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Useful email addresses;
Ms McCormack: jmccormack@stcorbans.com Ms Bonner: cbonner@stcorbans.com Ms Delaney: ydelaney@stcorbans.com |
Good morning everyone! We’ve not only made it through another week of distance learning but we’ve also completed our first week of working with Seesaw. Thank you for all of your support. I appreciate it so much and it means a lot.
I’m really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (Complete this today)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 55 Qq
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
(We can speed it up, if possible, time yourself saying the words with a stop watch. How many seconds/minutes did you get, keep practising and try to beat your record each time!)
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 3 (Click on the video).
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Good morning everyone. I hope you’re all well and safe and that you enjoyed the beautiful weather we’ve been getting the last couple of days. I also hope you had fun doing your minibeast hunt? I loved seeing your pictures of your minibeasts. Well done everyone!
Firstly, I know some of you had trouble accessing the worksheets yesterday. I’m sorry about this. We’re not too sure what went wrong but hopefully you managed to see the worksheets through Twinkl.
I also sent a message that we are having a Zoom call this week. If you haven’t yet emailed me about it and let me know if your son would like to take part, please do so as soon as possible. I will send anyone that gets in touch a link about ten minutes before the call.
I’d also like to wish Alex T. a very Happy Birthday today! I hope you have a fantastic day Alex!
Thanks everyone and I hope you have a great day!
Thursday 21st May
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the week)
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 17, Odd One Out.
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Amhrán: Istigh sa Zú. Click on the video and sing along
SESE: Look at the powerpoint on Seesaw. Play along and see if you can guess which minibeast is coming up, using the clues, before it’s revealed!
Watch this video all about minibeasts! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqDniB8T6A
Wednesday 20th May 2020
SESE: New Learning: Minibeasts- Look at the powerpoint.
Minibeast Hunt. Go on a minibeast hunt in your garden, if possible, looking at the various habitats- look under logs, stones, in trees etc. Talk about where each minibeast might live. Remember to respect our environment and don’t disturb any of the minibeasts or their habitats. If you’d like to pick them up to take a closer look do so very gently and ensure you put them back where you find them. Complete one of the following worksheets (if you can’t print it discuss it orally)
file:///F:/minibeasts-and-their-habitats-activity-sheet-_ver_4.pdf
https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/0f/ff/t-t-019-eyfs-minibeast-hunt-checklist-_ver_2.pdf?__token__=exp=1589888978~acl=%2Fresource%2F0f%2Fff%2Ft-t-019-eyfs-minibeast-hunt-checklist-_ver_2.pdf%2A~hmac=aeba8ddff017244106565743a58abac556b550b1c9ce4d925df3e28e5755bf87
Minibeasts- Draw a picture of any minibeasts you found on your hunt. Label and colour them if you can and upload your pictures your pictures on Seesaw.
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sw’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sw’ and write at 6-10 words in phonics copy. Select 3 words and draw a picture for each word and label it on the space at top of page Example: swing, sweep, switch etc.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Good morning everyone. A huge well done to all of you for managing to send me work yesterday. It was fantastic to be able to see it and also to record notes to send back to you. I hope you all got them ok? Again, if there are any problems with today's work, just let me know.
Handwriting: Just Handwriting homework Book pg. 30 ‘Q q’ and draw a picture of something beginning with Q using correct pencil grip. New Letter: Capital letter ‘Q’: Go all around the queen’s carriage, then down the steps.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Read and take a recording of yourself doing the words. Upload the video to Seesaw.
Listen to the story “Superworm” and retell the story in sequence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jnk3XApKBg Ask your son if he can make a guess (prediction) about what might happen in the story, before you read it. Encourage him to use the symbol for making a prediction (making a ‘p’ shape with his fingers) and to use the phrase “I predict …”
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 2 (Click on the video above.)
Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a great weekend! I so enjoyed speaking to everyone and seeing your lovely faces on Friday, in our Zoom call. We’ll definitely try to organise another one this week.
As you know we are now using Seesaw to upload our work each day. We are going to reduce the workload for this week to give you and your children a chance to get used to using and uploading work on Seesaw. At least one activity per day will have to be completed on Seesaw. If you have any queries there was a link in the email I sent you last week, explaining how to use Seesaw. If you are still having trouble let me know and I’ll do my best to help you. Take care everyone and, as always, let me know if there are any problems.
Monday 18th May
News: Oral language: Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather. Chat about your news.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write 4/5 sentences of your news on Seesaw. Use the same format as before. You can ‘Have a go’ at spellings on a piece of paper. Today is Monday the 18th of May, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc) Write a further 1/2 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished.
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (continued) give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once. (See skills book/powerpoint presentation)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: strong, their, plug
Revise digraph ‘ng’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrjb0rIer5M
Revise word family ‘ug’ YouTube with Jack Hartmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByHwuuAsEmo
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 1 (Click on the video above. See words in Irish and English also)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/Covid-19 Time Capsule activity pack if you so wish.
