Good Morning!! I hope you are all managing to keep fit and healthy. When we are at school, we enjoy gym classes with Mrs Fleming and yoga time with Mrs Anderson. I have attached a programme from ‘Cosmic Kids’ yoga and the theme is ‘Trolls’ I know some of you have watched the films and thought you may like to attempt some yoga moves, as well as acting out as trolls!! Have fun!!
Good Morning Everyone! Hope you are all well and ready to learn!
Activity 1 – Singing
I know you must be missing your friends so I wondered if singing a song would cheer you up and remind you of a time when we were altogether. Do you remember this song- “Hello Friends”? Why not sing it to someone at home and teach them the actions.
Activity 2 – Phonics 
ng sound
L.I. to understand that 2 letters can make 1 sound
S.C. I can blend this sound with other sounds to read words
S.C. I can spell words with this sound
S.C. I can complete a sentence by adding a missing word
Yesterday I introduced you to our new sound ng. Today I would like you to complete “ng Words Cut and Paste” from your spelling and phonics activity pack as well as the ng handwriting sheet. Below are some sentences with missing ng words. Can you complete the sentence by adding the correct missing word? The missing words are in bold below. (remember you can use your jotter)
king swing ring sting long
Activity 3 – Reading
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 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
I hope you are enjoying reading Stuck in the Mud!
Today I would like you to try and unscramble the sentences below. Remember to use your book to help you. You can write your answers in your jotter. Top Tip – remember to look our for capital letters and full stops!
Activity 4 – Numeracy – 
L.I. to count on and back
S.C. I can combine 2 numbers to make 10
S.C. I can count objects to 10
You have all been given passwords for educationcity (inside your jotter from week 1 pack).
I have set up some numeracy learning games for you to try. Just put eduactioncity into your browser and go to login, put in your username and password etc. then go to Set Classwork. Once you have clicked in you will see our whole class, just click onto your name and try some of the activities (Hustle and Bustle – number bonds, Ten Pin – number bonds, Sten by 10, Bottle Alley etc). I look forward to seeing your scores. Have Fun!
Activity 5 – Health and Wellbeing – Random Acts of Kindness.
In school we talk a lot about our school values and how we always treat people with kindness and respect. As a continuation of this I would like you to carry out 2 random acts of kindness, A little clip below to inspire you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwelE8yyY0U
A few examples-
Clear the table after dinner without being asked
Send a letter or drawing to someone you haven’t seen for a while. Tell them what you have been up to and how much you miss them.
Thanks you so much for sending me pictures of your beautiful art work. They made my day! Have a great day. More activities tomorrow.
The Coronavirus is also called COVID-19.
If you have any questions or worries you could talk to a parent or carer or trusted adult in your family.
There is a lot of information about Coronavirus/Covid-19 in the news. Find out what it is and what to do if you are worried at
You can also contact ChildLine free by ‘phone on 0800 1111 and in other ways too. Go here for more about contacting
ChildLine: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/
Children’s human rights, participation and engagement
All our lives have changed very quickly because of the Coronavirus, which is also called COVID-19. A lot of adults are in the news and online saying what it is like for them. At Children’s Parliament we want to share how it is for children too.
This is our national survey for 8 to 14 year olds.
It’s really important that we find out how it’s going for you.
https://www.surveygizmo.eu/s3/90233137/How-are-you-doing-MAY-2020
Friday 8th May marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Find out what happened, who was involved, how did people share the news and how did they celebrate? (Why are people comparing this to our situation just now, and how we might feel at the end of lockdown?)
The following activities are taken from the POPPYSCOTLAND website. There is much more information in the learning section – I have just chosen a few!!
How did they hear this important news before we all had phones and internet…..
https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/ve75/ve-day-learning/
How did they celebrate when they heard the news? Look here and have your own VE Day party this Friday !
https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/ve75/virtual-ve-day-party/
History-of-VE-Day-Street-Party-Ideas
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For our P5-7 pupils – there are a number of activities to choose from- I have focussed on Winston Churchill’s famous speech.
http://learning.poppyscotland.org.uk/veday75/
Churchill’s-3pm-Speech-on-VE-Day-Wireless-in-the-1940s
I would LOVE to have done this as a mini topic in school this week with P3-7 classes and linked it with our writing! If you have a virtual VE Day party, make poppy biscuits or do some dancing please take photos and send them to our school email address! Miss Taylor
Good Morning!! I hope you are all safe and well and enjoying the beautiful weather. Mrs Morrison always feels happy when the sun shines!! I hope you are working through the Deans Den booklet, have you made any of the Spring crafts?? Please send photos of your efforts to the school e-mail and I will access them from there.
Today, we are going to focus on developing our listening skills. Do you remember our whole body listening song? Here is a copy of the words, try singing the song to a grown up:
Eyes are watching,
Ears are listening
Lips are closed
Feet are quiet
Hands are still.
I have attached a copy of some listening games. Ask an adult to join in with you, enjoy!!
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Good Morning!Hope you enjoyed your long bank holiday week-end. Choose a work-out Joe Wicks (https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach) or Go Noodle.
Smart Start – Science – Earth Day was on 22nd April. Earth Day is an annual global event, that raises awareness about pollution and ways to maintain a clean habitat and environment. Watch the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NogD8Z57gFA&feature=emb_logo
Then those people who have joined TedEd can pick one of the activities from this page: https://ed.ted.com/earth-school
Chat will go on at 9:55. If you haven’t finished your science you can do this after lunch.
