Welcome to Ms. Pearson's Senior Infants
Ms. Bonner and Ms. Delaney are assigned to our class level and would like to provide you with their email should there be any boy who is struggling with the assigned work. They may be able to advise you on how to differentiate the work to meet your son's needs during this time at home.
Ms.C.Bonner: cbonner@stcorbans.com
Ms. Delaney: ydelaney@stcorbans.com
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or queries and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Ms.Pearson's email: lpearson@stcorbans.com
Ms.C.Bonner: cbonner@stcorbans.com
Ms. Delaney: ydelaney@stcorbans.com
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or queries and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Ms.Pearson's email: lpearson@stcorbans.com
Have a look at the wonderful work, adventures and activities by the boys in Senior Infants! Ms. Pearson is super proud of their amazing talents! Well done and keep it up!
Friday 22nd May 2020
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! This is our last day to use the webpage. A massive well done to you all! You've been all super! Thank you for all of your patience and support. I really appreciate it so much.
If your son would like to share his news, a poem, a 'Show and Tell' any of his work or something that he is proud of, he can do so during our Zoom class today, if he so wishes. If not, please don't worry, that's absolutely fine. I’m really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Ms.Pearson
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (Complete this today) (Thank you for sending me your recordings of this, I was so impressed!)
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!)
***Seesaw Activity: Draw a picture of a ladybird. Take a picture of it and upload it on Seesaw. Steps on how to do this:1. Click on the Add response green plus button. 2 Click on the camera icon. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
Look at this video on how to draw a ladybug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIcg-xR-dec
Zoom class at 12pm: Chats, fun and games! The boys will have an opportunity to share their news or 'Show and Tell' any of their work that they are proud of. Really looking forward to seeing you!
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!! You've been super! You really deserve it!
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht. Click on the video below. See the words in Irish and English
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! This is our last day to use the webpage. A massive well done to you all! You've been all super! Thank you for all of your patience and support. I really appreciate it so much.
If your son would like to share his news, a poem, a 'Show and Tell' any of his work or something that he is proud of, he can do so during our Zoom class today, if he so wishes. If not, please don't worry, that's absolutely fine. I’m really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Ms.Pearson
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug (Complete this today) (Thank you for sending me your recordings of this, I was so impressed!)
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!)
***Seesaw Activity: Draw a picture of a ladybird. Take a picture of it and upload it on Seesaw. Steps on how to do this:1. Click on the Add response green plus button. 2 Click on the camera icon. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
Look at this video on how to draw a ladybug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIcg-xR-dec
Zoom class at 12pm: Chats, fun and games! The boys will have an opportunity to share their news or 'Show and Tell' any of their work that they are proud of. Really looking forward to seeing you!
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!! You've been super! You really deserve it!
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht. Click on the video below. See the words in Irish and English
Thursday 21st May 2020
Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. A massive well done again for sending me all of your fantastic recordings, photos and pictures through Seesaw. You are doing a terrific job!
Remember that Seesaw is our new platform for Distance Learning. Please ensure that you have it set up for your son to use. We will not be using our webpage from next week onwards. Most of you should have received your unique code for your son by now if you have ticked the permissions on Aladdin Connect. If you have not done so, please do this at your earliest convenience so that I can email a code for your son to access Seesaw.
Thank you also to those who sent me an email to confirm that their son will participate in our Zoom call on Friday. I will be sending you an email with further information on Zoom today. If any body else would like their son to participate, please send me an email to confirm so that I can sent you a link for our Zoom call. If you don't send me an email, I can't sent you a link. Again, if it doesn't suit, that's absolutely fine. There's no pressure at all. Thank you again for your patience and support.
Hope you have a lovely day!
Ms. Pearson
Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. A massive well done again for sending me all of your fantastic recordings, photos and pictures through Seesaw. You are doing a terrific job!
Remember that Seesaw is our new platform for Distance Learning. Please ensure that you have it set up for your son to use. We will not be using our webpage from next week onwards. Most of you should have received your unique code for your son by now if you have ticked the permissions on Aladdin Connect. If you have not done so, please do this at your earliest convenience so that I can email a code for your son to access Seesaw.
Thank you also to those who sent me an email to confirm that their son will participate in our Zoom call on Friday. I will be sending you an email with further information on Zoom today. If any body else would like their son to participate, please send me an email to confirm so that I can sent you a link for our Zoom call. If you don't send me an email, I can't sent you a link. Again, if it doesn't suit, that's absolutely fine. There's no pressure at all. Thank you again for your patience and support.
Hope you have a lovely day!
Ms. Pearson
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. Strong, their, plug
***Seesaw activity: Read out your sentences and record yourself read.
To do this click the Add plus green button. You can choose the camera icon and do a video recording. Or click the notepad, then the microphone icon and do a voice recording. Click the tick green button and it'll send to me.
Best of luck!
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 17, Odd One Out. Name the pictures in each row. Then, put a line through the picture that doesn't begin with the same sound as the others. **Remember its the same sound, doesn't necessarily mean the same letter. Example one, shoe, wing. 'One' and 'wing' begin with the same sound /w/ sound but they begin with different letters. So put a line through the odd one out, shoe.
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
SESE: Watch this video all about minibeasts! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqDniB8T6A
Click on the Minibeast video to play 'What Am I? (See Seesaw)
Gaeilge: Éist agus can an tamhrán - Istigh sa Zú (Listen and sing to the song- In the Zoo)
***Seesaw activity: Read out your sentences and record yourself read.
To do this click the Add plus green button. You can choose the camera icon and do a video recording. Or click the notepad, then the microphone icon and do a voice recording. Click the tick green button and it'll send to me.
Best of luck!
Phonics: Sounds Abound Section in Skills Book, pg. 17, Odd One Out. Name the pictures in each row. Then, put a line through the picture that doesn't begin with the same sound as the others. **Remember its the same sound, doesn't necessarily mean the same letter. Example one, shoe, wing. 'One' and 'wing' begin with the same sound /w/ sound but they begin with different letters. So put a line through the odd one out, shoe.
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book)
SESE: Watch this video all about minibeasts! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqDniB8T6A
Click on the Minibeast video to play 'What Am I? (See Seesaw)
Gaeilge: Éist agus can an tamhrán - Istigh sa Zú (Listen and sing to the song- In the Zoo)
Wednesday 20th May 2020
Hi boys!!
I hope you are all well. Thank you so much for all of your recordings, voice notes and pictures you've been sending me. I've loved hearing your voices and seeing your lovely faces! This is such a challenge and we are really learning new skills, especially me! I can't believe how well you've grasped this new exciting way of learning! You're so much better at all this tech and gadget stuff than me! You are flying it! Well done to Mams, Dads, guardians or whoever is there minding you, you are all doing an amazing job!
Parents, guardians, we are hoping to organise another Zoom call again on Friday at the same time of 12 midday for anyone who would like their son to take part. If you are interested, could you please send me a quick email to me lpearson@stcorbans.com to confirm and so that I can send you a link for the call on the Friday morning. Really looking forward to it! :)
Have a lovely day!
Ms. Pearson.
SESE: New learning Minibeasts: Today we are learning about Minibeasts! You are going to be scientists and explorers! If you can, you can do a minibeast hunt in your garden and discover lots of minibeasts in your garden. You can take photos or draw pictures and send them to me though Seesaw. Best of luck! Enjoy your minibeast hunt!
Look at the PowerPoint on Seesaw.
Minibeast hunt: Go on a minibeast hunt in your garden, if possible, look at the various habitats- look under logs, stones, in trees etc. Talk about where each minibeast might live. Remember to respect our environment and try not to disturb any of the minibeasts or their habitats. If you’d like to pick up one to take a closer look, do so very gently and be sure to put it back where you found it. Complete one of the following worksheets (if you can’t print it, discuss it orally)
***Please see files below for worksheets attached, should you wish to use them
**New Learning: Seesaw activity: Draw a picture of your minibeasts that you’ve found on your hunt. Label each of your minibeasts also. Take a photo of it and upload it on Seesaw. Good luck! Steps on how to do this: 1. Go to Journal. 2. Tap to green plus button. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
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. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
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)
Hi boys!!
I hope you are all well. Thank you so much for all of your recordings, voice notes and pictures you've been sending me. I've loved hearing your voices and seeing your lovely faces! This is such a challenge and we are really learning new skills, especially me! I can't believe how well you've grasped this new exciting way of learning! You're so much better at all this tech and gadget stuff than me! You are flying it! Well done to Mams, Dads, guardians or whoever is there minding you, you are all doing an amazing job!
Parents, guardians, we are hoping to organise another Zoom call again on Friday at the same time of 12 midday for anyone who would like their son to take part. If you are interested, could you please send me a quick email to me lpearson@stcorbans.com to confirm and so that I can send you a link for the call on the Friday morning. Really looking forward to it! :)
Have a lovely day!
Ms. Pearson.
SESE: New learning Minibeasts: Today we are learning about Minibeasts! You are going to be scientists and explorers! If you can, you can do a minibeast hunt in your garden and discover lots of minibeasts in your garden. You can take photos or draw pictures and send them to me though Seesaw. Best of luck! Enjoy your minibeast hunt!
Look at the PowerPoint on Seesaw.
Minibeast hunt: Go on a minibeast hunt in your garden, if possible, look at the various habitats- look under logs, stones, in trees etc. Talk about where each minibeast might live. Remember to respect our environment and try not to disturb any of the minibeasts or their habitats. If you’d like to pick up one to take a closer look, do so very gently and be sure to put it back where you found it. Complete one of the following worksheets (if you can’t print it, discuss it orally)
***Please see files below for worksheets attached, should you wish to use them
**New Learning: Seesaw activity: Draw a picture of your minibeasts that you’ve found on your hunt. Label each of your minibeasts also. Take a photo of it and upload it on Seesaw. Good luck! Steps on how to do this: 1. Go to Journal. 2. Tap to green plus button. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
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. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
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)
| t-t-10218-minibeast-hunt-and-location-recording-sheet.pdf |
| t-t-019-eyfs-minibeast-hunt-checklist-_ver_2.pdf |
| t-tp-1086-minibeasts-i-spy-and-count-activity-english.zip |
| t-t-5109-minibeasts-and-their-habitats-activity-sheet-_ver_4.pdf |
Hi boys!
Thank you so much sending me your fantastic work through Seesaw! Wow! I'm so impressed already! It's our first day using it and you're doing an amazing job! A big well done boys, parents and guardians! Please see your work for today below.
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:
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)
**New Learning: Seesaw Activity: Tricky words: Read and record you saying the tricky words list 8.
(Focus on the second half but you can say all of them if you like! See skills book for the list)
First half: try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write
Second half: give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once.)
Press the green add button. Click video icon and record. Press the green tick and it will upload to me. Good luck!
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 below.(See words in Irish and English also)
Thank you so much sending me your fantastic work through Seesaw! Wow! I'm so impressed already! It's our first day using it and you're doing an amazing job! A big well done boys, parents and guardians! Please see your work for today below.
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:
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)
**New Learning: Seesaw Activity: Tricky words: Read and record you saying the tricky words list 8.
(Focus on the second half but you can say all of them if you like! See skills book for the list)
First half: try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write
Second half: give, black, always, work, white, drink, first, ten, once.)
Press the green add button. Click video icon and record. Press the green tick and it will upload to me. Good luck!
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 below.(See words in Irish and English also)
Monday 18th May 2020
Hi everyone!
I hope you are all well and had a lovely weekend. It was brilliant seeing and chatting with you during our Zoom call on Friday. It was great seeing your lovely faces again after all these weeks. If you couldn't make it, don't worry, we'll try to organise another Zoom call on Friday again maybe.
As you know already, from this week on the whole school will be using a new platform, Seesaw for our Distance learning. We will continue to upload suggested work on the website and on Seesaw for this week to give everybody a chance to get familiar with our new platform. This is an exciting new way of learning. We will be learning new skills of taking photos, voice recordings, video recordings and uploading them. We are going to reduce the assigned work for today and this week to give parents, pupils and us all time to learn how to use the platform. Our new learning is learning new skills of using Seesaw.
If you haven't granted permission on Aladdin connect, please do so at your earliest convenience, so that I can email your son's code to access Seesaw.
If you have any queries, there is a link in the email I sent you last week explaining how to use Seesaw. If you are still having trouble please email me lpearson@stcorbans.com and I'll do my best to help you.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Take care and best of luck!
Ms.Pearson
Hi everyone!
I hope you are all well and had a lovely weekend. It was brilliant seeing and chatting with you during our Zoom call on Friday. It was great seeing your lovely faces again after all these weeks. If you couldn't make it, don't worry, we'll try to organise another Zoom call on Friday again maybe.
As you know already, from this week on the whole school will be using a new platform, Seesaw for our Distance learning. We will continue to upload suggested work on the website and on Seesaw for this week to give everybody a chance to get familiar with our new platform. This is an exciting new way of learning. We will be learning new skills of taking photos, voice recordings, video recordings and uploading them. We are going to reduce the assigned work for today and this week to give parents, pupils and us all time to learn how to use the platform. Our new learning is learning new skills of using Seesaw.
If you haven't granted permission on Aladdin connect, please do so at your earliest convenience, so that I can email your son's code to access Seesaw.
If you have any queries, there is a link in the email I sent you last week explaining how to use Seesaw. If you are still having trouble please email me lpearson@stcorbans.com and I'll do my best to help you.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Take care and best of luck!
Ms.Pearson
News: Oral language: Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather. Chat about your news.
** New Learning Upload work on Seesaw: ‘My News’: Write 3-4 sentences in your news copy. Use the same format as before. You can attempt spellings in the 'Have a go section' or 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) Draw your picture on top of page. Write a further 2-3 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished.
Take a picture of your work and upload it to Seesaw. Steps on how to do this: 1. Go to Journal. 2. Tap to green plus button. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
Best of luck! :)
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 below. See words in Irish and English also)
** New Learning Upload work on Seesaw: ‘My News’: Write 3-4 sentences in your news copy. Use the same format as before. You can attempt spellings in the 'Have a go section' or 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) Draw your picture on top of page. Write a further 2-3 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished.
Take a picture of your work and upload it to Seesaw. Steps on how to do this: 1. Go to Journal. 2. Tap to green plus button. 3. Take the photo using your device. 4. Click the green tick and it will upload to me.
Best of luck! :)
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 below. See words in Irish and English also)
Gaeilge:
Tá na páistí sa bhaile mór.
