St Michael's Primary School

Words

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences.

how

their

if

holidays

family

Literacy Challenge

Listen to James McAvoy read ‘The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet’ HERE and complete the following tasks.

• If you had a pet dinosaur what would you do?
• Where would you go in a rocket if you had the chance?
• Have you ever forgotten your lunch? What did you do?
• How would you feel if you were Danny when his Dinosaur started eating everything in space?
• What do you think it would be like to live on poop planet?
• Did you like the story? Explain why or why not to an adult.

Maths Challenge

This week the focus is on money.  Can you remember how much each coin is worth? Can you challenge yourself to add some coins together to pay for things in these online games?

• BBC Bitesize Money
• Custom Car Garage Money Game
• VIDEO: Finding Coins to Make 50p
• Toy Shop Money Game
• Piggy Bank Coins Game
• Money Sense Coin Cruncher

Challenge yourself!

• Go to ‘NRich Maths’ and explore ‘Halving Shapes’ with help from an adult.  This is a good activity to remind you of shape and symmetry!

Play and Outdoor Learning

We would love for you all to choose 1-2 outdoor or play-based activity from the list in the links below and complete it with your families.

Play Scotland – Home Play Pack for Parents

‘101 Games To Play Whilst Socially Distancing: For Children Aged 3-7’

This book focuses on wellbeing and outdoor learning and is free to download just now!

‘Learning through Landscapes’ are offering excellent and simple outdoor learning ideas for you all to enjoy.

‘Creative Star Learning LTD’ have created a blog containing links to a number of outdoor learning activities for parents/carers.  Click HERE to find great ways to make the most of the sunshine!

Additional Activities

Have some fun!

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Read with the ‘Speakaboos’ app which is free to download just now!

Listen and read along with some great stories on the ‘BookTrust’ website.

Read new stories and take part in online activities with the ‘Scholastic Kids Book Club’.

Practise your blending at ‘Phonics Play’.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

‘Wee Summer Sing’ for children aged 5-8 is starting Monday 1 June. For four weeks they will post a song or rhyme with an accompanying game Monday to Thursday then on Friday of each week, they will have a live session!

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences.

which

she

do

summer

story

Literacy Challenge

Choose your favourite book and complete the following tasks.

• Discuss the story, the characters and the setting with an adult.
   
• Can you think of a different ending for the story?
   
• Could you add any new characters? What would they be like, how would they look, and what would they do in the story?
   
• Design a different front cover for the new version of your favourite book!
   

Maths Challenge

This week we want you to recap subtraction.  Play some online subtraction games and maybe you could even challenge yourself with the activity below.

Subtraction facts:

• Island Chase Subtraction
• Minus Mission
• Bottle Take Away
• Twilight Take-Away

Challenge yourself!

• Go to ‘NRich Maths’ and try the ‘Box Game’ with help from an adult.  This will challenge your addition and subtraction skills.

Play and Outdoor Learning

We would love for you all to choose 1-2 outdoor or play-based activity from the list in the links below and complete it with your families.

Play Scotland – Home Play Pack for Parents

‘101 Games To Play Whilst Socially Distancing: For Children Aged 3-7’

This book focuses on wellbeing and outdoor learning and is free to download just now!

‘Learning through Landscapes’ are offering excellent and simple outdoor learning ideas for you all to enjoy.

‘Creative Star Learning LTD’ have created a blog containing links to a number of outdoor learning activities for parents/carers.  Click HERE to find great ways to make the most of the sunshine!

Additional Activities

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Read with the ‘Speakaboos’ app which is free to download just now!

Listen and read along with some great stories on the ‘BookTrust’ website.

Read new stories and take part in online activities with the ‘Scholastic Kids Book Club’.

Practise your blending at ‘Phonics Play’.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

‘Wee Summer Sing’ for children aged 5-8 is starting Monday 1 June. For four weeks they will post a song or rhyme with an accompanying game Monday to Thursday then on Friday of each week, they will have a live session!

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences.

use

an

each

paddling pool

garden

Literacy Challenge

Listen to Robbie Williams reading ‘Jazz Dog’ by Marie Voigt HERE and complete the following tasks.

