Wednesday
Week N – Stage 1
Welcome to Wednesday!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
a workbook
coloured pencils
a toy
a soccer ball, netball, or similar sized ball
2 field markers or shoes
Care and Connect – caring for yourself, your family and your friends
Scattergories
Let's get started!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
Hint! The list of categories is in the drop down below in case you need them.
Scattergories
Duration: 1:31
Scattergories
Scattergories categories:
an animal
something cold
a colour
a fruit or vegetable
something you would find in your bedroom
a country
a sport
something that is stinky
somebody famous
something you would find in the ocean.
English
You will need:
Clues for character
Let's write clues to describe a character!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
Choose a familiar character from a text (movie or book).
Without naming the character, describe that character.
Focus on the character’s:
appearance (looks)
actions
behaviours.
Clues for character
Duration: 2:50
Share your work with your teacher. Your teacher or peers could try to guess the character using your clues.
Sight words
You will need:
Sight words: live, gave
We are learning to read and write words quickly. Let's practise some more!
Today we will learn the words:
live
gave.
You will need:
a pencil
your workbook.
Sight words: live, gave
Duration: 9:48
Brain break
Let's recharge!
It’s time for a brain break so we can recharge for some more learning!
Use 'The Workout Alphabet' to:
spell the word Wednesday
spell the name of your favourite sport.
The Workout Alphabet
A = 5 push ups
B = 5 pilates roll ups
C = 5 tricep dips
D = 5 V sits
E = 6 squats
F = 7 mountain climbers
G = 7 lunges
H = 8 lateral jumps
I = 10 jumping jacks
J = 15 high knees
K = 15 second high plank
L = 10 second superman
M = 15 second warrior pose
N = 10 jumping jacks
O = 15 high knees
P = 5 push ups
Q = 5 pilates roll ups
R = 5 tricep dips
S = 5 V sits
T = 6 squats
U = 7 mountain climbers
V = 7 lunges
W = 8 lateral jumps
X = 10 jumping jacks
Y = 15 high knees
Z = 15 second high plank.
Check-in survey – Brain breaks
Answer the questions below about the activity you just did.
Word study
You will need:
Word study focus: suffix -y
Let's learn about the suffix -y and why and how we use it!
You will need:
a pencil
your workbook.
Word study focus: suffix -y
Duration: 13:15
Virtual excursion
The Sydney Opera House
This week we are meeting all sorts of artists and professionals from the Sydney Opera House! Who will be in the lift today?
A percussionist!
Duration: 4:59
A lighting designer!
Duration: 3:28
Mathematics
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Left and right
Do you know the difference between left and right?
Let's practise our left and right!
You will need:
pencils
your workbook.
Making the letter 'L' with your hands
A handy way to remember your left and right is that your left hand can look like a capital 'L' for left!
Make the letter 'L' with your pointer finger and thumb on your left hand.
Trace around your left hand and right hand on a piece of paper.
Hint! Make sure you stretch out your thumb to make the letter'L'.
Label your left and right hands.
Example of tracing and labelling your left and right hands
Watch the video and join in.
You will need:
a clear and safe space to move.
The Cha Cha Slide dance
Duration: 3:39
Giving directions
Let's practise giving directions! We are going to hide a toy and then give directions so a friend or family member can find it.
You will need:
a toy
a pencil
your workbook.
Example of a toy hiding
Hide your toy in a safe and easy to reach place.
Choose a starting point (e.g. the closest door).
Work out the directions.
Record the directions.
See if your friend or family member can follow your directions to find the toy!
Hint! Try to use the words left, right, full turn and half turn.
You can also use other words that describe direction such as forward, backward, between, above and below.
Example of directions
Direction drawing
Let's practise giving clear directions to help someone draw a picture!
You will need:
a pencil
your workbook.
If possible, complete this task with a friend or family member.
Draw a simple picture.
Describe the picture to your friend or family member.
Hint! Make sure you use descriptive directions.
For example "Draw the sun above the tree."
When you are done, reveal both drawings!
Compare the two pictures.
Swap roles and complete the challenge again.
Example drawing
Example directions:
Start by drawing grass along the bottom of the page.
Draw a tall tree on the left of the page.
Draw a sun in the top left corner, above the tree.
PDHPE
You will need:
Actions to keep safe around water
Let's explore how we can stay safe around water!
Watch the video and join in the activities.
You will need:
pencils
your workbook
a digital device (optional).
Where are some different places that we find water?
What can we do to keep safe around water?
Hint! There are some pictures, examples and more information to help you with the activity in the drop downs below.
Actions to keep safe around water
Duration: 8:04
Places where we find water
Places you could find water inside might include:
the bath
the sink
in a bucket.
Places you could find water outside might include:
a pool
a dam
a pond
the beach
a river.
Actions that keep us safe near water
Some examples of actions that could keep us safe when we are at the local pool, include:
asking permission from an adult before going swimming
making sure a trusted adult is swimming with me and watching me
walking around the pool
entering the pool safely
following the pool rules.
Some examples of actions that could keep us safe when we are around a river, include:
asking permission from an adult before going swimming
making sure a trusted adult is swimming with me and watching me
checking the depth of the water before entering
entering the water safely
following the safety signs (e.g. no diving).
Some examples of actions that could keep us safe when we are at the beach, include:
asking permission from an adult before going swimming
making sure a trusted adult is swimming with me and watching me
swimming between the red and yellow flags
following the instructions from the lifeguards
following the safety signs.
Pond
"A Summer Pond" by enneafive is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Pool
"Beautiful Pool" by SurFeRGiRL30 is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Beach
"Beach" by sabl3t3k is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Indoor Pool
"Seton Sands Swimming Pool" by havenholidays is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Your task:
Choose either the pool, river, dam or beach and design a poster that tells your classmates how they can stay safe when they are swimming there.
Hint! You might like to record this by drawing, writing or designing your poster on the iPad or computer.
It is important that we are always safe when we are around water.
PE Challenge
You will need:
Foot skills and passing
Let's practise our foot skills and passing!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
You will need:
soccer ball, netball or similar sized ball
2 field markers or shoes.
Foot skills and passing
Duration: 28:27
Environmental Education
You will need:
Snake story
Let's learn about snakes and then write a story pretending that you are a snake!
Watch the video and join in the activities.
You will need:
pencils
your workbook.
Pretend you are a snake.
Write a story about a day in your life as a snake.
Include information about how you find:
food
water
shelter
heat.
Hint! Write in the first person as you are the snake!
Draw a picture of your snake character.
Snake story
Duration: 3:08
Share your work with your teacher.
Student voice
Show how you feel about your learning today.