Wednesday
1st April
Good morning Giraffe Class
A new month, I can’t believe that March is over already. How are you feeling, friends? I miss having you around, it is too quiet without you!
Let’s start today……
Morning quiz
Can you find your name?
What day is it today?
What colour is the numicon?
What happens when you turn number 6 upside down?
What sound does Wednesday begin with?
Where is the dinosaur hiding? Is it next to, in front of or behind Miss Anna?
What is Gerald Giraffe doing today?
Gerald is reading his favourite story. Can you recognise the characters in the story?
Hint: The boys name is Harry
Phonics
Today’s sound is k
k-k-k- key
k-k-k- kettle
k-k-k - kite
k-k-k - kitchen
Please use the teaching template in the RWI Resources tab for the teaching instructions.
Writing rhyme: Down the kangaroo’s body,tail and leg.
Fred talk words:
k-i-t kit
b-a-ck back
k-i-ss kiss
s-a-ck sack
Don't forget that you can visit the Ruth Miskin web page for online videos that will be streamed each day. You can copy and paste the link ( https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/ ) or visit the RWI Phonics Resources tab on the home page of this home learning site.
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
Math
Learning Objective: To recognize and identify most common 2D shapes
You will need:
A variety of 2D shapes found in your house, such as;
rectangle / circle / square / oval / triangle
Learning activity:
Go on a shape hunt in your house with your child. How many different shapes can you find? Can you name all the different shapes.
Other ideas:
Make a telle sheet where you encourage your child to copy the different shapes. Make a tick / mark for every time you find the matching shape in your house
Make different shapes on the floor / wall using tape / string etc
Fold a paper circle / triangle / square in half and see what shape you get
Stay safe and take care Giraffes