Monday 27th April, 2020
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#f6f228″ border_width=”3″ border_color=”#65b511″ ]Good Morning Children and Parents ! We have an exciting week ahead with lots of fun activities and challenges![/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fdb9f0″ border_width=”3″ border_color=”#111db5″ ]Our new topic is called ‘Let it Grow’ and is linked to our science topic of plants. Children have already spent last week learning about the names of different flowering plants and trees. This week we focus on identifying the different parts of a plant and it’s purpose.[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b9fdfc” border_width=”3″ border_color=”#b53f11″ ]Parents please contact Mrs Jeevahan and Mrs Ramakrishnan with any queries or questions at howardyear1@gmail.com[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe9bf” border_width=”3″ border_color=”#11b56a” ]Children can continue to post their work, photos and videos at Classdojo. Thank you everyone. It has been wonderful to see your posts. Keep in touch ![/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#edf130″ border_width=”3″ border_color=”#f60aad” ]Our learning challenges this week…[/dropshadowbox]
Science
Here is a list of key vocabulary to focus on.
Check out the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd/articles/z3wpsbk
Activity: Can you draw a diagram of a plant , label the different parts and write a simple information leaflet about the function of different plant parts.
Phonics
Hope you are having fun with the phonic sessions.
From Monday 23rd March there will be daily Phonics lessons provided by Ruth Miskin Training via this link: Daily Phonics lessons by Ruth Miskin Training.
Children working with Ms Dale & Mrs Hunjan please follow Set 1 and Set 2
Mrs Ramakrishnan &Mrs Jeevahan’s group please follow set 3
Please remember to read and spell your tricky words.
You can also use Phonics play to read words and play games
https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Why not try starfall phonics ?
https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/
Reading
Please continue reading at home.
Here are three different texts – What plants need to grow, Life cycle of a Sunflower 1, Life cycle of a Sunflower 2 to read and answer questions. The first one is easy and the second and third one is a little challenging. Please answer questions orally by referring to the text. Click on the link below to view the text. Why not post your work to class dojo for the teachers to check?
For some fun reading check out what Croydon Library has to offer…
Writing
Our focus text is called ‘ Jasper’s Beanstalk’. Enjoy watching the story…
Activity
Children can make a book sequencing the days of the week with illustrations and key events. OR
Children can write their own version of Jasper’s Beanstalk in a creative way.
Please share on class dojo.
Maths
We are focusing on position and direction. The key vocabulary is on the word mat below.
Watch these videos…
Please practise different positions playing games using your favourite toy and make a poster. OR
You can complete the activities below – it starts with an easy one to more challenging. Please post your work on Class dojo for your teachers to see.
PE
Please enjoy the PE sessions using Jasmine
Log into:
Parent email: parent@howardprim-1.com
Password: howardprim
Or PE with Jo daily work out sessions.
Don’t forget to chill out with Cosmic Yoga.
Art
We are learning about primary and secondary colours.
You can explore mixing colours if you have paints at home and make a poster.
Geography
We are exploring the continents.
Activity
You can label the continents by using the sheet below.
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbcff8″ border_width=”3″ border_color=”#6b0af6″ ]Have a fun week ![/dropshadowbox]