Friday 15th May 2020
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (Complete this today- Please feel free to e-mail your work jmccormack@stcorbans.com, I would love to see it!)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 54 Rr
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/Powerpoint)
(We can speed it up, if possible, time yourself saying the words with a stop watch. How many seconds/minutes did you get, keep practising and try to beat your record each time!)
Gaeilge: Scéal: An Lacha Ghránna (Story: The Ugly Duckling) Click on the video below.
Art: Draw/ a summer picture or flowers send your lovely pictures to jmccormack@stcorbans.com , I would love to see them!)
Reading: Listen to the story ‘The Perfect Pet’, by Margie Palantini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMaucXehjeQ
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. I’ve added more photos to our slideshow. It looks like you’re all working very hard. I’m just so proud of each and every one of you! I absolutely love seeing the photos of your fantastic work!
I’ve now heard back from most of you about our Zoom call. Thank you so much to those of you that have replied. It looks like we’re going to have most of the class, which is fantastic! If there is anyone that wants to be included but hasn’t replied as of yet, please let me know as soon as possible. If it doesn't suit that's not a problem, I'm sure we'll be able to organise another call soon. We'd appreciate if you could please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. I’m so excited to see you guys and have a quick chat. Remember if you’d like to have a piece of art to show us or a little song or poem ready then we’d love to hear it. And if not that’s absolutely fine as well. It will just be nice to see each other and make sure we’re all doing ok! I’ll be in touch today with all of the details about our call. I'll give you the time, date and provide you with a meeting ID and password. Take care everyone!
Thursday 14th May 2020
Maths: The Seasons: What season is it? Yes, that’s right, it’s summer! Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 114 Talk about the pictures and colour. (Can’t wait to see that fantastic colouring!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/ Powerpoint)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the week)
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 16, Odd One Out.
Reading: Enjoy and listen to ‘Tally O’Malley’, by Stuart J. Murphy. It links with our Data theme and it’s about another way to collect information, using a ‘tally’, (You may be able to watch this on YouTube on your TV, so to free up a laptop/device at home) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VixQ-tv3kr0
Gaeilge: Amhrán: Tá Feirm ag an bhFeirmeoir. (Song: The Farmer’s Farm) Click on the video above and sing along.
Geography: On the Farm : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoYoc8oBFw
Religion: Grow in Love, pg. 63, May is the month of Mary
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid /Covid-19 Time Capsule if you so wish.
Good morning. I hope you’re all well and safe. I’ve added some photos to our slideshow, make sure you take a look at the fantastic work I’ve been receiving. I love seeing your work and I know you guys love to see the work of your classmates as well so try to send me something to add to our slideshow. :o)
I’d like to wish Matthew a very Happy Birthday for today. Matthew, I hope you have a fantastic day celebrating! :o)
I’m still waiting to hear from some of you about our Zoom call later this week. If you could let me know as soon as possible it would be great. If you or your child doesn’t want to participate that’s absolutely fine, just please try to let me know either way. If I don’t hear from you by tomorrow I’ll take it that you’re not interested and I don’t have permission and so your child won’t receive an invitation to the call.
Please don’t forget the rules for our Zoom call either. These are the following;
Please see the work for tomorrow below. Have a fantastic day everyone!
Wednesday 13th May 2020
SESE: Animals Need a Place to Live. Skills book, pg.10 Worksheet section.
Click to watch video about Animal Habitats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1ASC-TlsI
Maths: Revise and have fun playing Data games! (See games and links below/make a pictogram or a bar graph of your choice, perhaps count, sort your fruit at home and represent the information on a pictogram or bar graph. See below for worksheets and more ideas)
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sm’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sm’ and write at 6-10 words in phonics copy. Select 3 words and draw a picture for each word and label it on the space at top of page Example: smell, smart, small etc. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in sequence. www.oxfordowl.co.uk / www.getepic.ie / www.starfall.com / www.twinkl.ie (CODE= IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 8. (Listen to the lesson) Click on the video clip above.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Good morning everybody. I hope you had a good day yesterday and that you’re all safe and well. I want to wish Harry a very Happy Birthday for the 10th. I’m sure you found a good way to celebrate with your family Harry! :o) There are another few birthdays coming up so keep an eye on the page. I've also made a small slideshow of the pictures I received yesterday so enjoy having a look at that. :o)
Just a reminder, if you haven’t already let me know if you’re interested in a Zoom call please do so as soon as you can. Thanks everyone and take care! :o)
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting homework Book pg. 29 ‘R r’ and draw a picture of something beginning with r using correct pencil grip. New Letter: Capital letter ‘R’: Rhyme: ‘Start at the top, go straight down, back up to the top, around and out. Watch the clip to show the correct letter formation of capital letter ‘R’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e7XazhKRpc
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Data) pg. 101. (E-mail me your work, I’d love to see it)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book/powerpoint) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards
Read a book/ebook and retell the story in sequence.
Gaeilge: An Amhrán: Cad atá sa seomra suí? (Song: What is in the sitting room?) Click the video clip above.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Some helpful websites and games on data
Good morning everybody.
I hope you all had a lovely week and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine! It's May! A new month and a new season! It is now summer! Yay!
