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Primary One – Thursday 21st May 2020

Good Morning Everyone, I hope you enjoyed Wellness Wednesday!

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I would just like to start off my saying I had the loveliest email on Tuesday from Sophie. Her mummy had sent a picture of her completing the number talks challenge. Well done Sophie and to all of you who managed to complete it. Thank you so much for sending the picture, it made my day. Some tasks for you try!

Activity 1 – Phonics Literacy, Language And Phonics Activities Busy Things - Literacy ... ch sound

L.I. to understand that 2 letters can make 1 sound

S.C. I can say the sound to match the letter shape

S.C. I can blend this sound with other sounds to read words

S.C. I can write this sound to help me spell words

S.C. I can unscramble sentences

On Tuesday I introduced the ch sound to you.

Can you unscramble the sentences below? – Top Tip– you can write each word from the sentence on a piece of paper and try out a number of combinations until you get the right one.  Remember pay close attention to the position of capital letters and full stops.

  1. chats Mum cooks. as she
  2. has a cat. black The witch
  3. is in stuck a ditch. The car
  4. at the picnic bench. lunch She had
  5. him. help a to needs crutch He

From your learning pack try to complete “Find and Write the ch words”

Lastly a little youtube clip to remind you of some ch words

 

Activity 2 – Reading Free Free Reading Clipart, Download Free Clip Art, Free Clip Art ...

L.I to read words and sentences

S.C. I can use pictures in the story as a clue to help me with unfamiliar words

S.C. I can use words that I know in a sentence to help predict what an unfamiliar word could be.

I hope you enjoyed reading  and sharing No Tricks, Gran!

Please answer the following questions. Try to answer in a sentence. Top Tip – try to use the question to help you structure the answer. Remember you can record your answers in your jotter.

  1. What did Gran have on her arm?
  2. How did Gran hurt her arm?
  3. What was in the big box?
  4. What did Dad tell Gran she needed to do?
  5. What was in the garden?

Choose one of the guided reading activities from your learning pack.  For example – Can you write a blurb for the book?

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L.I. to add numbers together mentally

S.C. I can show the steps I took to solve a problem

S.C. I can explain why I did it the way I did

S.C. I can check my answers and make sure they are correct

Remember number talks are all about how you solve a task mentally. For this activity, don’t use anything to help you, just your brain!

Then go to the maths and numeracy section of your learning pack and complete “Addition Facts to 10” home activity 4.

L.I. to add 2 numbers together

S.C. I can start at a number and count on in 1’s

S.C. I can use a number line or concrete material to help me find the answer

You will need a red, orange and green coloured pencil. Remember for the activity you can use a number line or concrete  material to help you!

Activity – 4 – Health and Wellbeing – Music

Our Health and Wellbeing topic for this part of the term is Relationships. We have lots of different kinds relationships. We are part of a family and we know that there are lots of kinds of families. We also have a relationship with our friends at school and at home. We have been learning the “build up” song at school and have spent time talking about how important it is to give people compliments and make them feel good. Use the link below to teach someone at home the song and actions. Can you give someone a build up today?

Have a brilliant day. I will post more activities tomorrow.

P5 Thursday 21st May

Good Morning! Let’s get energized. Here is the link to the Joe Wicks workout : https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 or if you prefer another work-out do that instead.

A wee reminder – Sumdog-today is the last chance to earn 100 coins. Competition ends at 8pm tonight!

Smart Start-Number of the Day

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Spicier mathsstarters.net/numoftheday/ 3 digit

Spiciest mathsstarters.net/numoftheday/4digit

HOT HOT HOT mathsstarters.net/numoftheday/6digit-h

Don’t forget to mark your answers when you have finished.Chat will go on at 9:55.

Numeracy

LI To use historical number systems – SC I can complete calculations using Roman Numerals.

First watch this fun video-join along if you can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1UmAgekzbs

If you are still finding them a bit tricky to understand this PowerPoint will help:Roman Numerals Powerpoint 2

Choose a learning activity(if you have time complete more than one):

Roman Numerals 100 square (print off or draw and complete in your book)

Design your own clock-face using Roman Numerals (if you have plastacine or play dough feel free to use that.)