Numeracy -LI To divide -SC I can divide whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000
First watch this video: https://www.pembrokedockcommunityschool.co.uk/divide-by-10-100-and-1000/
Then look at this PowerPoint PowPoint Div by 10, 100 and 1000
Learning Activities : Choose
Spicy:spicy divide 3 digit by 10
Spicier :spicier Dividing by 10 and 100
Spiciest:spiciest div by 100 1000 (This involves decimals.)
Plenary – watch this short video to reinforce dividing by 10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zcnyr82
After Break
Number talks– logic puzzle https://www.transum.org/software/River_Crossing/
Literacy -Reading – The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7rrcqt and work through the activities.
After Lunch
First finish off any unfinished work from this morning or any topic work from last week.
Topic -WW2
VE Day marks the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe. VE Day was the 8th May 1945. We still remember that day today. You might have seen some of the TV programs about WW2 this week. Watch this 5 minute video first https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr
This PowerPoint gives more information about VE Day in Scotland.Ppt VE Day in Scotland
You might want to hear the speech given by Winston Churchill: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/anniversaries/may/ve-day-broadcasts
Learning Activities – Choose from the following activities. You might have time for more than one!
Before you go : Oooh argh, why not have a pirate day/evening!(Ask parents first!) Scrawl on some black eyeliner and red lippy, then tie a scarf round your head … you’re pirates! Next make some pirate swords out of cardboard and stick some pirate films on the telly. Try this free printable pirate treasure hunt .(You will probably need help from an adult with this – it would be fun to organise for younger brothers or sisters.)
Good Morning Everyone!
I hope you all had a great long weekend and managed to enjoy yourself in the garden or while taking you daily exercise. I hope you are working through your learning packs and have managed to complete some activities. A few tasks for you do try.
Activity 1 – Phonics ng sound 
L.I to understand that 2 letters can make 1 sound
S.C. I can say the sound to match the letters ng
S.C. I can blend this sound with others sounds to read words
S.C. I can spell words with the ng sound
Today we are moving onto a new sound ng. These 2 letters together make one sound at the back of your mouth.. Have a go can you feel your tongue lifting when you make the sound? keep practicing!
Below are some ng words for you to practice.
k – i -ng s -i – ng w – i-ng s -w-i -ng s – l – i – ng r – i- ng b -r – i -ng l – o – ng
p – o – ng
Can you think of anymore words with the ng sound? Can you use one of the ng words to write a sentence? Challenge- how many sentences can you write! (Remember you can use your jotter)
Activity – 2 Reading 
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
A new book this week from Oxford Owl http://www.oxford.owl.co.uk for you to share and enjoy! (Remember go to My Class Login username – deansprimary1 and password – reading then to ebooks, age 5-6 lastly scroll down to Stuck in the Mud!)
Can you spot and read the following tricky words from your reading book?
said out were I’m asked couldn’t walk
Challenge – Can you use these words to create your own sentences about being stuck in the mud?
Activity 3 – Numeracy 
L.I to count on and back
S.C. I can use a number line to support me
S.C. I can use jumps forward/backwards to add to a number or take away from a number
Practice counting on and back using a number line (You will find them in your numeracy pack). For example, 3 + 2= 5 put finger/counter on number 3 and count 2 jumps on (up the number line), similarly count back for subtraction (down the number line). The link below maybe helpful! `
Activity 4 – Money Challenge 
L.I. to recognise and use a range of coins
S.C. I can apply my addition skills to add coins to find different totals
Remember if you can use concrete materials (a selection on coins) it will be helpful. Enjoy!
Activity 5- 
WWF are posting daily opportunities for you to learn about forests from your own home. Today’s learning opportunity is about creating a forest habitat. Why not join them on their facebook page at 11am.
Have a great day! More learning activities tomorrow.
Fun and creative activities, built by teachers to help you guide your child through fundamental parts of the computing curriculum without the need for screen time. They include everything you need to get started with activity sheets and accompanying materials.
https://www.barefootcomputing.org/homelearning
Examples from the site-
We have also created some fantastic online games for children to explore. These fun activities are Barefoot inspired and apply computational thinking concepts to promote learning while playing.
Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday
I hope you are are all well and looking forward to the long weekend. A few tasks below for you to try.
Activity 1 – Health and Wellbeing – Mindfulness and Yoga
I hope you have been enjoying the 30 day Yoga and Mindfulness Challenge. If you have completed it remember you can always enjoy Cosmic Yoga for kids. Link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw
Activity 2 – Reading 
L.I. to read words and sentences
S.C. I can create a new front cover which includes key information
I hope your enjoyed reading Everyone Got Wet and completed the tasks. Today I would like you to to complete an activity from your guided reading pack. I would like you design a new front cover for the book. You can keep the title but think about another picture that would give you a clue as to what the story is about. Remember to include the author and illustrators names on the front cover. Enjoy!
Activity 3 – Numeracy
L.I. to add and subtract numbers
S.C. I can make a number in different ways
S.C. I can explain my thinking
Below is a numeracy challenge that can be easily adapted. (you can change the 8 to any number) Remember to use subtraction e.g. 16 – 8 = 8 etc.
Activity 4 – Art and Design
L.I. to use a range of media creatively
S.C. I can use parts of my body and paint/pens to create an effect
Why not have a go at making your own spring blossom tree. You could draw around your arm and fingers. This could make the tree trunk and branches. Then use pink paint or pink colouring pens for the blossoms. Enjoy and send any picture to the school (via email) . I would love to see them.
Have a great long weekend. Stay safe and I will post more activities on Wednesday 6th May.
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