Thank you to those who replied regarding the Zoom call (See information note below). We are just putting out our feelers to see who might be interested, and we'd like to see if this is a runner or not for our class. If not, that's fine, please don't feel any pressure at all but if we are going to do it, we probably would aim at the end of the week. It's just to say hi to everybody, touch base and allow an opportunity for any of the boys to chat to their friends and teacher. If your son is a little shy and doesn't feel comfortable saying something, that's absolutely fine! Nobody will be put under any pressure to do or say anything. There'll be plenty of chat anyway! All we ask is that everyone is kind and shows respect. It's just to see everybody's lovely faces really and is only a trial! I totally understand and appreciate that this might be a challenge in itself to organise at home. If this week doesn't suit, we can always reschedule it. Don't worry about background distractions and noise, there's a mute button, which can be used if necessary! Please email me your thoughts and let me know if you’re interested, jmccormack@stcorbans.com. Looking forward to hearing from you and I'll keep you updated on it.
Thank you as always for your continued support.
Please see today's work below.
Have a great day! Hope you get to enjoy that summer breeze and sun outside!
Take care and stay safe,
Ms. McCormack.
Monday 11th May 2020
Maths: Today we are going to learn about … ‘Data’
Data is when you collect or gather information and sort or group it. Data can be organised in many ways in everyday life, from pictograms to bar charts to bar graphs etc. In Senior Infants, your child is expected to represent and interpret data (information/objects, etc.) in two rows or columns (also in pictograms and bar charts). Please see below, hands on maths activities and games involving rows and columns, you can do with your son.
Boys, you are now pet detectives! You need to collect information, count, sort these dogs and cats and represent the information by putting it in a bar graph. Give a go at this quick interactive game. http://data.cjfallon.ie/resources/19602/activity-101/index.html
Complete Busy at Maths Big book pg. 100 (Data) (If possible, send a picture of your work, jmccormack@stcorbans.com)
(Please see more fun interactive games on Data below in optional extra section.)
News: Oral language: Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather. Chat about your news.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write a page or two in News copy. Use the same format as before. You can attempt spellings in the ‘Have a go section’ at top of page or on a piece of paper. Today is Monday the 11th of May, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc) Write a further 4-5 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished. Draw a picture on the top of the page.
*This can be written on any day during the week (If possible, e-mail me your News, I’d love to see it)
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (continued) give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once. (See skills book/powerpoint presentation)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: sort, about, spot
Revise digraph ‘or’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TKWxjU0UgQ
Revise word family ‘ot’ YouTube with Jack Hartmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ZghKzfJE0
Gaeilge: An Teilifís: Éist leis an gceacht 3 (Click on the video below. See words in Irish and English also)
Religion: Grow in Love, pg.62 Draw and colour what you would put on the May altar.
See powerpoint on May is the month of Mary below
P.E: Exercise and have fun! Sonic the Hedgehog Here Comes the Boom! GoNoodle on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZru-M3TUlI
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/Covid-19 Time Capsule activity pack if you so wish.
I’m really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (Complete this today)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 55 Qq
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
(We can speed it up, if possible, time yourself saying the words with a stop watch. How many seconds/minutes did you get, keep practising and try to beat your record each time!)
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 3 (Click on the video).
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Good morning everyone. I hope you’re all well and safe and that you enjoyed the beautiful weather we’ve been getting the last couple of days. I also hope you had fun doing your minibeast hunt? I loved seeing your pictures of your minibeasts. Well done everyone!
Firstly, I know some of you had trouble accessing the worksheets yesterday. I’m sorry about this. We’re not too sure what went wrong but hopefully you managed to see the worksheets through Twinkl.
I also sent a message that we are having a Zoom call this week. If you haven’t yet emailed me about it and let me know if your son would like to take part, please do so as soon as possible. I will send anyone that gets in touch a link about ten minutes before the call.
I’d also like to wish Alex T. a very Happy Birthday today! I hope you have a fantastic day Alex!
Thanks everyone and I hope you have a great day!
Thursday 21st May
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the week)
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 17, Odd One Out.
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Amhrán: Istigh sa Zú. Click on the video and sing along
SESE: Look at the powerpoint on Seesaw. Play along and see if you can guess which minibeast is coming up, using the clues, before it’s revealed!
Watch this video all about minibeasts! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqDniB8T6A
Wednesday 20th May 2020
SESE: New Learning: Minibeasts- Look at the powerpoint.
Minibeast Hunt. Go on a minibeast hunt in your garden, if possible, looking at the various habitats- look under logs, stones, in trees etc. Talk about where each minibeast might live. Remember to respect our environment and don’t disturb any of the minibeasts or their habitats. If you’d like to pick them up to take a closer look do so very gently and ensure you put them back where you find them. Complete one of the following worksheets (if you can’t print it discuss it orally)
file:///F:/minibeasts-and-their-habitats-activity-sheet-_ver_4.pdf
https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/0f/ff/t-t-019-eyfs-minibeast-hunt-checklist-_ver_2.pdf?__token__=exp=1589888978~acl=%2Fresource%2F0f%2Fff%2Ft-t-019-eyfs-minibeast-hunt-checklist-_ver_2.pdf%2A~hmac=aeba8ddff017244106565743a58abac556b550b1c9ce4d925df3e28e5755bf87
Minibeasts- Draw a picture of any minibeasts you found on your hunt. Label and colour them if you can and upload your pictures your pictures on Seesaw.
