Dahl - Home Learning PageHello! If you are here, it is because you are looking for learning activities due to the COVID-19 outbreak school closures.
If anyone in your household is suffering as a result of COVID-19, we at school wish you a speedy recovery. In the meantime, if your child is fit and able to, they can access learning activities listed below. Should you have any queries, you may contact me via the address which was emailed to you from the school office. This webpage will be updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. |
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(Please show this to your grown ups at home!)
Today, on International Day of Families, we just wanted to say this.... 
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Click the image above for a reminder of the SMART rules for staying safe and kind online.
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Our super talented caretaker Mr Unwin has created a fantastic game for you and your families to play every week until school re-opens!
Click on Mr Unwin to play! |
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Useful Websites:
As we spend more time indoors over the next few weeks, it is important to remain as active as possible while looking after ourselves and others.
Below is a link to Mrs Reeves' fantastic webpage, which will be updated with tasks and activities. Screen Breaks
With increased 'screen time' during school closure, it is really important to take breaks and do fun things away from the screen too! Here are lots of activities you can do at home:
You could take some photos of what you get up to.
Send them to the email address or post to Seesaw! Can you create a bingo game of things to do inside for your friends to complete? |
Instructions for accessing Seesaw
Keep an eye out on our Seesaw Blog for a celebration of your learning!
It might be work you have completed, photos, videos , achievements or anything you submit! Click the banner below! 
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Key Skills
Here are few activities that you can be practising at any time! Some of you may already be awesome at these things, but as you know it is important to keep practising!
Here are few activities that you can be practising at any time! Some of you may already be awesome at these things, but as you know it is important to keep practising!
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Telling the Time
Y2 - Can you tell the time to five minutes? (analogue only)
Y3 - Can you tell the time to the nearest minute? What about 12-hour or 24-hour digital clocks? |
Amounts of Time
Y2 - Do you know the number of minutes in an hour and number of hours in a day?
Y3 - Do you know the number of days in each month? How many days in a year/leap year? |
Money
Y2 - Can you recognise pounds and pence, know the value of all the coins and can make the same amount of money using different coins?
Y3 - Can you add and subtract amounts of money to give change in pounds and pence? |
Shoe Laces
Often set as 'holiday homework'. Can you tie laces without help? Some of you are great at helping others with this, it would be amazing if everyone could do it!
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Touch Typing
In these strange and very online times - touch typing could be a very useful skill for children to practise. This is a super way to start! Dance Mat Typing |
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Have you seen our virtual classroom and STEM book corner?
Check your posts on Seesaw or click the images to open the PDF versions and have an explore! It's time for the final chapter of our book!! |
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Friday 5th June 2020
All activities can be found on Seesaw. Don't forget to check the blog to see some of this week's learning. You can comment and like these, just like on your journal.
Geography - Our Ocean and UsIn preparation for World Oceans Day next week, let's reflect on what we use the ocean for and how important it is to the whole planet, to keep the oceans clean. Work through the slides and the quiz to learn more. The link for the "How do we use the seas?" slide is in the template section.
Art/DT - Make an ocean dioramaA diorama is basically a 3D model. Can you make your own ocean diorama - using anything you have lying around?
I have included some examples on Seesaw but as always, be as creative as possible!
You can include your favourite underwater creatures, you might want to represent the different layers, or make yours move?!
It's up to you! This link will take you to a page of instructions, ideas and printable backgrounds (but you can always draw or paint your own!) https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/ocean-diorama
SPaG Conjunctions
We will be writing up the story today but this little recap on conjunctions (remember our jigsaw pieces?) will really help you to extend your sentences in different ways. Follow the link on the Seesaw activity to the BBC Bitesize lesson.
English - Something Fishy Task 5
You will be writing in role today, becoming the character in the story, and writing about what happened.
I will be looking for:
Written in the first person (using the word I)
Events in the correct order
Great description
A variety of conjunctions
Different sentence types (questions, statement etc.)
And of course using the 'Always Toolkit' (capital letters, punctuation, reading your work back etc.)
Use your story map to remember what happened. Start with the character sitting in the launderette, noticing something, entering the machine, you can drop in your setting description as the character swims in.
I have included an example on Seesaw to help you.
Maths
Today's activities all consolidate this weeks multiplication work!
Geography - Our Ocean and UsIn preparation for World Oceans Day next week, let's reflect on what we use the ocean for and how important it is to the whole planet, to keep the oceans clean. Work through the slides and the quiz to learn more. The link for the "How do we use the seas?" slide is in the template section.
Art/DT - Make an ocean dioramaA diorama is basically a 3D model. Can you make your own ocean diorama - using anything you have lying around?
I have included some examples on Seesaw but as always, be as creative as possible!
You can include your favourite underwater creatures, you might want to represent the different layers, or make yours move?!
It's up to you! This link will take you to a page of instructions, ideas and printable backgrounds (but you can always draw or paint your own!) https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/ocean-diorama
SPaG Conjunctions
We will be writing up the story today but this little recap on conjunctions (remember our jigsaw pieces?) will really help you to extend your sentences in different ways. Follow the link on the Seesaw activity to the BBC Bitesize lesson.
English - Something Fishy Task 5
You will be writing in role today, becoming the character in the story, and writing about what happened.
I will be looking for:
Written in the first person (using the word I)
Events in the correct order
Great description
A variety of conjunctions
Different sentence types (questions, statement etc.)
And of course using the 'Always Toolkit' (capital letters, punctuation, reading your work back etc.)
Use your story map to remember what happened. Start with the character sitting in the launderette, noticing something, entering the machine, you can drop in your setting description as the character swims in.
I have included an example on Seesaw to help you.
Maths
Today's activities all consolidate this weeks multiplication work!
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Geography
Head to Seesaw to find out all about the different layers of the Ocean. Can you find out which layer the creatures are from? |
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English and SPaG
The next couple of tasks are all about describing! The SPaG activity is to remind you about expanded noun phrases. Can you remember our description toolkit? Use your sense to describe the setting in 'Something Fishy'.
The next couple of tasks are all about describing! The SPaG activity is to remind you about expanded noun phrases. Can you remember our description toolkit? Use your sense to describe the setting in 'Something Fishy'.
Something Fishy Short Film
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Expanded Noun Phrase Lesson
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Maths
Y2
Task 1: The 2 times table
Task 2: The 5 times table
Task 3: The 10 times table
Y3:
Task 1 and 2: Multiplying 2-digits by 1-digit.
Monday 1st June 2020
Welcome back! I hope you had a lovely half term and enjoyed the sunshine!!
For the next two weeks our topic will be all about oceans and under the sea as it is World Oceans Day next Monday. Here is a little introduction to World Oceans Day:
For the next two weeks our topic will be all about oceans and under the sea as it is World Oceans Day next Monday. Here is a little introduction to World Oceans Day:
Geography
Let's start by reminding ourselves about the oceans of the world. Watch and learn this song to help you remember. Then head to Seesaw for a labelling activity, which will recap continents too!
Let's start by reminding ourselves about the oceans of the world. Watch and learn this song to help you remember. Then head to Seesaw for a labelling activity, which will recap continents too!
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Challenge: Can you find out some facts about the different oceans of the world? Create your own booklet using the template on Seesaw or one of your own. Perhaps you could research a different each ocean each day?
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English - Something Fishy
Begin by watching just the first 40 seconds of the short film "Something Fishy" until this point: Task 1: Then answer these questions: When and where does the story take place? What do you think about the main character and why is she there? How is the character feeling? What does this tell you about the time of day? What lured her to look at the washing machine? What do you think will happen next? |
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Task 2: Create your own story map of the film. You can include some key words but make sure it is really clear and you are able to use it to tell the story.
Maths
Head to Seesaw for your maths activities. It is all things multiplication this week!
Don't forget TTRockstars is a great place to practice - try to go on once or twice this week (and not just to spend your coins). The goal is to improve SPEED...that will unlock new times tables for you!
Head to Seesaw for your maths activities. It is all things multiplication this week!
Don't forget TTRockstars is a great place to practice - try to go on once or twice this week (and not just to spend your coins). The goal is to improve SPEED...that will unlock new times tables for you!
Friday 22nd May 2020
It's the last day our STEM topic, and the last day of this half term! I hope you will all be taking a well deserved week off. There is a little homework to be getting on with though...Enjoy the weather, have fun, read a little bit and spread some smiles!
I have also added the blog feature to our Seesaw account, you can find it here: blog.seesaw.me/longstonedahl or click the blog icon on the right in Seesaw.
I will be posting some of your fantastic work here for our celebration of learning, so keep your eyes peeled!
I have also added the blog feature to our Seesaw account, you can find it here: blog.seesaw.me/longstonedahl or click the blog icon on the right in Seesaw.
I will be posting some of your fantastic work here for our celebration of learning, so keep your eyes peeled!
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A Little bit of Holiday Fun
*Copied with permission from Miss Bell!* We've been away from school now for a little while and finding new ways to have fun can sometimes be tricky....but have you ever heard of eye-bombing?! All you need to do is draw lots of little pairs of eyes on a piece of paper and cut them out. This is super cutting skills practice and you can have fun by adding eyelashes and eyebrows too if you like. Next...have fun sticking them in funny places around your house. You can bring anything in your house to life just by sticking a pair of eyes on it! Try it! It is SO much fun! Video to follow (look on the Donaldson page) of Miss Bell and her family having fun doing some eye-bombing! **DISCLAIMER** Please O.K. the eyebombing with your grown-ups before you start sticking things everywhere or Miss. Bell (and Miss Brock!) might be making lots of apologies and offering to redecorate a lot of people's houses! Check out these eyebombing images for inspiration. I hope it brings you lots of giggles! ***Tip for parents - I used blu-tak to stick the eyes on and avoided walls. We went for objects such as microwave, bread bin, door handles and holes in skirting boards and floor tiles.*** |
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Today our theme today is rainbows!
STEM Challenges Challenge 1 - Rainbow in a jar Can you use 'density' to create a rainbow in a jar or glass? The science bit:
The experiment works because the liquids used have different densities. The liquids with higher densities weigh more than the liquids that are less dense. Therefore, the less dense liquids will sit on top of the denser liquids. |
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Art
These two rainbow projects needs some coloured wool. I love the finger knitted rainbow - it is a fairly easy and fun skill to learn...I might even have a go myself!
These two rainbow projects needs some coloured wool. I love the finger knitted rainbow - it is a fairly easy and fun skill to learn...I might even have a go myself!
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English and Maths
Today there are some fun activities linked to our short film 'A Cloudy Lesson', take your pick or do them all!
Today there are some fun activities linked to our short film 'A Cloudy Lesson', take your pick or do them all!
- Write a poem
- Anagrams
- Addition walls
- Reflection
- Times Tables
Wednesday 20th May 2020
It's time to use our bubble mixtures today! Our theme is bubbles and weather.
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STEM Challenges
Challenge 1 - Make some giant bubbles! To make your giant bubbles, you will need to make some bubble wands. In school we made ones like the examples on the right. You have to get the right knack for the straws and string one, but once you have it, you can create some fantastic and huge bubbles! The example below with the sticks and string is supposed to be better if you have a deeper container for your solution. Have an experiment! Which is best? Whic do you like best? Miss B's Top Tips:
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Challenge 2 - Square bubbles
Well not really square - cubed. Can you make different shaped bubbles? Can you remember/learn the proper 3D name for each one? Click the image for instructions from the following website: babbledabbledo.com but I've removed all the adverts! There is a nice video on the website though, that it worth a watch. |
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Challenge 3 - Cloud in a Jar
How are clouds really formed? Can you find out? This little demonstration needs a grown up to help! |
English
Today's tasks are to create a comic strip of the story and to think about it from the boys point of view (there are two choices of challenge here!)
Today's tasks are to create a comic strip of the story and to think about it from the boys point of view (there are two choices of challenge here!)
Maths
Y2
Task 1: Subtract 2-digit numbers
Task 2: Number bonds to 100
Y3
Task 1: Add money
Task 2: Subtract money
Y2
Task 1: Subtract 2-digit numbers
Task 2: Number bonds to 100
Y3
Task 1: Add money
Task 2: Subtract money
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Computing
Today we are going to be thinking about online bullying. Watch the video below to begin with, then work through the activities on Seesaw.
Today we are going to be thinking about online bullying. Watch the video below to begin with, then work through the activities on Seesaw.
Monday 18th May 2020
The weather looks great so hopefully we can get outside for some our experiments this week.
Today's theme is water.
Today's theme is water.
STEM Challenges
Wednesday Preparation
After some research, I (along with some special helpers in school last week), found a couple of brilliant mixtures for making really great bubbles. They key is leaving the mixture for at least a day!
So, if you would like to join in with some big bubble challenges on Wednesday, it would be great for you to make your solution today! There are two recipes here. You can choose one or the other, or investigate which is the best by making both! (It might depend on the ingredients you have available).
Wednesday Preparation
After some research, I (along with some special helpers in school last week), found a couple of brilliant mixtures for making really great bubbles. They key is leaving the mixture for at least a day!
So, if you would like to join in with some big bubble challenges on Wednesday, it would be great for you to make your solution today! There are two recipes here. You can choose one or the other, or investigate which is the best by making both! (It might depend on the ingredients you have available).
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Challenge 1 - Musical water glasses.
Time to make some music! Click the image for the instructions. |
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Challenge 2 - Now for a bit of magic!
Your challenge is to get some paper, put it into water, and keep it dry...impossible?! Click the image to find out how. |
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Challenge 3 - Leek-proof bag experiment
It's probably best to try this one outdoors....just in case! You will need a seal-able plastic bag, some water and some sharp pencils. (Have a sneaky look at Donaldson's page, Miss Naylor did this experiment with impressive results! Can you beat her? |
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Art
If you haven't already, don't forget Mrs Harvey has asked if you could send in a self-portrait. It can be sketched, painted collaged - it's up to you! It will be great to have a collection of all self-portraits to mark this unusual point, in not only world history, but in the history of the school. We will share via an online gallery but also in a photobook which will be kept as part of the school’s historical record collection. Click the image to the right for a handy tutorial with tips I have shared with you in the past - Yes your eyes really are half-way down your head! I would also make the suggestion that you include your neck and shoulders, so as not to become a floating head! Although that is entirely your choice of course. Make this your best artwork this year - it's going to be part of history!! |
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English
This week our English work is going to focus around a lovely short film called 'A Cloudy Lesson'. The first task is all about prediction and inference (remember Inference Iggy - looking for clues) using still pictures from the film. Find Task 1 on Seesaw.
After you have done the first task then spend some time watching the little clip. Watch it a couple of times and enjoy it! Then complete Task 2 on Seesaw.
This week our English work is going to focus around a lovely short film called 'A Cloudy Lesson'. The first task is all about prediction and inference (remember Inference Iggy - looking for clues) using still pictures from the film. Find Task 1 on Seesaw.
After you have done the first task then spend some time watching the little clip. Watch it a couple of times and enjoy it! Then complete Task 2 on Seesaw.
Maths
Head to Seesaw for your maths activities!
Y2: Adding and Subtracting
Y3: Problem Solving and Converting Pounds and Pence.
Spellings
Friday 15th May 2020
Our theme today is kitchen chemistry!
STEM Challenges
So we have done some physics and engineering - now it's time for chemistry! I have found a few different experiments that you might like to try, but please feel free to go 'off piste' if you have found something else (maybe in the STEM book corner?)
There will be lots of observations going on if you are being a good scientist, so you might want to record results in a different way. I would love to see some descriptions of what you observe and find out.
So we have done some physics and engineering - now it's time for chemistry! I have found a few different experiments that you might like to try, but please feel free to go 'off piste' if you have found something else (maybe in the STEM book corner?)
There will be lots of observations going on if you are being a good scientist, so you might want to record results in a different way. I would love to see some descriptions of what you observe and find out.
