10th – 16th December
Primary 1
Literacy
- some children have books with words to read. Ask your child to try and blend the sounds and read the words
- They have cards with the characters from the ORT reading scheme. Ask your child to match them to their names.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘o’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- The song for the ‘g’ sound is also below.
maths
- use the cubes provided to complete the addition sums on the sheet
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. there, my,
- They have a few little reading books in their folders. It would be great if they could read every night. Don’t just read them once, they could read them several times before handing in their folders next Monday. Talk about the stories together – favourite part, who did they like in the story etc.
Maths
- Use the ‘counting on’ method to complete the addition sums. (hold the biggest number in their head and count on the other number)
- Have a go at the Robot Addition game in the link below- try all the levels.
Robot Addition
26th November – 2nd December
Primary 1
Literacy
- There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
- some children have books with words to read. Ask your child to try and blend the sounds and read the words
Phonics
- practice the letter formations on the sheet
- cut out the coloured letter cards and use them to play games and build words. Use the other letters you got previously to make even more words.
maths
- complete the sheet
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. there, my,
- They have a few little reading books in their folders. It would be great if they could read every night. Don’t just read them once, they could read them several times before handing in their folders next Monday. Talk about the stories and play the little games in the back of some of the books.
Maths
Use stones, sticks, pens etc. to help work out the answers to the additions.
practise number bonds for 10 using the game in the link below…..choose Number Bonds – Make 10
Hit the Button
20th – 25th November
Primary 1
Literacy
- There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
- some children have books with words to read. Ask your child to try and blend the sounds and read the words
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘m’ and ‘d’ sounds. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
- Some of the children may want to have a go at reading the little words under the picture but don’t put any pressure on them to do this yet if they are unsure…..its early days.
Maths
Careful counting and write in the answer.
- Go for a search around the house and outdoors. Look for cylinders, spheres, cubes, cuboids, cones
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. there, my,
- They have a few little reading books in their folders. It would be great if they could read every night. Don’t just read them once, they could read them several times before handing in their folders next Monday. Talk about the stories and play the little games in the back of some of the books.
Maths
- Complete the shape sheet- the reverse sid eis very faint- apologies for this. If you cannot make it out just leave it.
- Go for a search around the house and outdoors. Look for cylinders, spheres, cubes, cuboids, cones, pyramids or even triangular prisms.
12th – 18th November
Primary 1
Literacy
- There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘h’ and ‘r’ sounds. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
- Some of the children may want to have a go at reading the little words under the picture but don’t put any pressure on them to do this yet if they are unsure…..its early days.
Maths
- complete the shapes sheet.
- play the games in the links below
Shape Monsters
Symmetry Sorting
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. there, my,
- They have a few little reading books in their folders. It would be great if they could read every night. Don’t just read them once, they could read them several times before handing in their folders next Monday. Talk about the stories and play the little games in the back of some of the books.
Maths
- Complete the shape sheet- both sides. Remember to use straight lines to connect the numbers
- Have a go at the shape games in the links below. There are also games in the Primary 1 section which they will enjoy too.
Tangram Puzzles
Tiling and shape pictures
5th – 11th November
Primary 1
Literacy
- There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘c”, ‘k’ and ‘e’ sounds. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
- Some of the children may want to have a go at reading the little words under the picture but don’t put any pressure on them to do this yet if they are unsure…..its early days.
Maths
complete the counting sheet.
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. said, come, are
- They have a few little reading books in their folders. It would be great if they could read every night. Don’t just read them once, they could read them several times before handing in their folders next Monday. Talk about the stories and play the little games in the back of some of the books.
Maths
Complete the sheet partitioning the 10’s and units numbers
1st – 7th October
Primary 1
Reading
There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- Cut up the coloured letter cards
- Use the sheet to give ideas for how to use the cards to play pairs, make little words etc
- complete the letter formations sheet- remember to start on the dot.
Maths
Number formations and colouring sheet
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. said, come, are
- Read their books together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
Maths
- Greater than, Less than and Equals sheet
24th – 30th September
Primary 1
Reading
There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘n’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
- Some of the children may want to have a go at reading the little words under the picture but don’t put any pressure on them to do this yet if they are unsure…..its early days.
Maths
Complete the counting and drawing sheet
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. said, come, are
- Read their books together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
Maths
- Numbers Before and After sheet. Use the 100 strip they made the other week to help.
- play the caterpillar ordering game below. Select Ordering – Backwards- 100 to 1
Caterpillar Ordering
17th – 23rd September
Primary 1
Reading
There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘p’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child as they come up with ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
- Some of the chiildren may want to have a go at reading the little words under the picture but don’t put any pressure on them to do this yet if they are unsure…..its early days.
Maths
Count and fill in the answers on the sheet
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- Read and spell the words on the card
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. said, come, are
- Read their books together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
Maths
Race to 100 game
- Follow the instructions for playing the game. The children played it with a partner in class so should know what to do.
- use the dice provided
10th -16th September
Primary 1
Reading
There is a script to read to your child as they turn the pages of the book. They should be familiar with the characters and the story already and be able to ask and answer questions and predict what happens.
Phonics
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘t’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child if they come up with any ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
Maths
Practice writing the numbers 1,2,3,4 and 5
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- There is a list with words to read and spell in their jotters.
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. was, do, all, are
- Read their books together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
Maths
- Cut and join up the number line to go from 0-100.
- The children cut the numbers from sheet 26 a couple of weeks ago and should still be in their folders. Please let me know if you don’t have them.
- Use this to help order the numbers on the sheet.
3rd – 9th September
Primary 1
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘t’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together. We came up with lots of ideas in class. Feel free to draw for your child if they come up with any ideas.
- Click on the song below and sing along.
Maths
Count the things in the picture and write the number in the box.
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- there is a list with words to read and spell in their jotters.
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag. Practice these words regularly – once the children can read them fluently I shall remove them and replace them with new words. The children will have some tricky words which they just need to read by sight(not sounding out phonetically) eg. was, do. the.
- Read their books together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
maths
- Complete the number lines on the sheet.
- Use the 100 square to help write the numbers correctly.
27th August – 2nd September
Primary 1
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘a’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together,
- Click on the song below and sing along.
Maths
match the clothes to the characters- look at the patterns.
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- there is a list with words to read and spell in their jotters.
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
Reading
- Read the little words in the tin/bag.
- Read their book together and speak about what is happening in the stories. Some of the books have little games in the back to play.
maths
- Cut out the number cards to use for the activities on the sheet.
- Use the whiteboard pen and 100 square to find numbers before/after
Primary 1
- In the yellow book practice writing and drawing for the ‘s’ sound. The children could stick in pictures or you can draw/write words for them or together,
- Click on the song below and sing along.
Maths
practice the number 2 formation. ( even just a few of the examples- you don’t need to do the whole sheet as I wouldn’t want to put the children off writing.)
Primary 2
Literacy – spelling
- there is a list with words to read and spell in their jotters.
- it is up to you how you want to help your child learn to spell these words.
- There is a sheet with suggested ideas and a jotter for writing or drawing in.
maths
- Tens and Ones place value sheet
- practice counting in 10’s to 100- complete the back of the sheet.
- have a go at the Basketball game in the link below- select numbers up to 99.
Basketball Game
