Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of the Otter pack!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
a camera or a video recording device
During today's activities, you might see the icons below:
look
listen
speak
write
explore
reflect
Acknowledgement of Country
Watch and listen to the Acknowledgement of Country.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Land and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to extend that respect to other Aboriginal people.
Acknowledgement of Country – Quirindi High School
Duration: 2:56
English
Background knowledge – Bear in Space
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch and listen to the video.
Background knowledge – Bear in Space
Duration: 1:47
Draw or write about a time that someone was kind to you.
Hint! Look at the example to help you.
Example – Writing
Watch and listen to the video.
'Bear in Space' by Deborah Abela
Duration: 7:43
Phonics – l, ll, ss
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch the video and join in.
Phonics – Lesson 1: l, ll, ss
Duration: 13:56
Read the words and match them to the correct picture.
Hint! Select the blue 'Check' button once you have matched all the words.
Mini break
Exploring our world – Animals of the week
Watch and listen to the videos.
Red Panda
Duration: 4:40
Carpet Python
Duration: 4:48
Mathematics
Warm up – Pattern play
Watch and listen to the video.
Pattern Play
Duration: 3:23
Number – Patterns
You will need:
coloured pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch the video and join in.
Patterns
Duration: 4:55
It's your turn!
Select and drag the interactive pattern blocks below to make a repeating pattern.
Draw and colour the pattern.
Hint! There are some examples in the dropdown below the interactive board to help you.
Repeat this activity using different shapes.
Hint! To reset the pattern blocks select the red button.
Examples of some patterns (select arrow)
Challenge!
Look at the picture which shows examples of shapes that are not patterns.
Make some of your own 'not patterns' and then draw them.
Hint! Use the interactive pattern blocks above to help you.
Example – Not patterns
Mini break
Active break – 10@10
Watch the video and join in.
10@10 – Netball
Duration: 9:49
Creative challenge
Create a mini movie – Get inspired!
Watch and listen to the videos. These are short films made by students for the 'Film By...' Festival.
Imagine
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch and listen to the video.
Create a mini movie – Part 1
Duration: 2:07
Think of different ideas for your movie.
Draw or share your ideas.
Pick your favourite idea.
Example
Plan and Create
You will need:
a camera or a video recording device
costumes and props (optional)
Watch and listen to the video.
Create a mini movie – Part 2
Duration: 2:58
Plan your story.
What happens:
in the beginning
in the middle
at the end?
Example planning – beginning, middle, end
Prepare any costumes, sets and props.
Make sure your device is charged.
Film your movie masterpiece!
Mini break
Wind-down – Soundwalk
Listen to the audio clip and join in.
Finding courage – Wetlands sounds – Transcript
Let's go to your favourite spot to snuggle up. A place where you feel safe, comfy and warm. Maybe you could curl up on the couch with some cushions, or snuggle into your bed.
Are you cozy now? Great because it's time to relax and go on a sound walk. Time to visit a different part of our magnificent country. And meet some animals. Close your eyes and as you listen, keep them closed. What pictures do you see in your mind when you really listen?
Today we're visiting the wetlands. Snuggling because there's so much activity in the wetlands you don't want to miss anything. That sounds like a busy little Finch bird calling us over. Close your eyes now if you haven't already. And as you listen, let's practice our breathing. Pretend you're sucking air in through a straw. Feel how your belly moves as you breathe in. And then slowly let the air go as you breathe out. Breathe in. And out.
Here we come. Little Finch. Can you see him? He's standing on a giant green Lily pad. He's excited to show you his wetland playground. He flies over to a large rock. He stops. Very still.
What's he looking at? Look closer. It's a water lizard camouflaged against the rock sitting as still as a statue. Uh Lizard moved not very far, but he was quick and careful. Now he's looking at the little Finch.
Good day to you, Lizard says. Little Finch. What a brave little bird. So tiny compared to the big lizard but not afraid to say hello. It's important to have courage like little Finch.
Did you hear that? Look that honking sound belongs to a magpie goose family. I'm Mama and goslings. They're baby geese. The last little Gosling is so tiny. Mother Goose is teaching them to forage for food. Not the goose dives into the water. She dunks her head in, and her feathery tail waves in the air. Legs kick. Oh, the tiny Gosling is trying too. In goes his beak, but he can't get under. He tries again. He's not big and heavy enough yet. But he is very courageous for trying.
Do you sometimes try new things? Even though they seem a bit scary. Or maybe you've tried something and it hasn't worked like the tiny little Gosling. But instead of giving up. You try again. It's so important to keep trying. That's how you learn.
In goes that beak splish splash. Good on you, little Gosling. Maybe next time? And good on you for trying again and again. Bye bye and thank you, little Finch. Papa little Gosling
How do you feel? Do your feet and legs feel light like the Finch? Or do they feel heavy because you've been relaxing? Let your arms and chest feel heavy too. Keep your breath slow. Your whole body is relaxed. You are warm. And say. And calm.
Well done completing today's learning activities!
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