Home Learning 21.5.20

Maths

Time – Analogue and Digital Clocks

Warm Up

Here is an analogue clock:

Go on a time hunt around your house. How many analogue clocks can you find?  (watches count too)

How many digital clocks can you find? (phones, computers, tablets, electrical appliances etc).

How many of each did you find?

Main Task

Watch these clips showing o’clock and half past times on analogue and digital clocks:

Main Task

Draw these analogue and digital clocks in your jotter to the times shown.

Challenge

How good are you are setting the analogue and digital clocks to the o’clock and half past times? Explore this game to find out:

Fun Finisher

Sing and dance along with this song.

Play this time game.  Choose ‘hour and half hour’.

Try this game too.

Literacy – Writing

Non-Fiction Book Review

Warm Up

Join in and sing along with this song to remind you about the difference between fiction and non-fiction books:

Main Task

We are going to be finding out information about the life cycle of a butterfly.

Watch this clip explaining how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

 

Click on the picture below to take you to the ‘Epic’ reading site. I have assigned you a non-fiction book about the life cycle of the butterfly.

Click on your name and it will take you to your book. If the book does not come up on your screen immediately, check your mailbox. It will be there.  Have fun finding out facts about butterflies.

If you have a problem using this link, follow these instructions.

Write about the four stages the butterfly’s life cycle.

Challenge

Go on a mini beast hunt with your family when you go out on your daily walk with an adult.

How many different insects can you find? Did you see any butterflies? Do some research and see if you can find out what kind of butterflies you have found.

Fun Finisher

Draw or paint a beautiful butterfly. Design your own pattern for its wings but make sure both sides are symmetrical.

Watch and read the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’: