://kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk – An online learning platform to support home learning
http://www.ictgames.com/ - Maths (and English) Games for Years 1, 2
Science
This term is Living things and their habitats.
You could try:
Researching a habitat in the world
Discuss how animals such as polar bears have adapted to their environment
Go into the garden and search for minibeasts in their habitats
Use twinkl-https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/planit-science-primary-teaching-resources/planit-science-primary-teaching-resources-y2/planit-science-primary-teaching-resources-y2-living-things-and-their-habitats Use the offer code UKTWINKLHELPS
Try these websites:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary - A range of Science topics and videos
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ - Science experiments and games to try at home
https://www.brainpop.com/science/ - Games and information on a range of topics
History
Next half term we will be learning about Captain Cook and his voyages.
You could:
Research Captain Cook and why he is famous.
Create a model of the HMS Endeavour.
PE
You could try:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers - KS1
https://www.cosmickids.com/ - Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=just+dance – dance
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+wicks+kids+workout – kids workout
Art
Create an original piece of artwork inspired by an artist you admire. Exhibit this back at school with some information on the artist chosen. You can use paint to create a picture or construct a 3D model out of craft materials
Please check our curriculum page for more information about what we will be learning