RN Problem Solving and Secret Codes  – when you have finished here are the answers-RN Activity Sheet Answers

Extension-design your own secret code and then see if someone at home can work it out!

After Break-Miss Taylor’s Writing

This week’s writing task is a competition organised by SKY ACADEMY STUDIOS – with a chance to win FREE FILMING KITS.

We’re all living and learning differently right now, so it’s important to #keepconnected.

‘Sky Academy Studios is challenging pupils to create a video to tell us their lockdown story and share how they’re feeling during the Coronavirus pandemic.’

Write, shoot and share your own story!!Create short videos (30 seconds – 2 minutes) bringing your ideas to life. Using tech you can access at home, and the current lockdown as inspiration, tell your story.
Using creativity and communication your story can be:
  • FACTUAL: News Report or Vlog
  • FICTIONAL: Creative stories
  • It is your choice P5 whether you do a Vlog type factual piece or a fictional creative story – you can work together with your siblings and/ or other family members to complete the task or do it yourself.
  • Use the 10 Top Tips here to help you!Tips   –
  • You can use your jotter to make your notes-if you do not want to enter I would still like you to try the writing activity and practise reading aloud-it looks like great fun!

After Lunch

Health – This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and so over the next few weeks we are going to focus on resilience. We are going to use the Resilience Alphabet to help us-starting with the letter A!Read the Resilience Alphabet PowerPoint  then try one of the fun activities at the end.

Health/Art-Mrs Anderson needs your help! Read the information on the document below-there are prizes for the winners!You can print off the document or just do your entry on paper. Then if you want to enter you can photograph it and email it to the school!- Yoga Competition

Practical Science – If you have the equipment and/or maybe someone to help you choose one of the following activities.(Or save them for a rainy day.)

Underwater Volcano

Floating Ping Pong Balls(this requires less equipment)

Balloon Kebabs (ask first if you are allowed the resources if you have them.)

Expanding Gases (Be careful with hot water.)

History–The Bronze Age-I have only posted this activity in case you are unable to do any of the other activities or you finish the other activities early.Go to the link and work through the activities: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znjr92p

Before you go – If you want to learn more about the Romans why not watch this Horrible Histories link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dohpfFPi6U

#keepconnected – SKY ACADEMY studios competition

This week’s writing tasks for P3-7 is a competition organised by SKY ACADEMY STUDIOS – with a chance to win FREE FILMING KITS……. (As always, please wait until your class teacher asks you to do this task !)

We’re all living and learning differently right now, so it’s important to #keepconnected.

Sky Academy Studios is challenging pupils to create a video to tell us their lockdown story and share how they’re feeling during the Coronavirus pandemic.

https://www.skyacademystudios.com/keepconnected

How does it work?

Write, shoot and share your own story!!

Students will create short videos (30 seconds – 2 minutes) bringing their ideas to life.

Using tech they can access at home, and the current lockdown as inspiration, students can tell their stories.

This provides a creative way to help them feel connected and stay positive during these challenging times.

Using creativity and communication their stories can be:

  • FACTUAL: News Report or Vlog
  • FICTIONAL: Creative stories

It is your choice P3-7, whether you do a Vlog type factual piece or a fictional creative story – you can work together with your siblings and/ or other family members to complete the task.

Please click on the link above, watch the video and use the 10 Top Tips below to help you!

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Looking forward to see your stories come to life on film!

Miss Taylor

Tuesday 19th May 2020

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Good Morning Everyone! I hope you have all had a super long weekend.

Some tasks for you to complete. Enjoy!

Activity 1 -Phonics Schumacher's Safari: News and Information Sept. 7th  new sound ch

L.I. to understand that 2 letters can make 1 sound

S.C. I can say the sound to match the letter shape

S.C. I can blend this sound with other sounds

S.C. I can write this sound

New sound today  ch          

ch is a green sound because it is formed by using the flat center of your tongue between the yellow and blue sounds. Practice saying the ch sound. Now practice your blending skills. Blend the sounds below to make words,. Watch out ch can be a beginning and end sound!

ch – i – p          ch – o – p           ch – i – n          ch – ai – n      m – a – t – ch     c – a -t –ch

w -i – t – ch

Now go on to complete “handwriting Practice ch” sheet from your learning pack. Challenge – turn over and complete “Word Building”.

