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 Bear Who Came to Babysit
Share the story with your child. Then, discuss the questions from The Bear Who Came to Babysit Comprehension PowerPoint. There is no need to record your child’s answers.
The Bear Who Came To Babysit Story
The Bear Who Came To Babysit Comprehension PowerPoint
Spelling
Learn to spell: he, me, she, we, be, is, was, his. Play Spooky Spellings. Select Year 1, click book 2 and press go.
Grammar Focus
Watch Adjectives PowerPoint.
Draw a picture of yourself in the frame provided. Then, using the word mat, write adjectives around your picture to describe yourself. You could even choose an adjective and write it in a sentence (E.g. I am happy.).
If you are unable to print the worksheet, you can complete the activity on a piece of paper.
Describing Me Activity Example
Writing Task
Read The Bear Who Came to Babysit story. In the story, the bear gives Arno and Bibi sticky honey for breakfast. Using the word mats provided, plan a meal that the bear might cook. Don’t forget to use adjectives to describe each item of food. Will it be delicious, or will it be disgusting?
What I’m Looking For:
- Gaps between words
- Use sound mats to help with spelling
- Adjectives
Resources to help:
The Bear Who Came To Babysit Story
The Bear Who Came To Babysit Writing Activity
The Bear Who Came To Babysit Writing Activity Example
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.
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 – Multiplication and Division
- Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
- Making equal groups
- Adding equal groups
Resources to help:
Monday
Count in 2s (Summer Term, Week 7, Lesson 1)
Tuesday
Count in 5s (Summer Term, Week 7, Lesson 2)
Wednesday
Count in 10s (Summer Term, Week 7, Week 3)
Thursday
Make Equal Groups (Week 2, Lesson 3)
Friday
