Friday 12/2/21

Good morning Reception, 
Today is the last day of the first half of Spring term.  That means next week is half term when you can have a break from your learning and have a well deserved rest.  You have worked so hard these past few weeks.  I am so proud of everything you have done.  Well done! 

Well done Aimee on your writing.  You are doing so well!  Thank you for sharing your learning with me.  

Here is your learning for today:

• Reading:  Did you know that today is Chinese New Year?  Have a look on Myon for a book about Chinese New Year.  www.myon.co.uk/index.html      Here are two that I found: 

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• Counting:  Can you find all the numbers from 0 to 20 when you are out for a walk?  Try to find them in order.  You could take a photo of each number as you find it.  
• Writing: Use your sounds to write these simple words (cot, rat, man, fish).  Look at the pictures below to see which words you are going to write.  Each time, look at the picture, say the word e.g fish, say each sound in the word f - i - sh  then write each of the sounds and say them as you write them f - i - sh, finally say the word again - fish.  Remember there will be no finger spaces between each letter because you are writing one word.  There should be no capital letters. 

• You can write a sentence about a picture after you have written the word.  e.g A cot is a bed.  Use your high frequency words and sounds like you have been doing over the last few weeks.  Don't forget a capital letter to start the sentence, finger spaces and a full stop to finish.
• Do some exercise: Start by running on the spot. A grown-up will shout out different commands e.g. ‘faster’ or ‘slower’. Listen to the command and change your speed. Next try shouting ‘up’, and when you hear it, jump up high. When you hear the word ‘down’, bend down and try to touch the floor. 
• Keep talking: Do you think being a kid or an adult is most fun?  Why?  I think being a ... is most fun because.....

Phonics: Watch the phonics video below.  You will need paper and something to write with. 

​Writing: This is our last 'pen disco'.  I hope you have enjoyed it.  Practise writing the patterns while listening to music that you like. You need paper or card and something to write with.  See the video for today's pattern.  There is also a picture of the finished patterns to help you.   

​Literacy:  Practise your reading.  Today's activity is the same as yesterdays.  Choose which picture matches the sentence underneath.  First look at both pictures.  Talk about what is in each one.  Look at the sentence.  Are there any words you know (high frequency words)? 
Point to each word and say the word as you read it.  Say each sound in the word for the words you don't know. Decide which picture matches the sentence you have read.  

Maths:  Today is.... Tomorrow will be..... Yesterday was.......

Watch the White Rose Maths video by clicking on the link below.  Today's session is Growing 6, 7, 8  WEEK 2  Combining 2 groups (part 1)

whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/growing-6-7-8-week-2/
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​Look at the picture below.  Think carefully about the questions.  We count the objects to find how many there are altogether. Can you find objects in your house to count how many altogether?  e.g There are 2 boys and 3 girls.  There are 5 people altogether.  There are 4 forks and 4 knives.  There are 8 altogether. 

​Well done for working so hard this half term.  You have done really well.    Do something you enjoy on your own or with your family -  draw a picture, go outside for a walk, do a puzzle, play with your toys, do some cooking, dance to some music, read a book.