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Challenge 1 - Reactions and Dissolving
Chemistry experiment number 1 is to show you that even if things look the same they can be made up of completely different things. This means that they can react in different ways. A simpler version of this experiment would be to test some items around your kitchen to see if they will dissolve in water. More about dissolving here on BBC Bitesize
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Challenge 2 - Green Eggs
We have enjoyed lots of Dr Seuss books in class, but is it possible to actually have green eggs? You will need a surprising ingredient for this one - red cabbage! The instructions are fairly simple, but include a bit of cooking so ask a grown up for help. They can be found on this website: |
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Challenge 3 - Make Plastic from Milk
I had to include this one for you because I had never heard about it before! There's some pretty tricky science involved but the actual activity looks fairly simple! If you try it out, let me know how it goes! If you would like to know more about plastic and the science behind this click here: |
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Maths
Y2 One final activity (for now) combining all your fraction knowledge! Y3: Task 1: Adding Fractions Task 2: Subtracting Fractions |
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English
Finish any incomplete work from this week and have a look around our STEM book corner.
Can you recommend a book or tell me some new information you have found out?
Finish any incomplete work from this week and have a look around our STEM book corner.
Can you recommend a book or tell me some new information you have found out?
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Have you got what it takes to be a civil engineer?
Today's theme is paper engineering!
Paper is a fantastic material to work with because it is flexible and can be very strong! Strong?! Paper isn't strong is it??? Hopefully by the end of these investigations you will work out just how strong it can be.
If you are testing designs, think about how you can record and present your findings. Can you draw a table to show your results? Think about all the tests we did with the magnets last half term!
Today's theme is paper engineering!
Paper is a fantastic material to work with because it is flexible and can be very strong! Strong?! Paper isn't strong is it??? Hopefully by the end of these investigations you will work out just how strong it can be.
If you are testing designs, think about how you can record and present your findings. Can you draw a table to show your results? Think about all the tests we did with the magnets last half term!
STEM Challenges
Choose from these challenges (or do them all!).
Challenge 1 - Test paper shapes
I recommend starting with this challenge as you can find out the strongest shape for paper to help you with challenge number 2.
Choose from these challenges (or do them all!).
Challenge 1 - Test paper shapes
I recommend starting with this challenge as you can find out the strongest shape for paper to help you with challenge number 2.
- Use regular copy paper, not card for this challenge.
- Fold each paper into the three shapes and secure with tape.
- Slowly pile books on top of each shape.
Challenge 2 - Structures and Bridges
Can you build a strong bridge? Perhaps you could investigate different styles of bridges first. Once you have found the strongest design...can you make it longer? How does making a longer bridge affect how much weight it can hold?
Think carefully how to test the strength of your bridge. Hint: When I have done this challenge in the past I made weights with measured out rice in freezer bags.
Can you build a strong bridge? Perhaps you could investigate different styles of bridges first. Once you have found the strongest design...can you make it longer? How does making a longer bridge affect how much weight it can hold?
Think carefully how to test the strength of your bridge. Hint: When I have done this challenge in the past I made weights with measured out rice in freezer bags.
Want to know more about engineering and bridge? Watch this video:
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Now for something a little different:
Challenge 3 - Make Paper Hovercrafts "These little hovercrafts are so easy to make, it doesn’t take long to build some out of different materials (newspaper, cardboard, aluminium foil) or different sizes see which ones drive the straightest, go the fastest, or take the most breath to get moving!" Click the image to take you to a website which will teach you how to make them. |
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Challenge 4 - Investigate Paper Helicopters
We have made these little helicopters before, but I thought you might like to have a go at home. You can make them for fun or investigate what happens when you make bigger or smaller helicopters. Click the image to take to the website for instructions. |
Maths
Y2
Task 1: Count in Fractions
Task 2: Mixed Problem Solving Questions
Y3
Task 1: Equivalent Fractions (3)
Task 2: Compare Fractions
Y2
Task 1: Count in Fractions
Task 2: Mixed Problem Solving Questions
Y3
Task 1: Equivalent Fractions (3)
Task 2: Compare Fractions
English
Can you write the next part of 'The Builders' story? Here is the story starter:
As soon as their delivery of building materials had arrived, the team set off to work. It looked like the clouds in the distance were beginning to spit rain down at the sleeping countryside, so they knew they must work quickly and effectively. The team were confident however: this was not their first giant Lego structure…
Write this one on paper, concentrating on your handwriting! Take a photo and upload to Seesaw.
Alternatively, could you write a set of instructions on how to build a Lego structure?
Can you write the next part of 'The Builders' story? Here is the story starter:
As soon as their delivery of building materials had arrived, the team set off to work. It looked like the clouds in the distance were beginning to spit rain down at the sleeping countryside, so they knew they must work quickly and effectively. The team were confident however: this was not their first giant Lego structure…
Write this one on paper, concentrating on your handwriting! Take a photo and upload to Seesaw.
Alternatively, could you write a set of instructions on how to build a Lego structure?
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Don't forget to visit Mrs Reeves' fantastic physical wellbeing page. Mrs Reeves' has been working hard to update this page with new activities and resources. She would love to hear all the active things you are getting up to at home! |
Art
Can you create a sculpture, just using paper (and maybe a bit of glue)? Explore different ways of making paper 3D. You can use the images below to help.
Can you create a sculpture, just using paper (and maybe a bit of glue)? Explore different ways of making paper 3D. You can use the images below to help.
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Monday 11th May 2020
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For the next 2 weeks, we will be focusing on fun STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) activities.
I will be including a variety of experiments and challenges, with a theme each upload, that you can choose from. I am hoping there is at least one or two activities that you could do every day using items from your home but you may not have all the equipment/ingredients needed for every activity. Here is a little shopping list of items that will be coming up in the next couple of weeks that you might not necessarily have in already (please don't worry if you are unable to get them though as there should be plenty of choice without them). |
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Today's theme is gravity and chain reactions.
Science
Task 1
This year we have learnt all about forces being 'pushes and/or pulls'. Why don't you start by writing all the things you can remember about forces in a mind map or poster!
Task 2
For our challenges today - we are going to need a special 'non-contact' force called gravity. Find out more about gravity and complete the little activity here: What is gravity?
Science
Task 1
This year we have learnt all about forces being 'pushes and/or pulls'. Why don't you start by writing all the things you can remember about forces in a mind map or poster!
Task 2
For our challenges today - we are going to need a special 'non-contact' force called gravity. Find out more about gravity and complete the little activity here: What is gravity?
STEM Challenges
Choose from these challenges (or do them all!), be creative, go big or small, I can't wait to see!
You can use anything you like for these challenges: craft materials, Lego, natural materials such as sticks and stones, you decide! I have included some examples of each to get you started.
Challenge 1 - Make a marble maze
Things to think about
Choose from these challenges (or do them all!), be creative, go big or small, I can't wait to see!
You can use anything you like for these challenges: craft materials, Lego, natural materials such as sticks and stones, you decide! I have included some examples of each to get you started.
Challenge 1 - Make a marble maze
Things to think about
- How wide does the path need to be?
- Will you use any obstacles?
- What about ramps?
- Is there anything you could add to make the journey through the maze smoother?
Challenge 2 - Make a marble run
We have loved playing with the marble run in school but we haven't got a lot of it to make a really big one, and you might not have one at all, which got me thinking what else can you make a marble run out of? Here are some examples using cardboard tubes, paper plates, paper cups, playdough, Lego/Duplo and pool noodles!
We have loved playing with the marble run in school but we haven't got a lot of it to make a really big one, and you might not have one at all, which got me thinking what else can you make a marble run out of? Here are some examples using cardboard tubes, paper plates, paper cups, playdough, Lego/Duplo and pool noodles!
Challenge 3 - Make a chain reaction/Rube Goldberg Machine.
We had a lot of fun at the beginning of the year making our own chain reaction. I have since learned that these are also examples of a 'Rube Goldberg Machine'. Here is some info you might find interesting.
We had a lot of fun at the beginning of the year making our own chain reaction. I have since learned that these are also examples of a 'Rube Goldberg Machine'. Here is some info you might find interesting.