Tá siopa éadaí, siopa bia, siopa bréagán, teach, scoil, séipéal agus zú sa bhaile mór.
Tá Teidí ag dul go dtí an siopa éadaí.
Tá Niamh ag dul go dtí an siopa bia.
Tá Oisín ag dul go dtí an siopa bréagán.
Tá na páistí ag dul go dtí an zú.
Tá áthas ar na páistí.
English:
The children are in the big town.
There is a clothes shop, a food shop, a toy shop, a house, a school, a church and a zoo in the bog town.
Teddy is going to the clothes shop.
Niamh is going to the food shop.
Oisín is going to the toy shop.
The children are going to the zoo.
The children are happy.
Tá na páistí sa bhaile mór.
Tá siopa éadaí, siopa bia, siopa bréagán, teach, scoil, séipéal agus zú sa bhaile mór.
Tá Teidí ag dul go dtí an siopa éadaí.
Tá Niamh ag dul go dtí an siopa bia.
Tá Oisín ag dul go dtí an siopa bréagán.
Tá na páistí ag dul go dtí an zú.
Tá áthas ar na páistí.
English:
The children are in the big town.
There is a clothes shop, a food shop, a toy shop, a house, a school, a church and a zoo in the bog town.
Teddy is going to the clothes shop.
Niamh is going to the food shop.
Oisín is going to the toy shop.
The children are going to the zoo.
The children are happy.
Friday 15th May 2020
Hi everyone! Hope you are all keeping well. It's Friday! We've made it to another week of Distance learning!
Thank you so much for sending me your amazing work again! I'm so impressed and proud of each and every one of you! I'm really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! We've nearly a full class, so I'm really excited to see you again after all these weeks and I'm sure you can't wait to see your friends too!
Parents/guardians, just a reminder that if you wish to join our Zoom call and you haven't emailed me yet, please do so as soon as you can. Also, we'd appreciate if you please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. Thank you so much as always for your wonderful support and cooperation during this difficult time. Don't worry if you can't make the Zoom call today, we will organise more!
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Please see your work below,
Take care and chat soon!
Ms. Pearson
Hi everyone! Hope you are all keeping well. It's Friday! We've made it to another week of Distance learning!
Thank you so much for sending me your amazing work again! I'm so impressed and proud of each and every one of you! I'm really looking forward to our Zoom call later on! We've nearly a full class, so I'm really excited to see you again after all these weeks and I'm sure you can't wait to see your friends too!
Parents/guardians, just a reminder that if you wish to join our Zoom call and you haven't emailed me yet, please do so as soon as you can. Also, we'd appreciate if you please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. Thank you so much as always for your wonderful support and cooperation during this difficult time. Don't worry if you can't make the Zoom call today, we will organise more!
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Please see your work below,
Take care and chat soon!
Ms. Pearson
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 lpearson@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 me your lovely pictures to lpearson@stcorbans.com , I would love to see them!) (See tutorial on drawing a tulip below, should you wish to)
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!! You have done super work!
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/
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Gaeilge:
Tá na páistí sa bhaile mór. Tá siopa éadaí, siopa bia, siopa bréagán, teach, scoil, séipéal agus zú sa bhaile mór. Tá Teidí ag dul go dtí an siopa éadaí. Tá Niamh ag dul go dtí an siopa bia. Tá Oisín ag dul go dtí an siopa bréagán. Tá na páistí ag dul go dtí an zú. Tá áthas ar na páistí. English: The children are in the big town. There is a clothes shop, a food shop, a toy shop, a house, a school, a church and a zoo in the bog town. Teddy is going to the clothes shop. Niamh is going to the food shop. Oisín is going to the toy shop. The children are going to the zoo. The children are happy. |
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Thursday 14th May 2020
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí,
I hope you are all doing well. Thank you for your fabulous work again, please see them in our slideshow above. Thank you for getting in touch regarding our Zoom call. I've emailed further details to those who expressed their interest. We'd appreciate it if you could please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. There's still time to email me if you wish your son to participate, so that I can provide you with a link. The link will only be sent to those who have emailed me. Again, please don't feel under any pressure to join if it doesn't suit, don't worry, we can organise another one in the next week or so.
Really looking forward to seeing you and having some fun and games!
Please find today's work below.
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí,
I hope you are all doing well. Thank you for your fabulous work again, please see them in our slideshow above. Thank you for getting in touch regarding our Zoom call. I've emailed further details to those who expressed their interest. We'd appreciate it if you could please ensure that you have granted permission for your son to join Zoom calls in your account on Aladdin Connect also. There's still time to email me if you wish your son to participate, so that I can provide you with a link. The link will only be sent to those who have emailed me. Again, please don't feel under any pressure to join if it doesn't suit, don't worry, we can organise another one in the next week or so.
Really looking forward to seeing you and having some fun and games!
Please find today's work below.
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
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!)
A fun interactive game.Select the summer pictures: http://data.cjfallon.ie/resources/19602/activity-114/index2.html
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. (See sheet attached)
1. bear, hose, ball. 2. sink , door, dart. 3. four, fire, pool. 4. corn, lamp, leg 5. sink, bell, socks
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 below and sing.
Geography: On the Farm : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoYoc8oBFw
Religion: Grow In Love, pg. 63, Mary 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
- Exercise with Joe Wicks
- Go for a walk, play outside, spot the signs of summer- flowers, birds, nests, leaves on trees
Wednesday 13th May 2020
Hi everybody, I hope you are all safe and well. Thank you again for sending me your fantastic work. I've added it to our slideshow above. I love seeing your work and I know you love seeing the work of your classmates also, so keep them coming! You're doing an amazing job!
Just a reminder to please let me know if you are interested in our Zoom call later on this week. We've got a great response so far and looking forward to it. If you can't participate, that's absolutely fine, there's no pressure at all. If at all possible, I'd appreciate it if you could you let me know either way. If don't hear from you by Thursday, I'll take it that you're not interested and I won't have permission for your child to receive an invitation to the call.
A reminder of the rules for our Zoom call 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.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Please see today's work below.
Hope you all have a lovely day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson
Hi everybody, I hope you are all safe and well. Thank you again for sending me your fantastic work. I've added it to our slideshow above. I love seeing your work and I know you love seeing the work of your classmates also, so keep them coming! You're doing an amazing job!
Just a reminder to please let me know if you are interested in our Zoom call later on this week. We've got a great response so far and looking forward to it. If you can't participate, that's absolutely fine, there's no pressure at all. If at all possible, I'd appreciate it if you could you let me know either way. If don't hear from you by Thursday, I'll take it that you're not interested and I won't have permission for your child to receive an invitation to the call.
A reminder of the rules for our Zoom call 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.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Please see today's work below.
Hope you all have a lovely day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson
SESE: Animals Need a Place to Live. Skills book, pg.10 Worksheet section. (See attached sheet below)
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 in you can, I would love to see it!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book/ see attached sheet)
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 a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet. 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 below.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
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 in you can, I would love to see it!)
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book/ see attached sheet)
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 a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet. 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 below.
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
Tuesday 12th May 2020,
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí,
I hope you are all well. I've received some fantastic work from you, thank you so much! Wow! I'm so impressed! I'm delighted to see that you've been working hard on 'data' and by the looks of it you've grasped it! Well done! Keep sending in your work. I love seeing them! If anybody needs help, please email me on lpearson@stcorbans.com, I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you also for emailing me back regarding the Zoom call. (Please see note below re:Zoom Call) The response has been brilliant so far and many of you have expressed interest, so, more likely we'll be having it Friday, this week. Those of you who have emailed me, I'll send you further details by email during the week. Again, please don't feel under any pressure if you can't join in our Zoom call, for whatever reason, I understand that everybody's situation is different. If you are still interested in our Zoom call, please email me as soon as you can. Thank you so much again for your co-operation and support.
Please have a look at our class' wonderful work in the slide show above. Below, you'll see today's work.
I hope you have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí,
I hope you are all well. I've received some fantastic work from you, thank you so much! Wow! I'm so impressed! I'm delighted to see that you've been working hard on 'data' and by the looks of it you've grasped it! Well done! Keep sending in your work. I love seeing them! If anybody needs help, please email me on lpearson@stcorbans.com, I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you also for emailing me back regarding the Zoom call. (Please see note below re:Zoom Call) The response has been brilliant so far and many of you have expressed interest, so, more likely we'll be having it Friday, this week. Those of you who have emailed me, I'll send you further details by email during the week. Again, please don't feel under any pressure if you can't join in our Zoom call, for whatever reason, I understand that everybody's situation is different. If you are still interested in our Zoom call, please email me as soon as you can. Thank you so much again for your co-operation and support.
Please have a look at our class' wonderful work in the slide show above. Below, you'll see today's work.
I hope you have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
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. Fill in reading recording sheet once finished reading.
Gaeilge: An Amhrán: Cad atá sa seomra suí? (Song: What is in the sitting room?) Click the video clip below.
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
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. Fill in reading recording sheet once finished reading.
Gaeilge: An Amhrán: Cad atá sa seomra suí? (Song: What is in the sitting room?) Click the video clip below.
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
Monday 11th May
Hello boys, parents, guardians!
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 for 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 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 to say anything, 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 show 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 this or another Zoom call at another stage either/also. 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 your are interested, lpearson@stcorbans.com. Looking forward in 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.Pearson
Hello boys, parents, guardians!
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 for 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 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 to say anything, 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 show 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 this or another Zoom call at another stage either/also. 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 your are interested, lpearson@stcorbans.com. Looking forward in 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.Pearson
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, lpearson@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 previous format as before, but now there’s no need to skip lines anymore! I can see that your writing is improving and is so neat! Well done! 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 2-3 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished. Draw a picture on 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.
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, lpearson@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 previous format as before, but now there’s no need to skip lines anymore! I can see that your writing is improving and is so neat! Well done! 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 2-3 sentences. Encourage your son to read his news aloud when finished. Draw a picture on 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 onto your drawing in your book https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-re-206-the-may-altar-colouring-page
- 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, www.https://rte.ie/learn/ 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/
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Gaeilge: Click below agus Éist leis an gceacht 3
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* Message: Parents, please click the following link to complete a quick survey if you haven't already done so. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you. https://forms.gle/JYT3Q6ysYQtBwMpbA
*There will be no daily work assigned for next week, 4th-8th of May inclusive, as this was scheduled to be school holidays. Instead, we will post some suggested activities for the week on Sunday 3rd May for any parent to consult if they wish to continue some activities with their son during that week. They are suggested and not compulsory. Thank you *
*There will be no daily work assigned for next week, 4th-8th of May inclusive, as this was scheduled to be school holidays. Instead, we will post some suggested activities for the week on Sunday 3rd May for any parent to consult if they wish to continue some activities with their son during that week. They are suggested and not compulsory. Thank you *
Friday 1st May 2020
Dia daoibh! It's Friday! The weeks are flying by. We've reached the end of another week! Thank you again for all the wonderful work you've sent me! I have loved receiving them! A massive well done everybody!
Have a lovely relaxing weekend and week ahead! You deserve it!
Take care and mind yourselves,
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms. Pearson
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
Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your Skills book complete pg. 15- Match ‘Em Up. (See attached sheet below) Parent/child names the pictures in each row, Then, draw a circle (O) around the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word. Example 1: Name the pictures: log, cat, lake. Ask your child: What is the first word? log What sound is at the beginning of the word ‘log’? /l/ sound. What other word has the /l/ sound also?...’lake’, so draw a circle around the picture lake. Do the same for each row of pictures. Remember focus on the name of the first picture in each of the rows and the first sound (initial sound) of that word. Draw a circle around the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word.
Here are the names of each picture to help you: 2. Snail, three, snow; 3. Mop, map, compass; 4 pie, kite, pin; 5. Rock, rug, man
Reading: Listen to the story: How to Grow a Dinosaur on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtP9Ja9xMgQ
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal – An Fear Sinséir (Listen to the story- The Ginger Bread Man) Click on the video below.
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.
Dia daoibh! It's Friday! The weeks are flying by. We've reached the end of another week! Thank you again for all the wonderful work you've sent me! I have loved receiving them! A massive well done everybody!
Have a lovely relaxing weekend and week ahead! You deserve it!
Take care and mind yourselves,
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms. Pearson
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
Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your Skills book complete pg. 15- Match ‘Em Up. (See attached sheet below) Parent/child names the pictures in each row, Then, draw a circle (O) around the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word. Example 1: Name the pictures: log, cat, lake. Ask your child: What is the first word? log What sound is at the beginning of the word ‘log’? /l/ sound. What other word has the /l/ sound also?...’lake’, so draw a circle around the picture lake. Do the same for each row of pictures. Remember focus on the name of the first picture in each of the rows and the first sound (initial sound) of that word. Draw a circle around the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word.
Here are the names of each picture to help you: 2. Snail, three, snow; 3. Mop, map, compass; 4 pie, kite, pin; 5. Rock, rug, man
Reading: Listen to the story: How to Grow a Dinosaur on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtP9Ja9xMgQ
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal – An Fear Sinséir (Listen to the story- The Ginger Bread Man) Click on the video below.
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.
- PE: Exercise and keep fit with Joe Wicks on YouTube/ Go Noodle on YouTube
- Cosmic Yoga for kids on YouTube
- Art: Draw a map of the zoo from the story ‘Going to the zoo’ draw each of the animals mentioned in order on the map.
- Continue to complete any recipes.
- Meet the Titanosaur video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTIJc4j5F9c
- Find out more about dinosaurs: https://www.kids-dinosaurs.com/dinosaur-facts.html
- Label a dinosaur: See link below
- 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.
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Thursday 30th April 2020
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí! (Hello boys!)
Thank you so much for sending me photos of your fantastic work, fun activities and your recipes!! You've been busy chefs! Thank you also for all the lovely messages I've received so far. It's very much appreciated. I love hearing from you and I'm so proud of you!
I hope you have a great day!
Take care and look after yourselves,
Ms. Pearson
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Big Book). page 53 Bb
Maths: Maths: Busy at Maths Homework book pg. 35
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)
Religion: Grow in Love, pg. 41 Read the story.
Gaeilge: Éist agus can an tamhrán: Cad atá sa Chistin? (Listen and sing to the song, What is in the kitchen?) Click on the video clip below.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Dia daoibh a bhuachaillí! (Hello boys!)
Thank you so much for sending me photos of your fantastic work, fun activities and your recipes!! You've been busy chefs! Thank you also for all the lovely messages I've received so far. It's very much appreciated. I love hearing from you and I'm so proud of you!
