Wednesday
Week A – Stage 2
Welcome to Wednesday!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
a workbook
pencils
counters, dried beans or pasta
a fiction book with illustrations
Care and Connect – caring for yourself, your family and your friends
Deep breathing
Let's get started!
Today we are going to try a breathing exercise.
Breathe in for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
Breathe out for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
You can do this to help yourself calm down and focus at any time.
English
You will need:
Reading
We are going to start our English session with some reading.
Read an imaginative text (fiction book) that has images.
For example, you could read a picture book or a chapter book with illustrations.
Read an imaginative text
Duration: 0:36
Describing and illustrating characters
Let's think more about characters in stories.
After you finish reading, answer these questions in your workbook:
Who is the main character?
How did the author (the person who wrote the book) describe the character?
Did the illustrator (the person who drew the pictures for the book) use certain colours and sizing to illustrate the main character?
Draw a picture of the main character. Label with describing words (adjectives).
Characteristics
Let's think about some characteristics.
Watch the video to learn about the next task.
The 'moustache man'
Duration: 0:31
Look at the image of the ‘moustache man’.
If you had to guess...
what might he eat?
what clothes does he wear?
where does he live?
who does he live with?
what is his job?
Answer the questions in your workbook. Make sure you explain your answer each time. You might like to draw up a table to record your answers.
Example table to record your answers
Brain break
Let's recharge!
It’s time for a brain break so we can recharge for some more learning!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
Brain break
Duration: 1:13
Education Live
Animals of the week
Today we are joined by some meerkats and a binturong from Mogo Wildlife Park. Watch the videos to learn more about these amazing animals!
Mathematics
You will need:
Number warm up
Let's start with a number warm up!
Watch the video and join in!
Equal groups multiplication song
Duration: 3:08
Two handfuls
Let's think about different ways we can organise and add numbers! There are 2 parts to this activity so let's start with part 1!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
You will need:
counters, dried beans or dried pasta
a pencil
your workbook.
Two handfuls – part 1
Duration: 2:49
Watch the second video to learn a different strategy.
Hint! The instructions are also below in case you need them.
Two handfuls – part 2
Duration: 1:07
How to play 'Two handfuls'
Take 2 handfuls and estimate how many you think you might have.
Organise the collection so that someone can see how many there are without having to count everything by ones.
Determine how many items you have by ‘looking and thinking’.
Thinking mathematically
Draw a picture of your work and use words and symbols to describe your thinking.
Is there another way you could arrange your objects?
Arrange them in a different way so you can see how many you have by looking and thinking.
Draw a picture of your work and use words and symbols to describe your thinking
Compare the different ways you can arrange the collections:
Write down 3 things that are the same about the way you organised your collections.
Write down 3 things that are different.
For those who like a challenge!
Watch the video and join in the activity.
Hint! The instructions are also below in case you need them.
Two handfuls – part 3
Duration: 2:07
Instructions
Take 36 objects.
Form them into a rectangular structure so that you have equal rows and columns. We call this an array. Draw and describe your array using words and symbols.
Re-organise your pasta pieces so it forms a different rectangle. Draw and describe your array using words and symbols.
Keep re-organising your pasta pieces until there are no more arrays you can make. Draw and record all of your arrays.
Pick your favourite array and describe it using both multiplication and division. Record your thinking in your notebook.
Post the pictures of your arrays and share your thinking on our digital platform.
PDHPE
You will need:
Healthy alternatives
Let's think about some healthier food alternatives.
Watch the video about the Australian Guide to Health Eating.
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Duration:1:39
After watching, answer these questions:
Can you name the 5 food groups?
What foods and drinks are not included in the circle?
These are known as 'sometimes foods' and 'sometimes drinks' (except for water).Draw and label 5 'sometimes foods'.
Think of 5 healthier alternatives for each of those 'sometimes foods'.
A healthy lunchbox
Let's think about the different foods you might pack for a school lunch in comparison to a weekend picnic.
Using the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating poster:
design a healthy lunch box you could take to school.
label the food and drink you choose.
A weekend picnic
Using the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating poster:
Design a picnic basket that that includes some 'sometimes foods' for a weekend picnic.
Label the food and drink you choose.
Check-in survey – PDHPE
Answer the questions below about the activity you just did.
Virtual excursion
Get ready – we're going on a virtual excursion!
Minibeasts in your garden
Watch the video to explore the diverse world of minibeasts.
Learn why minibeasts are important and how to:
find them in your garden or local park
identify common minibeasts
conduct your own minibeast investigation!
Minibeasts in your garden
Duration: 32:46
For those who like a challenge!
Are you keen to learn more about minibeasts? You might like to:
Draw a minibeast in your workbook and label it.
Explore your garden or local park with an adult. Record each type of minibeast you see and how many. Remember to look on the ground, in the trees and in the air.
Use the 'Minibeast key' to help you identify the minibeasts in your garden.
Minibeast key
Student voice
How do you feel about today's learning?