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Rube Goldberg was an American Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor, and his work is a classic example of the melding of art and science. Goldberg began his career as an engineer, and later became a cartoonist who drew elaborate illustrations of contraptions made up of pulleys, cups, birds, balloons, and watering cans that were designed to solve a simple task such as opening a window or setting an alarm clock. Interestingly, Goldberg only drew the pictures, and never built any of his inventions. However, these pictures have since served as inspiration for makers and builders who want the challenge of making wild inventions to solve everyday problems.
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Step 1: Get inspired!
Start by watching some videos of Rube Goldberg machines for some ideas. Here are some small and large scale machines!
Start by watching some videos of Rube Goldberg machines for some ideas. Here are some small and large scale machines!
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Step 2: Solve a problem
Next, come up with a simple problem that you’re trying to solve. For example:
Step 3: Gather supplies Click the image for a list of ideas you could use in your machine! |
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Step 4: Build your machine!
Start with something simple and remember this will take some perseverance and a great growth mindset.
This man invented over a thousand different things. Edison’s best known inventions are the electric light system, the phonograph (a machine that records and replays sound) and motion pictures (movies).
Maths
Here come the last few lessons on fractions. Watch the videos and access the activities on Seesaw. If you made a fraction wall using the announcement on Seesaw, it might come in useful this week while we look at equivalence.
Here come the last few lessons on fractions. Watch the videos and access the activities on Seesaw. If you made a fraction wall using the announcement on Seesaw, it might come in useful this week while we look at equivalence.
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Y2
Task 1: Equivalence of a half and 2 quarters. Task 2: Find three quarters. |
Y3
Task 1: Equivalent Fractions (1). Task 2: Equivalent Fractions (2). |
English
Complete the activities on Seesaw using 'The Builders' image above.
Wednesday 6th May 2020
It is VE Day on Friday so there will be no new work posted. Instead, enjoy your day off! Maybe you could record some of the ways you are celebrating and share them with me next week!
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Wellbeing Wednesday Head to Mrs Reeves Wellbeing Page and have a go at this week's activity. Upload your activity to Seesaw or send to Mrs Reeves' email (which can be found on the Seesaw activity). |
Computing
In this strange world of online learning and not being able to visit our friends, I'm sure lots of you will be talking and playing more online. I thought it would be a great idea then, to remind ourselves of how to keep safe and be kind while we are online!
Click the image below for a reminder of the SMART rules for staying safe online.
In this strange world of online learning and not being able to visit our friends, I'm sure lots of you will be talking and playing more online. I thought it would be a great idea then, to remind ourselves of how to keep safe and be kind while we are online!
Click the image below for a reminder of the SMART rules for staying safe online.
Watch the video below and consider these questions:
What did you think about the way Jack acted while playing with his friend online?
Why?
What did he do?
How do you think his friend Robbie was feeling?
Is being kind online the same as being kind offline?
Then head to Seesaw to complete the activities.
What did you think about the way Jack acted while playing with his friend online?
Why?
What did he do?
How do you think his friend Robbie was feeling?
Is being kind online the same as being kind offline?
Then head to Seesaw to complete the activities.
Parents, if you would like another activity to do with your child, you might like to try this one
(click the image below).
It is the first of six video lessons designed to support families with online safety at home using Childnet's SMART Rules.
(click the image below).
It is the first of six video lessons designed to support families with online safety at home using Childnet's SMART Rules.
The S Rule
Dance!
If you enjoyed the dance tutorial from Monday, have a go at this one. Can you put on a performance for your family on Friday?
If you enjoyed the dance tutorial from Monday, have a go at this one. Can you put on a performance for your family on Friday?
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Music
We have listened to and sung one war-time song which Mrs Crease is busily putting together, but have a look at some more here (click the image). Have you heard any before? Which is your favourite? |
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Something Different
Watch the video below, or do your own research to find more about Morse Code - a communication method used during World War 2. Then see if you can crack the code on Seesaw.
Watch the video below, or do your own research to find more about Morse Code - a communication method used during World War 2. Then see if you can crack the code on Seesaw.
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Art and DT
Can you design a new VE Day medal? Look at the example and how each part represents something. You could draw your design or make it out of craft materials! Get your bake on - here are some war-time recipes you could try at home! I would love to see what you come up with. You could review your bakes with a video or note on Seesaw. |
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Maths
Have a go at the different activities on Seesaw.
Is there anything you have struggled with when we have been learning about fractions so far? Send me a message if so and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Have a go at the different activities on Seesaw.
Is there anything you have struggled with when we have been learning about fractions so far? Send me a message if so and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Monday 4th May 2020
On Friday 8 May 2020 Britain will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day when the guns fell silent at the end of war in Europe.
This week we are going to find out lots about VE day and join in with the celebrations! Please remember we would love to receive videos from as many children as possible singing "we'll meet again" (See Friday 1st May).
This week we are going to find out lots about VE day and join in with the celebrations! Please remember we would love to receive videos from as many children as possible singing "we'll meet again" (See Friday 1st May).
History
Find out more about VE day with this lesson from 'Mr T does History'.
Find out more about VE day with this lesson from 'Mr T does History'.
English
Complete the comprehension questions on Seesaw all about VE Day.
Complete the comprehension questions on Seesaw all about VE Day.
Art/DT
Make some bunting to decorate your window for VE day. The button below will take you to a a video, step-by-step instructions and a template you can download to help.
Make some bunting to decorate your window for VE day. The button below will take you to a a video, step-by-step instructions and a template you can download to help.
Dance!
Swing dancing is very popular for VE day celebrations. One of the steps you might need to take part is the Charleston. Watch the video below and see if you can join in!
Swing dancing is very popular for VE day celebrations. One of the steps you might need to take part is the Charleston. Watch the video below and see if you can join in!
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If you've managed that, have a go at following these instructions so that you can join in with the doorstep dance!
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Maths
Y2: Have a practise of finding fractions of amounts by completing the word problems on Seesaw before finding out about non-unit fractions.
Y3: Keep practising and challenging yourself with finding more fractions of objects today!
Y2: Have a practise of finding fractions of amounts by completing the word problems on Seesaw before finding out about non-unit fractions.
Y3: Keep practising and challenging yourself with finding more fractions of objects today!
Spellings
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Miss B Group 3
Adding the suffix -ness(2) cheekiness dizziness giddiness silliness spiciness bossiness chattiness sloppiness jolliness fussiness What was the root word? What do the words have in common? What needs to be "swapped, doubled or dropped"? What happens to the meaning of the word when you add -ness? |
Miss B Group 4
Words with a /sh/ sound spelt with 'ch' chef chalet machine brochure crochet ricochet parachute moustache champagne chute |
Friday 1st May 2020
VE Day 2020 Longstone Video
We thought it would be a really fitting keepsake of the 75th anniversary of VE Day for all the Longstone family to sing the iconic song 'We'll Meet Again ' by Vera Lynn. In order to make this a success, we need each child or siblings together to learn the song below using the lyrics and then record themselves singing the song on Seesaw or another device and send via email to their class teacher. Individual videos will then be compiled to create a joint masterpiece! Have fun singing!
We need all videos to be sent by Wednesday 6th May, so editing can take place. Hopefully, the finished video will be shared with you all on our Facebook/Website
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Collective Worship
We haven't had a collective worship for a while now. This is a special assembly that has been made for schools, led by Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury):
We haven't had a collective worship for a while now. This is a special assembly that has been made for schools, led by Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury):
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Art
The theme of the assembly is 'hope'. What gives you hope? Can you produce a piece of artwork with the theme of hope? Here are some examples to help you:
The theme of the assembly is 'hope'. What gives you hope? Can you produce a piece of artwork with the theme of hope? Here are some examples to help you:
English
Spend some time finishing any activities you might not have had time to complete e.g. Bog Thing factfile or poem.
If you have finished everything, you might want to have a go at this silly sentence grammar game with someone in your house:
Spend some time finishing any activities you might not have had time to complete e.g. Bog Thing factfile or poem.
If you have finished everything, you might want to have a go at this silly sentence grammar game with someone in your house:
On a strip of paper write an adverb and fold the paper over and pass it onto a grown up or sibling in your house. They then write a noun on the paper and folds it over then passes it onto another person (or back to you). Repeat process using a verb, a preposition and a place. This should create a sentence after it has been unfolded and read. Discuss if it makes sense, if it doesn’t then why not? Can you suggest any small changes which would rectify the problem?
