Topic Menu ~ Summer 2
Please find attached a home learning menu of activities for all our children from the week beginning June 1st. We hope that the menu will also provide some ongoing starting points for learning for those children who will not be returning to school on June 8th. The activities are based around the topic “Cornish Treasures”.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries.
Mrs Egleton, Mrs Finch and Mrs Sandry
Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
In addition to the suggested activities in the topic web, you may also choose to continue accessing the RWI phonics sessions. The Speed sound sessions for set 1, 2 and 3 sounds will continue to be streamed on You Tube at 9. 30 a.m. from June 1st. They are then available for twenty four hours. The set 2 and 3 Speed Sounds lessons will include new words for reading and spelling. There will also be some new daily films on reading longer words and red words. From 15th June there will be some additional lessons on reading and holding a sentence for writing.
Please remember that the RWI sessions can be linked to the RWI activities available online at home.oxfordowl.co.uk. After watching the live programme there are practise sheets for the particular sounds which have been learnt, as well as e-books to read at the appropriate level and speedy green word videos. There are also lots of helpful videos for parents giving guidance about the overall teaching methods used in the RWI program.
Maths
There are also the following opportunities on line to keep maths learning ticking over.
All Reception children have an individual login to Numbots an online maths site. If you haven't contacted us yet for your child's login please message us through Tapestry or by email at earlyyears@camelford.cornwall.sch.uk.
White Rose have are also publishing weekly maths activities at https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/
Week 6 ~ Summer Term ~ Home Learning ~ 18th May
Please look through all the learning opportuntities that we are posting and see what suits your family situation best. There is no expectation that you will do everything but our hope is that you will find some ideas to structure your week with your child and to keep the learning ticking over until we can be together again.
Best wishes
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
English~ Superworm~ by Julia Donaldson
The activities for this week will be based around the story 'Superworm' by Julia Donaldson.
For Monday's activity of making a flap book you will need to have prepared a small paper booklet with a flap attached to each page.
For the magic potion on Tuesday you will need a plastic bottle with a lid.
On Thursday you will need the materials to make a Superworm toy. This can be made quite simply from an old sock, pair of tights, cardboard tube or similar.
If you wish to hold a little 'Welcome Home' party for Superworm on Friday, you might need a few small treats and possibly a 'Pass the Parcel' or provision for other party games!
We hope that you enjoy your week,
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton.
Maths - The Very Busy Spider
There is a mix of number and engineering tchallenges his week. I hope you enjoy our spider based maths. Please have a look through and choose your challenges.
This week there are two slides on the PowerPoint with audio files attached.
Week 5 ~ Summer Term ~ Home Learning ~ May 11th
Please look through all the learning opportuntities that we are posting and see what suits your family situation best. There is no expectation that you will do everything but our hope is that you will find some ideas to structure your week with your child and to keep the learning ticking over until we can be together again.
Best wishes
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
English~ The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
The Reception Classes writing activities for this week are based on the story 'The Snail and the Whale' by Julia Donaldson. Videos to introduce the activities will be posted from Monday to Thursday of next week.
For the invisible writing activity on Monday you will need some baking powder, some cotton buds or tooth picks, a paintbrush and some red or purple fruit juice.
For Tuesday's activity you could use a paper plate to make the snail. Alternatively paper would suffice.
For the postcard on Wednesday you may wish to download the template attached, or simply make your own.
On Thursday you will need a small plastic tub in which to create a home for a snail.
If you wish to cook the snail biscuits on Friday, you will need a packet of ready made shortcrust pastry, a jar of pesto, 100g of cheese and a tin of tomatoes. You will also need to think of something with which to create eyes for the finished snails.
We hope you and your child will enjoy sharing some or all of these activities!
Take care,
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton
Handwriting
This week we are working on writing the letters n, p, r, v, x
You might like to print off the sheets if you have a printer. If you haven't got a printer, you could rule some lines on a plain piece of paper.
Best wishes
Mrs Sandry, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Finch
Week 4 of our Summer Term ~ 4th May
Please look through all the learning opportuntities that we are posting and see what suits your family situation best. There is no expectation that you will do everything but our hope is that you will find some ideas to structure your week with your child and to keep the learning ticking over until we can be together again.
Best wishes
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
English ~ The Giant Jumperee
The reception classes writing activities for the week beginning 4th May will be based on the play script 'The Giant Jumperee' by Julia Donaldson.A video of the play script being read will be posted on Tapestry on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as a starter for the activities.
For the activities you will need all the usual resources for writing and drawing. In addition, for Wednesday's activity you will need a cardboard box which can be transformed into a small puppet theatre. You and your child will also need to create some small stick puppets using card or paper, and straws or lolly sticks. We hope to see some of the resulting puppet shows on Tapestry!
Stay safe and have fun!
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton
Maths ~ How Many Legs? by Kes Gray and Jim Field
A variety of maths based challenges for you to chose from.
Have fun.
Handwriting
This week we are working on writing the letters y,b,k,h,m.
You might like to print off the sheets if you have a printer. If you haven't got a printer, you could rule some lines on a plain piece of paper.
Best wishes
Mrs Sandry, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Finch
Week 3 ~ 27th April
Writing ~Week beginning 27.04.2020~ Egg to Bee
The Reception Classes writing activities for this week are based on the non-fiction book 'Egg to Bee'. Slides of the story are available on Tapestry for you to share with you child.The menu of activities will guide you as to which parts of the book to dip into each day.
