Home learning grid for school closure (First level) 7 Remember to include Say-Write-Make-Do in as many activities as you can. Please see the attached priority pyramid to explain the colour coding system.

Writing Reading NumberWe are continuing to learn about writing stories this week. When a story has a problem and something goes wrong, it makes the story more exciting. Then it is good to solve that problem and give the story an ending.Watch this amazing clip about the Light house.

https://www.literacyshed.com/the-lighthouse.htmlRetell the story, act it out. How does the lighthouse keeper feel?What was the problem in the story and how did they solve the problem?Can you re-write this Lighthouse story in your own words. Remember to give it beginning, middle and end.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_nePjWXecQ

This week try these comprehension cards. There are two different version you can choose from, Choose the one you prefer and then decide between mild ,spicy or hot challenge. Then check your answers.Version 1

Version 2

For a change try these number activitieshttps://nrich.maths.org/14583

Practise your place value skillshttps://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/place-value-basketball

Spelling Maths/NumeracyChoose the clip that you want to practice with.The first ones are for blends : ch.sh.cl 1.Blendshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYVuh6Y0HIFind words with these blends and make a list of them, sound out the blends.

Play the blends game. 2. SuffixesThe second clip is all about ending (suffixes). Watch the clip a couple of times. You must know what consonants and vowels are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibq_bWQDluQFind words with rule 1,rule2.,rule 3 and rule 4Why not have a go at making a suffix wheel.

Use this game to remind yourself all about reading bar charts.https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/51/bar_charts

Measuring gamehttps://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/measuring-in-cm

Problem to solve! Modern Languages IDL Theme/ProjectHere are a variety of problems to solve. See how many you can do http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/2008-09/maths/puppies/index.html

Quel temps fait-il? Hip hop! For each of the following weathers, see if you can come up with a dance move or action to demonstrate each of them. Il fait froid ( it is cold)– e.g. cross arms over in front of you and move them downwards as if warming yourself up. Il fait chaud (it is hot) e.g. fanning yourself to cool down Il fait beau 9it is nice) e.g. thumbs upIl pleut 9 (it’s raining) e.g. pointing with both fingers to mimic rain drops Il neige (it’s snowing)Il y a de l’orage 9 there is a storm) Il y a du vent 9 it’s windy)Il y a des nuages 9 (it’s cloudy)

Can you create a tourist map for your local area. Think about all the places people might want to visit eg Portobello Beach, The Figgate Park and Arthur’s Seat. I’m sure you can come up with lots more,

Health & Wellbeing Science Art/Music/Drama/PE

Talking about families Children love to hear stories about you when you were their age and growing up, and about relatives near and far. Particularly at this time when they are unable to see family, it might be a nice opportunity to facetime relatives they haven’t seen for a while and they could talk to them about some of your stories.

Our Families. All our families are different.Draw or paint family portraits, family trees or start a family/selfie gallery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpZKXPnbZs&feature=youtu.be

Awe and wonder

Here is another lovely activity using just food colouring or watery paint and paper towels.Can you find out which colours are the primary colours. Which colours mixed together make secondary colours.

Drama – In your Read Write Count Bags that were given out you all got a book called “You’re Called What!” read the book again then- Pick an animal from the book to play the role of using movement, expression and voice. What would their laugh sound like? How do they move?

Art - You were also given the book “The Knight Who said No!” See if you can create your own dragon using junk material.