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National Photo competition – “HOLD STILL” – a moment in time

https://www.npg.org.uk/hold-still/

Spearheaded by The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the National Portrait Gallery, Hold Still, a portrait of our nation in 2020, is an ambitious community project to create a unique photographic portrait which captures the spirit, mood, hopes, fears and feelings of the nation as we continue to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak.

Whilst many people’s lives are on hold to help protect our helpers and heroes, there are some that are working harder than ever, and others that are enduring the upheaval of hardship and loss. Hold Still will capture a snapshot of the people of the UK at this time, creating a collective portrait of our nation which will reflect resilience and bravery, humour and sadness, creativity and kindness, human tragedy and hope as we hold still for the good of others, and celebrate those who have continued so we can stay safe.

The Duchess and the National Portrait Gallery invite you to submit your own photographic portrait, taken during these extraordinary times, which responds to one of the following themes:

  • Helpers and Heroes
  • Your New Normal
  • Acts of Kindness

One hundred shortlisted portraits will feature in a virtual exhibition on the Gallery’s website and a selection of images will also be shown across the UK later in the year.

The project is completely free and open to all ages and abilities. Images must involve people, and can be captured on phones or cameras. Each image will be assessed on the emotion and experience it conveys rather than its photographic quality or technical expertise. The closing date for submissions is the 18 June 2020.

 

I love taking photos, and maybe you already have that special portrait of someone in your family or a selfie, that captures this moment in time?

Miss Taylor

Worries!

Have you heard the story “The huge bag of worries” ?

I like it because it reminds us that lots of people have worries and the more you think about them and carry them around in your mind, it is like carrying a bag that gets heavier and heavier until it’s just too much to carry!

Watch the video to find out what to do if you feel this way too!

This is a nice idea you might like to try – to doodle away your worries!

T-C-7036-Doodle-Your-Worries-Away

Primary 1 – Thursday 14th May 2020

Good Morning Everyone!

Enjoy thursday quotes and happy thursday quotes

I hope you all enjoyed “Wellness Wednesday ” and were able to enjoy some of the activities. By now you should have your next learning pack which contains 3 weeks of work.  Some additional task for today-

Activity 1 – Phonics Phonics Clipart sh

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

S.C. I can spell words with this sound

Today I would like you to complete the “Handwriting Practice” and “Write and Colour the sh Words” sheets from your pack.  A little clip to remind you that the sh sound can come at the beginning and the end.

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

Activity 2 – Reading Stack of books and worm with onto clipart jpg - Clipartix

L.I. to read words and sentences

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

S.C. I can read words I know in a sentence and use them to help me decide what an unfamiliar word could be

S.C. I can recognise and read tricky words

S.C I can answer questions about the story

Re-read your reading book Painting the Loft (from Oxford owl) and answer the following questions. Remember to answer in sentences if you can.

For example – Whose house were the children going to spend the night in?

The children were going to spend the night in grans house.  (remember to use the question to help create some of the answer)

  1. Which room were the children allowed to use as a den?
  2. What colours did the children use to paint the den?
  3. What did they have to do before they started painting?
  4. What 2 things did Gran have for the children?
  5. Did the children get much sleep?

Activity 3 – Numeracy Numeracy Stock Photos And Images - 123RF

L.I. to identify different number combinations

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

How many combinations can you come up with?

Daily Ten

  1. What is double 4?
  2. 5 +  3 = ?
  3. 6 – 5 = ?
  4. 7 – 4 = ?
  5. 4 + 3 = ?
  6. What combination of coins could you use to pay for something that costs 10p?
  7. How many silver coloured coins do we have?
  8. If you bought a ball and it cost 7p and you paid with a 10p piece how much change would you get?
  9. If it is 2 o’clock just now what time will it be in 1 hour?
  10. 5 + 4 + 2 =?

Questions 6 to 10 are challenge questions. Have a go, Enjoy!

Activity 4 – Health and Wellbeing  Happy Kids Clip Art - Cliparts.co | Kids clipart, Clip art, Free ...

L.I. to explore different relationships

S.C. I can describe the qualities I look for in a friend

This term we are going to be looking at relationships. I would like you to think and talk to someone at home about these 2  key questions – What is a friend?  and What makes people friends?

You can then complete “What I Want in a Friend” activity sheet from your new learning pack. Try to list as many “wants”  in the boxes as you can.

Have a great day. stay safe and I will post more activities tomorrow!

 

P5 Thursday 14th 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.

Smart Start-Number of the Day

Spicy mathsstarters.net/numoftheday/2digit

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 divide – S.C. I can use the bus stop method to solve division problems. Choose 1 star (spicy), 2 stars(spicier) or 3 Stars(spiciest.)using short division to solve problems

Don’t forget to mark your answers when you have finished.NEW TOPIC FOR NUMERACY NEXT LESSON.

After Break – Literacy- Writing

LI -To write a persuasive piece

SC-I can encourage people to take physical exercise.

Using what you know about persuasive writing techniques write a persuasive text about ‘Why exercise is important.’

After Lunch –Topic – The Role of Women During WW2.

