Parent Information about our new project
Parent Information about our new project
Embedded Files
Week 1
Week 1
Lesson 1: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Lesson 1: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Summer 1 Lesson 1.webmLesson 1 Video
Lesson 1 Video
Watch the video to see an overview of today's learning.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar.mp4The Very Hungry Caterpillar story
The Very Hungry Caterpillar story
Monday Demo.movMs. Ingram showing how to do a story map for The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Ms. Ingram showing how to do a story map for The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Lesson 2: Innovating The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Lesson 2: Innovating The Very Hungry Caterpillar
box up caterpillar.docxToday you will have a go at innovating (or changing) the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. What would your caterpillar eat each day? Then, you can tell someone your story!
Today you will have a go at innovating (or changing) the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. What would your caterpillar eat each day? Then, you can tell someone your story!
wednesday literacy.mp4Lesson 3: A closer look at real caterpillars
Lesson 3: A closer look at real caterpillars
Extra resources:
Extra resources:
Week 2
Week 2
Lesson 1: The life cycle of a caterpillar
Lesson 1: The life cycle of a caterpillar
1.Watch this video first!
1.Watch this video first!
Lesson 1.mov2. Watch this lesson video
2. Watch this lesson video
Lesson 2: Oviparous Creatures
Lesson 2: Oviparous Creatures
Wednesday Challenge!
Wednesday Challenge!
Choose an oviparous creature.
Watch Ms Ingram's and Ms Gourley's video if you want to.
Watch some of the YouTube videos to find out more about the creature - they are so interesting!
Use your super speaking voices to practise talking about the creature using a full sentence - I know that...
Chick life cycle.mp4Life cycle of a chick
frog.mp4Life cycle of a frog
Penguin life cycle .mp4Life cycle of a penguin
Snake.mp4Life cycle of a snake
Penguins
Chicks
Frogs
Snakes
Bees
Turtles
Lesson 3: Big Write - Life cycle of oviparous animals
Lesson 3: Big Write - Life cycle of oviparous animals
Week 3
Week 3
Lesson 1: Which oviparous creature will you research?
Lesson 1: Which oviparous creature will you research?
Watch the video lesson below to vary the project story, and hear about today's challenge activity. You can use the videos below to help you research an animal once you have decided upon one.
You can use the videos below to help you research the oviparous animal you chose.
Chick life cycle.mp4Life cycle of a chick
frog.mp4Life cycle of a frog
Penguin life cycle .mp4Life cycle of a penguin
Snake.mp4Life cycle of a snake
Penguins
Chicks
Frogs
Snakes
Bees
Turtles
Tuesday Challenge: How to draw an animal
Tuesday Challenge: How to draw an animal
This is an optional activity you can do today. Have a go at watching the videos to practise drawing an animal that you may want to use in your stories for the week. You can do paintings or make models out of plasticine too!
Tadpole's Promise
Tadpole's Promise
If you want to enjoy a story today, we recommend this one.
Lesson 2: How to "Box Up" Your Story
Lesson 2: How to "Box Up" Your Story
Wednesday lesson .movVideo Lesson
Video Lesson
Mrs Watt's Snake story.mp4Ms. Watts' Boxing Up of The Very Hungry Snake
Ms Gourley's Frog story.movMs. Gourley's Boxing Up of The Very Hungry Frog
Lesson 3: Writing a Story From Your Boxing Up or Story Map
Lesson 3: Writing a Story From Your Boxing Up or Story Map
As mentioned in the video, if your child finds it extremely difficult to write a sentence, please just try to do one or two sentences at a time, then revisit it later. Some children will be able to easily write multiple sentences independently in one go, and others may struggle writing a single sentence with your help. By the end of Reception, children should be able to write multiple simple sentences, but we understand if your child is still finding it difficult. Please email your child's teacher if you have any concerns.
Week 4
Week 4
Lesson 1: Monkey Puzzle!
Lesson 1: Monkey Puzzle!
This week we are starting a new story - Monkey Puzzle. Watch the story on YouTube and then watch Ms Gourley's lesson.
Today's lesson is all about oracy and speaking. It is really important that children practise speaking in full sentences before they do any writing later in the week. Look out for the sentence stems to help you show excellence in your speaking!
Today we will be thinking about the values of Excellence, Humanity and Openness - what values will you show?
Watch the story first
Watch the story first
Monday lesson.webmLesson 1
Lesson 1
Tuesday extension - book review .pdfTuesday - Extension
Tuesday - Extension
If you haven't already, make sure you read and discuss our new story - Monkey Puzzle.
If you want to show excellence, have a go at writing a book review for Monkey Puzzle.
Can you use these sentence starters?
I liked...
I didn't like...
My favourite part was...
My least favourite part was...
Remember to use your PHONICS in your writing.
Lesson 2: Mammals
Lesson 2: Mammals
Wednesday lesson .webmMammal Lesson
Mammal Lesson
Today we are going to look a little bit more at mammals and discuss what a mammal is and looks like. We are going to be doing lots of thinking and comparing, so I hope you have your excellence brains on!
Once you've watched our lesson. Have a look at the BBC Bitesize video on mammals:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv/articles/zp92xnb
Lesson 3: Missing Mammal
Lesson 3: Missing Mammal
Untitled: May 13, 2020 3:17 PM.webmLife cycle of a mammal
Life cycle of a mammal
Watch this lesson first and then find out about the super exciting challenge!