• Which music did you prefer the Dog’s Rock or the Cat’s Jazz?
• How do you think ‘Jazz Dog’ felt when he performed on stage?
• How would you feel if you had to perform in front of a large audience (remember when you performed in ‘The Nativity’)?
• What is the message in this story?

Maths Challenge

This week we want you to challenge yourselves.  Test your knowledge of addition facts and try a more difficult addition game.

Addition facts:

• Curious George Addition to 10
• Robot Addition
• Addition to 10
• Mental Maths Addition Train

Addition challenges:

• Jet Ski Addition
• Addition Snake
• Addition Blocks
• Number Bonds to 20

• Alien Addition

Play and Outdoor Learning

We would love for you all to choose an outdoor or play-based activity from the list in the links below and complete it with your families.

Play Scotland – Home Play Pack for Parents

‘101 Games To Play Whilst Socially Distancing: For Children Aged 3-7’

This book focuses on wellbeing and outdoor learning and is free to download just now!

‘Learning through Landscapes’ are offering excellent and simple outdoor learning ideas for you all to enjoy.

‘Creative Star Learning LTD’ have created a blog containing links to a number of outdoor learning activities for parents/carers.  Click HERE to find great ways to make the most of the sunshine!

Additional Activities

Get creative and learn about animals!

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Read with the ‘Speakaboos’ app which is free to download just now!

Listen and read along with some great stories on the ‘BookTrust’ website.

Read new stories and take part in online activities with the ‘Scholastic Kids Book Club’.

Practise your blending at ‘Phonics Play’.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

‘Wee Summer Sing’ for children aged 5-8 is starting Monday 1 June. For four weeks they will post a song or rhyme with an accompanying game Monday to Thursday then on Friday of each week, they will have a live session!

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words
 

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences. 

can

said

there

sunny

cook

Literacy Challenge

Listen to Nadiya Hussain reading ‘Fabulous Pie’ by Gareth Edwards HERE and complete the following tasks.

• What was in the pie? Do you think it sounds tasty?
• Why did the author describe the bear as ‘bad’?
• Who was your favourite character and why?  Were there any characters you didn’t like?
• Discuss with an adult what an author does.
• What’s your favourite pie?  Maybe you could ask an adult to help you make it? J

Maths Challenge

This week let’s focus on number recognition and addition facts. 

Number recognition:

• Blast Off!
• 10 Number Recognition Games
• Teddy Numbers

Addition facts:

• Curious George Addition to 10
• Robot Addition
• Addition to 10
• Mental Maths Addition Train

Play

We would love for you all to choose another play-based learning activity from the list in the link below and complete it with your families J

Play Scotland – Home Play Pack for Parents

Additional Activities

Here are some additional activities to keep your mind and body active!

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words
 

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences. 

we

when

your

puddle

splash

Literacy Challenge

Listen to George Ezra reading ‘Kitchen Disco’ by Clare Foges HERE and complete the following tasks.

• Imagine the food in your kitchen has a disco.  What do you think it would look like? Draw a picture.
• Look at the picture you’ve drawn and use it to help you write 2-3 sentences about a disco in your kitchen!
• Discuss with an adult whether you liked or disliked the story.
• Can you make some puppets or use some items from your kitchen to perform a puppet show of the story?
• Maybe you should have a disco in the kitchen with your family! J

Maths Challenge

This week let’s focus on counting and ordering numbers.  Can you remember how to count in 2’s?  Use the links below to jog your memory!

• https://www.splashlearn.com/number-games
• https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/coconut-ordering
• https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering
• https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/helicopter-rescue
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLzOkpH2zyM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCxvNtrcDIs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hae10bsW_CM

Play

We would love for you all to choose a different play-based learning activity from the list in the link below and complete it with your families J

https://www.playscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/Play-Scotland-Home-Play-Pack-for-Parents-16pp-Web-1.pdf

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words
 

You could try reading, writing (maybe using rainbow letters) and spelling these words.  You could even challenge yourself and use them in sentences. 

what

all

were

play

explore

Writing Challenge

Keep a diary for a day.  We want to read all about how you’ve been keeping busy!

Here are some words to help you with your writing:

Don’t forget to illustrate your work with some pictures J

Maths Challenge

This week your maths focus is subitising which means looking at a group of objects and being able to say how many you see without counting. 

