Dear ParentsPlease remember:

You have been turned into a home-schooler overnight-I am feeling a bit nervous about getting my two sorted and I’m a teacher!! I am determined to spend my time looking for fun, meaningful learning for the children at home-keep checking seesaw!

You don’t have to do all the work on this plan- all the tasks set have a few days to complete on Purple mash-most have set days when they start to stop the kids completing them all in one go. I have tried to set a range of activities-some can be independently worked on, others more involved as I know you will also have lots going on at home. Pick and choose what suits but do some of each day.

This week I have given the children a lot of activities they are familiar with, as they will be getting used to working at home which is a big adjustment. I will start to add more new learning when I see how the process goes (feedback is welcome).

The choices are just that, choices. You will have your own ideas too and that is great.

Building a new routine will take a few days. You are amazing parents who care! Thank you for all your

help ,support and encouragement that you give the children.

Seesaw if you have any questions or need support in any way.

All the very best to you and your family.Mrs Close

Fox Class Creative Home Education planner

Week 1 23.3.20=27.3.20

Monday English MathsMonday Reading –Use you reading books sent home

Read for 10 minutes with an adultDiscuss: where is the story set?Who is your favourite character?If you stepped into your book you would smell?Expect their responses to be in full sentences often with a ‘because’ to explain why.Record in their diary.

Spelling: 15 mins as it is day one make sure they can read and understand what the words mean. Say a super sentence with the word in it. Cover/write/check

Handwriting: 15 minutesUsing lined paper can they practise their spellings using joins- if your child finds this tricky do the first word on the line then they do the rest.They LOVE putting a little tick by the best one in each sentence. (pink pen!)Instructions:Make a sandwich for lunchHow did you make it? Write a set of accurate instructions on how to do this. Watch Robot teacher on you tube to remember why clear instructions are so important! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBEFaVHllEIf you hate sandwiches make something else instead! Or do purple mash tasks (smoothies will appear on Monday and SPAG task)Remember :

A title What you need: How to do it: You may also like to include top tips and

a picture. Children-Please remember dedication to

presentation (teach your parents what it is!)

You could –upload a picture or your writing!This could be the start of a recipe book you want to keep!

Fluency: 5 minsPractise the finger roll (2,10,5,3)- little kids could learn them too. You child will teach you

Reasoning: see powerpoint 10 mins (depending on how many family members you have-this is a nice activity that you could do with all your kids (talk or write down next to picture-up to you)

Look the powerpoint which one is the odd one out and why? Let the children teach you. They must use complete sentences-I think …..because this helps develop language structures and deepen thinking. Do not accept one work answers.

They love the task but keep the slides for that day or they will lose their appeal.

Times tables: TT rock stars 20 minsPlease start on garage I will seesaw targets

Multiplication and bar model consolidation: 20 minutesComplete the grid to show your understanding of multiplication (choose your level)-completed powerpoint is an example for parents but they should know what to do.

Print off or draw and complete in your books you are using for maths(they can do this with a rulerTell the time X Three times a day ask them what the time is and discussIf tricky consider buying a teaching clock –I like this one

Have fun doing your learning!

Tuesday ReadingRead for 10 minutes with an adultDiscuss: Are there any problems in the story?How do your characters feel? Is this positive or negative/If you stepped into your book you would touch?Expect their responses to be in full sentences often with because to explain why.Discuss unfamiliar words –use an online dictionary or paper one if you have one.Record in their diary.

Spelling: 5-10 minutes(read/cover/write/check)

Handwriting: 15 minutesUsing lined paper can they practise their spellings using joins- can they put them into sentences with excellent punctuation.Choose 5 or do all of them –up to youThey LOVE putting a little tick by the best one in each sentence.

Recipes:Purple Mash:Look at the crispy cake pictures and sequence.Write out the recipe for the chef. Or draw and label the steps

Or find a recipe for Rice crispy cakes and make them- take or draw pictures of each step and create a booklet.

Remember : A title What you need: How to do it: You may also like to include top tips and

a picture. Please remember dedication to

presentation (teach your parents what it is!)

Fluency: 5 minsPractise the finger roll (2,10,5,3)- little kids could learn them too.

Reasoning: 10 mins Tuesday’s slide (remember there is more than one answer and not a perfect correct answer-I love how the children all spot different things!)

Times tables: TT rock stars 10 minsPlease start on garage

Or Hit the button on their target table

Money:30 minsPurple mash (will apeear Tuesday)Coins to make ChangeGame

Time: 3x a day

Wednesday ReadingRead for 10 minutes with an adultDiscuss: Are there any adjectives in the story?How does your book make you feel?If you stepped into your book you would taste?Expect their responses to be in full sentences often with a because to explain why.Discuss unfamiliar words –use an online dictionary or paper one if you have one.Record in their diary.

Spelling: 5-10 minutesSpelling pyramids

Handwriting: 15 minutesUsing lined paper can they practise their spellings using joins- can they put them into sentences with an adjective? Choose 5 or do all of them –the ones you haven’t done yesterdayThey LOVE putting a little tick by the best one in each sentence.