I hope you have a great day!
Take care and look after yourselves,
Ms. Pearson
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Big Book). page 53 Bb
Maths: Maths: Busy at Maths Homework book pg. 35
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)
Religion: Grow in Love, pg. 41 Read the story.
Gaeilge: Éist agus can an tamhrán: Cad atá sa Chistin? (Listen and sing to the song, What is in the kitchen?) Click on the video clip below.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Useful website: Busy at Maths: See CJ Fallon website for more interactive games and activities. www.cjfallon.ie
- Finish procedural writing: My recipe
- 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.
- 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.
Click on the button below: Cad atá sa chistin?
Wednesday 29th April 2020
Hello boys, parents and guardians! I hope you are all keeping well. Boys, I hope you got to play outside in the lovely sunny weather yesterday. Did you get on ok with your maths yesterday? Thank you again for sending me all your fantastic work! You are doing amazing work and activities, keep it up! I can see that you love baking, making pizzas and smoothies etc! Today, we are going to be chefs!! We'll be focusing on the genre of procedural writing (following instructions) and we are going to look at and follow recipes! We are going to sequence the steps of a recipe in it's correct order and maybe even write our own recipe later on in the week! Best of luck! Can't wait to see your recipes! ST CORBAN'S GREATEST BAKE OFF, HERE WE COME!
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Powerpoint/ 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)
Reading: Going to the zoo
Procedural writing: How to make toast: Talk about and write out a simple recipe for making toast. Cut out the steps and put the steps in order. If possible print, or write them in a copy or paper. See file link below
If possible, make toast for breakfast/lunch and follow your recipe. (I’d love to see your recipes, if possible, please email me on lpearson@stcorbans.com)
Watch ‘How to make bread’ video https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/tgv2-t-15-how-to-make-bread-video.
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 5 Sa Bhaile.
Click on the video clip below. See the words both in Irish and English in the file below also.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish. These activities are optional and can be done throughout the week.
Hello boys, parents and guardians! I hope you are all keeping well. Boys, I hope you got to play outside in the lovely sunny weather yesterday. Did you get on ok with your maths yesterday? Thank you again for sending me all your fantastic work! You are doing amazing work and activities, keep it up! I can see that you love baking, making pizzas and smoothies etc! Today, we are going to be chefs!! We'll be focusing on the genre of procedural writing (following instructions) and we are going to look at and follow recipes! We are going to sequence the steps of a recipe in it's correct order and maybe even write our own recipe later on in the week! Best of luck! Can't wait to see your recipes! ST CORBAN'S GREATEST BAKE OFF, HERE WE COME!
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson.
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Powerpoint/ 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)
Reading: Going to the zoo
Procedural writing: How to make toast: Talk about and write out a simple recipe for making toast. Cut out the steps and put the steps in order. If possible print, or write them in a copy or paper. See file link below
If possible, make toast for breakfast/lunch and follow your recipe. (I’d love to see your recipes, if possible, please email me on lpearson@stcorbans.com)
Watch ‘How to make bread’ video https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/tgv2-t-15-how-to-make-bread-video.
Gaeilge: Éist leis an gceacht 5 Sa Bhaile.
Click on the video clip below. See the words both in Irish and English in the file below also.
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish. These activities are optional and can be done throughout the week.
- Baking: Make Rice Krispie Buns or try your hand at making/baking and follow any recipe or write a recipe. Perhaps make a smoothie, pizza, sandwich, buns, bread etc.
- Smoothie recipe ideas: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-2545764-superhero-smoothies-recipe-pack
- How to make a jam sandwich (See file below)
- Talk and write out a simple recipe and method for making rice krispie buns or any other recipe. List what you will need, the ingredients, Method: steps involved and draw a picture. Use words such as heat, melt, mix, stir etc.
- Template to write up a recipe: In the description section, draw a picture of your end product! (See file link below)
- 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.
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| t-t-1176-recipe-template_ver_1.pdf |
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| tricky_words_powerpoint_list_8__1_.ppt |
Look at the answers for Sounds Abound, pg. 14 Did you get them right?
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Hello everybody! I hope you and your families are all keeping well. I hope you got to play outside for a little while in the lovely sunshine. Thank you so much for all the fantastic work I've received! Well done! I'm so proud of you!
You've been learning so much about zoo animals, farm animals and dinosaurs. Later on in the week, we'll be learning some more about recipes and procedure writing. Our new concept in Maths is all about solving questions where a set of objects is more than the other, and we have to work out by how many more..See if you can work out this maths problem...If I have 7 sweets and Ms.Mc Cormack has 9 sweets, who has more? ....That's right, Ms.Mc Cormack, by how many more? ...2! well done! So I will need 2 more sweets to be the same as Ms.Cormack's, to make 9 sweets. (How to check your answer? 2 and 7 make 9) You've got it!...I saw some of your maths work from yesterday, and you got full marks! Well done! Keep it up!
Today, we will be concentrating on working out maths problems where one set of objects is less than another set and we need to work out by how many less is it...So, if there were 6 crayons in the red cup and 4 crayons in the green cup, which cup has the least amount, that means, which cup has less? ...Yes, the green cup, by how many?...2! Well done! Did you get that right? (How to check your answer: 2 and 4 make 6)
You can use crayons, spoons, straws or anything you have handy at home to work these out, should you wish to. I hope you get on ok today with your maths, if you can, let me know how you get on. You can email me your work lpearson@stcorbans.com Good luck!
(Click play on the top and enjoy the slide show of the wonderful work)
Hope you have a great day!
Take care,
Ms.Pearson
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book pg. 103 Is less than…( Busy at Maths interactive games and activities can be found on the CJ Fallon website. https://www.cjfallon.ie/ You can have free access during this school closure, should you wish to use them.
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.)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book/powerpoint) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Try putting these words into sentences, orally.
Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your Skills book complete pg. 14- Match ‘Em Up. (See attached sheet below)
Parent/child names the pictures in each row, Then, put an X on the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word. Example 1: Name the pictures: Bug, ring, bed. Ask your child: What is the first word? Bug, What sound is at the beginning of the word ‘bug’? /b/ sound. What other word has the /b/ sound also?...’bed’, so put an X on bed. Do the same for each row of pictures. Remember focus on the name of the first picture in each of the rows and the first sound (initial sound) of that word. Draw an x on the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word.
Here are the names of each picture: 2: Tent, Tack, Bear… (It does look like a pin for the second one, but we can call it tack also) 3. Door, dog, hook; 4. Fan, wig, feet; 5. Sail, sink, four.
Reading: ‘Going to the Zoo’ (See book below)
Religion: Grow In Love, pg. 40. 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.
Hello everybody! I hope you and your families are all keeping well. I hope you got to play outside for a little while in the lovely sunshine. Thank you so much for all the fantastic work I've received! Well done! I'm so proud of you!
You've been learning so much about zoo animals, farm animals and dinosaurs. Later on in the week, we'll be learning some more about recipes and procedure writing. Our new concept in Maths is all about solving questions where a set of objects is more than the other, and we have to work out by how many more..See if you can work out this maths problem...If I have 7 sweets and Ms.Mc Cormack has 9 sweets, who has more? ....That's right, Ms.Mc Cormack, by how many more? ...2! well done! So I will need 2 more sweets to be the same as Ms.Cormack's, to make 9 sweets. (How to check your answer? 2 and 7 make 9) You've got it!...I saw some of your maths work from yesterday, and you got full marks! Well done! Keep it up!
Today, we will be concentrating on working out maths problems where one set of objects is less than another set and we need to work out by how many less is it...So, if there were 6 crayons in the red cup and 4 crayons in the green cup, which cup has the least amount, that means, which cup has less? ...Yes, the green cup, by how many?...2! Well done! Did you get that right? (How to check your answer: 2 and 4 make 6)
You can use crayons, spoons, straws or anything you have handy at home to work these out, should you wish to. I hope you get on ok today with your maths, if you can, let me know how you get on. You can email me your work lpearson@stcorbans.com Good luck!
(Click play on the top and enjoy the slide show of the wonderful work)
Hope you have a great day!
Take care,
Ms.Pearson
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book pg. 103 Is less than…( Busy at Maths interactive games and activities can be found on the CJ Fallon website. https://www.cjfallon.ie/ You can have free access during this school closure, should you wish to use them.
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.)
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book/powerpoint) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Try putting these words into sentences, orally.
Sounds Abound: In the Sounds Abound section of your Skills book complete pg. 14- Match ‘Em Up. (See attached sheet below)
Parent/child names the pictures in each row, Then, put an X on the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word. Example 1: Name the pictures: Bug, ring, bed. Ask your child: What is the first word? Bug, What sound is at the beginning of the word ‘bug’? /b/ sound. What other word has the /b/ sound also?...’bed’, so put an X on bed. Do the same for each row of pictures. Remember focus on the name of the first picture in each of the rows and the first sound (initial sound) of that word. Draw an x on the picture that begins with the same sound as the first word.
Here are the names of each picture: 2: Tent, Tack, Bear… (It does look like a pin for the second one, but we can call it tack also) 3. Door, dog, hook; 4. Fan, wig, feet; 5. Sail, sink, four.
Reading: ‘Going to the Zoo’ (See book below)
Religion: Grow In Love, pg. 40. 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.
- Busy at Maths interactive games and activities can be found on the cj fallon website. You can have free access during this school closure.
- Finish any of your art work from last week and send a picture, I’d love to see them! This can be done throughout the week. See below:
- PE: Keep fit and exercise with Joe Wicks
- Go for a walk, cycle, play a game outside.
- Reading: Listen to the story “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMBxiSGkxY
- Barnardos resource and how to help connect heart, body and mind: https://www.barnardos.ie/how-you-can-help/fundraising/covid-19-crisis-appeal-for-children/heart-body-and-mind
- For all those Pokemon fans! cosmic kids yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbCjkPlsaes
Click the play button below. Seán practising his football skills and reminding us of an important message!
Click the play button below. Conor working hard on his exercising, staying fit and healthy! Well done!
Monday 27th April 2020
Good morning boys! I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the fabulous sunny weather!
Thank you for sending me all your great work, you are brilliant! Keep it up!
Thank you Mammy, Daddy, guardians or who ever is minding you. I know it's not easy while being faced with so many challenges, but you are doing fantastic! Remember please don't feel any pressure in getting all the work completed, we can just do our best in this situation.
Boys, I know you are so good. Be kind and help out at home whenever you can, I'm sure you are! I hope you get to play outside also today!
Take care and mind yourselves,
Ms.Pearson
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, should you wish to use them)
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 tricky word List 8 (first 11 words) These will continue to be drilled this week. try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write. (See powerpoint presentation of Tricky words list 8 and Skills book)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: speed, come, mix.
Gaeilge: Dul Siar: (Revision) Éist leis an gceacht Sa Bhaile (Listen to the lesson, The Home)
Click on the video below. See the words both in Irish and in English in the file below.
Reading: Read with your son ‘Going to the Zoo’. See below. This book can be read throughout the week. Discuss and talk about the cover, predict the book. Ask ‘What do you think this story is about?; Why do you say that? Are there clues in the picture? Talk about the pictures and ask questions about the story as you read through the book, ask your son to retell the story in his own words, encourage full sentences, use words such as first, then, next. Ask why do you think the title is called ‘Going to the Zoo’? Do you think it’s a good title? What else could you call it? Did you like the story? Why?
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/covid-19 Time Capsule pack if you so wish.
Good morning boys! I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the fabulous sunny weather!
Thank you for sending me all your great work, you are brilliant! Keep it up!
Thank you Mammy, Daddy, guardians or who ever is minding you. I know it's not easy while being faced with so many challenges, but you are doing fantastic! Remember please don't feel any pressure in getting all the work completed, we can just do our best in this situation.
Boys, I know you are so good. Be kind and help out at home whenever you can, I'm sure you are! I hope you get to play outside also today!
Take care and mind yourselves,
Ms.Pearson
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, should you wish to use them)
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 tricky word List 8 (first 11 words) These will continue to be drilled this week. try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write. (See powerpoint presentation of Tricky words list 8 and Skills book)
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: speed, come, mix.
Gaeilge: Dul Siar: (Revision) Éist leis an gceacht Sa Bhaile (Listen to the lesson, The Home)
Click on the video below. See the words both in Irish and in English in the file below.
Reading: Read with your son ‘Going to the Zoo’. See below. This book can be read throughout the week. Discuss and talk about the cover, predict the book. Ask ‘What do you think this story is about?; Why do you say that? Are there clues in the picture? Talk about the pictures and ask questions about the story as you read through the book, ask your son to retell the story in his own words, encourage full sentences, use words such as first, then, next. Ask why do you think the title is called ‘Going to the Zoo’? Do you think it’s a good title? What else could you call it? Did you like the story? Why?
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid/covid-19 Time Capsule pack if you so wish.
- Finish any of your art work from last week and send a picture, I’d love to see them! This can be done throughout the week
- Art: Finish your dinosaur drawing see video link for an idea:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nftijU3On2M
- PE: Exercise and keep fit with Joe Wicks on YouTube / Gonoodle
- Exercise and play a game outside.
- 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.
- 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.
Gaeilge:Éist leis an gceacht Sa Bhaile. Click the play button below.
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Friday 24th April 2020
Good morning boys, parents, guardians!! We've made it to another Friday!! Well done to you all for your amazing work this week, not easy after the Easter holidays, but you did brilliant! Thank you so much again for sending me in your fantastic work! I loved hearing from you, seeing your super work & all the lovely activities you are doing. Well done! Enjoy the slide show above of all the amazing work this week! (Click on play on the top left corner and enjoy!)
Have a great weekend boys! Remember to practice social distancing and wash your hands.
Take care of yourselves and each other,
Ms. Pearson.
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (Complete this today- Please feel free to send in our work to my e-mail address lpearson@stcorbans.com, I would love to see your work!)
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!)
Reading: Read ‘Who's at the Zoo’ and retell story afterwards. (See book in a powerpoint link below.)
Gaeilge: Sa Bhaile (Ceacht 4) Click below agus éist leis an gceacht.
Art: Draw a picture of a dinosaur and label it (Please send me your lovely pictures to lpearson@stcorbans.com , I would love to see them!)
Outside art: Shadow drawing: Place your toy dinosaur on paper, let it’s shadow fall on the paper, and draw around the edge of the shadow! It’s so cool!