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sw’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sw’ and write at 6-10 words in phonics copy. Select 3 words and draw a picture for each word and label it on the space at top of page Example: swing, sweep, switch etc.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Good morning everyone. A huge well done to all of you for managing to send me work yesterday. It was fantastic to be able to see it and also to record notes to send back to you. I hope you all got them ok? Again, if there are any problems with today's work, just let me know.
Handwriting: Just Handwriting homework Book pg. 30 ‘Q q’ and draw a picture of something beginning with Q using correct pencil grip. New Letter: Capital letter ‘Q’: Go all around the queen’s carriage, then down the steps.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Read and take a recording of yourself doing the words. Upload the video to Seesaw.
Listen to the story “Superworm” and retell the story in sequence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jnk3XApKBg Ask your son if he can make a guess (prediction) about what might happen in the story, before you read it. Encourage him to use the symbol for making a prediction (making a ‘p’ shape with his fingers) and to use the phrase “I predict …”
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 2 (Click on the video above.)
Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a great weekend! I so enjoyed speaking to everyone and seeing your lovely faces on Friday, in our Zoom call. We’ll definitely try to organise another one this week.
As you know we are now using Seesaw to upload our work each day. We are going to reduce the workload for this week to give you and your children a chance to get used to using and uploading work on Seesaw. At least one activity per day will have to be completed on Seesaw. If you have any queries there was a link in the email I sent you last week, explaining how to use Seesaw. If you are still having trouble let me know and I’ll do my best to help you. Take care everyone and, as always, let me know if there are any problems.
Monday 18th May
News: Oral language: Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather. Chat about your news.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write 4/5 sentences of your news on Seesaw. Use the same format as before. You can ‘Have a go’ at spellings on a piece of paper. Today is Monday the 18th of May, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc) Write a further 1/2 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished.
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (continued) give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once. (See skills book/powerpoint presentation)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: strong, their, plug
Revise digraph ‘ng’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrjb0rIer5M
Revise word family ‘ug’ YouTube with Jack Hartmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByHwuuAsEmo
Gaeilge: Siopadóireacht: Éist leis an gceacht 1 (Click on the video above. See words in Irish and English also)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/Covid-19 Time Capsule activity pack if you so wish.
- Religion: Resources for families staying together and praying together during the pandemic: https://www.naasparish.ie/resources-for-families.
- Art: Draw a template of a butterfly on a sheet of paper. Paint it on one side and then fold it in half. Next unfold it to create a symmetrical butterfly. Cut out the butterfly.
- Maths: Watch the video about full and empty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Ds6-rnvi0
- Literacy: Listen to the song “Ladybug Ladybug”. Try to sing along and add actions to the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjhSgMqsAfM
Friday 15th May 2020
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (Complete this today- Please feel free to e-mail your work jmccormack@stcorbans.com, I would love to see it!)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 54 Rr
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/Powerpoint)
(We can speed it up, if possible, time yourself saying the words with a stop watch. How many seconds/minutes did you get, keep practising and try to beat your record each time!)
Gaeilge: Scéal: An Lacha Ghránna (Story: The Ugly Duckling) Click on the video below.
Art: Draw/ a summer picture or flowers send your lovely pictures to jmccormack@stcorbans.com , I would love to see them!)
Reading: Listen to the story ‘The Perfect Pet’, by Margie Palantini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMaucXehjeQ
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- P.E: Super heroes Unite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok7V1pWtRzs
- Art for Kids Hub: Art tutorial: How to draw a tulip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhYxT1tcR4Q
- Complete any unfinished work.
- Enjoy this lovely cartoon about Curious George: Sorting: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/arct14-sci-cglg/curious-george-graphing/
- Enjoy this cartoon with Curious George playing a maths data game: https://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/busyday/hats/
Hi everyone! I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. I’ve added more photos to our slideshow. It looks like you’re all working very hard. I’m just so proud of each and every one of you! I absolutely love seeing the photos of your fantastic work!
I’ve now heard back from most of you about our Zoom call. Thank you so much to those of you that have replied. It looks like we’re going to have most of the class, which is fantastic! If there is anyone that wants to be included but hasn’t replied as of yet, please let me know as soon as possible. If it doesn't suit that's not a problem, I'm sure we'll be able to organise another call soon. We'd appreciate if you could please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. I’m so excited to see you guys and have a quick chat. Remember if you’d like to have a piece of art to show us or a little song or poem ready then we’d love to hear it. And if not that’s absolutely fine as well. It will just be nice to see each other and make sure we’re all doing ok! I’ll be in touch today with all of the details about our call. I'll give you the time, date and provide you with a meeting ID and password. Take care everyone!
Thursday 14th May 2020
Maths: The Seasons: What season is it? Yes, that’s right, it’s summer! Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 114 Talk about the pictures and colour. (Can’t wait to see that fantastic colouring!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/ Powerpoint)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the week)
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 16, Odd One Out.
