Monday

Dear Parents

At the top of the navigation bar we have added two new folders for you to access, one RWI Resources folder and one Other Activities folder. In the RWI folder you will find links to online phonics teaching, useful web pages and printable resources. The Other Activities folder has got a few examples of some extra fun activities you can share with your child. These activities are optional so please dip in and out of them as you wish. Above all, have fun spending this special time learning with your child :-)

What is GERALD the Giraffe doing today?

Tell mum or dad what you think Gerald the Giraffe is doing today.

You can send me a video clip or get mum or dad to write your ideas down in your learning log.

Phonics - t

Today’s sound is t

• t-t-t-teeth

• t-t-t-train

• t-t-t-tree

• t-t-t-tower

Please use the teaching template in the RWI Resources tab for the teaching instructions

Writing rhyme: Down the tower, across the tower

Fred talk words:

• c-o-t cot

• g-o-t got

• t-a-p tap

• t-o-p top

You will need:

• Read Write Inc Set 1 sound cards (refer to the RWI Resource page on the menu bar for printable resources if needed)

• Letter Sound writing sheets (refer to the RWI Resource page on the menu bar for printable resources if needed)

• Other sensory resources to practice writing the letters such as shaving foam, sand in a baking tray, flour in a baking tray

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OdYJ1NGjbu8KeeTxMJRITEDoTpxHtzV1r_hX8cx5f-8/edit?usp=sharing

Watch this with your child in order to help you support them to retell the story.

Learning activity:

• Read the story with your child. Use the pictures in the book to support your child retelling the story and ask them questions such as;

  • Who is the story about?

  • Why do you think Harry didn't want to go to the girls house?

  • What was the girl making? How did they catch the snake?

  • What happened in the end?

Other ideas:

• Make your own swamp and act out the story using available props within your house