Activity 2 – Reading –Clipart book reading, Clipart book reading Transparent FREE for ...

L.I to read words and sentences

S.C. I can use pictures in the story as a clue to help me with unfamiliar words

S.C. I can use words that I know in a sentence to help predict what an unfamiliar word could be

New book from Oxford Owls (remember go to www.oxfordowl.co.uk then My class login – deansprimary1 password reading, click on ebook  age 5-6 and scroll down to  No tricks, Gran!)

Enjoy reading the book with someone in your house and complete play activity 1 – rhyming words and play activity 2 – fill in the missing sound to create a word.

Activity 3- Numeracy Math Numeracy Clipart Number Talks

L.I. to identify different number combinations

S.C. I can describe how may dots I see and how I see them

Today dot pattern challenge within a ten frame!

Remember Number Talks are all about how you solve a task mentally. For this activity don’t use anything to help you, just your brain!

Once you have answered, draw and/or write down the way you worked it out, take a picture and send it to the school I would love you see your mental maths skills!

Activity 4 – Numeracy – Free Add Sign Cliparts, Download Free Clip Art, Free Clip Art on ...       Addition

L.I. to add 2 numbers together

S.C. I can start at a number and count on in ones

S.C. I know that and, add  + all mean the same thing

S.C. I can use a number line or concrete material

Please complete “Addition facts for 7 and 8” Home activity 3 from your learning pack. Challenge – Ask an adult to help you learn to say addition facts for 7 and 8 quickly! Good luck!

Activity 5 – French Free France Cliparts, Download Free Clip Art, Free Clip Art on ...

L.I. to speak and understand short french phrases

S.C. I can say the colours of the rainbow in French

I would like you to watch the clip below and practice singing the rainbow song in french. You can then complete “Ac en ciel” sheet from your learning pack. (indigo should be swapped for pink “rose”)

Enjoy learning French, I can wait to hear you!

Have a brilliant day. I will post more activities on Thursday as tomorrow is Wellness Wednesday!

Primary 3 – Tuesday 19th May

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely long weekend. I am missing you all very much! You can now pick up your new pack of learning from school.

 

Literacy –

Can you read fiction, non- fiction and poems about animals? Note down any adjectives (describing words) in the books used to describe the animal – eg furry, fierce, huge.

 

We are going to look at SIMILES –  A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things. The simile is usually in a phrase that begins with the words “as” or “like.” This is different from a metaphor, which is also a comparison but one says something is something else, for example:

As big as an elephant

As cunning as a fox

Soar like an eagle

Have eyes like a hawk

Can you find other examples of SIMILES connected to animals, either online (this link might be useful – https://examples.yourdictionary.com/simile-examples-for-kids.html), or by asking someone at home? Write these down. Then add any others that you can think of or have perhaps made up.

You then might want to try this quiz for a bit of fun!

https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks1/english/similes/

Lastly, write a set of questions about animals you would like to find out about, for example:

“What type of food does a Giraffe eat?”

 

Writing – Remember to do this week’s writing task set by Miss Taylor – this will be on the Blog at some point this week. It is based around a competition for SKY this week!!

 

Numeracy –

Play on Number Fact Families: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/addition-and-subtraction – find the addition and subtraction fact families for numbers up to 20, 50 or 100.

Keep practising your 2, 5 & 10 times tables – ask someone at home to test you regularly.

Write out each of these tables without looking at anything to help you!

Here are some Times Tables Songs you may wish to listen to just to remind you of each of the tables again:

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVdE5O7_qf8

 

 

French

We have been looking at numbers, days of the week and months of the year in French. Now I would like us to take a look at ‘My Family’ – ‘Ma Famille’

 

Try this activity where you match the family members in French to those in English:

Ma Famille matching sheet

 

IDL

Look at maps of the UK and begin to identify the countries within it – all the countries we have been researching. Use the map below to correctly place Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales:

Blank map of UK

Colour in the map so it is really eye-catching – your one will be much brighter than the example below, but it was the only one I could find that didn’t include the names of the countries!!!

