English
In English, we will spend one day reading and comprehending a text; one day on spelling, one day on grammar, one day completing a short writing activity and one day focusing on Lexia.
Reading and Comprehension – The Old Toy Room
Share the story with your child. Then, discuss the questions from The Old Toy Room Comprehension PowerPoint. There is no need to record your child’s answers.
The Old Toy Room Comprehension
Spelling
Learn to spell: the, to, do, go, of, said, no, you. Play Spooky Spellings. Select Year 1 and click go.
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/spookySpellings/index.html
Grammar Focus
Watch Capital Letters and Full Stops PowerPoint. Complete Capital Letters and Full Stops Writing Activity (PAGE 1 ONLY) about Lizard Lad, Greenman and other superheroes.
If you are unable to print the worksheet, complete the activity on a sheet of paper.
Capital Letters and Full Stops PowerPoint
Capital letters and Full Stops Writing Activity
Writing Task
Read The Old Toy Room story. Choose your favourite toy from home and draw a picture of it in the box provided. Then, write a sentence to describe your toy. What does it look like? What is it made out of? What game do you play with it?
What I’m Looking For:
- Capital letter at the start of each sentence
- Full stop at the end of each sentence
- Gaps between words
- Use sound mats to help with spelling
Resources to help:
The Old Toy Room Writing Activity
Reading and Phonics
Children should spend 20 minutes at least three times per week using Lexia. Children should take part in phonics and spelling daily using Ruth Miskin YouTube Videos.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
In maths, we will spend the week focusing on a particular topic e.g. shape or place value. Activities will then be set on Mathletics that are based upon this subject.
Topic – Measurement
- Compare, describe and solve problems for lengths and heights
- Understand light and heavy
- Compare weight
Resources to help:
Monday
Compare Length and Height Teaching Video (Summer Term, Week 5, Lesson 1)
Compare Length and Height Worksheet
Tuesday
Measure Length Teaching Video (Summer Term, Week 5, Lesson 2)
Wednesday
Measure Length 2 Teaching Video (Summer Term, Week 5, Lesson 3)
Thursday
Introduce Weight and Mass Teaching Video (Summer Term, Week 5, Lesson 4)
Friday