Playdough: If you can, make a dinosaur fossil: You will need either art clay or playdough, small toy dinosaurs. Roll your playdough/clay in a big ball, then flatten it a little with the palms of your hands, press your dinosaur on its side on the playdough/clay, lift it up, you’ve made a mould of the dinosaur, it looks like a fossil!!
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!! As a reward for super work and for being so good at home! Well done!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
• Play with lego/blocks/bricks/knex and build animal homes e.g. kennel, zoo, farm, hutch etc.
• Baking: If you have any Easter egg left overs, try your hand at making Chocolate Rice Krispie buns.
• Categorise animal toys into farm, pet, zoo animals, dinosaurs
• History: Complete a page from the Covid-19 Time Capsule 2020
• Play with your dinosaur toys.
Good morning boys, parents, guardians!! We've made it to another Friday!! Well done to you all for your amazing work this week, not easy after the Easter holidays, but you did brilliant! Thank you so much again for sending me in your fantastic work! I loved hearing from you, seeing your super work & all the lovely activities you are doing. Well done! Enjoy the slide show above of all the amazing work this week! (Click on play on the top left corner and enjoy!)
Have a great weekend boys! Remember to practice social distancing and wash your hands.
Take care of yourselves and each other,
Ms. Pearson.
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (Complete this today- Please feel free to send in our work to my e-mail address lpearson@stcorbans.com, I would love to see your work!)
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!)
Reading: Read ‘Who's at the Zoo’ and retell story afterwards. (See book in a powerpoint link below.)
Gaeilge: Sa Bhaile (Ceacht 4) Click below agus éist leis an gceacht.
Art: Draw a picture of a dinosaur and label it (Please send me your lovely pictures to lpearson@stcorbans.com , I would love to see them!)
Outside art: Shadow drawing: Place your toy dinosaur on paper, let it’s shadow fall on the paper, and draw around the edge of the shadow! It’s so cool!
Playdough: If you can, make a dinosaur fossil: You will need either art clay or playdough, small toy dinosaurs. Roll your playdough/clay in a big ball, then flatten it a little with the palms of your hands, press your dinosaur on its side on the playdough/clay, lift it up, you’ve made a mould of the dinosaur, it looks like a fossil!!
GOLDEN TIME: Play with your favourite toys!! As a reward for super work and for being so good at home! Well done!
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
• Play with lego/blocks/bricks/knex and build animal homes e.g. kennel, zoo, farm, hutch etc.
• Baking: If you have any Easter egg left overs, try your hand at making Chocolate Rice Krispie buns.
• Categorise animal toys into farm, pet, zoo animals, dinosaurs
• History: Complete a page from the Covid-19 Time Capsule 2020
• Play with your dinosaur toys.
Click on the play button below : Gaeilge: Sa Bhaile Ceacht 4
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Thursday 23rd April 2020
Good morning boys! I hope you are all well. I hope you're getting on ok with your work and you know how to tell the time when you see the big hand at 12?...That's right, it's ___ o'clock! If the big hand is at 12 and the small hand is at 3, what time is that? ... 3 o'clock! Well done! Brilliant! Did you get to go outside for a little bit? For the rest of this and next week, we are going to be learning all about 'Dinosaurs!'. Whoo Hoo! I love dinosaurs! Do you? We'll be doing some fun activities around the theme. So if you discover any insteresting facts or do any of the activities, I'd be delighted to see them! If possible, send them to lpearson@stcorbans.com and I can give feedback and share them on the page for your friends to see, if you so wish.
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sc’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sc’ and write 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: scan, school, scone, scarf etc. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg. 99
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/ Powerpoint)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (This can be done throughout the week)
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet. Helpful sites for ebooks www.oxfordowl.com / www.getepic.ie / www.starfall.com / www.twinkl.ie (CODE= IRLTWINKLHELPS) More Reading Record sheets can be found on www.twinkl.ie, should you wish to keep a record. You might let me know which book is your favourite.
History: Animals from the past: We are learning about dinosaurs!! Do you know what dinosaur means? That’s right, terrible lizard. What is your favourite dinosaur? Watch the video to find out more about dinosaurs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dktnOPfE7Dc
Gaeilge: Éist agus canadh an t-amhrán – Cad atá sa Ghairdín
(Listen and sing the song ‘What’s in the Garden?) Please click on the button below.
Amhrán: Cad atá sa Ghairdín
Cad atá sa ghairdín, (What is in the garden,)
Sa ghairdín, sa ghairdín? (In the garden, in the garden?)
Cad atá sa ghairdín, (What’s in the garden)
Sa ghairdín mór? (In the big garden?)
Tá balla sa ghairdín, (The wall is in the garden)
Sa ghairdín, sa ghairdín. (In the garden, in the garden)
Tá balla sa ghairdín, (The wall is in the garden)
Sa ghairdín mór. (In the big garden.)
(geata, crann, bláthanna, luascán, suí-sá)
(Gate, tree, flowers swing see-saw)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Good morning boys! I hope you are all well. I hope you're getting on ok with your work and you know how to tell the time when you see the big hand at 12?...That's right, it's ___ o'clock! If the big hand is at 12 and the small hand is at 3, what time is that? ... 3 o'clock! Well done! Brilliant! Did you get to go outside for a little bit? For the rest of this and next week, we are going to be learning all about 'Dinosaurs!'. Whoo Hoo! I love dinosaurs! Do you? We'll be doing some fun activities around the theme. So if you discover any insteresting facts or do any of the activities, I'd be delighted to see them! If possible, send them to lpearson@stcorbans.com and I can give feedback and share them on the page for your friends to see, if you so wish.
Have a great day!
Take care,
Ms. Pearson
Phonics: Initial blend ‘sc’ Brainstorm words beginning with ‘sc’ and write 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: scan, school, scone, scarf etc. (Send in your work if you can, I would love to see it!)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg. 99
Tricky Words: List 8 (See Skills Book/ Powerpoint)
Sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (This can be done throughout the week)
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet. Helpful sites for ebooks www.oxfordowl.com / www.getepic.ie / www.starfall.com / www.twinkl.ie (CODE= IRLTWINKLHELPS) More Reading Record sheets can be found on www.twinkl.ie, should you wish to keep a record. You might let me know which book is your favourite.
History: Animals from the past: We are learning about dinosaurs!! Do you know what dinosaur means? That’s right, terrible lizard. What is your favourite dinosaur? Watch the video to find out more about dinosaurs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dktnOPfE7Dc
Gaeilge: Éist agus canadh an t-amhrán – Cad atá sa Ghairdín
(Listen and sing the song ‘What’s in the Garden?) Please click on the button below.
Amhrán: Cad atá sa Ghairdín
Cad atá sa ghairdín, (What is in the garden,)
Sa ghairdín, sa ghairdín? (In the garden, in the garden?)
Cad atá sa ghairdín, (What’s in the garden)
Sa ghairdín mór? (In the big garden?)
Tá balla sa ghairdín, (The wall is in the garden)
Sa ghairdín, sa ghairdín. (In the garden, in the garden)
Tá balla sa ghairdín, (The wall is in the garden)
Sa ghairdín mór. (In the big garden.)
(geata, crann, bláthanna, luascán, suí-sá)
(Gate, tree, flowers swing see-saw)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Play with your toy dinosaurs.
- Art outside! Shadow drawing. Draw a toy dinosaur’s shadow on paper.
- Read or listen to a dinosaur book e.g. Dinosaur times; Dinosaur Safari, The Dinosaur Hunters are on www.oxfordowl.com
- 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.
Click on the play button below for the Gaeilge: Cad atá sa Ghairdín?
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Good morning boys! I hope you're all keeping well. Thank you so much again for sending me your amazing work! I'm super proud of each and every one of you boys!! Well done! You can have a look at the slide show above and enjoy the fantastic work and activities! (Hover over the image on the top left corner and click play!)
If you can, try to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the sunny day!
Have a great day!
Ms.Pearson.
SESE: 'The Zoo', Skills Book, Worksheet Section, pgs 25 and 26
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg.98
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book/ see attached sheet)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Phonics: Revise ‘ie’ digraph. Brainstorm words with that have ‘ie’ in it. See clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esc6yoAU5yU
Phonics: Revise ‘ip’ word family. Brainstorm words that have ‘ip’ in it. Watch clip: Youtube with Jack Hartman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtMCCVamCBA
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet (Let me know what books you’ve enjoyed reading and if you recommend any books)
Useful websites/apps for reading material: www.oxfordowl.com; www.starfall.com; www.getepic.ie
Music: O’clock songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG2sWKU2qqk
Gaeilge: Éist leis an rann : An Teach (Listen to the rhyme : The House) Click on the button below.
Féach ar mo theach (Look at my house)
Nach deas é! (Isn’t it nice!)
Féach ar an díon, ( Look at the roof)
Is ar an simléar. (And the chimney)
Tá na ballaí bán. (The walls are white)
Tá an doras buí. (The door is yellow)
Cé mhéad fuinneog ann? (How many windows are there?)
A haon, a dó, a trí. (One, two, three)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
Good morning boys! I hope you're all keeping well. Thank you so much again for sending me your amazing work! I'm super proud of each and every one of you boys!! Well done! You can have a look at the slide show above and enjoy the fantastic work and activities! (Hover over the image on the top left corner and click play!)
If you can, try to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the sunny day!
Have a great day!
Ms.Pearson.
SESE: 'The Zoo', Skills Book, Worksheet Section, pgs 25 and 26
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg.98
Tricky Words: List 8 (See the powerpoint provided / skills book/ see attached sheet)
Write sentences: Write each of the following words into a sentence in English copy. pie, could, trip (This can be done throughout the rest of the week)
Phonics: Revise ‘ie’ digraph. Brainstorm words with that have ‘ie’ in it. See clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esc6yoAU5yU
Phonics: Revise ‘ip’ word family. Brainstorm words that have ‘ip’ in it. Watch clip: Youtube with Jack Hartman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtMCCVamCBA
Reading: Read a book from home or an ebook and retell it in a sequence. Record books read on library book recording sheet (Let me know what books you’ve enjoyed reading and if you recommend any books)
Useful websites/apps for reading material: www.oxfordowl.com; www.starfall.com; www.getepic.ie
Music: O’clock songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG2sWKU2qqk
Gaeilge: Éist leis an rann : An Teach (Listen to the rhyme : The House) Click on the button below.
Féach ar mo theach (Look at my house)
Nach deas é! (Isn’t it nice!)
Féach ar an díon, ( Look at the roof)
Is ar an simléar. (And the chimney)
Tá na ballaí bán. (The walls are white)
Tá an doras buí. (The door is yellow)
Cé mhéad fuinneog ann? (How many windows are there?)
A haon, a dó, a trí. (One, two, three)
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
- Play a ‘time’ maths game: Some helpful websites and games on time:
- · Match analogue clocks and times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/match-analogue-clocks-and-times
- · Time: https://toytheater.com/clock/
· Read clocks and write the times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/read-clocks-and-write-times - Watch :Learn to Tell Time on a Clock | Analog Clock Practice for Kids : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2K1Py9U87
- Art: Draw a picture of a zoo with the animals and label them and/or
- Drama: Role-play: Dress up/act out an animal –Play cherades, What animal am I? Others have to guess
- P.E.: Excercise and keep fit outside: Revise 10: Do 10 Jumping Jacks, jump on the spot 10 times,hop on one leg 10 times, then on the other leg 10 times, throw and catch a ball 10 times, run from one spot to the next 10 times, run around the garden 10 times etc. Think of anymore exercises that you can do!
- History: Complete a page from the Covid-19 Time Capsule 2020
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Tuesday 21st April 2020
Good morning boys! Thank you for sending me your wonderful work. You can enjoy and see them on the slide show above! I'm delighted to hear that you are helping out at home with the chores also! Keep up your fantastic work!
Slán go fóill (Goodbye for now)
Ms. Pearson
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 28, Pp and draw a picture of something beginning with p, using correct pencil grip. Finish Pp Just Handwriting big book, pg. 52
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg. 97
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Below please see a power point with list 8 on it, if you’d like to practise while using it. Just a reminder that these words should be known by sight and without the boys sounding them out.
Read a book/ebook and retell the story in sequence. Useful websites include oxfordowl and getepic.
Reading: Listen to the story “Rumble in the Jungle'' on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBi2tsD2iUQ
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
· Enjoy, learn and watch RTE Home School Hub Monday to Friday at 11a.m.
* SPHE: Today Tuesday, 21st April, on RTE Home School Hub it talks about Our Home, and co-operation and looking after our homes, it might be worth a watch.
* Gaeilge: Cúla ar Scoil will be on TG4 every morning at 10a.m.
* History: If possible, complete a page from the Covid-19 Time Capsule 2020
· P.E: Play games outside, e.g. ‘What time is it Mr.Wolf?
Some helpful websites and games on time:
· Match analogue clocks and times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/match-analogue-clocks-and-times
· Time: https://toytheater.com/clock/
· Read clocks and write the times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/read-clocks-and-write-times
Good morning boys! Thank you for sending me your wonderful work. You can enjoy and see them on the slide show above! I'm delighted to hear that you are helping out at home with the chores also! Keep up your fantastic work!
Slán go fóill (Goodbye for now)
Ms. Pearson
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Homework Book pg. 28, Pp and draw a picture of something beginning with p, using correct pencil grip. Finish Pp Just Handwriting big book, pg. 52
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book (Time) pg. 97
Tricky words: List 8 (See Skills Book) and revise blends in phonics copy/flashcards. Below please see a power point with list 8 on it, if you’d like to practise while using it. Just a reminder that these words should be known by sight and without the boys sounding them out.
Read a book/ebook and retell the story in sequence. Useful websites include oxfordowl and getepic.
Reading: Listen to the story “Rumble in the Jungle'' on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBi2tsD2iUQ
Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
· Enjoy, learn and watch RTE Home School Hub Monday to Friday at 11a.m.
* SPHE: Today Tuesday, 21st April, on RTE Home School Hub it talks about Our Home, and co-operation and looking after our homes, it might be worth a watch.
* Gaeilge: Cúla ar Scoil will be on TG4 every morning at 10a.m.
* History: If possible, complete a page from the Covid-19 Time Capsule 2020
· P.E: Play games outside, e.g. ‘What time is it Mr.Wolf?
Some helpful websites and games on time:
· Match analogue clocks and times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/match-analogue-clocks-and-times
· Time: https://toytheater.com/clock/
· Read clocks and write the times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/read-clocks-and-write-times
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Monday 20th April 2020
Hello everybody! I hope you are all keeping well and safe. Welcome back to distance learning. I hope you enjoyed your Easter holidays in the lovely sunny weather and didn’t eat too many Easter eggs!