Reading: Enjoy and listen to ‘Tally O’Malley’, by Stuart J. Murphy. It links with our Data theme and it’s about another way to collect information, using a ‘tally’, (You may be able to watch this on YouTube on your TV, so to free up a laptop/device at home) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VixQ-tv3kr0
Gaeilge: Amhrán: Tá Feirm ag an bhFeirmeoir. (Song: The Farmer’s Farm) Click on the video above and sing along.
Geography: On the Farm : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoYoc8oBFw
Religion: Grow in Love, pg. 63, May is the month of Mary
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid /Covid-19 Time Capsule if you so wish.
- Complete ‘My News’, if you haven’t done so already.
- Why we have seasons? Watch this clip to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SSOoEMwAA
- Click to watch video on Habitats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrSWYE37MJs
- Play data maths games/make a pictogram or bar graph
Good morning. I hope you’re all well and safe. I’ve added some photos to our slideshow, make sure you take a look at the fantastic work I’ve been receiving. I love seeing your work and I know you guys love to see the work of your classmates as well so try to send me something to add to our slideshow. :o)
I’d like to wish Matthew a very Happy Birthday for today. Matthew, I hope you have a fantastic day celebrating! :o)
I’m still waiting to hear from some of you about our Zoom call later this week. If you could let me know as soon as possible it would be great. If you or your child doesn’t want to participate that’s absolutely fine, just please try to let me know either way. If I don’t hear from you by tomorrow I’ll take it that you’re not interested and I don’t have permission and so your child won’t receive an invitation to the call.
Please don’t forget the rules for our Zoom call either. These are the following;
- For the purpose of the Zoom call, the pupil must engage from a suitable location within their home.
- A parent or guardian must be in close proximity at all times during the call.
- No recording, uploading or sharing of the call in any format is permitted.
- Acceptance of the invitation for the Zoom call by a parent/guardian suffices as an agreement to the above rules.
Please see the work for tomorrow below. Have a fantastic day everyone!
Wednesday 13th May 2020
SESE: Animals Need a Place to Live. Skills book, pg.10 Worksheet section.
Click to watch video about Animal Habitats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1ASC-TlsI
Maths: Revise and have fun playing Data games! (See games and links below/make a pictogram or a bar graph of your choice, perhaps count, sort your fruit at home and represent the information on a pictogram or bar graph. See below for worksheets and more ideas)
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sm’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sm’ and write at 6-10 words in phonics copy. Select 3 words and draw a picture for each word and label it on the space at top of page Example: smell, smart, small etc. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in sequence. www.oxfordowl.co.uk / www.getepic.ie / www.starfall.com / www.twinkl.ie (CODE= IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 8. (Listen to the lesson) Click on the video clip above.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Complete ‘My News’ (if you haven’t done so already)
- Worksheets/Bar graphs on Data: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/maths-first-second-class-data-pack-2-roi-ms-158
- Worksheets/Bar graphs on Data: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/maths-first-second-class-data-pack-1-roi-ms-157 (Code for Twinkl: IRLTWINKLHELPS)
- games: Data: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/which-picture-graph-is-correct
- A quick Maths Game: Collecting and sorting Data for kids: https://www.education.com/game/graphing-germs/
- A quick Maths Game: analysing a coloured bar graph: https://www.education.com/game/color-bar-graph/
- Maths game: Fishing game and you can see it represented in a pictograph. http://toytheater.com/fishing/
- Maths game: collect fruit and see it represented in a pictograph: http://toytheater.com/fruit-fall/
- Maths game on pictographs: Data for kids: https://www.softschools.com/math/data_analysis/pictograph/games/
- Collecting Data for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVb0TIM8WQ
- Collecting Data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC3oaLmeZDU
- Data fruit board game: https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/46/5d/au-n-682-favourite-fruit-data-board-game-english_ver_3.pdf?__token__=exp=1588960875~acl=%2Fresource%2F46%2F5d%2Fau-n-682-favourite-fruit-data-board-game-english_ver_3.pdf%2A~hmac=33dedb90c781d3ce8abc85e7536ae9d5c82ad99f52ebb2b9b10e9c3d53b02963
- Data for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQd6xPdzIic
Good morning everybody. I hope you had a good day yesterday and that you’re all safe and well. I want to wish Harry a very Happy Birthday for the 10th. I’m sure you found a good way to celebrate with your family Harry! :o) There are another few birthdays coming up so keep an eye on the page. I've also made a small slideshow of the pictures I received yesterday so enjoy having a look at that. :o)
Just a reminder, if you haven’t already let me know if you’re interested in a Zoom call please do so as soon as you can. Thanks everyone and take care! :o)
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting homework Book pg. 29 ‘R r’ and draw a picture of something beginning with r using correct pencil grip. New Letter: Capital letter ‘R’: Rhyme: ‘Start at the top, go straight down, back up to the top, around and out. Watch the clip to show the correct letter formation of capital letter ‘R’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e7XazhKRpc
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Data) pg. 101. (E-mail me your work, I’d love to see it)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Sort, about, spot (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book/powerpoint) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards
Read a book/ebook and retell the story in sequence.
