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Last week we have been writing fact-files all about pigs which we loved! This week we will be writing our reports all about minibeasts.

We will be covering the following learning objectives.

I can use subheadings.

I can use a range of punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks and commas)

I can use finger spaces.

I can use coordination and subordination in my writing.

I can use commas in a list.

I can edit and improve my writing

Maths

Year 1-  will be learning about part part whole models (unit 2) (5 lessons)

Number - addition and subtraction

read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs

Number - addition and subtraction

represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20

 

Please watch the relevant fun, engaging videos at home to further support your child.

https://www.nagwa.com/en/courses/898132948039/

 

Year 2- will be learning about addition and subtraction (unit 2) (12 lessons)

Number - number and place value

count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in tens from any number, forward and backward

Number - addition and subtraction

solve problems with addition and subtraction:

Number - addition and subtraction

recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100

Number - addition and subtraction

add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and mentally, including:

Number - addition and subtraction

show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and subtraction of one number from another cannot

Number - addition and subtraction

recognise and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and missing number problems

Number - addition and subtraction

using concrete objects and pictorial representations, including those involving numbers, quantities and measures

Number - addition and subtraction

applying their increasing knowledge of mental and written methods

Number - addition and subtraction

a two-digit number and ones

Number - addition and subtraction

a two-digit number and tens

 

Please watch the relevant fun, engaging videos at home to further support your child.

https://www.nagwa.com/en/courses/323172125290/

 

Topic

Last week we explored micro-habitats and even went on our own minibeast hunt around the school1 As well as exploring habitats we also learnt about living things and food chains. We then built our own minibeast hotels for the friendly little creatures.

 

 

 

 

 

This week we will be using untuned percussion instruments to put together a class performance for the 'Three Little Pigs'. We will be exploring body percussion as well as everyday items around the class to retell the story of the 'Three Little Pigs' and portray a range of characters within the story. 

Useful Websites

 

Here is a list of different websites which your child can visit if they wish to complete some extra practise at home in either maths, times tables, literacy or phonics. To follow a link, copy and paste it into the search bar.

 

 

Maths:

 

Counting- http://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/underwater-counting 

 

Counting, matching and ordering 1- http://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/ladybird-spots 

 

Counting, matching and ordering 2- http://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/gingerbread-man-game 

 

Higher or lower- http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=HigherAndLower

 

Number ordering- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/number_ordering/play/

 

Number sequences- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/number_sequences/play/

 

Ordering- http://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering 

 

 

Times Tables: 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/multiplication/play/ 

 

http://www.learnyourtables.co.uk/en/index2.htm

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/games/cross_the_swamp/big_sound/full.shtml

 

 

 

Literacy:

 

Joining words- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/joining_words/play/

 

Making sentences- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/making_sentences/play/

 

Rhyming words- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/rhyming_words/play/

 

 

Phonics:

Set 1   Speed Sounds 9.30am,  Word Time 9.45am,  Spelling 10.00am

Set 2   Speed Sounds & Word Time 10.00am, Spelling 10.15am

Set 3   Speed Sounds and Word Time 10.30am, Spelling 10.45 Time

Storytime with Nick (Mon, Wed, Fri) 2.00pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics/play/ 

 

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/PicnicOnPluto.html

 

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/PictureMatch.html

 

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html

 

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/SentSubPhase3.html

 

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/DragonsDen.html