I’m really looking forward in hearing from you again! You’re doing amazing and we’ll keep going as best as we can! Please feel free to send me any pictures/samples of work and I can give feedback and post it on the webpage if you so wish. I’d be delighted, as always, to see all the hard work!
Parents/guardians, I’m aware that you are very busy so please don’t feel under any pressure to complete all the work with your son. Please select the work you think would be most beneficial for your son and prioritise as you see fit. We fully understand that these are very challenging times and everybody’s situation is different. If I can help you with anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me on lpearson@stcorbans.com.
Hello everybody! I hope you are all keeping well and safe. Welcome back to distance learning. I hope you enjoyed your Easter holidays in the lovely sunny weather and didn’t eat too many Easter eggs!
I’m really looking forward in hearing from you again! You’re doing amazing and we’ll keep going as best as we can! Please feel free to send me any pictures/samples of work and I can give feedback and post it on the webpage if you so wish. I’d be delighted, as always, to see all the hard work!
Parents/guardians, I’m aware that you are very busy so please don’t feel under any pressure to complete all the work with your son. Please select the work you think would be most beneficial for your son and prioritise as you see fit. We fully understand that these are very challenging times and everybody’s situation is different. If I can help you with anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me on lpearson@stcorbans.com.
My News: Oral language: Chat about the Easter holidays. Calendar: day, date, month, season, weather.
Writing: ‘My News’: Write 3-5 sentences in News copy. (Write about the Easter holidays) Use previous format as before. Draw a picture on top of the page. (Please email your work to me, I would love to see it!) Today is Monday the 20th of April, 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather sunny, dry, wet, rainy, foggy, cloudy etc ), I had a lovely Easter….
Tricky words: Read new tricky word List 8 (first 11 words) These will be drilled over the next two weeks. try, does, tell, new, bring, much, must, goes, keep, start, write.
Sentences: Put the following words in a sentence orally: pie, could, trip
Gaeilge: Ar Scoil (School) Éist leis an gceacht (Listen to the lesson) Click on the button below
Páiste amháin, beirt pháistí, triúr páistí, ceathrar páistí, cúigear páistí (one child, two children, three children, four children, five children)
Maths: Busy at Maths Homework book pg. 34 (Time)
Maths: New Topic: ‘Time’.
Do you know..…. How many seconds are in a minute? How many minutes are in an hour? How many hours are in a day? How many days are in a week? How many days are in a year? How many months in a year? ………
(See powerpoint presentation below to find out more and see if you are right)
Can you find any clocks, watches around the house? You might notice that they can look similar or different. Some have two hands (a long hand represents the minutes) and (short hand represents the hour) or even three hands (second hand). This type of clock is called an analogue clock. A digital clock has numbers, with no hands. We are going to focus on the analogue clock.
*Talk to your child about the analogue clock.
*How many numbers are on it? What number is at the top (12), the bottom (6), and on either side (3,9)?
*How many hands are on the clock? What do you notice about the hands (one long, one short, the second hand moves every second/quickly)
(Please see powerpoint presentation and resources uploaded below to help with the teaching of (o’ clock) time. In Senior Infants, the children are only expected to know ‘o’clock’ (1 o’clock, 5 o’clock, 7 o’clock etc). To help them, show them how the short hand points to the hour and when the long hand points to 12, it is always ‘o’clock’ etc. Please feel free to show them half past if you feel it wouldn’t be too difficult for them
*Reminder to send in any pictures on the work of your favourite animal/pet to lpearson@stcorbans.com if you so wish. I’d be delighted to see them.
Click below: Gaeilge Ar Scoil Éist leis an gceacht
Click below on the powerpoint presentations to see and learn about 'Time'
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Optional Activities: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish.
* Maths/Design and technology: Make a clock using paper plate/cardboard (See clock template below)
* P.E./Maths/Music : Get fit, dance and sing! Hip Hop around the clock:
Learning to tell the time with Jack Hartmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tJAy_7AL4
* Music/Maths: Elf learning Telling Time Chant for Kids - What Time Is It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd_eyEJKa_A
Some helpful websites and games on time:
* Maths/Design and technology: Make a clock using paper plate/cardboard (See clock template below)
* P.E./Maths/Music : Get fit, dance and sing! Hip Hop around the clock:
Learning to tell the time with Jack Hartmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tJAy_7AL4
* Music/Maths: Elf learning Telling Time Chant for Kids - What Time Is It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd_eyEJKa_A
Some helpful websites and games on time:
- Learn to Tell Time on a Clock | Analog Clock Practice for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2K1Py9U87I
- Match analogue clocks and times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/match-analogue-clocks-and-times
- Time: https://toytheater.com/clock/
- Read clocks and write the times: https://ie.ixl.com/math/sr-infants/read-clocks-and-write-times
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A message from Mr.Drewett.
- Daffodil Day 2020
- Dear Parents/Guardians,
Daffodil Day is a very significant date on the calendar for our school. You may be aware, that this year the Irish Cancer Society has cancelled all public fundraising due to the outbreak of Covid-19. This is the first time in a number of years that we are unable to fundraise as a school. Fortunately, those who wish to donate can do so online and our staff members have made personal contributions already. We understand the extremely difficult circumstances at this time, but we would encourage anyone who has a spare few euro, to go online and donate what you can to this great cause. https://www.cancer.ie
A message from the SET team:
****Important Announcement - Aladdin Connect ***Message from the Digital Learning Team:
All parents/guardians should have received a text or email detailing information about Aladdin Connect. If you have not received any information, please notify us by sending an email to Linda Donnelly at lbehan@stcorbans.com.
Please register, download the app and verify your number before the Easter Holidays to ensure you are kept up to date with our announcements and notifications. This is extremely important in case there are updates during the break which you need to be aware of. For more information about the app and how to subscribe please click this link:
http://www.stcorbans.com/parents-information.html
Thank you.
All parents/guardians should have received a text or email detailing information about Aladdin Connect. If you have not received any information, please notify us by sending an email to Linda Donnelly at lbehan@stcorbans.com.
Please register, download the app and verify your number before the Easter Holidays to ensure you are kept up to date with our announcements and notifications. This is extremely important in case there are updates during the break which you need to be aware of. For more information about the app and how to subscribe please click this link:
http://www.stcorbans.com/parents-information.html
Thank you.
Friday 3rd April 2020
It's the Easter holidays!!! Yippee!!
Boys, parents/guardians, a massive well done to you all! We've made it to the Easter holidays!
I wish to thank you most sincerely for your positivity and support throughout these very trying and challenging times. It is very much appreciated. Your perseverance and determination have been both inspiring and admirable. You should all be very proud of yourselves! Boys, your work has been outstanding over the past couple of weeks. I have loved hearing from you and seeing pictures of you and your amazing work. I’m sure your friends in your class were delighted to see each other too. It was lovely seeing those smiles and it sure brought a smile to my face also! You’re on your Easter holidays now for two weeks! (until Monday 20th April)
Keep washing your hands and practise social distancing. Continue to be kind and helpful with one another at home. I know you will!
I hope you and your families have a safe, healthy and Happy Easter! – It’s well deserved!
As a reward for your super work!...
You’ve earned DOUBLE GOLDEN TIME! - You have NO SCHOOL WORK TODAY!
It might a nice idea to perhaps make and send an Easter card/write a letter/a face message (if possible) to your grandparent(s), a relative or a friend today or during the Easter holidays. Let them know that you are thinking of them. They’d be thrilled to hear from you!
Relax, enjoy playing with your favourite toys and if you can have fun making cards/writing letters!
Well done!
I'm looking forward to being in touch again after Easter.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Ms. Pearson.
It's the Easter holidays!!! Yippee!!
Boys, parents/guardians, a massive well done to you all! We've made it to the Easter holidays!
I wish to thank you most sincerely for your positivity and support throughout these very trying and challenging times. It is very much appreciated. Your perseverance and determination have been both inspiring and admirable. You should all be very proud of yourselves! Boys, your work has been outstanding over the past couple of weeks. I have loved hearing from you and seeing pictures of you and your amazing work. I’m sure your friends in your class were delighted to see each other too. It was lovely seeing those smiles and it sure brought a smile to my face also! You’re on your Easter holidays now for two weeks! (until Monday 20th April)
Keep washing your hands and practise social distancing. Continue to be kind and helpful with one another at home. I know you will!
I hope you and your families have a safe, healthy and Happy Easter! – It’s well deserved!
As a reward for your super work!...
You’ve earned DOUBLE GOLDEN TIME! - You have NO SCHOOL WORK TODAY!
It might a nice idea to perhaps make and send an Easter card/write a letter/a face message (if possible) to your grandparent(s), a relative or a friend today or during the Easter holidays. Let them know that you are thinking of them. They’d be thrilled to hear from you!
Relax, enjoy playing with your favourite toys and if you can have fun making cards/writing letters!
Well done!
I'm looking forward to being in touch again after Easter.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Ms. Pearson.
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Dia dhaoibh!
I hope you are all doing well. I'm overwhelmed and so proud of all the fantastic work you're doing! It's great to see our friends. Well done! You're the best boys! Easter holidays coming up shortly! Please remember don't feel under any pressure to complete all the work. Select the work you think would be most beneficial for your son and prioritise as you see fit. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms.L.Pearson
Please see today's work after the super work below!
Dia dhaoibh!
I hope you are all doing well. I'm overwhelmed and so proud of all the fantastic work you're doing! It's great to see our friends. Well done! You're the best boys! Easter holidays coming up shortly! Please remember don't feel under any pressure to complete all the work. Select the work you think would be most beneficial for your son and prioritise as you see fit. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms.L.Pearson
Please see today's work after the super work below!
Check out David's excellent work on pet parrots, pets he would like to have. He even picked names for them, Jack and Jolly! Excellent sentences and phonic work. Beautiful writing too! David is working hard with his maths and learning all about clocks from his big sister. We will be learning all about time after Easter, so you might get familiar with all the clocks in your house before we explore it more! Super work David!
Noah wrote about Ethan's pet fish and how he looked after it while Ethan was on holiday. He's enjoying role-play and dressing up as a circus ringmaster! I'd love to be in the audience at that circus! He's being the best big brother and helping his little sister to paint. The tooth fairy arrived as Noah lost another front tooth! Lovely smile Noah! Keep up the super work!
Seán's excellent work on his pet fish! Brilliant Seán! Well done!
The birthday boy celebrating his birthday at home with his family! Hope you had a great birthday. That chocolate cake looks delicious! Check out Karl's very creative Easter art and craft! Fabulous Karl!
Ethan working very hard on his maths. Look! Ethan lost his first tooth! Hope the tooth fairy comes! Keep up your great work Ethan!
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Religion: Grow in Love, pgs. 46 & 47.
SESE: On the Farm, pgs. 23 & 24. (Skills Book, Worksheet Section/see attached sheets)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 111
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 52 Pp (Do half the page)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Guided Reading: Listen and read along to ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ and discuss the moral of the story afterwards: ‘Slow and steady wins the race.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxpthK_PTc0
Science: Try out this science experiment about germs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KirHm_sYfI
SESE: Rabbits- Learn about Rabbits for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWkMaynGkk
Easter Art: Draw and design an Easter egg/ There are lots of great Easter art ideas on www.twinkl.ie
Do an (Easter) Scavenger Hunt
Present and 'Show and Tell' your work on your pet/favourite animal to your family.
Religion: Grow in Love, pgs. 46 & 47.
SESE: On the Farm, pgs. 23 & 24. (Skills Book, Worksheet Section/see attached sheets)
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 111
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, pg. 52 Pp (Do half the page)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Guided Reading: Listen and read along to ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ and discuss the moral of the story afterwards: ‘Slow and steady wins the race.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxpthK_PTc0
Science: Try out this science experiment about germs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KirHm_sYfI
SESE: Rabbits- Learn about Rabbits for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWkMaynGkk
Easter Art: Draw and design an Easter egg/ There are lots of great Easter art ideas on www.twinkl.ie
Do an (Easter) Scavenger Hunt
Present and 'Show and Tell' your work on your pet/favourite animal to your family.
Wednesday 1st April
Dia dhaoibh gach duine! (Hello everybody!), It's April Fool's Day!
Keep up your wonderful work boys, you're doing amazing! I'm so pleased to hear that you're all washing your hands well and keeping your distance from others if you are out and about. Remember to try your best to help around the house, do what your parents are asking of you, use your lovely manners and be kind to your family. I'm sure you all are!
Today, if you can, play a little trick, tell a funny joke- have fun and laugh!! :) Here's a few of mine: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?.....Because her class was so bright! Here's another: What does a snake learn in school? .......Hiss tory!
See today's work after the super work below!
Dia dhaoibh gach duine! (Hello everybody!), It's April Fool's Day!
Keep up your wonderful work boys, you're doing amazing! I'm so pleased to hear that you're all washing your hands well and keeping your distance from others if you are out and about. Remember to try your best to help around the house, do what your parents are asking of you, use your lovely manners and be kind to your family. I'm sure you all are!
Today, if you can, play a little trick, tell a funny joke- have fun and laugh!! :) Here's a few of mine: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?.....Because her class was so bright! Here's another: What does a snake learn in school? .......Hiss tory!
See today's work after the super work below!
Aaron having fun carrying out scientific experiments with bicarbonate of soda, food colouring and vinegar. A nice one to do if you can! Aaron was in awe of what he was seeing through the lens that he was unable to see otherwise - So that's why we wash our hands to get rid of germs! Aaron was also busy baking his sister's birthday cake! Yummy! Keep up your great work!
Wednesday 1st April
Religion: Grow in Love, pgs. 44 and 45, Jesus dies on the cross (Please cover this sensitive topic as you deem appropriate for your son)
Tricky words: Focus on List 7. (Revise any List 1-6 and blends)
Sentences: Finish completing sentences using the words coat, little, twig. Read the sentences.
SESE/Art: Continue to complete pet/favourite animal- (Draw a picture and write about 3- 5 sentences) This can be done throughout the week
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal - Ubh Chasca, click on the button below.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Religion: Grow in Love, pgs. 44 and 45, Jesus dies on the cross (Please cover this sensitive topic as you deem appropriate for your son)
Tricky words: Focus on List 7. (Revise any List 1-6 and blends)
Sentences: Finish completing sentences using the words coat, little, twig. Read the sentences.