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Reading - Something Different
Explore the news section of MyOn which is updated most days. You might like to start with this article in a series of A-Z about animals. Starting with A - Axolotl. Learn about a cute salamander with some super skills! |
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Maths
Have a look on Seesaw for some fraction/maths activities to practise what you have been learning.
If you haven't been on Purple Mash for a while, now is also a great time to have a go at the pizza game (which I know a lot of you love!).
Have a look on Seesaw for some fraction/maths activities to practise what you have been learning.
If you haven't been on Purple Mash for a while, now is also a great time to have a go at the pizza game (which I know a lot of you love!).
Smiles!
Head to Seesaw to share a smile, a wave, a picture or a hello!
Head to Seesaw to share a smile, a wave, a picture or a hello!
Your Work
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Well done to Olly Ba and Cecily for passing their next level on Lexia! |
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Congratulations to: Rory, Ethan D, Ethan DG, Elliott, Alice and Olly Bu for reaching (and smashing in some cases) their target for AR already for this half term! |
Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Something Different
If you missed the announcement on Seesaw: John Lewis have launched a competition to design a 'super bear'. The winning teddy will be made and sold in their shops later this year, with 100% of the profits going to the NHS. Here is the link to the website with all the details: https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday It would be great to see some of you enter this competition and I would love to see your 'super bear' designs on Seesaw. |
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English
Now you have designed your own 'bog thing' and have thought about what it looks like. It is time to think about where it might live, why it lives there, how it moves, what it eats etc.!
Your task is to create a fact file all about your 'bog thing'.
Start by working through the PowerPoint below to learn about what makes a good fact file.
Under that are some facts you might want to magpie bits of to give you some ideas.
Finally you can download a template if you are struggling, but I think you can be really creative in creating your own fact file. If you have any information books at home about animals you could use them for inspiration? Or click the images below to take you to some online non-fiction books from MyOn.
Now you have designed your own 'bog thing' and have thought about what it looks like. It is time to think about where it might live, why it lives there, how it moves, what it eats etc.!
Your task is to create a fact file all about your 'bog thing'.
Start by working through the PowerPoint below to learn about what makes a good fact file.
Under that are some facts you might want to magpie bits of to give you some ideas.
Finally you can download a template if you are struggling, but I think you can be really creative in creating your own fact file. If you have any information books at home about animals you could use them for inspiration? Or click the images below to take you to some online non-fiction books from MyOn.
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There are lots more non-fiction animal books here: MyOn Animal Non-Fiction
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Maths
You can access all maths teaching videos and activities through Seesaw Y2 Task 1: Find a third Task 2: Unit Fractions Y3 Task 1: Fractions on a number line Task 2: Fractions of a set of objects (1) |
For those of you missing your weekly dose of Gary Linekar, here is some "Maths of the Day" from the Match of the Day studio to challenge you with finding some trickier unit fractions:
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Science - Habitat Challenge
Can you create a habitat for your bog thing?
Remember a good habitat will have a source of food and water and somewhere to hide or shelter.
You could create your habitat out of craft materials or real items from around the house or garden. Below are some ideas to inspire you.
Can you create a habitat for your bog thing?
Remember a good habitat will have a source of food and water and somewhere to hide or shelter.
You could create your habitat out of craft materials or real items from around the house or garden. Below are some ideas to inspire you.
Monday 27th April 2020
English
Task 1
Lots of you managed to spot a Bog Baby last week which is fantastic! Some of you may not have been so lucky. Either way we are going to create our own 'Bog Thing' this week. It could be the Bob Baby's distant cousin but should definitely be a creature that would be found in a bog.
Today your first task is to draw your 'Bog Thing' in as much detail as possible with labels (by the end of the week we will have created a fact file about our new bog thing so the more detail you have now the easier it will be).
Task 2
Write a poem about your creature. Below are a few examples. You might like to write an alliteration poem, a shape poem, a rhyming poem or something else!
Task 1
Lots of you managed to spot a Bog Baby last week which is fantastic! Some of you may not have been so lucky. Either way we are going to create our own 'Bog Thing' this week. It could be the Bob Baby's distant cousin but should definitely be a creature that would be found in a bog.
Today your first task is to draw your 'Bog Thing' in as much detail as possible with labels (by the end of the week we will have created a fact file about our new bog thing so the more detail you have now the easier it will be).
Task 2
Write a poem about your creature. Below are a few examples. You might like to write an alliteration poem, a shape poem, a rhyming poem or something else!
Spellings
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Miss B Group 3
Adding the suffix -ness illness sadness fitness foolishness weakness quietness goodness softness bitterness coldness What is a suffix? How does adding -ness to a word change it? |
Miss B Group 4
Words ending in the /g/ sound spelt 'gue' and the /k/ sound spelt 'que' league plague rogue vague fatigue unique antique mosque cheque technique |
Maths
You can access all maths teaching videos and activities through Seesaw
Y2
Task 1: Find a quarter
Task 2: Recognise a third
Y3
Task 1: Count in tenths
Task 2: Tenths as decimals
You can access all maths teaching videos and activities through Seesaw
Y2
Task 1: Find a quarter
Task 2: Recognise a third
Y3
Task 1: Count in tenths
Task 2: Tenths as decimals
Science - Scrap Growing Challenge!
Did you know, you don't need to go out and buy anything extra to start growing some of your favourite fruit, veg and ingredients?
Have a go for yourselves, what can you grow? If you don't have plant pots try using an empty egg carton, jar or tub or even empty egg shells! The bonus with the egg carton or shell is you can put it straight in the ground when your plant has started to grow.
If you don't have compost you can collect your grown ups used teabags and use the wet tea leaves instead! Click the image below to find out more.
I'm going to try to grow my own cherry tomatoes and strawberries!
Did you know, you don't need to go out and buy anything extra to start growing some of your favourite fruit, veg and ingredients?
Have a go for yourselves, what can you grow? If you don't have plant pots try using an empty egg carton, jar or tub or even empty egg shells! The bonus with the egg carton or shell is you can put it straight in the ground when your plant has started to grow.
If you don't have compost you can collect your grown ups used teabags and use the wet tea leaves instead! Click the image below to find out more.
I'm going to try to grow my own cherry tomatoes and strawberries!
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Friday 24th April 2020
English
From the website of Jeanne Willis (author of 'The Bog Baby'):
CAN YOU HELP WITH THE BOG BABY SURVEY?
Very little is known about Bog Babies as they are very shy, so the more people who help with this survey, the better. As well as finding out how many Bog Babies there are, hopefully we will also discover more about their appearance, behaviour, diet and habitat.
It would be particularly interesting to know if there are different kinds of Bog Baby and whether or not their colouring varies in different parts of the world.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY
You will find a special form at the back of The Bog Baby book which you can use to write up notes on any Bog Babies that you find, or you can download a printable one from HERE.
If possible, make a sketch of your Bog Baby and note down any flowers and plants you find growing nearby. You should also record any other wildlife you see, including insects, molluscs and amphibians, what the weather is like and the date and time.
I have added the special form to Seesaw but before you complete it, read these hints and tips for keeping safe while hunting for Bog Babies.
You can submit your surveys on Seesaw or email them to me and I will send them to S.O.B.B (Save Our Bog Babies) at the end of next week.
From the website of Jeanne Willis (author of 'The Bog Baby'):
CAN YOU HELP WITH THE BOG BABY SURVEY?
Very little is known about Bog Babies as they are very shy, so the more people who help with this survey, the better. As well as finding out how many Bog Babies there are, hopefully we will also discover more about their appearance, behaviour, diet and habitat.
It would be particularly interesting to know if there are different kinds of Bog Baby and whether or not their colouring varies in different parts of the world.
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY
You will find a special form at the back of The Bog Baby book which you can use to write up notes on any Bog Babies that you find, or you can download a printable one from HERE.
If possible, make a sketch of your Bog Baby and note down any flowers and plants you find growing nearby. You should also record any other wildlife you see, including insects, molluscs and amphibians, what the weather is like and the date and time.
I have added the special form to Seesaw but before you complete it, read these hints and tips for keeping safe while hunting for Bog Babies.