Look at the Powerpoint then choose an activity from the last two slides: Women in WW2

Brain Break- Choose a meditation exercise  https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=peace+out+relaxation

Health/Art – Visit the childline site and try the activity – this is the link: https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/art-box/ .You might want to explore the rest of the site too!

Before you go:You might be interested in this Book Trust website which has various videos including how to draw a dinosaur in pyjamas and creative writing tips from Cressida Cowell as well as  people reading aloud various books. https://www.youtube.com/user/Booktrust/videos

Or if you like space– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRttA7QbdUw&feature=youtu.be   – Tim Peak talking about life in space and space exploration.

Primary One – Tuesday 12th May 2020

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are all well and ready to learn!  A few tasks for you to try.

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Activity 1 – Phonics Phonics Reading Vector Images (72)   sh

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 spell words with this sound in them

Yesterday I introduced you to the sh sound. 

Use your super blending skill to read the following words- Top Tip – remember the sh sound can come at the end of a word!

f – i – sh          d – i – sh             m -a- sh          s – m – a – sh

Today I would like you to add the correct sh word to complete the sentences. To help you I have listed the missing words in bold below- (record completed sentences in your jotter)

wish     wash    fish    shut  sheep

  1. The shop is …………………………………..
  2. Lots of …………………………………………… in the dish.
  3. I sent my …………………………………… list to Santa.
  4. The ………………………….. are asleep under the tree.
  5. …………………….. your hands under the tap

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

S.C. I can describe my favourite part of the book and explain why

I hope you enjoyed reading Painting the Loft and completing the play activities.

Today I would like you to complete one of the guided reading activities from your learning pack. – Try your very best to write at least 2 sentences describing your favourite part of the story and draw a picture to go with it. For example my favourite part is when Gran tells them they can sleep in the loft. I can imagine all the fun they are going to have and stories they are going to tell each other. Enjoy!

Activity 3 – Numeracy Math Numeracy Clipart

L.I. to identify different number combinations

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

You can record your answers in your jotter. How many combinations did you make?

Activity 4- Art and Design

I am not sure if you have noticed, but there are a lot of birds around at the moment, I can hear them singing day and night. They have always been there but because there are less aeroplanes and traffic we are able to hear and see them more clearly. I thought it might be a good idea to make a bird feeder for them.

Here are the instructions on how to make a cheerio bird feeder.

What you will need-

pipe cleaners

Cheerios

Instructions

1.Make a small hoop at the end of a pipe cleaner

2. Thread the cheerios through

3. Once the pipe cleaner is full of cheerios twist the 2 end pieces together and bend the feeder into any shape you want.

4. Go outside and find the perfect place to hang your bird feeder and then wait for the birds to enjoy a tasty treat.

Please send any pictures of birds enjoying their treats!

Have a great day. I will be back on Thursday with more activities, Mrs Stewart and Mrs Wallace will be posting challenges for you tomorrow!

P5 Tuesday 12th 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!

I will put chat on at about 9:55 to discuss learning.

Numeracy

Warm Up-Revise the bus stop method:Choose a level

Reinforcement Short-Division-3-digit-by-1-digit-Worksheet-1

OR HOT HOT HOT short division (this has decimals and in order to be accurate you need to put the decimal point in the answer section directly above the other decimal point.

Main Lesson LI to divide using mental methods SC I can halve (divide by 2)

First watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=MrFeSE0RWxQ&feature=emb_logo

Choose Spicy halving

or Spicier Halving 3 digit numbers

Remember to do these mentally – you can use jottings like the video if you need to.

Extension – play game(only if you have time) : http://www.snappymaths.com/division/halfto100/interactive/halfmult10/halfmult10.htm

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

Look at these exception words for P4 and P5 in the document. years-3-and-4-spelling-list. Start with the A words. Read each one then practice the ‘Look, Cover, Write, and Check’ method. Then move onto the B section. Keep going until you have 8 words you cannot spell. Use some of the following methods in this document to practise spelling the words:useful spelling ideas. You can return to this document whenever you want to practise your spelling.

After Lunch

Here is a link that Mrs Stewart would like you to go to to to fill in a questionnaire about school meals. It would be great if you did-it should not take long. https://www.esurveycreator.com/s/890ff1b

Art-Let’s Create:Family portraits

Create a piece of artwork entitled ‘Family’. This could be a drawing, a self-portrait, a sculpture or collage. If you want to you can copy another artist’s style. Which materials will you chose to use and why?

When your work is complete consider how you feel about your piece of artwork? What would you change?

Health

This afternoon at some point can you do a chore or job in the house without being asked to do it? What a lovely surprise that would make! Make sure it is a job/chore that you are allowed to do!

Science – S.T.E.M – Why can’t some birds fly?Use this link :https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-can-t-some-birds-fly-gillian-gibb. If you have an account you can then work through the other sections.

Before you go-If you want to improve your singing then this site with Gareth Malone is for you: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaLGHvdHfRMfkl2yQNMOmp4eJCHxBAI6m

Also if you have been enjoying the TED TALKS videos and would like to choose your own to look at use this link:https://ed.ted.com/lessons?content_type=animations+talks&student_level=1&direction=desc&sort=publish-date&mc_cid=e91b8a71f3&mc_eid=5754ba87ba

 

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