SESE/Art: Continue to complete pet/favourite animal- (Draw a picture and write about 3- 5 sentences) This can be done throughout the week
Gaeilge: Éist leis an scéal - Ubh Chasca, click on the button below.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Art: Draw and design an Easter egg.
- Have fun and play an April Fool’s Day trick or tell a funny joke!
- Relax, watch and learn lots on RTE’s School Home Hub
- Maths: Revise money: Play any game on attached sheet
- P.E: Exercise with Joe Wicks the body coach kids/GoNoodle on YouTube or play/exercise outdoors.
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Dia dhaoibh a bhuachaillí, (Hello boys) A Big Happy Birthday to Karl today!!:) Lá breithe shona duit! Wishing you a great day!
I hope you and your families are keeping well. I'm sure you're remembering to wash your hands and keeping your distance from others if you're out and about.
Parents/guardians, there are a few child friendly video links below in the optional extra activities if you would like to watch them with your son. The first one is about social distancing and the other is Minister Simon Harris answering children's questions on Covid-19 (I'm sure the boys are asking a lot of questions)
Today's work is listed after the super work below! (Please don't feel under any pressure to complete all the work, try your best and do what you can.)
Dia dhaoibh a bhuachaillí, (Hello boys) A Big Happy Birthday to Karl today!!:) Lá breithe shona duit! Wishing you a great day!
I hope you and your families are keeping well. I'm sure you're remembering to wash your hands and keeping your distance from others if you're out and about.
Parents/guardians, there are a few child friendly video links below in the optional extra activities if you would like to watch them with your son. The first one is about social distancing and the other is Minister Simon Harris answering children's questions on Covid-19 (I'm sure the boys are asking a lot of questions)
Today's work is listed after the super work below! (Please don't feel under any pressure to complete all the work, try your best and do what you can.)
Check out this wonderful work from James!- His Show and Tell project on his Grandad's pet dog, Buddy. Can you read all the excellent words containing the blends tr and pr?! Beautiful writing James! Keep up your super work!
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Homework Book), pg. 27 Dd. Brainstorm words beginning with D/Play 'eye spy'
Draw and label picture using correct pencil grip. Say the letter formation rhyme:
(d: all the way around, up like a dinosaur, down with a flick; D: Go down the door frame then go around the door or start from the top, down, up and around)
Tricky words: Revise any lists 1-7 (See flashcards/ Skills Book) and Blends (See flashcards and phonics copy)
Reading: Read a few pages of a book from home/ebook and chat about it. Retell some/all of the story in sequence using the pictures.
Maths: Busy at Maths (Big Book), pg.110. Write out a number line 0-10 on a piece of paper. Look at the number line and ask your son what numbers come before, between and after numbers (1-10) What number is after/before 6? What number is between 4 and 6? If he is finding that too easy, take away the number line or challenge him with larger numbers!
Sentences: Continue to complete sentences using the words coat, little, twig in English copy.
S.E.S.E.: Continue to draw and write about your pet/favourite animal. (This to be done throughout the week)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Homework Book), pg. 27 Dd. Brainstorm words beginning with D/Play 'eye spy'
Draw and label picture using correct pencil grip. Say the letter formation rhyme:
(d: all the way around, up like a dinosaur, down with a flick; D: Go down the door frame then go around the door or start from the top, down, up and around)
Tricky words: Revise any lists 1-7 (See flashcards/ Skills Book) and Blends (See flashcards and phonics copy)
Reading: Read a few pages of a book from home/ebook and chat about it. Retell some/all of the story in sequence using the pictures.
Maths: Busy at Maths (Big Book), pg.110. Write out a number line 0-10 on a piece of paper. Look at the number line and ask your son what numbers come before, between and after numbers (1-10) What number is after/before 6? What number is between 4 and 6? If he is finding that too easy, take away the number line or challenge him with larger numbers!
Sentences: Continue to complete sentences using the words coat, little, twig in English copy.
S.E.S.E.: Continue to draw and write about your pet/favourite animal. (This to be done throughout the week)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Practise writing and making ‘Dd’ different ways using chalk and board, marker and whiteboard, on a try with sand/rice/salt/sugar, in the air, using playdough etc. (Use rhyme for correct letter formation)
- Indoor exercise: GoNoodle.ie Outdoor activity: Have some fun playing outside
- Relax, enjoy learning and watch RTE's Home School Hub. (Each morning on RTE from 11am to 12 noon)
- Social Distancing video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w
- Simon Harris interview- https://youtu.be/pAse_owU8p4
Monday 30th March 2020
Dia dhaoibh! I hope you all had a good weekend and you are all safe and well. Thank you for the lovely work and photos sent to me. It's always great to see your wonderful work and what you have been getting up to!
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms. Pearson.
Please find today's work below the photos.
Dia dhaoibh! I hope you all had a good weekend and you are all safe and well. Thank you for the lovely work and photos sent to me. It's always great to see your wonderful work and what you have been getting up to!
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Ms. Pearson.
Please find today's work below the photos.
Matthew proudly holding up his wonderful work on his pet goldfish, Joe. He and his brother made the most of the beautiful weather and managed to do some work outside too! Matthew was great help around the house and even power hosed the driveway! Super work Matthew!
Monday 30th March 2020
Maths: Busy at Maths pg.33 (Homework Book)
English: Tricky words: Revise any lists 1-7 (Use flashcards and see Skills book for lists)
Write a sentence for each of the following words in English copy: coat, little, twig.
Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page.
(This can be done over the next three days.)
My News: Write 3-5 sentences about ‘My News’ in News copy. (Use previous format)
Draw a picture on the space on top of the page. (For spelling attempts, you can use the 'Have-a-go section' on top of the page or use a separate piece of paper/whiteboard).
Religion: Grow in Love, pg. 42 What things did Jesus and his friends need for the Last Supper?
The resources for this lesson can be found online at www.growinlove.ie Use email trial@growinlove.ie and password growinlove. You can chat with your son about the story and if you can, complete both pages on the story in the book. (Click the button below to listen to the story 'The Last Supper')
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
* Continue to draw a picture of your pet or favourite animal and write about it
* PE: YouTube with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach for kid/ GoNoodle/ Play a game outside.
Friday 27th March 2020
Good morning boys! It's Friday! You survived the first full week of homeschool learning! What a week of excellent learning and hard work! May I congratulate you all on your perseverance and all that you've accomplished to date! Thank you so much again for sending me on your wonderful work. It's always lovely to see what you've been up to. Boys, I'm extremely proud of each and every one of you! Be thankful to your families! Remember to continue to wash your hands and just for the next little while, to keep your distance from other people when your out and about. Be sure to help out at home, use your manners, be kind to yourself and each other. Relax and enjoy your weekend!
Stay safe and take care,
Ms. Pearson
Today's work below the amazing pictures!
Good morning boys! It's Friday! You survived the first full week of homeschool learning! What a week of excellent learning and hard work! May I congratulate you all on your perseverance and all that you've accomplished to date! Thank you so much again for sending me on your wonderful work. It's always lovely to see what you've been up to. Boys, I'm extremely proud of each and every one of you! Be thankful to your families! Remember to continue to wash your hands and just for the next little while, to keep your distance from other people when your out and about. Be sure to help out at home, use your manners, be kind to yourself and each other. Relax and enjoy your weekend!
Stay safe and take care,
Ms. Pearson
Today's work below the amazing pictures!
Seán concentrating very hard and working happily on his maths and colouring some mindfulness Easter Egg activities with his brothers. Out and about, enjoying the beautiful spring weather, being in touch with nature, climbing trees - a picture of pure happiness! Brilliant Seán!
Ben did a great job on his pet goldfish picture. Working hard and focusing on his letter formations! Fantastic Ben!
Bartek's super phonics work on 'tr' blends. Well done Bartek!
Aaron is kept busy. Keeping fit and exercising both indoor and outdoors- I love the 'tape' idea outside, a great activity for outdoors and for balance! Super work on his phonics! And look who gave a surprise visit and arrived unexpectedly to give some cheer, and to make sure that everybody are washing their hands and following the rules of Social Distancing!- Keep up the great work Aaron!
Friday 27th March 2020
SESE/Art: The boys are invited to share a photo/a drawing of his pet or favourite animal. Write 3-5 sentences about it underneath his picture. This can be done in their middle page of your son’s English copy or indeed on any paper. Some helpful prompts for the sentences: What is your pet/favourite animal? What is it’s name? Describe it/What does it look like? What does it eat? Where does it sleep? /Where does it live? How do you look after it?/ What does it like doing? etc. Work on this today and finish it next week. (Love to see your work, if you would like to share your work, please email: lpearson@stcorbans.com)(See below for useful websites)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big book pg. 51 ‘Dd’
Read aloud/Guided reading: Listen and read along the book ‘Zeely Zebra’, (Click on the button below)
P.E: Have fun and exercise: Gonoodle on YouTube or Joe Wicks, The Body Coach for kids on YouTube or play a game/exercise outside.
Golden Time: Reward for good behaviour and terrific work this week! Well done! I’m extremely proud of you all! You deserve it and lots of PLAY !!
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
SESE/Art: The boys are invited to share a photo/a drawing of his pet or favourite animal. Write 3-5 sentences about it underneath his picture. This can be done in their middle page of your son’s English copy or indeed on any paper. Some helpful prompts for the sentences: What is your pet/favourite animal? What is it’s name? Describe it/What does it look like? What does it eat? Where does it sleep? /Where does it live? How do you look after it?/ What does it like doing? etc. Work on this today and finish it next week. (Love to see your work, if you would like to share your work, please email: lpearson@stcorbans.com)(See below for useful websites)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big book pg. 51 ‘Dd’
Read aloud/Guided reading: Listen and read along the book ‘Zeely Zebra’, (Click on the button below)
P.E: Have fun and exercise: Gonoodle on YouTube or Joe Wicks, The Body Coach for kids on YouTube or play a game/exercise outside.
Golden Time: Reward for good behaviour and terrific work this week! Well done! I’m extremely proud of you all! You deserve it and lots of PLAY !!
- Drama/Role play/Imaginative play: Play ‘Shop’,
- Do a puppet show: react a story you know or make up one! with your animal teddies, toy animals/toy dinosaurs. (I know my class love puppet shows, so have fun!)
- Play with animals/dinosaur toys – Categorise animal toys into zoo /farm /pet animals
- Play with your lego/Knex/blocks – build a zoo, a farm, a home for your pet/animal etc.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Do a little ‘Show and Tell’ for your family. Talk about your wonderful drawing of your ‘Pet/favourite animal’ and read out your sentences.
- Play Money games: ; www.twinkl.ie, www.scoilnet.ie, www.ixl.ie, www.topmarks.co.uk (For the topmarks website please ensure you click on the euro flag so you can work with the correct coins).
- Useful websites on animal facts: www.sciencekids.co.nz>sciencefacts>animals and www.natgeokids.com>category>discover>animals
- Do an outdoor activity: Play a game outside; help with the gardening, plant seeds/flowers, help to hang the clothes on the clothes line, go for a walk, cycle your bike, go on your scooter, spot the signs of spring, enjoy the sunny weather!
Please click the button below to listen and read along to the story 'Zeely Zebra'
Thursday 26th March 2020
Good morning! I hope you are all well and are enjoying the beautiful spring weather.
Thank you for sending me some more of your lovely pictures and photos of your wonderful work and activities!
I haven't forgotten about the birthday boy, a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rían today! :)
Wishing you and everyone a great day!
Work is listed below the photos. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Good morning! I hope you are all well and are enjoying the beautiful spring weather.
Thank you for sending me some more of your lovely pictures and photos of your wonderful work and activities!
I haven't forgotten about the birthday boy, a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rían today! :)
Wishing you and everyone a great day!
Work is listed below the photos. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Max has been working extremely hard with his maths and reading, playing lots of fun board games and had his own St.Patrick's Day parade at home this year! Wonderful to see all your super work and fun activities! Well done!
Roan having lots of fun exercising and painting. He made chocolate apples, and while enjoying his apple, his first tooth fell out and he accidently swallowed it! Ooops! But, luckily, the tooth fairy still arrived!! Phew! Lovely to see that smile Roan! :)
Ben working hard and learning all about spring. Finally, spring is in the air with the lovely sunshine we are getting lately! Keep up the great work!
Bartek did super work on writing about his pet dog! Look at that beautiful handwriting! Well done and keep it up!
Thursday 26th March 2020
Religion: Grow in Love, pg.39 (The Grow in Love programme have offered free access to parents at this time. If you would like to login and view the lessons and resources you can do so using the email: trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove on www.growinlove.ie)
Tricky words: List 7 (Revise any Lists 1-6 and blends)
Reading: Read a book/ebook of your choice and retell story in sequence using the pictures.
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 109
Phonics: Write 10-16 words beginning with the blend ‘tr’ in phonics copy. Eg: train, track, trail, etc.
Draw a picture to illustrate any 3 of the words on the top of the page in your phonics copy. Label each picture also. (If you would like to send me a picture of this work, please email me
lpearson@stcorbans.com, I would love to see your lovely writing and drawings!)
SPHE: Please remember to wash your hands regularly throughout the day and after handling money/coins.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Religion: Grow in Love, pg.39 (The Grow in Love programme have offered free access to parents at this time. If you would like to login and view the lessons and resources you can do so using the email: trial@growinlove.ie Password: growinlove on www.growinlove.ie)
Tricky words: List 7 (Revise any Lists 1-6 and blends)
Reading: Read a book/ebook of your choice and retell story in sequence using the pictures.
Maths: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 109
Phonics: Write 10-16 words beginning with the blend ‘tr’ in phonics copy. Eg: train, track, trail, etc.
Draw a picture to illustrate any 3 of the words on the top of the page in your phonics copy. Label each picture also. (If you would like to send me a picture of this work, please email me
lpearson@stcorbans.com, I would love to see your lovely writing and drawings!)
SPHE: Please remember to wash your hands regularly throughout the day and after handling money/coins.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Play some money games: www.twinkl.ie, www.scoilnet.ie, www.ixl.ie, www.topmarks.co.uk (For the topmarks website please ensure you click on the euro flag so you can work with the correct coins).
- Drama/Role play: Play ‘shop’ using your fake/real money.
- Draw your favourite pet/animal. Begin to write 3-5 sentences from the middle page of English copy or indeed on any paper.
- P.E: Do some indoor exercises with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach Kids on YouTube (Streaming live- Monday – Friday @ 9am)
- Play a game outside, go for a walk, a cycle- spot the signs of spring.
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Good morning everyone! I hope you are all well.
Thank you so much for sending me your pictures and photos. Enjoy and have a look at some more of our classmates' fantastic work and activities.
Our work for today is listed below the photos. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Good morning everyone! I hope you are all well.
Thank you so much for sending me your pictures and photos. Enjoy and have a look at some more of our classmates' fantastic work and activities.
Our work for today is listed below the photos. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Finn and his sister having fun exercising with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach on YouTube.
Look at these wonderful window displays made and decorated by Finn and Ciarán, (both classmates and next door neighbours) for the rest of their neighbours to see and enjoy on St.Patrick's Day!
Look at these wonderful window displays made and decorated by Finn and Ciarán, (both classmates and next door neighbours) for the rest of their neighbours to see and enjoy on St.Patrick's Day!
Matthew is being very creative with his beautiful colouring and painting!
Senan has been very busy with his younger sisters. They baked buns for their elderly neighbours; enjoyed their adventures and spring walks in Glendalough and by the canal; did some gardening, planted seeds and bulbs to brighten up their garden for the summer we are all so much looking forward to! Well done Senan for working so hard on your school work at home and all of the other fun activities you're doing. Your little sisters are learning loads from you!
Our Today's Work
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Science: ‘Spring’ Skills Book, Read pg. 21 and answer questions pg. 22 (Worksheet Section in Skills Book/See attached sheet below)
Tricky words: Focus on List 7. Revise any Lists 1-6 (See flashcards/Skills book) and blends
Write sentences in English copy: Continue to write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. To be completed today.
Reading: Read and retell a book/ebook in sequence using the pictures. Fill in Library Reading Record sheet. (useful websites:www.oxfordowl.co.uk and www.starfall.com)
Guided reading: Listen and read along the story 'The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar', by Russell Punter & Andy Elkerton: Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppyiuCyNGqY or ‘The Dirty Great Dinosaur’, by Martin Waddell on YouTube
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 108 (See maths links below for money games)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, Complete/finish any pages up to pg. 50. (Most of you should have this done already)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Science: ‘Spring’ Skills Book, Read pg. 21 and answer questions pg. 22 (Worksheet Section in Skills Book/See attached sheet below)
Tricky words: Focus on List 7. Revise any Lists 1-6 (See flashcards/Skills book) and blends
Write sentences in English copy: Continue to write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. To be completed today.
Reading: Read and retell a book/ebook in sequence using the pictures. Fill in Library Reading Record sheet. (useful websites:www.oxfordowl.co.uk and www.starfall.com)
Guided reading: Listen and read along the story 'The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar', by Russell Punter & Andy Elkerton: Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppyiuCyNGqY or ‘The Dirty Great Dinosaur’, by Martin Waddell on YouTube
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths Big Book, pg. 108 (See maths links below for money games)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting Big Book, Complete/finish any pages up to pg. 50. (Most of you should have this done already)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Look at Powerpoint on ‘Spring’ : www.twinkl.com
- Here are some links to games working with money; www.twinkl.ie, www.scoilnet.ie, www.ixl.ie, www.topmarks.co.uk (For the topmarks website please ensure you click on the euro flag so you can work with the correct coins).
- Play ‘shop’ using your fake/real money.
- Play with animal/dinosaur toys.
- P.E: Do some indoor exercises with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach on YouTube (Streaming live- Monday – Friday @ 9am)
- Play outside, go for a walk, a cycle- spot the signs of spring!
- Useful apps:
- Teach Your Monster to Read – a fun game for your son to develop his reading skills
- Epic – a useful app with ebooks.
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Good morning everyone! I hope you are all keeping well. I'm delighted and overwhelmed by the fabulous messages, photos and pictures that you've been sending me so far! Thank you so much! It is great hearing from you and seeing how you are doing and what you've been up to.
I'm sure the rest of the boys in your class are thrilled to see you and your amazing work also! I really miss you boys and I'm super proud of each and every one of you! You all should be proud of yourselves also!
A message from the SET team: Ms. Bonner and Ms. Delaney are assigned to our class level and would like to provide you with their email should there be any boy who is struggling with the assigned work. They may be able to advise you on how to differentiate the work to meet your son's needs during this time at home.
Ms.C.Bonner, cbonner@stcorbans.com and Ms. Delaney, ydelaney@stcorbans.com
Mind yourselves and be kind to each other,
Ms. L. Pearson
Good morning everyone! I hope you are all keeping well. I'm delighted and overwhelmed by the fabulous messages, photos and pictures that you've been sending me so far! Thank you so much! It is great hearing from you and seeing how you are doing and what you've been up to.
I'm sure the rest of the boys in your class are thrilled to see you and your amazing work also! I really miss you boys and I'm super proud of each and every one of you! You all should be proud of yourselves also!
A message from the SET team: Ms. Bonner and Ms. Delaney are assigned to our class level and would like to provide you with their email should there be any boy who is struggling with the assigned work. They may be able to advise you on how to differentiate the work to meet your son's needs during this time at home.
Ms.C.Bonner, cbonner@stcorbans.com and Ms. Delaney, ydelaney@stcorbans.com
Mind yourselves and be kind to each other,
Ms. L. Pearson
Have a look at the wonderful work, adventures and activities by the boys in Senior Infants! Ms. Pearson is super proud of their amazing talents! Well done and keep it up!
Aaron working very diligently in his own very impressive 'classroom' at home! Well done Aaron!
Bartek enjoyed his weekend playing on the quiet pebbled beach and discovered some sea creatures! He never lost his artistic talents and spent some of his time making these amazing art and craft creations!
Rían is working very hard and keeping himself busy! Here he is focusing on a Mindfulness colouring activity and helping to prepare chicken satay for dinner, yummy!
Today's work, Tuesday 24th March 2020
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Homework Book), pg, 26 Jj. Brainstorm words beginning with Jj
Draw and label picture using correct pencil grip.
Write sentences in English copy: Write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. This can be done today and tomorrow.
Tricky words: Focus on Tricky Words List 7. Revise any Tricky Words Lists 1-6 (See flashcards and Skills Book) and blends (See flashcards and phonics copy)
Reading: Read a book from home/ebook and retell story in sequence using the pictures. Fill in Library Book Recording sheet.
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths (Big Book), pg.107. Encourage your son to count real/toy money if possible for this activity.
Examine and explore real coins. (1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c) Feel it, touch, it, describe each coin.
Group the coins by its colour (Group 1: Brown; Group 2: ‘gold’)
Place the coins in a row in order according to its value from the lowest to the highest.
Place the coins in a row in order from the smallest to the biggest in size.
Gaeilge: Revise Éadaí (Clothes) Phrases: A ‘Cad é sin?’ (What is that?); B ‘Sin _____’ .
(bríste (trousers), geansaí (jumper), léine (shirt), gúna (dress);
A Cad iad sin? (What are they?) B Sin ____ . (bróga (shoes), stocaí (socks)
Féach ar an bpictiúr: A Cád atá sa chófra éadaí? (What is in the wardrobe/clothes press?) B Tá ____ sa chófra éadaí. (hata (hat), geansaí, bríste, gúna, cóta (coat)
Amhrán: Cád atá sa Chófra? – Click on the button below and sing to the song
Cad atá sa chófra, sa chófra?
Cad atá sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí?
Tá léine sa chófra, sa chófra, sa chófra
Tá léine sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí.
Tá ______ sa chófra, sa chófra, sa chófra
Tá ______ sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí.
(bríste, geansaí, sciorta, gúna)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Handwriting: Just Handwriting (Homework Book), pg, 26 Jj. Brainstorm words beginning with Jj
Draw and label picture using correct pencil grip.
Write sentences in English copy: Write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. This can be done today and tomorrow.
Tricky words: Focus on Tricky Words List 7. Revise any Tricky Words Lists 1-6 (See flashcards and Skills Book) and blends (See flashcards and phonics copy)
Reading: Read a book from home/ebook and retell story in sequence using the pictures. Fill in Library Book Recording sheet.
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths (Big Book), pg.107. Encourage your son to count real/toy money if possible for this activity.
Examine and explore real coins. (1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c) Feel it, touch, it, describe each coin.
Group the coins by its colour (Group 1: Brown; Group 2: ‘gold’)
Place the coins in a row in order according to its value from the lowest to the highest.
Place the coins in a row in order from the smallest to the biggest in size.
Gaeilge: Revise Éadaí (Clothes) Phrases: A ‘Cad é sin?’ (What is that?); B ‘Sin _____’ .
(bríste (trousers), geansaí (jumper), léine (shirt), gúna (dress);
A Cad iad sin? (What are they?) B Sin ____ . (bróga (shoes), stocaí (socks)
Féach ar an bpictiúr: A Cád atá sa chófra éadaí? (What is in the wardrobe/clothes press?) B Tá ____ sa chófra éadaí. (hata (hat), geansaí, bríste, gúna, cóta (coat)
Amhrán: Cád atá sa Chófra? – Click on the button below and sing to the song
Cad atá sa chófra, sa chófra?
Cad atá sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí?
Tá léine sa chófra, sa chófra, sa chófra
Tá léine sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí.
Tá ______ sa chófra, sa chófra, sa chófra
Tá ______ sa chófra, sa chófra éadaí.
(bríste, geansaí, sciorta, gúna)
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Art: Money coin rubbings: place a 1c (if possible) 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c coin under a sheet of paper. Use crayons (brown) to rub over 1c, 2c, 5c and a yellow crayon over 10c and 20c.
- Make your own coins: 1c, 2c, 5c,10c, 20c, (50c, €1, €2) Do the coin rubbings activity again. Stick the paper with the coin prints/rubbings on card and then cut around each coin.
- Here are some links to games working with money; www.twinkl.ie, www.scoilnet.ie, www.ixl.ie, www.topmarks.co.uk (For the topmarks website please ensure you click on the euro flag so you can work with the correct coins).
Gaeilge: Please click the button below for 'Cad atá sa chófra?'
Monday 23rd March 2020
Good morning everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed some of the lovely sunshine.
I know that it must be difficult for the boys not being able to see and play with their friends and schoolmates, and so if you would like to share any piece of your son’s work, art, a photo of him doing any of the activities, please send it to my email address lpearson@stcorbans.com and I’d be delighted to share it on this page for everyone to see and enjoy. Also, if you’d like me to give any feedback on your son’s work, I’d be happy to do so also. We all need to celebrate their great efforts and hard work.
The work for today is listed below. Again, please don’t feel under any pressure to get all the work completed, this is a guideline and just do what you can.
Maths: Busy at Maths pg.32 (Homework Book)
English: Tricky words Lists 1-7 (Use flashcards and see Skills book for lists)
Write sentences in English copy: Write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. This can be done within the next three days. (Please find a new English project copy in your son’s school bag. It has a small piece of paper glued on the top of each page giving the words for each week.)
My News: Chat to your son about the calendar and his News: day, date, month, season, weather and what he did at the weekend.
Write 5-10 sentences about ‘My News’ in News copy. He may use the previous format, but we are living through history now so it might be an idea to include the date also in his news, e.g. Today is Monday the 23rd of March 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather) etc. (See sample below)
Draw a picture(s) on the space on top of the page. (For spelling attempts, you can use the ‘Have-a-go section’ on top of the page or use a separate paper/whiteboard)
*A few reminders in helping your son to try his best to keep his writing neat and tidy.
* Use your little sayings/letter rhymes for correct letter formation (See Skills Book/Attached sheets below)
Keep all letters the same size, i.e. 'small guys’ : a,e,i,o,u,n,m,w,r,s,c,v;.‘tall guys’ touch the top line, i.e: d,b,k,l,h,f,; ‘medium guy’ almost touches the top line, i.e. ‘t’: ‘fall guys’ touch the bottom line, i.e. p,q,g,j,y;
* Write on the line.
*Use finger spacing between each word.
*Check for capital letters at beginning of a sentence, day of a week, month, person’s name etc.
*Full stops at the end of each sentence.
Religion: Grow in Love pg.38. Complete/finish this page if it’s not done so already.
Listen to the story ‘Jesus Calms the Storm’, click on the link Vimeo.com/141465626 / click download file below and read the poem ‘The Storm on the Sea’ together with your son and talk about the story and poem afterwards. (See attached Poem below)
*Please note: The boys are invited to share a photo or a drawing of his pet or favourite animal. He can write 3-5 sentences about it underneath his picture. This can be done in their middle page of your son’s English copy or indeed any page/paper. Some helpful prompts for the sentences: What is your pet/favourite animal? What is it’s name? Describe it/What does it look like? What does it eat? Where does it sleep? /Where does it live? How do you look after it?/ What does it like doing? etc. This may be done throughout this and next week.
For today, your son can be thinking about what animal/pet he will draw and write about.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Good morning everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed some of the lovely sunshine.
I know that it must be difficult for the boys not being able to see and play with their friends and schoolmates, and so if you would like to share any piece of your son’s work, art, a photo of him doing any of the activities, please send it to my email address lpearson@stcorbans.com and I’d be delighted to share it on this page for everyone to see and enjoy. Also, if you’d like me to give any feedback on your son’s work, I’d be happy to do so also. We all need to celebrate their great efforts and hard work.
The work for today is listed below. Again, please don’t feel under any pressure to get all the work completed, this is a guideline and just do what you can.
Maths: Busy at Maths pg.32 (Homework Book)
English: Tricky words Lists 1-7 (Use flashcards and see Skills book for lists)
Write sentences in English copy: Write a sentence for each of the following words train, they, slid. Draw a small picture for each sentence on the space on top of the page. This can be done within the next three days. (Please find a new English project copy in your son’s school bag. It has a small piece of paper glued on the top of each page giving the words for each week.)
My News: Chat to your son about the calendar and his News: day, date, month, season, weather and what he did at the weekend.
Write 5-10 sentences about ‘My News’ in News copy. He may use the previous format, but we are living through history now so it might be an idea to include the date also in his news, e.g. Today is Monday the 23rd of March 2020. It is a ___ day. (Describe the weather) etc. (See sample below)
Draw a picture(s) on the space on top of the page. (For spelling attempts, you can use the ‘Have-a-go section’ on top of the page or use a separate paper/whiteboard)
*A few reminders in helping your son to try his best to keep his writing neat and tidy.
