Tag Archives: Winter Ready

Primary 3 are Winter Ready

If, for any reason, you are unable to come to school because of the snow, Miss Irvine and Miss King would like you to try a few of the following activities.  Have fun!!

Maths

  • Practice number bonds and addition/subtraction facts.
  • Practice times tables.
  • Go on a shape hunt in the snow.

Literacy

  • Write a thank you letter to Santa Clause.
  • Make up a Christmas word search.
  • If you have the internet, research circus’ in the the past.  Write down what you find.
  • Write a list of things you want to do in 2015.

Primary 1 + 2 Winter Ready Activities

Snow Days


Here are some handy hints of things to do to keep yourself busy in case of snowy conditions.

Maths Ideas

¶    Can you build a snowman and measure its height?

¶    Continue to practise addition and subtraction facts to 10 and 20.

¶    Can you spot any Christmas patterns and continue them?

Literacy Ideas

¶    Can you write an acrostic winter/snow poem? (P2)

¶    Can you write CVC words in the snow?

¶    Can you write a snow themed story?

¶    How many words can you make from ‘Winter Wonderland’?

Science

¶    Can you measure the length of time it takes to freeze a cup of water?  How long does it take to thaw?

Art

¶    Can you create a snowy picture?

Useful Websites:

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/index.html

Primary 6 Winter Ready Activities

If for any reason, the school is unable to open (Boo!!), here’s a few activities to keep you occupied.

Literacy

  • Think of words to describe the snow and use them on the following page to create your own text snowflake.

http://www.neoformix.com/Projects/TextFlake/index.html

  • Create a poster showing how to keep warm and safe in Winter.
  • Write a newspaper recount of an event that happened while you were off.
  • Continue to read your Accelerated Reading book then carry out one of the activities on your literacy sheet.

Maths

  • Keep up with the challenges and quizzes on Sumdog.
  • Measure the depth of the snow in the garden and record it on a graph.  Is the snow deeper at the front or the back?  Try tracking it over time.
  • Make something in the kitchen that involves measuring cups
  • Draw a map of your house and work out the area and perimeter of each room.

Thinkers Key Activities

  • Different Uses – find 10 uses for an odd wellie
  • The Invention – design a new method of getting around in the snow
  • What if? – What if the snow completely blocked you inside your house? what would happen (1/2 page)
  • The Ridiculous – All the children have the flu and can’t make it into school (10 lines).