Gaeilge: An Amhrán: Cad atá sa seomra suí? (Song: What is in the sitting room?) Click the video clip above.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Music: Song: Who Built the Ark? Listen and try to sing along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGNMW6WRvLs
- Play eye spy with my little eye something beginning with ‘r’…
- Practise reading/saying/writing the days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Saturday, Sunday)
- Complete ‘My News’
Some helpful websites and games on data
- games: Data: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/which-picture-graph-is-correct
- A quick Maths Game: Collecting and sorting Data for kids: https://www.education.com/game/graphing-germs/
- A quick Maths Game: analysing a coloured bar graph: https://www.education.com/game/color-bar-graph/
- Maths game: Fishing game and you can see it represented in a pictograph. http://toytheater.com/fishing/
- Maths game: collect fruit and see it represented in a pictograph: http://toytheater.com/fruit-fall/
- Maths game on pictographs: Data for kids: https://www.softschools.com/math/data_analysis/pictograph/games/
- Collecting Data for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVb0TIM8WQ
- Collecting Data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC3oaLmeZDU
- Data for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQd6xPdzIic
Good morning everybody.
I hope you all had a lovely week and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine! It's May! A new month and a new season! It is now summer! Yay!
Thank you to those who replied regarding the Zoom call (See information note below). We are just putting out our feelers to see who might be interested, and we'd like to see if this is a runner or not for our class. If not, that's fine, please don't feel any pressure at all but if we are going to do it, we probably would aim at the end of the week. It's just to say hi to everybody, touch base and allow an opportunity for any of the boys to chat to their friends and teacher. If your son is a little shy and doesn't feel comfortable saying something, that's absolutely fine! Nobody will be put under any pressure to do or say anything. There'll be plenty of chat anyway! All we ask is that everyone is kind and shows respect. It's just to see everybody's lovely faces really and is only a trial! I totally understand and appreciate that this might be a challenge in itself to organise at home. If this week doesn't suit, we can always reschedule it. Don't worry about background distractions and noise, there's a mute button, which can be used if necessary! Please email me your thoughts and let me know if you’re interested, jmccormack@stcorbans.com. Looking forward to hearing from you and I'll keep you updated on it.
Thank you as always for your continued support.
Please see today's work below.
Have a great day! Hope you get to enjoy that summer breeze and sun outside!
Take care and stay safe,
Ms. McCormack.
Monday 11th May 2020
Maths: Today we are going to learn about … ‘Data’
Data is when you collect or gather information and sort or group it. Data can be organised in many ways in everyday life, from pictograms to bar charts to bar graphs etc. In Senior Infants, your child is expected to represent and interpret data (information/objects, etc.) in two rows or columns (also in pictograms and bar charts). Please see below, hands on maths activities and games involving rows and columns, you can do with your son.
Boys, you are now pet detectives! You need to collect information, count, sort these dogs and cats and represent the information by putting it in a bar graph. Give a go at this quick interactive game. http://data.cjfallon.ie/resources/19602/activity-101/index.html
Complete Busy at Maths Big book pg. 100 (Data) (If possible, send a picture of your work, jmccormack@stcorbans.com)
(Please see more fun interactive games on Data below in optional extra section.)
News: Oral language: Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather. Chat about your news.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write a page or two in News copy. Use the same format as before. You can attempt spellings in the ‘Have a go section’ at top of page or on a piece of paper. Today is Monday the 11th of May, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc) Write a further 4-5 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished. Draw a picture on the top of the page.
*This can be written on any day during the week (If possible, e-mail me your News, I’d love to see it)
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (continued) give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once. (See skills book/powerpoint presentation)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: sort, about, spot
Revise digraph ‘or’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TKWxjU0UgQ
Revise word family ‘ot’ YouTube with Jack Hartmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ZghKzfJE0
Gaeilge: An Teilifís: Éist leis an gceacht 3 (Click on the video below. See words in Irish and English also)
Religion: Grow in Love, pg.62 Draw and colour what you would put on the May altar.
See powerpoint on May is the month of Mary below
P.E: Exercise and have fun! Sonic the Hedgehog Here Comes the Boom! GoNoodle on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZru-M3TUlI
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/Covid-19 Time Capsule activity pack if you so wish.
- Religion: Resources for families staying together and praying together during the pandemic: https://www.naasparish.ie/resources-for-families.
- Make a May altar: See display posters here https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-re-205-the-may-altar-display-posters
- Colouring activity: you might get ideas to put into your drawing in your book https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-re-206-the-may-altar-colouring-page
- Maths: Play Connect 4: (if you have the game at home) A great way to reinforce columns and rows!
- Reinforce Data: There’s a lesson on Data on RTÉ School Hub Tuesday 28th April, you can see it online/rte player, if you search: 32. Lesson 22 , the lesson on Data is about 20 minutes from the start.