Recipe:Purple mash- sequence making jellyYou could make jelly from a packet mix with adult helpThen write down the steps for your recipeRemember :

A title What you need: How to do it: You may also like to include top tips and

a picture. Please remember dedication to

presentation (teach your parents what it is!)

Fluency: 5 minsPractise the finger roll (2,10,5,3)Play bond bubbles on purple mash

Reasoning: 10 mins Wednesday’s slide (remember there is more than one answer and not a perfect correct answer-I love how the children all spot different things!)

Times tables: TT rock stars 10 minsPlease start on garage

Place value: 30-45 minutes approx(will appear Wednesday)Purple mash activities odd and even numbers3 digit numbers models3 digit numbers value of the digit (set work will appear on Wednesday until following Tuesday)

Time: 3x a day

Thursday ReadingRead for 10 minutes with an adultDiscuss: Are there any messages in the story?If you stepped into your book you would feel emotion)?Expect their responses to be in full sentences often with because to explain why.Discuss unfamiliar words –use an online dictionary or paper one if you have one.Record in their diary.

Spelling: 5-10 minutesSpelling- quickwrite (how many times can they write the spelling in a minute) can they beat their score? White boards and pens make this more fun!

Handwriting: 15 minutesUsing lined paper can they practise their spellings using joins- can they put them into sentences with an adverb? Choose 5 or do all of them (adverbs –quickly, slowly, carefully, loudly, quietly- or others you like better)Challenge: can you use a fronted adverbial opener with a comma (e.g. Fortunately, Unfortunately-or one you like better) Tick by the best sentence.

Look at pancake recipe, sequence it correctly. Then write a leaflet on how to make pancakes.Remember to use time conjunctions (first, next, then, after, finally)Remember to use bossy verbs (put, mix, flip) Remember :

A title What you need: How to do it: You may also like to include top tips and

a picture. Please remember dedication to

presentation (teach your parents what it is!)

You could draw a pictureYou could personalise your recipe by adding a variety of topping suggestions

You could make pancakes if your grown-ups help you.

Fluency: 5 minsPractise the finger roll (2,10,5,3)Number bubbles on purple mash

Reasoning: 10 mins Thursday’s slide (remember there is more than one answer and not a perfect correct answer-I love how the children all spot different things!)

Times tables: TT rock stars 10 minsTimes table me .co.uk has online tests or print off –do which suits you and your child (I am not sure how it comes up on a phone)Please start on garage

Place value: 30 minutesPurple mashOrder numbersMake numbersThen you could throw a dice and make 6 3 digit numbers and order from lowest to highest and write them down(do 5 times)Also some place value challenge cards (note that there are answers on next powerpoint)

Time: 3x a day

Friday Reading :Go on purple mash and complete the postcard or book review (set to do on Friday)

Or Use the sheet to do one on paper

Or create your own using lined paper

Review your spellings

Super spelling test: Get your adult to test you and also do 2 dictation sentences on lined paper. Mark together

Recipes:Look at the Roman Recipes on:http://cookit.e2bn.org/historycookbook/index-30-romano-british.htmlSpend some time reading the honey cake recipe.You may like to make this or another recipe of your choice. Super learning reading and following a recipe and do send a picture via seesaw so we can see your cooking!. You may like to print this off and keep with a photo for their learning journey folder/put in the book you have chosen to use for English/

Fluency: 5 minsPractise the finger roll (2,10,5,3)Number bubbles on purple mash

Reasoning: 10 mins Fridays’s slide

Times tables: TT rock stars 10 minsTimes table me .co.uk has online tests or print off Do today –please keep as indep as possibleUse a 5 minute timer for them to do thesePlease start on garage

Roman Numerals: 30-45 minutesListen to and join in with the song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1UmAgekzbsCopy out or print off Roman numerals addition or subtraction sheets and complete (see Powerpoint)

History: Create a powerpoint about Roman homes or food (or other Roman things that interest you!) Do some research (ask your grown up first)

Art: You may like to make a Roman Villa or A Roman mosaic (see PDF on web page) or do activities set on Purple mash

Music: Watch: Like a Roman and keep practising

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lks-zgk4dIg

Science: Find out why bees are so important to plants and what pollination is by watching:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiFaN2xQg5g

https://bees.techno-science.ca/english/bees/life-in-a-hive/default.php

Create a poster about pollination (passing from one plant to another) –will put sheet on website to help parents

Keeping Foxes ConnectedChildren can still communicate to each other via Purple mash-Mrs Allen checks messages them passes them on.Some lovely person has started this in Flitwick from Window wanderland: https://www.windowwanderland.com/ Everybody is making a rainbow and cheery message, stick it in your window so others can see-Could you start one where you live for the kids? We could share our photos of our window wanderlands as a class (please only photograph your own house/window!) and also a nice way to take kids for a walk, stay connected and have something to find. Let me know your thoughts.

I love this idea too-but think I will be putting a fox in the window!