Follow the links below for some fun subitising activities:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib5Gf3GIzAg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKO0yQgJAho
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI37YqVVQc0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8z97aFlcA
• https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/ladybird-spots

Your adult at home can challenge you by putting a number of objects in front of you and you need to subitise!

Play

We would love for you all to choose a play-based learning activity from the list in the link below and complete it with your families J

https://www.playscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/Play-Scotland-Home-Play-Pack-for-Parents-16pp-Web-1.pdf

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Words
 

words

but

not

outside

grass

Writing Challenge

• Where are the children?
• What are the children doing?
• How are they dressed?
• How do you think they are feeling?
• If you were at the swimming pool what would you be doing?

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own, here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Revise all of your ‘Mr. Fry’s’ words HERE.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Mrs Murray's P1 Music Lesson: 

https://youtu.be/9PDeI197JiM

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Find some simple but engaging learning activities at ‘Homeschool Hideout’.

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?

Investigate, Problem-Solve and Explore!

Learn about new animals, different places and all about the planet with these National Geographic videos and on the National Geographic (Kids) website.

Find lots of science fun on the BBC Bitesize Science page.

The whole family can try an online ‘Escape Room’ HERE!

(Might be a bit tricky for the children to complete by themselves but is fun for adults too!)

Social Media

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.
• Teacher Starter
• Making English Fun
• Red Ted Art
• BBC Bitesize Daily
• Play and Learning at Home Ideas
• Sharing Ideas for Home Schooling
• Easy Activities, Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

Literacy

Read, read, read… If you fancy a change from reading books that you already own:

Here are some free online books for you to enjoy!

• Oxford Owl.
• CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
• Storynory.
• David Walliams is releasing free audiobooks every morning at 11am.  Take a listen HERE.

Recap your Jolly Phonics songs and actions.

Visit ‘Mr. Thorne and Geraldine Giraffe’ and recap your sounds and digraphs.

Practise blending your sounds with the ‘Alphablocks’.

Get active and practise some syllables and rhyme with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Click here to practise your letter formation.

Numeracy

Have some fun with the ‘Numberblocks’.

Help the ‘Numberjacks’ with some counting.

Get active and count with ‘Jack Hartmann’.

Practise your number formation.

Play some number games at:

• Topmarks.
• Maths Zone.

Challenge yourself to use a variety of materials to do some addition and subtraction sums, use can find some resources at Mathsbot.

Get Active!

Wake your body up with Jonny at ‘Jump Start Jonny P.E.’.

Do some P.E. with Joe.

Get active with some music, rhymes and games at GoNoodle.

Have a party at home and learn some new moves at Just Dance.

Improve your fine motor skills with a Dough Disco HERE.
(Note: There are lots of other fun resources on this same YouTube page Spread the Happiness TV)

Try a family workout HERE.

Practise balancing and build strong muscles HERE.

Be Creative!

Learn all about music in Myleene’s Music Klass.

Take part in some music lessons on BBC Bitesize.

Create some musical instruments with recyclable materials, can you make enough for the people in your house and make a band?

Learn all about the different elements of art on BBC Bitesize.

Learn to draw with Steve Harpster or Don Conroy.

There are lots of Facebook pages/groups with some creative activities and ideas for parents to do at home called:

• Isolation tips for families.
• STEAM Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids.
• Crafty Teacup Creative Centre.

Draw, paint, colour and create pictures to make people smile!

Relax…

Take some time to relax with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ HERE.

Click here to practise some guided relaxation/meditation with Jamie at ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga: Peace Out’.

Go to the ‘GoNoodle’ website for more movement and relaxation videos.

‘Headspace’ has some free guided meditation videos.

(Note: Many of these aren’t just for children J)

Take a Virtual Trip!

We know being stuck inside is tricky so here are some virtual tours you can take.

• Keep an eye on the animals at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Edinburgh Zoo, Dublin Zoo and by watching their webcams and live broadcasts.

• Chester Zoo also have live virtual tours beginning at 10am each day.

• Take a wander around the outdoor grounds of Blair Castle & Gardens.  You can also take a tour of the inside of the castle. Can you spot any of the features we discussed during our ‘Castles’ topic?
   
• You can go anywhere on Google Maps.  Visit some new places or search for places that you usually visit.  Can you find Glasgow or even our school?