 

Can you write a brief summary of any experiences of the countries in the UK you have had. To give you an idea of what I’m looking for, in my summary I might say:

‘I have visited a number of places in England, my favourites so far being Newcastle, Cheshire and Liverpool. I got to see many exciting things in these places and I saw some famous landmarks such as The Angel of the North in Newcastle and the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool where The Beatles first played. I loved the shopping on my visits to Cheshire Oaks shopping outlets in Cheshire.

I have visited Wales as a young girl and enjoyed visiting castles there. We took a family holiday to the Butlins resort in Wales too. I have an auntie who lived in the capital city of Wales, which is Cardiff.

I have never been to Northern Ireland yet but I would love to visit, especially since one of my best friends – Mrs Stevenson, is from here! I would love to visit the Titanic Museum in Belfast!

I have visited many parts of Scotland – our home country, over the years. I have had many shopping experiences in places like Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh. I have enjoyed trips to places such as The Glasgow Science Centre, Edinburgh Castle, Aberdeen Promenade and The Royal Mile. Some of my favourite places to visit in Scotland are South Queensferry, Pitlochry, Oban, Anstruther, and Loch Lomond. There are so many amazing places to visit in Scotland and I can’t wait to get back out there when Lockdown is over!!!’

 

Finally, Mrs Anderson has a little competition for you all:

Mrs Anderson COMPETITION

 

Hope you enjoy Wellbeing Wednesday and Mrs Lockhart and Mrs Morrison will be with you on Thursday and Friday.

 

Mrs Hillan

 

 

 

 

 

 

P5 Tuesday 19th May

Good Morning everybody. Let’s get energized.Choose the Joe Wicks workout: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 or anything else you like.

Smart start –Newsround : https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround

Then write 3 sentences about what you learnt.Extension – If you finish check out the rest of the Newsround website it has some great stuff on there!

Chat will go back on about 9:55 to discuss learning.

Numeracy

LI To use historical number systems – SC I can complete calculations using Roman Numerals. Look at the Roman Numerals Powerpoint Then complete the Roman Numerals Activity Sheet (Spicy=1 star, spicier=2 stars, 3 stars= spiciest).Don’t forget to mark your work.

After Break

Storytime – Listen to David Walliams . The link is live at 11am.Why not lie back and rest your eyes when you listen?https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

Literacy – Spelling

Continue to look at these exception words for P4 and P5 in the document. years-3-and-4-spelling-list. Continue where you left off last week. Read each one then practice the ‘Look, Cover, Write, and Check’ method. Keep going until you have another 8 words you found tricky. Just like last week choose some of the following methods in this document to practise spelling the words:useful spelling ideas. Remember you can return to this document whenever you want to practise your spelling.

French-(If you have time after spelling)

This was the site I introduced you to last week-  https://www.french-games.net/frenchtopicsClick on lessons at the top and choose a different area of learning that interests you. (about 20 minutes).

After Lunch

Health –Think about two role models in your life. Why
do they inspire you? If possible share your thoughts with someone at home.

Science – STEM-Ferocious Predatory Dinosaurs

Go to this link https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-ferocious-predatory-dinosaurs-of-cretaceous-sahara-nizar-ibrahim and if you are a member work through the questions.

Brainbreak – Sit down in a silent room and focus on your
breathing for 5 minutes.

Art-Squiggle art-Watch the video first then have a go at your own squiggle art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1UmcDfHM0

Once you have had a go at this why not try squiggle birds-watc this video first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3yQBouzNs

Finally if there is someone at home that can draw with you this is a great game-watch the video then have a go if you have a partner-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqfpaiakdrE

If you have time try the game more than once-taking it in turns to lead the other person.

Before you go-This explains how the author Jaqueline Wilson is inspired by art https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/kids-view/jacqueline-wilsons-magical-tour-tate-britain

Primary One – Friday 15th May 2020

Good Morning Everyone! It’s Friday!

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Just a wee reminder from Mrs Stewart can you please send your completed Wellbeing Slogan using twitter or email. She is very excited to see your fantastic ideas. Some tasks for you to try today.

Activity 1 – Sonshine Yoga from Mrs Anderson Clipart Wallpaper Blink - Kid Yoga Clipart , Transparent Cartoon ...

