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Day 4 Thursday 26.3.20

Posted: Mar 25, 2020 by: Elaine Matthews (EMatthews) on: Class 3

Good morning everyone!

Hope you are all enjoying having some lovely family time together; the weather is certainly being kind to us all. Phew!!!

Thank you so much for all your fabulous hard work at home; I do realize it must be very tricky motivating the children to work at home so I will try my best to keep as many activities as I can fun and practical. If you're struggling to motivate your child do let me know and I'll try and help as much as I can with tips!! Perhaps some children may feel more excited about completing tasks if they create their own special simple tent or den using just chairs and large sheets or blankets in the garden or inside. It's amazing what a couple of chairs and a blanket can do!! They could add a snuggly rug or blanket, a tray to work on and stationary!! Others might need a quiet work station inside the house. If you need any tips on motivation do let me know; I have a few I use!!! Short bouts of work is likely to work much better than long sessions too.

09.00 Reading

Please try a second comprehension this morning. Here's an example of one of the shorter ones. However, if your child needs a longer one there are plenty in the pack. There is also a selection of comprehensions on the 'twinkl' site. I sent the link on my most recent blog.

09.40 Maths;

L.O. To recap measuring.

8 questions;

1. £2.34 + 27p
2. £5. 28 + £1.35
3. 1/3 of 15
4. 345 + 30
5. 678 - 40
6. 55 x 3
7. 4/7 + 2/7
8. What time is it?

Problem;

If Max bought a hamster that cost £5.35 and a new hamster wheel that cost £2.25 how much would he have spent?

Can you work out how much change he would have from £10.00? (extension)

PRACTICAL ACTIVITY!!

1. If you have a ruler at home please have a good look at it to familiarize yourself with the cm and mm markings. Can you find 5 things in the house or outdoors and measure their lengths? Please record your measurements in your pink book. Make a table to display your measurements clearly. Don't forget the ruler!!!
2. Use some kitchen scales to weigh 5 items in grams. You may wish to bake and weigh the ingredients. See if you can persuade Mum/Dad to bake some tasty buns with you!! Again record your measurements.
3. Do you have a measuring jug in the kitchen? Does it measure in ml? Can you fill a mug with water and then pour the water into the jug? What was the capacity of the cup? (ie how much water did it hold?). Try this with a dish, an empty tin can and a plastic milk carton, for example. Use other containers if these aren't available, eg an empty yoghurt pot.

11.00 Literacy 

'Into the forest'

L.O. To write a short letter in the role of a character.

Did you manage to finish your 'Into the forest' story map? Can you now pretend you are the little boy in the story; you didn't follow Mum's instructions and you went through the forest. You met a strange boy with a cow, a cheeky little girl and 2 frightened children on your journey to Gran's. Please can your write a short letter to your friend 'Little Red Riding Hood' to tell her all about your day!!! Can you write this in your pink book? Please send me an image of your letter; I'd love to read it.

Can't wait to read your letters!

13.00 Mathletics; spend some time completing this week's 'Mathletics' activities. Try some others too if you wish!

13.30 French; have a look at this fantastic site; 'Duolingo.com'. If you create a profile, select 'French' and try the 'basics 1' you can try mini sessions as often as you wish. There are images to help so it's very popular and great fun. You will be surprised how much French you learn.

14.30 Handwriting; I have put some handwriting sheets in your pack. Select just one of the activities and neatly copy the words in your pink book. Take your time and remember to join!

Then please go outside and have great fun in the garden. You've certainly deserved it! Enjoy the gorgeous sunshine.

Take care everyone,

Mrs Matthews

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