- Maths games: Data: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/which-picture-graph-is-correct
- A quick Maths Game: Collecting and sorting Data for kids: https://www.education.com/game/graphing-germs/
- Data on YouTube for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVb0TIM8WQ
- Data maths game using bar charts https://www.softschools.com/math/data_analysis/pictograph/games/
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Good morning everyone. Well, we made it through another week of distance learning. I'm just so proud and happy with the effort all of you are making and I know your Mums and Dads are helping out such a lot as well. Maybe you should give them an extra hug today and say thank you for everything they're doing.
I've received such beautiful and happy photos this week and I can see you're all trying your absolute best. I'm such a lucky teacher to have you boys in my class. :o)
As the note says we wont be posting work up next week as we're meant to be on school holidays, but I'll look forward to hearing from you again after the week off. I hope you all enjoy every second of your break and well done to all of you for getting this far. Look after yourselves. :o)
Friday 1st May 2020
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (Please finish this today)
Tricky Words: List 8
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Big Book). Complete the page, 53 Bb
Art: Montage: Children find heads, eyes, noses, mouths, ears, necks, bodies, legs and feet in magazines. Children ‘mix and match’ them and paste them down to make people. Children collect pictures of items needed for keeping clean and place these in their pictures also.
Reading: Listen to the story: How to Grow a Dinosaur on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3bmYAtaLLU&t=26s
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Thursday 30th April 2020
Tricky Words: List 8
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the week)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal "An Fear Sinséir" (Click on the video above)
Procedural Writing: Finish your procedural writing activity on recipes. You can also try your hand at making/baking and follow any recipe or write a different recipe. Perhaps make a smoothie, pizza, sandwich, buns, bread etc.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Wednesday 29th April 2020
SESE: Categorising animals. If possible, download and complete the worksheet from Twinkl. Ensure you click on the sheet for higher ability. This can either be printed and completed or else it can be discussed orally with your child. https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-18578-sorting-animals-into-sets-worksheet
Tricky Words: List 8 (See power point/ skills book)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 5 Sa Bhaile (Listen to the lesson 5, The House)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 29, Bb and draw a picture of something beginning with B, using correct pencil grip.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 29, Bb and draw a picture of something beginning with B, using correct pencil grip. (Capital B: Letter formation rhyme: Start up high, go straight down to the line, straight up again to the top line, around the bend and tuck in tight half way and around the other bend, all the way around, tuck in at the bottom; lower case b: letter formation rhyme: start high at the top, go down to the line, back up half way, and all the way round.)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Is less than). Pg. 103
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. There is also a power point with list 8 on it, if you’d like to practise while using it. Try putting these words into sentences, orally.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Reading: Listen to the story “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMBxiSGkxY
Religion: Pgs. 40 and 41. Jesus Helps a Man to See. If you would like further resources on this lesson they can be found on www.growinlove.ie using the login details Email: trial@growinlove.ie
Password: growinlove
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Monday 27th April 2020
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 102 Is more than… (Busy at Maths interactive games and activities can be found on the cj fallon website. You can have free access during this school closure.)
My News: Oral language: Chat about the weekend. Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write 1-2 pages in News copy. (Write about the weekend.) Use the same format as before. Use the top of the page to have a go at unknown spellings and to draw a picture. (Please email your work to me, I would love to see it!) Today is Monday the 27th of April, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc ), I had a lovely weekend…. We did…. As the weather was so nice I ….
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (first 11 words) These will continue to be drilled over the next two weeks. try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write. Use the power point again if you'd like to.
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: speed, come, mix.
Nursery rhymes: Listen to the nursery rhymes “Old Mc Donald” and “Walking in the Forest” on YouTube. Talk about the rhyming words, add actions to the songs and discuss whether or not you like them and why.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
I've received such beautiful and happy photos this week and I can see you're all trying your absolute best. I'm such a lucky teacher to have you boys in my class. :o)
As the note says we wont be posting work up next week as we're meant to be on school holidays, but I'll look forward to hearing from you again after the week off. I hope you all enjoy every second of your break and well done to all of you for getting this far. Look after yourselves. :o)
Friday 1st May 2020
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (Please finish this today)
Tricky Words: List 8
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Big Book). Complete the page, 53 Bb
Art: Montage: Children find heads, eyes, noses, mouths, ears, necks, bodies, legs and feet in magazines. Children ‘mix and match’ them and paste them down to make people. Children collect pictures of items needed for keeping clean and place these in their pictures also.
Reading: Listen to the story: How to Grow a Dinosaur on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3bmYAtaLLU&t=26s
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- SESE: Animals- Using lego, blocks etc. build some animal homes and discuss what they are called and what animals live in them. Eg. Build a burrow for a rabbit or a nest for a bird.
- Art: Draw a picture of a farm and a zoo. Draw the animals that live in each of them and label them.
- Role Play: Pretend you are a particular animal. Act out how they behave and have others guess what animal you are.
- PE: Watch Joe Wicks on YouTube
Thursday 30th April 2020
Tricky Words: List 8
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the week)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal "An Fear Sinséir" (Click on the video above)
Procedural Writing: Finish your procedural writing activity on recipes. You can also try your hand at making/baking and follow any recipe or write a different recipe. Perhaps make a smoothie, pizza, sandwich, buns, bread etc.