* Use your little sayings/letter rhymes for correct letter formation (See Skills Book/Attached sheets below)
Keep all letters the same size, i.e. 'small guys’ : a,e,i,o,u,n,m,w,r,s,c,v;.‘tall guys’ touch the top line, i.e: d,b,k,l,h,f,; ‘medium guy’ almost touches the top line, i.e. ‘t’: ‘fall guys’ touch the bottom line, i.e. p,q,g,j,y;
* Write on the line.
*Use finger spacing between each word.
*Check for capital letters at beginning of a sentence, day of a week, month, person’s name etc.
*Full stops at the end of each sentence.
Religion: Grow in Love pg.38. Complete/finish this page if it’s not done so already.
Listen to the story ‘Jesus Calms the Storm’, click on the link Vimeo.com/141465626 / click download file below and read the poem ‘The Storm on the Sea’ together with your son and talk about the story and poem afterwards. (See attached Poem below)
*Please note: The boys are invited to share a photo or a drawing of his pet or favourite animal. He can write 3-5 sentences about it underneath his picture. This can be done in their middle page of your son’s English copy or indeed any page/paper. Some helpful prompts for the sentences: What is your pet/favourite animal? What is it’s name? Describe it/What does it look like? What does it eat? Where does it sleep? /Where does it live? How do you look after it?/ What does it like doing? etc. This may be done throughout this and next week.
For today, your son can be thinking about what animal/pet he will draw and write about.
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Do another activity/indoor exercise from www.gonoodle.com/for-families or find Gonoodle on YouTube
- Play a game/exercise outside
- Start drawing a picture of your pet/animal.
- Time capsule/Living Through History Ideas- See attached sheet.
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Friday 20th March 2020
Dia dhaoibh!
It’s Friday! Well done boys and thank you parents/guardians for your patience and support during the first week of homeschool learning.
I can’t let this week go by without wishing a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a boy in our class, Max S. who turned 7 years old on St.Patrick’s Day! Lá Breithe Shona Duit!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mammies! You're doing a wonderful job!
I hope everybody has a lovely and safe weekend.
Here’s the work for today.
Maths: Money Busy at Maths (Big Book) pgs. 105 & 106 (Just to note, we skipped a few pages, we are going to focus on ‘Money’ for the next week or so and we will go back to cover Time and Data at a later stage) Encourage your child to explore, examine and identify some euro coins, 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c (50c, €1, €2)
My News: Write about ‘My News’ in News copy. Try to use the format that the boys are used to, e.g. Today is _____ .(day of the week, e.g. Friday) It is a _____ day. (Describe the weather, e.g. sunny, cold, cloudy, warm, dry, rainy, foggy, frosty, etc) I’ve attached a sample of work that the boys can copy/transcribe into their News copy. This is only a sample, of course you can alter it if you so wish. Encourage the boys to read the sentences before writing them. Once these sentences are written, encourage the boys to write a further 2-3 sentences of their own independently. (extension: a further 5 sentences) Encourage the boys to attempt to spell words and ‘have a go’ at writing them in the space at the top of the page (‘Have-a-go-section’). This can be done on a separate piece of paper/mini whiteboard and marker either. Once their news is written (approx. 5-10 sentences altogether) they can draw a picture(s) about their news in the space on top of the page(s) also. Those boys that may need some extra assistance, you may need to prepare their News copy before they start, by writing the first letter of each word and blanks so that they can fill them in and write the correct letter for each blank. (Please see attached sample of this below)
Art: Remember it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday!:) Make a handprint on the Mother’s Day sheet (in homework folder/ see attached sheet below) paint your hand and make a handprint on the bottom of the sheet of paper or trace over your hand using pencil and colour it in with crayons and/or finish colouring in bouquet of flowers. Fold on the dotted lines until you make a bouquet of flowers. (See attached sheets below)
Golden Time: As a reward for good behaviour! They say play is the work of children!
Encourage any of the following:
Optional Extra: Choose any of the suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Dia dhaoibh!
It’s Friday! Well done boys and thank you parents/guardians for your patience and support during the first week of homeschool learning.
I can’t let this week go by without wishing a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a boy in our class, Max S. who turned 7 years old on St.Patrick’s Day! Lá Breithe Shona Duit!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mammies! You're doing a wonderful job!
I hope everybody has a lovely and safe weekend.
Here’s the work for today.
Maths: Money Busy at Maths (Big Book) pgs. 105 & 106 (Just to note, we skipped a few pages, we are going to focus on ‘Money’ for the next week or so and we will go back to cover Time and Data at a later stage) Encourage your child to explore, examine and identify some euro coins, 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c (50c, €1, €2)
My News: Write about ‘My News’ in News copy. Try to use the format that the boys are used to, e.g. Today is _____ .(day of the week, e.g. Friday) It is a _____ day. (Describe the weather, e.g. sunny, cold, cloudy, warm, dry, rainy, foggy, frosty, etc) I’ve attached a sample of work that the boys can copy/transcribe into their News copy. This is only a sample, of course you can alter it if you so wish. Encourage the boys to read the sentences before writing them. Once these sentences are written, encourage the boys to write a further 2-3 sentences of their own independently. (extension: a further 5 sentences) Encourage the boys to attempt to spell words and ‘have a go’ at writing them in the space at the top of the page (‘Have-a-go-section’). This can be done on a separate piece of paper/mini whiteboard and marker either. Once their news is written (approx. 5-10 sentences altogether) they can draw a picture(s) about their news in the space on top of the page(s) also. Those boys that may need some extra assistance, you may need to prepare their News copy before they start, by writing the first letter of each word and blanks so that they can fill them in and write the correct letter for each blank. (Please see attached sample of this below)
Art: Remember it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday!:) Make a handprint on the Mother’s Day sheet (in homework folder/ see attached sheet below) paint your hand and make a handprint on the bottom of the sheet of paper or trace over your hand using pencil and colour it in with crayons and/or finish colouring in bouquet of flowers. Fold on the dotted lines until you make a bouquet of flowers. (See attached sheets below)
Golden Time: As a reward for good behaviour! They say play is the work of children!
Encourage any of the following:
- Imaginative play- dress up, act out, role play,
- Play ‘shop’
- Building/construction: Lego/blocks/Knex
- Make a jigsaw
- Play a board game
- Play Hop Scotch
- Play 10 pin bowling game
Optional Extra: Choose any of the suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- Guided reading: Listen to the story ‘A Piece of Cake’ by Jill Murphy on YouTube
- Fine Motor Skills: play with playdough (recipes for homemade playdough are available online) Arts and crafts, drawing, colouring and cutting,(lovely ideas on www.twinkl.ie) threading- use a piece of string/twine/lace/thread, tie a knot at one end, use bottons/beads/spools/bottle tops/shape cut outs etc. to thread and make a necklace/bracelet.
- Read a book or an ebook
- Play outside, go for a walk, go for a cycle.
Thursday 19th March 2020
Good morning boys!
I hope you are all keeping well and you got on ok with your first day’s work at home yesterday!
Here’s today’s work below and remember to do your best.
Handwriting: Just Write (Homework Book) pg. 25 Uu and draw a picture using correct pencil grip
Tricky Words List 7 and revise Tricky any words Lists 1-6 (Use flashcards/Skills Book)
Phonics: Blend ‘pr’: Write at least 10 words in phonics copy that have the ‘pr’ blend at the beginning of the word. Example: prince, princess, price, prize, etc. Choose 3 words and draw a picture for each word in the space at the top of copy. Label each picture also. Revise other blends (Use flashcards/ Phonics copy)
Read book from home or online (ebook) with your son, encourage him to retell the story from the pictures and ask/answer a variety of questions. Record any book read by filling in the Library Book Recording Sheet. (In homework folder) * See below for useful websites/apps for reading.
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths (Big Book) pg. 104
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
Useful websites/apps for Reading.
Good morning boys!
I hope you are all keeping well and you got on ok with your first day’s work at home yesterday!
Here’s today’s work below and remember to do your best.
Handwriting: Just Write (Homework Book) pg. 25 Uu and draw a picture using correct pencil grip
Tricky Words List 7 and revise Tricky any words Lists 1-6 (Use flashcards/Skills Book)
Phonics: Blend ‘pr’: Write at least 10 words in phonics copy that have the ‘pr’ blend at the beginning of the word. Example: prince, princess, price, prize, etc. Choose 3 words and draw a picture for each word in the space at the top of copy. Label each picture also. Revise other blends (Use flashcards/ Phonics copy)
Read book from home or online (ebook) with your son, encourage him to retell the story from the pictures and ask/answer a variety of questions. Record any book read by filling in the Library Book Recording Sheet. (In homework folder) * See below for useful websites/apps for reading.
Maths: Money: Busy at Maths (Big Book) pg. 104
Optional Extra: Choose any of the extra suggested activities below and/or on the grid if you so wish (This is optional)
- www.oxfordowl.co.uk is a fantastic website for reading material and includes a wide range of free ebooks. (We use a lot of these books in our class library!) It includes a quick and simple test to help you to select the most suitable level for your child. There’s some excellent guidelines and examples of the type of questions you may ask your child before and after reading the book. There are helpful strategies to use during reading. It includes an audio option and other fun and interactive comprehension activities. It might be worth having a look if you get the time.
- www.gonoodle.com/for-families is a good resource for indoor movement/exercise.
- Talk about the calendar, day, date, month, Today is ___. Yesterday was ___. Tomorrow will be___. Talk about the weather also (Ask the boys if they can say it in Irish also!)
- Play outside, go for a walk, spot the signs of spring!
Useful websites/apps for Reading.
- www.oxfordowl.co.uk
- Teach Your Monster to Read – a fun game for your son to develop his reading skills
- Epic – a useful app with ebooks.
- www.starfall.com – lots of decodable books
- www.twinkl.ie
Some school work/support will be posted for your son from Wednesday 18th March, so keep an eye on the page.
Wishing you all the best of health over the coming weeks and looking forward to seeing everybody upon our return to school.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Ms.Pearson.
Wishing you all the best of health over the coming weeks and looking forward to seeing everybody upon our return to school.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Ms.Pearson.
18/03/'20
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you and your families are keeping well during this challenging time. Please find work listed below. Please don’t feel under any pressure to complete all the work. We are fully aware that everyone’s situation is different and we can just do our best.
Below includes the homework along with additional activities which will be posted daily. Also you will find other suggestions/resources suitable for Senior Infants as to how to support your child’s learning over the coming weeks and a grid of activities that the boys can mark off/colour in, should you wish to use it.
If you need to contact me in the coming weeks, please send me a quick e-mail to lpearson@stcorbans.com.
Thank you for your continued support and please say ‘Hello’ to the boys for me.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
L. Pearson.
Wednesday 18th March:
Maths: Busy at Maths pg. 31 (homework book)
Tricky Words: Learn List 7 (Continued): before, stop, fly, eat, off, myself, again, never, round. (Please find sheet in Homework folder, cut out words as flashcards and store them in a labelled sandwich bag)
Revise any Tricky Words Lists 1-6 (See flashcards. The Skills Book contains all the lists of the Tricky words) and blends (See flashcards/Phonics copy)
Read book and retell the story from the pictures and ask/answer a variety of questions.
Record any book read by filling in the Library Book Recording Sheet (in homework folder) with the title of the book and date. You and your son can also make a comment about the book once you have finished reading it.
* Please Note:Instead of Literacy books and folder, please use books that you may have at home already and/or look up https://starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/ has lots of decodable books and there are E-books on https://www.twinkl.ie (have offered free resources for parents for the next month. The code for this is IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Music: Sing ‘Lá ‘le Pádraig’ (same medley as ‘O My Darling Clementine)
(Lá ‘le Pádraig, Lá ‘le Pádraig, Lá ‘le Pádraig atá ann.
Bí ag seinm. (Playing-an instrument) Bí ag máirseáil (Marching)
Lá ‘le Pádraig atá ann.
Art: Make an Irish flag on paper (Glas/green; Bán/white; Oráiste/orange)
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you and your families are keeping well during this challenging time. Please find work listed below. Please don’t feel under any pressure to complete all the work. We are fully aware that everyone’s situation is different and we can just do our best.
Below includes the homework along with additional activities which will be posted daily. Also you will find other suggestions/resources suitable for Senior Infants as to how to support your child’s learning over the coming weeks and a grid of activities that the boys can mark off/colour in, should you wish to use it.
If you need to contact me in the coming weeks, please send me a quick e-mail to lpearson@stcorbans.com.
Thank you for your continued support and please say ‘Hello’ to the boys for me.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
L. Pearson.
Wednesday 18th March:
Maths: Busy at Maths pg. 31 (homework book)
Tricky Words: Learn List 7 (Continued): before, stop, fly, eat, off, myself, again, never, round. (Please find sheet in Homework folder, cut out words as flashcards and store them in a labelled sandwich bag)
Revise any Tricky Words Lists 1-6 (See flashcards. The Skills Book contains all the lists of the Tricky words) and blends (See flashcards/Phonics copy)
Read book and retell the story from the pictures and ask/answer a variety of questions.
Record any book read by filling in the Library Book Recording Sheet (in homework folder) with the title of the book and date. You and your son can also make a comment about the book once you have finished reading it.
* Please Note:Instead of Literacy books and folder, please use books that you may have at home already and/or look up https://starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/ has lots of decodable books and there are E-books on https://www.twinkl.ie (have offered free resources for parents for the next month. The code for this is IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Music: Sing ‘Lá ‘le Pádraig’ (same medley as ‘O My Darling Clementine)
(Lá ‘le Pádraig, Lá ‘le Pádraig, Lá ‘le Pádraig atá ann.
Bí ag seinm. (Playing-an instrument) Bí ag máirseáil (Marching)
Lá ‘le Pádraig atá ann.
Art: Make an Irish flag on paper (Glas/green; Bán/white; Oráiste/orange)
- Remember: Everyday wash your hands properly after using the toilet, after playing outside, before eating etc. (Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ or any other song/nursery rhyme while washing)
- Maths Games/activities on back of homework sheet- Play Hop Scotch; Make sets of ten using materials from home- E.g. 10 clothes pegs, 10 spoons, 10 plastic bottles, 10 cars etc.; Play 10 pin bowling; Sing Ten Green Bottles; Practise writing the numeral 10 etc.
- Practise letters and letter sounds - Use Jolly Phonics App or there are Jolly Phonics sounds and songs on YouTube.
- Alphablocks on YouTube is a nice resource to reinforce phonics.
- www.twinkl.ie: Look up powerpoint on St.Patrick.
- Watch and enjoy an Irish cartoon on TG4 /Cúla 4