A bee template for the writing activity on Tuesday is attached. However, if you do not have a printer it should be quite simple to draw a copy.
For Wednesday's activity you will need to have ready two small paper bags or envelopes, a bee finger puppet,(template attached) and a bag of cheesy puffs!
On Thursday the task is to design a honey sandwich which has at least two other ingredients of your child's choice.If you decide to make the sandwich as well you will need honey and the two remaining ingredients.
Although an activity is suggested for each day of the week, please feel free to dip into them as you see fit according to your child's interests and the demands of family life! The most important thing is that the learning for your child is engaging and fun!
Take care and stay safe!
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton
Maths ~ The Shopping Basket
Week beginning 27th April
Please find below the slides for this week's five challenges for you to look through and decide which ones you will plan in for next week.
We have posted the challenges separately on Tapestry with a short introductory video.
The story will be available for you to listen to on Friday morning on Tapestry.
As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch with any queries.
Take care.
Best wishes
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
Handwriting - Week beginning 27th April
Next week we will be working on the correct formation of the letters i,t,u,j,l
If you have access to a printer you might like to print the worksheets that I have attached below.
Keep up the good work - you are doing so well!
Any questions or queries please message us through Tapestry or by email (earlyyears@camelford.cornwall.sch.uk).
Take care
From Mrs Sandry, Mrs Finch and Mrs Egleton
Week 2 ~ 20th April
English ~ The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The weekly writing activities for the Reception Classes will be based on the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle.
There will be a video of the story being read on Monday 20th April.
For this week's activities you will need the usual basic resources of paper, pencil and colouring crayons or pens. In addition you will need to prepare an A4 sized booklet for the writing activity on Tuesday. Instructions for this are on the menu of activities.
On Wednesday you will need a selection of three or more fresh fruits of your child's choice with which to prepare a fresh fruit salad.
We have really enjoyed seeing the photographs of all the lovely work you have been doing with your children so far. We hope you will enjoy sharing these activities with your child in the coming week. Please contact us if you have any further queries,
Best wishes,
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton
Five maths challenges linked to What the Ladybird Heard
Our activities this week are based on What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson
Please have a look through the slides attached here or on Tapestry to see how you might fit the activities in to your days and the resources you might need.
This week on Tapestry the slides can be seen all together or separately and are uploaded with an introductory video for each challenge.
The activities can be enjoyed in any order. There is no requirement to do all of them; as always, just dip in and do what you can, when you can!
Other resources that you might find useful are attached.
Please get in touch if you have any questions at all.
Best wishes
Mrs FInch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
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Handwriting ~ Week beginning 20th April
Next week we will be working on the correct formation of the letters q, s, e, f, z.
If you have access to a printer you might like to print the worksheets that I have attached below.
We have all been really impressed by the handwriting you are all doing. You are working so hard to start on the line, remember the 'up we go' and to keep the letters and words on the line. Well done everyone. Keep sending us your pictures on Tapestry.
Any questions or queries please message us through Tapestry or by email (earlyyears@camelford.cornwall.sch.uk).
Take care
From Mrs Sandry, Mrs Finch and Mrs Egleton
Week 1 ~ 13th April
English ~ What the Ladybird Heard
The weekly writing activities for the reception classes will be based on the story 'What the Ladybird Heard' by Julia Donaldson.
We will be reading from the story each day as an introduction to the activities. The only resources required are paper, pencils and colouring crayons or pens. We hope you enjoy working with your child and please do let us know if you have any queries,
Best Wishes,
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
Maths ~ The Secret Path
Our activities this week start with a story set in the spring; The Secret Path by Nick Butterworth.
Please have a look through to see how you might fit the activities in to your days and the resources you might need.
The activities can be enjoyed in any order. There is no requirement to do all of them; as always, just dip in and do what you can, when you can!
Other resources that you might find useful are attached.
Please get in touch if you have any questions at all.
Best wishes
Mrs FInch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
Handwriting ~ Week Beginning April 13th
Next week we will be working on the correct formation of the letters, c, a, d, g, o.
You will need a piece of paper with lines drawn on and a sharp pencil. If you have access to a printer you might like to print off the worksheets from Tapestry (see the documents below for each letter).
For each letter there will be a short demonstration video including words using that focus letter.
Best wishes
Mrs Finch, Mrs Egleton and Mrs Sandry
Home Learning Menu
Science, Art, Design and Music ~ Growing and Changing
Summer 1
The menu of activities for you to dip into for the next few weeks are linked to our topic 'Growing and Changing'. The activities are based around the learning areas of science and the creative arts. Please feel free to pick and choose from the menu in a way that best fits in with your daily family routines. We look forward to seeing lots of the lovely activities you are working on with your children on Tapestry,
Best Wishes,
Mrs Finch, Mrs Sandry and Mrs Egleton
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Early Years Guides to Home Learning - How to survive and thrive!
Please find attached some ideas from the Early Years team to help you through the weeks ahead.
The guides include what to expect from Mrs Bolam in Nursery and the Reception teachers after the Easter weekend as well as ideas on how you might like to structure your days and advice on dealing with behaviour.
A rich Tapestry of learning opportunities at home.
Each week the Tapestry education team are publishing a web of activities you can use with your children at home. Each web will be designed to support learning in a number or Areas of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.