- https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-2545764-superhero-smoothies-recipe-pack
- How to make bread video https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/tgv2-t-15-how-to-make-bread-video.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- SESE: Animals- Using lego, blocks etc. build some animal homes and discuss what they are called and what animals live in them. Eg. Build a burrow for a rabbit or a nest for a bird.
- Art: Draw a picture of a farm and a zoo. Draw the animals that live in each of them and label them.
- Role Play: Pretend you are a particular animal. Act out how they behave and have others guess what animal you are.
- SESE: https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/8b/9f/t-t-16976-where-do-different-farm-animals-live-matching-activity-_ver_1.pdf?__token__=exp=1587812600~acl=%2Fresource%2F8b%2F9f%2Ft-t-16976-where-do-different-farm-animals-live-matching-activity-_ver_1.pdf%2A~hmac=80c735196571842f7f9b15f19c9f3476bf743a952a1d008f9b9942730e907ff7. If possible, print and complete the worksheet on animals and their homes or else discuss and complete orally.
Wednesday 29th April 2020
SESE: Categorising animals. If possible, download and complete the worksheet from Twinkl. Ensure you click on the sheet for higher ability. This can either be printed and completed or else it can be discussed orally with your child. https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-18578-sorting-animals-into-sets-worksheet
Tricky Words: List 8 (See power point/ skills book)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 5 Sa Bhaile (Listen to the lesson 5, The House)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 29, Bb and draw a picture of something beginning with B, using correct pencil grip.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- SESE: Animals- Using lego, blocks etc. build some animal homes and discuss what they are called and what animals live in them. Eg. Build a burrow for a rabbit or a nest for a bird.
- Art: Draw a picture of a farm and a zoo. Draw the animals that live in each of them and label them.
- Role Play: Pretend you are a particular animal. Act out how they behave and have others guess what animal you are.
- Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your skills book complete pg. 15- Match ‘Em Up. List other words that begin with same sounds as well.
- Procedural Writing: Write out a recipe and method for making rice krispie buns. List what you will need, the steps involved and draw a picture. Use words such as heat, melt, mix, stir etc. We covered procedural writing before but the boys may need a reminder that it is writing about how to do/ make something.
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 29, Bb and draw a picture of something beginning with B, using correct pencil grip. (Capital B: Letter formation rhyme: Start up high, go straight down to the line, straight up again to the top line, around the bend and tuck in tight half way and around the other bend, all the way around, tuck in at the bottom; lower case b: letter formation rhyme: start high at the top, go down to the line, back up half way, and all the way round.)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Is less than). Pg. 103
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. There is also a power point with list 8 on it, if you’d like to practise while using it. Try putting these words into sentences, orally.
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Speed, come, mix (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Reading: Listen to the story “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMBxiSGkxY
Religion: Pgs. 40 and 41. Jesus Helps a Man to See. If you would like further resources on this lesson they can be found on www.growinlove.ie using the login details Email: trial@growinlove.ie
Password: growinlove
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- SESE: Animals- Using lego, blocks etc. build some animal homes and discuss what they are called and what animals live in them. Eg. Build a burrow for a rabbit or a nest for a bird.
- Art: Draw a picture of a farm and a zoo. Draw the animals that live in each of them and label them.
- Role Play: Pretend you are a particular animal. Act out how they behave and have others guess what animal you are.
- Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your skills book complete pg. 15- Match ‘Em Up. List other words that begin with same sounds as well.
- GoNoodle: Have some fun doing the dances/ mindfulness on this website.
Monday 27th April 2020
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 102 Is more than… (Busy at Maths interactive games and activities can be found on the cj fallon website. You can have free access during this school closure.)
My News: Oral language: Chat about the weekend. Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write 1-2 pages in News copy. (Write about the weekend.) Use the same format as before. Use the top of the page to have a go at unknown spellings and to draw a picture. (Please email your work to me, I would love to see it!) Today is Monday the 27th of April, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc ), I had a lovely weekend…. We did…. As the weather was so nice I ….
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (first 11 words) These will continue to be drilled over the next two weeks. try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write. Use the power point again if you'd like to.
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: speed, come, mix.
Nursery rhymes: Listen to the nursery rhymes “Old Mc Donald” and “Walking in the Forest” on YouTube. Talk about the rhyming words, add actions to the songs and discuss whether or not you like them and why.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Gaeilge: Cúla ar Scoil will be on TG4 every morning at 10a.m
- Enjoy, learn and watch RTE Home School Hub Monday to Friday at 11a.m.
- SESE: Animals- Using lego, blocks etc. build some animal homes and discuss what they are called and what animals live in them. Eg. Build a burrow for a rabbit or a nest for a bird.
- Art: Begin to draw a picture of a farm and/ or a zoo. Draw the animals that live in each of them and label them.
- Role Play: Pretend you are a particular animal. Act out how they behave and have others guess what animal you are.
- Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your skills book complete pg. 14- Match ‘Em Up. List other words that begin with same sounds as well.
- PE: Exercise with Joe Wicks on YouTube.