Mrs Anderson has asked me to forward this link . Enjoy!

Mrs Anderson needs your help

Activity 2 – Phonics Phonics Images, Stock Photos & Vectors | Shutterstock sh sound

L.I. to understand that 2 letters can make 1 sound

S.C. I can say the sound to match the letter

S.C. I can blend this sound with other sounds to read words

S.C. I can spell words with this sound

Complete “sh word search” from your learning pack.

Copy 2 sets of the sh words below onto pieces of paper. You can then play snap or a pairs game. Alternatively you could draw a picture and match it to one of the sh words . Enjoy!

ship    shop   shark    shed   shells   sharp    fish   mash   dish    smash

Activity 3 –  Free Numeracy Clipart, Download Free Clip Art, Free Clip Art on ...       Numeracy

L.I. to identify patterns and number combinations

S.C. I can say how many I see and how I see them

The children have had some experience with rekenreks in the classroom. Rekenreks are an important tool to help students reason about numbers, subitise, build fluency and compute using number relationships.  It’s also important to give learners an opportunity to show representations in an abstract form. An example below-

 

Have a go at the examples below- How many beads do you see and how do you see them? Draw the rekenrek pattern to show your thinking

Activity 4 – Math’s – MeasureMeasurement Clipart Png

L.I to measure using non-standard units

S.C. I can describe the length of an object using the language longer/shorter

I would like you to complete “tick things longer than your pencil” in your learning pack . There are a number of objects on the page and you must tick the ones that are longer than your pencil. Then carry on answer complete -draw a shorter straw and draw a longer crayon (emphasis on the language – longer/shorter)

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and remember Monday is a holiday so I will post more activities on Tuesday. Take care and stay safe!

Deans Den- Friday 15th May

 

Good Morning all and I hope you have had a good week. Did you enjoy Well- being Wednesday? I am sure you might be missing our time together in Deans Den, especially snack time. I have found a recipe on Big Cook, Little Cook where they make crispy bricks for The Three Little Pigs! They sound delicious as they are made using marshmallows. Why not ask a grown up to help you make them? Yum, Yum!! Have a super weekend and I will check in with you all next week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep5XQ-cs_kU

 

P5 Friday 15th May

Good Morning!

Let’s get energized. Choose the Joe Wicks workout : https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 or any other work-out you want to do.

Reminder- a weekly West Lothian Sumdog maths contest starts today at 8am. You just play as normal. If you answer 100 questions you will receive an item for your Sumdog House.

Smart Start – Free Write-Free Choice or you could watch this short video about the tooth fairy on lockdown to give you some ideas!:https://vimeo.com/visiblefictions

Chat will go back on about 10:00 am.

Design and Technology -Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4bnf4j – read the information and watch the videos then complete activity 2 ONLY-the worksheet that will help you with this is here: Design and Technology

After Break

Health

Say something positive to everyone in your household today.

Brainbreak-We are all having a difficult time now so why not turn up this song and jig about for a brainbreak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioE_O7Lm0I4 >I think your parents will recognise it……listen to the lyrics. Perfect music for a Joe Wicks work-out!

TOPIC-   Choose:

1.Become-a-WW2-Codebreaker

(You might be interested in this podcast about Bletchley Park-it is 52 minutes long -people talk about their memories there.) https://bletchleypark.org.uk/news/podcast-47-no-sleep-on-ve-day

2. Before we started this topic when we completed our pre-topic brainstorm you asked to learn about the role of animals in WW2. Check out this Powerpoint with activities at the end. Wojtek-soldier-bear-powerpoint

You might be interested in this wartime recipe Honey Cakes-you do not need to answer the comprehension questions unless you want to but maybe with help some of you might be able to make these cakes at home!

Before you go-Google Arts & Culture’s ‘Hidden Worlds of National Parks’ allows you to go on five separate voice-guided tours (each lasting about half an hour) where you can kayak through icebergs, fly over an active volcano, trek through a cave, and swim through the third-largest coral reef in the world…https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks

Or maybe Learn indoor cycling skills!Indoor cycle games-need a partner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujCL8fLihFs&list=PLLiHgA3L2myqePqj1krm_8WKdwY2ltl4A&index=20

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