You can submit your surveys on Seesaw or email them to me and I will send them to S.O.B.B (Save Our Bog Babies) at the end of next week.
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Maths - Fraction Fun
You have been working really hard at your fraction work this week so today lets do something different. Watch your Seesaw 'Announcement' (in your inbox) to see a video from Miss B to help you make your own fraction kit. If you fancy making a fraction wall outside, ask a grown up to read through these ideas from 'Alfresco Learning'. Lego is an awesome way to explore fractions. If you have some lego at home you could have a go at some of these activities (aimed more at Y3, but there is nothing stopping Y2 having a go too!)
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As always if you would like to show me what you have been up to (including science and art from Wednesday), you can upload your work to Seesaw or send an email!
Something Different
I know how much you all love animals, why don't you ask a grown up if you can go to Chester Zoo today? Virtually of course!
If you can't watch live, they have uploaded some catch ups from their last virtual zoo days on their YouTube channel - make sure you get permission from a grown up first!
The Virtual Zoo Day starts at 10am on Friday 24th April
I know how much you all love animals, why don't you ask a grown up if you can go to Chester Zoo today? Virtually of course!
If you can't watch live, they have uploaded some catch ups from their last virtual zoo days on their YouTube channel - make sure you get permission from a grown up first!
The Virtual Zoo Day starts at 10am on Friday 24th April
Your Work
Well done Amelie for passing your next level on Lexia!
I hope you have all enjoyed learning through our story 'The Bog Baby' this week and have found something else about habitats (and fractions!). Here is a little selection of some of the work I have been sent!
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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English
Warm up: Simile Game "He had ears like a mouse" is a simile to describe the Bog Baby's ears. Remember a simile describes something like or as[something]as something else. Use the image and roll a dice. Come up with a simile to the corresponding number. E.g. if you roll a 2 you come up with a simile to describe the toadstool. |
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Task 2
Answer the questions on Seesaw about the story. Use our reading dogs to help you. Is it a 'Vocabulary Victor', 'Iggy Inference' or 'Rex Retriever' question?
For more info about our reading dogs, click the button below.
Answer the questions on Seesaw about the story. Use our reading dogs to help you. Is it a 'Vocabulary Victor', 'Iggy Inference' or 'Rex Retriever' question?
For more info about our reading dogs, click the button below.
Bonus Task - order the story on Seesaw.
Maths - Fractions
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Y2
Task 1 - Find a Half First watch the teaching video here: Find a Half , then complete the activity on Seesaw. Task 2 - Recognise a Quarter First watch the teaching video here: Recognise a Quarter, then complete the activity on Seesaw. |
Y3
Task 1 - Making the Whole First watch the teaching video here: Making the Whole, then complete the activity on Seesaw. Task 2 - Tenths First watch the teaching video here: Tenths, then complete the activity on Seesaw. |
Science
The Bog Baby is found in a woodland habitat. Can you find out more about woodland habitats? These videos from BBC Bitesize may help.
Click the image below for a 'woodland food chain challenge' game.
Click the image below for a 'woodland food chain challenge' game.
Art
Bluebells are often found in our local woodlands. What other flowers and plants can you find in your garden? Photograph, draw or paint some pictures of them. Try to look really carefully at the colours and shapes you can see. Start by lightly and roughly sketching the outline of the flower. Then go back and add detail - remember to keep looking at what you are drawing and try to draw what you can actually see, not what you think you can see.
Parents - Here is a link to a little article I found that you might like to look at if you would like to support your child further with observational drawing - Observational drawing for kids.
Bluebells are often found in our local woodlands. What other flowers and plants can you find in your garden? Photograph, draw or paint some pictures of them. Try to look really carefully at the colours and shapes you can see. Start by lightly and roughly sketching the outline of the flower. Then go back and add detail - remember to keep looking at what you are drawing and try to draw what you can actually see, not what you think you can see.
Parents - Here is a link to a little article I found that you might like to look at if you would like to support your child further with observational drawing - Observational drawing for kids.
On a recent walk I saw these bluebells and I thought a bog baby would definitely live here!
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You might like to use this video to start you off with drawing some bluebells. I can't wait to see your artwork! |
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Monday 20th April 2020 - Spring Theme
English
Task 1
We are going to be looking at a new story set in 'Bluebell Woods' during the spring. In the story two children find a creature in a 'bog'. First of all can you find out what a 'bog' is? The creature they find is described here:
"He was the size of a frog, only round and blue. He had boggly eyes and a spiky tail and he had ears like a mouse."
Have a go at drawing the creature using the description.
Task 2
After completing your picture click the button below to reveal the front cover of the book we will be reading. Can you predict what the story will be about and give reasons why you think that? Use the questions on Seesaw to help you with your prediction.
Task 1
We are going to be looking at a new story set in 'Bluebell Woods' during the spring. In the story two children find a creature in a 'bog'. First of all can you find out what a 'bog' is? The creature they find is described here:
"He was the size of a frog, only round and blue. He had boggly eyes and a spiky tail and he had ears like a mouse."
Have a go at drawing the creature using the description.
Task 2
After completing your picture click the button below to reveal the front cover of the book we will be reading. Can you predict what the story will be about and give reasons why you think that? Use the questions on Seesaw to help you with your prediction.
Spelling
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Miss Naylor's Group
Revising the Set 3 sounds: ow - brown cow ai - snail in the rain oa - goat in a boat ew - chew the stew ire - fire fire! You could join in with some Read Write Inc. lessons here: RWI Lessons at home Click the button below for times and dates for each sound. |
Miss B's 'Group 3'
'ee' sound spelt 'ey' Words to learn:
monkey hockey chimney kidney money valley donkey honey turkey jockey |
Miss B's 'Group 4'
Adding the prefix bi- and re- Words to learn:
bicycle biplane bisect bilingual biannual reappear redecorate reapply repay rebuild |
Maths - Fractions
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Y2
Task 1 - Make Equal Parts First watch the teaching video here: Make Equal Parts, then complete the activity on Seesaw. Task 2 - Recognise a half First watch the teaching video here: Recognise a half, then complete the activity on Seesaw. |
Y3
Task 1 What can you remember about fractions from last year? Use this PowerPoint to warm you up! Task 2- Unit and Non-Unit Fractions
First watch the teaching video here: Fractions, then complete the activity on Seesaw. |
Punctuation and Grammar
As BBC Bitesize is now releasing daily lessons aimed at primary age children, I thought it would be useful to direct you to a few of them. The Year 3 English lessons this week are all about 'parts of speech' and would be useful revision for everybody (even Year 2) as we have looked at nouns, adjectives and verbs earlier in the year.
As BBC Bitesize is now releasing daily lessons aimed at primary age children, I thought it would be useful to direct you to a few of them. The Year 3 English lessons this week are all about 'parts of speech' and would be useful revision for everybody (even Year 2) as we have looked at nouns, adjectives and verbs earlier in the year.
Need a recap? Click the image below for a Super Movers dance and song to remind you about nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs!
Science
Use the following link to remind yourself and find out all about food chains .
There is a nice online game here: The Food Chain Game or why don't you have a go and drawing or representing your own food chain out of things you can find around the house or garden?
Take a picture with an explanation (written, or voice recorded) and upload to Seesaw,
Use the following link to remind yourself and find out all about food chains .
There is a nice online game here: The Food Chain Game or why don't you have a go and drawing or representing your own food chain out of things you can find around the house or garden?
Take a picture with an explanation (written, or voice recorded) and upload to Seesaw,
Friday 3rd April 2020Well I know it might not feel like it but it is the last day of the school term and the beginning of the Easter Holidays! |
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I think it is about time you all had a good rest! You have coped so well with doing 'school at home' and whether you have done a little of what I have set you, or lots, I know you have been busy learning in new and fantastic ways and have all worked super hard.
Thank you so much for everything you have sent me. It has made me smile and feel so proud of all of you!
Today I am just posting some fun Easter activities for you. Take your time, you can do some in the holidays if you'd like. You can still contact me through the email (I'll be having a little break too so might not reply as quickly, but I will!).
Thank you so much for everything you have sent me. It has made me smile and feel so proud of all of you!
Today I am just posting some fun Easter activities for you. Take your time, you can do some in the holidays if you'd like. You can still contact me through the email (I'll be having a little break too so might not reply as quickly, but I will!).
Science Eggs-periments
I now that eggs are in short supply at the moment so I have tried to find some fun Easter experiments that use left overs, very few or no eggs at all. Click the images for more instructions.
I now that eggs are in short supply at the moment so I have tried to find some fun Easter experiments that use left overs, very few or no eggs at all. Click the images for more instructions.
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How strong is an eggshell?
This experiment can be done with eggshells, after you have eaten the egg! You will need an adult to help you for the first few stages but then get testing! Send me a video or some photos of your egg bridges!
Shrinking and erupting egg
You can use your shell-less egg from the rubber egg experiment for this. These are american instructions so instead of "karo-syrup" you can make up a concentrated sugar solution by dissolving sugar in water, or you could use treacle.
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Make a rubber egg
This experiment requires 1 egg. Please check with an adult first! Save your rubber egg to use in the shrinking egg experiment!
Magic hatching and foaming eggs
You will need bicarb, food colouring and washing up liquid for this one (no eggs).
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More Crafts
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When you have eaten all your eggs - here are some lovely craft ideas to do with the egg boxes.
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Some egg carton animals we made at school this week.
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Your Work
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Super effort from Jess, re-telling the Easter story.
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George gives a brilliant explanation for this maths questions.
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Wednesday 1st April 2020
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RE
Activity 1 Watch the film clip (you might need to watch it a couple of times) which shows two Christian children, Nathan and Lara and some of the things they do to mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Can you make some notes or record a voice note to answer some of the following questions: What do the children do? What do the clergy (religious leaders) do? What do people remember? What do people feel? What do people make? What do people say? |
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Activity 2
Find out what churches do to celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday by researching on the internet, collecting photographs and information from local churches online, looking in books.
Look for:
• decoration/lack of decoration of the church
• colours of robes (where worn)
• music
• actions and rituals during services
• use of candles.
You can choose how you show this information. It could be a labelled picture, a video, a leaflet, a piece of writing or something else!
Find out what churches do to celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday by researching on the internet, collecting photographs and information from local churches online, looking in books.
Look for:
• decoration/lack of decoration of the church
• colours of robes (where worn)
• music
• actions and rituals during services
• use of candles.
You can choose how you show this information. It could be a labelled picture, a video, a leaflet, a piece of writing or something else!
Maths
Take a look at Seesaw for some Easter related maths activities.
Take a look at Seesaw for some Easter related maths activities.
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Music - An Easter Song
Monday 30th March 2020
This week is our 'RE Week'. Usually if we were in school we would have an action packed week full of creative Easter themed learning activities and we always enjoy lots of discussion.
This week we were going to investigate the big questions:
Why is Easter so important to Christians? and Why do Christians call the day Jesus died Good Friday?
Use the images below and the questions to start thinking and talking about the Christian Easter story.
This week we were going to investigate the big questions:
Why is Easter so important to Christians? and Why do Christians call the day Jesus died Good Friday?
Use the images below and the questions to start thinking and talking about the Christian Easter story.
This part of the frieze represents 'Salvation' which is the part of the 'big story'. Why do you think the artist chose these pictures for the Easter story?
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Here is a palm cross, a crucifix and a plain cross. Which cross links to which aspect of Holy Week? As a clue, they can also be categorised as palm crosses, Friday crosses and Sunday crosses.
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Have a look at the following video to remind you of the events of the Christian Easter Story.
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English
To finish off our work on Little Red, I am leaving it up to you!
To finish off our work on Little Red, I am leaving it up to you!
- You can concentrate on your setting description and using activity 2 from Friday, up-level your writing and just concentrate on that descriptive paragraph (or two).
- You can write your new story! However you like, make a little book, write in your English book or you could use a program on Purple Mash such as '2Create a Story' or '2Publish Plus'.
- You can choose one of the other characters such as the 'bad character' and write the story from their perspective.
Maths
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Y2 'Four operations'
We are going to practice arithmetic today. You can download the questions from here or Seesaw, but answer them in your books showing your working out. Do you need to use column method? Draw an array? Draw a number line or dienes? I am looking forward to seeing how you work out the answers! |
Y3 Perimeter
Today we are going to learn about a new maths term 'perimeter'. Watch the first minute of this clip to learn about the perimeter: Activity 1:
Draw or find some 2D shapes around your home. It could be a book, a box, a rug, a table anything! Measure the perimeter by measuring the length of each side and adding it together. Show me your learning on Seesaw. Activity 2: Complete the questions on Seesaw |
Art - Garden Landscapes
Look out at your garden - what do you see? What colours are there? What shapes are there?
Take a couple of days to paint, sketch or use collage techniques to recreate either the whole garden or one aspect of it.
You can do more than one - two or three paintings, or a mixture of different techniques.
You're the artist - I look forward to seeing what you create on Seesaw.
Look out at your garden - what do you see? What colours are there? What shapes are there?
Take a couple of days to paint, sketch or use collage techniques to recreate either the whole garden or one aspect of it.
You can do more than one - two or three paintings, or a mixture of different techniques.
You're the artist - I look forward to seeing what you create on Seesaw.
More Easter Activities
Complete the 'activity' on Seesaw to tell the Easter story in your own words.
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When we think of Easter, with think Easter eggs! But where did this tradition begin, and what does it symbolise? Watch the video to find out more.
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Click the picture above for lots of ideas to decorate your own eggs. Maybe you could try something new?
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Friday 27th March 2020
Just in case you missed it on Seesaw, I just wanted to post a little message to say hi and to answer some questions I have had about Seesaw and Purple Mash. If you do want to send a little message back, find the video on the journal on Seesaw and write a comment.
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English - setting description.
Now that you have done your plan for your innovation story it is time to focus on our 'setting description toolkit' that we have been working on in school (do make sure you have done your plan first).
Activity 1
Start by drawing your new setting (the one in the 'build up' of your story). This will help you to visualise it. Next jot down some phrases or words to help you describe it - have a look at my example on Seesaw. You can 'Copy & Edit' my blank version to add your own ideas.
Activity 2
Write a descriptive paragraph or two focusing on your character moving through your new setting (like the one we did in school with Little Red). I have also added an example of this and have talked through some of my ideas for you to use in your own writing.
Now that you have done your plan for your innovation story it is time to focus on our 'setting description toolkit' that we have been working on in school (do make sure you have done your plan first).
Activity 1
Start by drawing your new setting (the one in the 'build up' of your story). This will help you to visualise it. Next jot down some phrases or words to help you describe it - have a look at my example on Seesaw. You can 'Copy & Edit' my blank version to add your own ideas.
Activity 2
Write a descriptive paragraph or two focusing on your character moving through your new setting (like the one we did in school with Little Red). I have also added an example of this and have talked through some of my ideas for you to use in your own writing.
Maths - Solving Measure Problems.
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Y2
Have a go at the problems on Seesaw using all four operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Remember that bar models or part-whole models can help you to work out which operation to use. Do you know both parts? - add Do you know one part and the whole? - subtract Do you need to share? - divide Do you need to group? - multiply Challenge: Can you ask and answer any different questions using the objects and information given? |
Y3
Activity 1 (on Seesaw) Your task is to first add lengths given in different units of measurement. You will need to convert measurements to the same unit of length to add more efficiently. Try to look for the best and quickest (most efficient) way to calculate including sometimes finding the best way to do it 'in your head'. Activity 2 (on Seesaw) The same as above but with subtraction. Remember to 'find the difference' you will need to subtract (or count on). As in the first activity try to find the most efficient way to find the answers. |
Your Work!
I have had some lovely work handed in or sent to me in the last few days and wanted to share some of it with you! Thank you for everything you have done at home so far. I will be posting a couple of videos for you today on Seesaw, so keep an eye out for those =)
Book Reviews
Here are some book reviews and recommendations for you from Dahl Class! Don't forget you can still quiz on your Accelerated Reader books - I will be looking to see how close you can all get to your targets which end next Friday for this half term.
Here are some book reviews and recommendations for you from Dahl Class! Don't forget you can still quiz on your Accelerated Reader books - I will be looking to see how close you can all get to your targets which end next Friday for this half term.
Book Review by Toby
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Lexia
Well done to Nell and Cecily for completing their latest level on Lexia! Your certificates have been emailed to you!
Science - Habitats
I loved looking through your habitat work. These ones really caught my eye:
I loved looking through your habitat work. These ones really caught my eye:
Fantastic Ocean Facts
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By Richard
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By George F
By Sebastian
Little Red Setting Descriptions
Here are some fantastic descriptions in preparation for our own innovations!
Here are some fantastic descriptions in preparation for our own innovations!
By Isla
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By Ethan D
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Home Learning
Lots more home learning from practical maths, writing, drawing, and working hard at your computers.
Lots more home learning from practical maths, writing, drawing, and working hard at your computers.
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Wednesday 25th March 2020
English - Little Red
We have been learning the story 'Little Red Riding Hood' in our Talk for Writing lessons. Have a go at using our story map to re-tell the story to your family!
We have been learning the story 'Little Red Riding Hood' in our Talk for Writing lessons. Have a go at using our story map to re-tell the story to your family!
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Activity 1
The first activity is to read through the text again and to comment on the type of words being used by filling in the key. I have uploaded this to our journal on Seesaw. Click the three little dots and then 'copy and edit' to add your comments. I have done a few for you to give you an idea.
Activity 2
Your second activity is to plan your innovation for the Little Red story. I have 'boxed up' the original story for us like we usually do. Your task is to fill in the ideas to plan for your own story. You will need to consider these questions:
Who will you main character be?
What warning will they be given?
Who will your main character be visiting?
What will the new setting be?
Who will the bad character be?
How will your main character be saved from the bad character?
What will happen in the end?
Remember that this is your plan - not your whole story!
The first activity is to read through the text again and to comment on the type of words being used by filling in the key. I have uploaded this to our journal on Seesaw. Click the three little dots and then 'copy and edit' to add your comments. I have done a few for you to give you an idea.
Activity 2
Your second activity is to plan your innovation for the Little Red story. I have 'boxed up' the original story for us like we usually do. Your task is to fill in the ideas to plan for your own story. You will need to consider these questions:
Who will you main character be?
What warning will they be given?
Who will your main character be visiting?
What will the new setting be?
Who will the bad character be?
How will your main character be saved from the bad character?
What will happen in the end?
Remember that this is your plan - not your whole story!
Maths - Compare and Order Lengths
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Y2
Measure some new objects in your house. Use language such as longer than, shorter than, taller than, longest, shortest and tallest to describe them. Can you write 6 sentences using this language, e.g. A red pencil = 8cm. A blue pencil = 10cm. The blue pencil is longer than the red pencil. Challenge: use comparative symbols to write am additional number sentence, e.g. 10cm > 8cm. If you would like some more questions to keep practising comparing and ordering measures check out the work on our journal on Seesaw. |
Y3
First of all, find out the meaning of 'ascending' and 'descending'. Practical activity (if you have a measuring tape). Measure the people in your house in metres and centimetres and order them in descending order. After - complete the questions on Seesaw. 
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Science - Habitats
Can you identify different micro habitats in your garden and record your findings? You could take photos and write about the animals you find there. Remember if you move things - put them back where you find them.
There is a template on Purple Mash to use in your 2Dos or you can choose to present your information in another creative way.
Can you identify different micro habitats in your garden and record your findings? You could take photos and write about the animals you find there. Remember if you move things - put them back where you find them.
There is a template on Purple Mash to use in your 2Dos or you can choose to present your information in another creative way.
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You may find some similar animals to the ones the children find in the hedgerow in this video:
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Click the image below to take you to a list of animal spotter sheets from the Woodland Trust.
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Computing
Have a go at the 'Magician' coding lesson in your 2Dos on Purple Mash to practise the 'timer' command. Why don't you show your grown ups at home how fab you are at coding? Practise your coding in 'Free Code Chimp' or 'Free Code Gibbon' (you can search for these in the search bar on Purple Mash). |
Monday 23rd March 202
Maths - Converting Measures (length and height)
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Y2
If you haven't already - have a go at the activities from Wednesday and submit to seesaw. It may be hard to measure things to exactly 1m in your home but ask a grown up for something that is roughly 1m long. Can you find things in your home that is more than a metre long or high and things that are less than 1 metre long or high? I have uploaded a photo to seesaw. Click the three dots underneath and then 'copy and edit' to add your own things to it. 
There is also a challenge activity on seesaw to practice converting measures from cm to m.
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Y3
If you haven't already - have a go at the activities from Wednesday and submit to seesaw. There are then two more activities on seesaw for you for today. Remember equivalent means equal/the same! 
Click the three dots in the bottom right hand corner and then 'Copy & Edit' to add your answers. Press 'T' to type your answers next to the questions.
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English - Types of sentences
We have been learning about types of sentences recently. Complete the 2Do on purple mash using the correct punctuation to show the ends of the sentences.
Geography - Oceans of the World
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Here's another song to get stuck in your head (sorry parents) all about the 5 oceans of the world. Now it's research time! Can you find out some interesting facts about the oceans? Where is the deepest part? What lives there? Or anything else you find interesting (we talked a little about the Bermuda Triangle the other day!).
Show your research in any way you like. It could be a presentation on the computer. You could make an information poster or booklet. Or you could do a presentation and video it! Send in your work through seesaw or email. I can't wait to learn more about the oceans!
Show your research in any way you like. It could be a presentation on the computer. You could make an information poster or booklet. Or you could do a presentation and video it! Send in your work through seesaw or email. I can't wait to learn more about the oceans!
Don't forget
Make sure you do some reading today - take a quiz if you've finished an Accelerated Reader book using the button at the top of the page. There is also a 'book review' 2Do on Purple Mash (when it is working!). I would love to post some of your recommendations of books for other children in our class.
Make sure you do some reading today - take a quiz if you've finished an Accelerated Reader book using the button at the top of the page. There is also a 'book review' 2Do on Purple Mash (when it is working!). I would love to post some of your recommendations of books for other children in our class.
You could also go on ttrockstars for 10-20 minutes and if you are on Lexia, go on there for 10 minutes today.
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Maths - Measures (length and height)
First of all, lets get moving while reminding ourselves of the vocabulary we need for measuring. Click on the picture below!
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Y2: Measuring to the nearest centimetre (cm)
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Y3: Measuring to the nearest millimetre (mm)
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Find some items around the house to measure as exactly as possible using centimetres and millimetres. You could use a ruler or a tape measure.
E.g the pencil is 11cm and 4mm long. 
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You could photograph and add to seesaw to share your fantastic measuring!
After, head to Purple Mash to complete the measuring reasoning activity.
After, head to Purple Mash to complete the measuring reasoning activity.
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Science
We have been practising grouping animals into mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and birds. Let's start by recapping two of the groups we have been learning about. Find the '2do' on Purple Mash. Can you find out more information about grouping animals/different groups of animals? Remember we also know about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores! You could make your own leaflet or information book showing what you have learned. Submit your work to seesaw or send in an email. |
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Monday 16th March 2020
Maths - Statistics
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Y2 - Tally Charts, Pictograms and Block Diagrams
Try these practical ideas at home (click the top image for more information). Take a photo and upload to seesaw. 
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Y3 - Bar charts
Complete the following activity on Seesaw, answering questions about the bar graph. 
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English - Setting Description
This week we are beginning to think about our innovation and our focus of 'setting description'. Go on Purple Mash and click on the setting description '2do' which will be available until Monday 23rd March to complete.
This week we are beginning to think about our innovation and our focus of 'setting description'. Go on Purple Mash and click on the setting description '2do' which will be available until Monday 23rd March to complete.
Geography
Use the YouTube video from the Dahl Class page to learn about the 7 continents of the world. Complete the labelling activity on SeeSaw to show what you have learned.
Use the YouTube video from the Dahl Class page to learn about the 7 continents of the world. Complete the labelling activity on SeeSaw to show what you have learned.