IMG_2008.MOVMs Gourley's missing elephant!
Ms Gourley's missing elephant!
Ms Watts' missing pig!
Ms Watts' missing pig!
Ms Ingram's missing rabbit!
Ms Ingram's missing rabbit!
Week 5
Week 5
Lesson 1: The life cycle of a mammal
Lesson 1: The life cycle of a mammal
Monday Lesson.webmThis week we are learning about the life cycle of different mammals and thinking about how a mammal's life is different to the oviparous creatures that we have learned about previously.
Watch this lesson first and then you can see Ms Watts modelling how to complete today's challenge.
Dog life cycle.mp4You can listen to Ms Watts read about the life cycle of a dog.
Kangaroo life cycle.mp4You can listen to Ms Watts read about the life cycle of a kangaroo.
Take a trip to the (online) zoo!
Take a trip to the (online) zoo!
Lesson 2: Drawing the life cycle of a mammal
Lesson 2: Drawing the life cycle of a mammal
Today we will use all that we have learned about mammals and our life cycle drawing from Monday to write a few sentences about our animal.
By the end of Reception, children should be able to use their phonic sounds to read and write short, simple sentences. Watch the video of Ms. Watts if your child is struggling with writing sentences and for an example.
For today's challenge, you can have a go at creating a zoo exhibit by having your child pretend to work at a zoo. You could even make a sign and tickets! Pretend to visit the zoo and then your child can read you their writing to show what they have learned.
Encourage your child to share their work with other friends or family members that you may talk to online.
Ms. Ingram's cat life cycle
Ms. Gourley's lion life cycle
Ms. Ingram's whale life cycle
Week 6
Week 6
Lesson 1: Humans are mammals
Lesson 1: Humans are mammals
Monday Lesson.webmIntroduction to Humans
Introduction to Humans
Watch this lesson video first. There are times when you will be asked to pause the lesson to discuss things with someone else.
Monday task.pdfActivity sheet
Activity sheet
You can print this off, or simple draw the different pictures in order from youngest to oldest. You could even find pictures in a newspaper or magazine, cut them out, and stick them in order!
Lesson 2: Our families
Lesson 2: Our families
Wednesday lesson.webmThe people in our families
The people in our families
Watch this lesson video first. There are times when you will be asked to pause the lesson to discuss things with someone else.
Thursday Challenge
Thursday Challenge
Lesson 3: Writing about our families
Lesson 3: Writing about our families
Friday lesson.webmHow to write about our families
How to write about our families
Week 7
Week 7
Monday lesson.mp4Lesson 1: Babies
Lesson 1: Babies
Watch this lesson video about babies.
There are times when you will be asked to pause the lesson to discuss things with someone else.
Wednesday Lesson.mp4Wednesday 10th June
Wednesday 10th June
Today's lesson is oracy-based. We will be preparing some questions to find out more about the needs of babies.
Friday 12th June
Friday 12th June
Week 8
Week 8
Lesson 1: From Baby to Child
Lesson 1: From Baby to Child
This week, we are learning how humans change from babies to children. Today, we will learn about how their bodies change and how they look different. Watch the video lesson, and if you want, you can look at Ms. Gourley and Ms. Ingram's growth timelines.
The challenge today is a speaking task. Focus on using complete sentences. For example: "When I was a baby I had.... Now, I have...."
*Helen's Timeline.webmMs. Gourley's timeline
Ms. Gourley's timeline
*Roni Timeline.mp4Ms. Ingram's timeline
Ms. Ingram's timeline
Tuesday Challenge
Tuesday Challenge
Wednesday 17th June
Wednesday 17th June
Lesson 2: What Can Children Do?
Lesson 2: What Can Children Do?
How are children different than babies? Watch the video lesson and make sure to pause and then listen to the story I'm Big Now. Then, have a go at making your own timeline. You can draw your own pictures, paste pictures in, or just look at pictures you have of yourself.
Wednesday Lesson.mp4Video Lesson
Video Lesson
WednesdayI'm Big Now.MOVI'm Big Now story
I'm Big Now story
Wednesday Challenge.pdfYou do NOT have to print this. You can make your own as Ms. Ingram did above.
Friday 19th June
Friday 19th June
Lesson 3: Having a Growth Mindset- The Power of Yet
Lesson 3: Having a Growth Mindset- The Power of Yet
Today, our lesson is about having a growth mindset, trying your best, and not giving up.
Watch the two videos below, then the video lesson.
Today's challenge is to think about things that you can do now, and something you can't do yet, but could one day with practice. In Year 1, you will have to begin new and more difficult work, but it's important to try your best to get better with lots of practice.
Friday Lesson.mp4Friday Challenge.pdfFriday Challenge printable
Friday Challenge printable
FridayHip and Hop You Can Do Anything.mp4Hip and Hop You Can Do Anything by Akala
Hip and Hop You Can Do Anything by Akala
If you would like to hear another story about having a growth mindset and not giving up, we recommend this story. It was a favourite in Parks class.
Week 9
Week 9
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Monday lesson .webmTodays' Lesson
Todays' Lesson
Today we will be finding out more about adults by asking them questions!
Today's Challenge
Today's Challenge
example interview qs.pdfAn example of an interview
An example of an interview
Ollie interview.movMs Gourley's Example of an interview
Ms Gourley's Example of an interview
Wednesday Lesson.webmWednesday 24th June
Wednesday 24th June
In today's lesson, we will learn about different jobs that we could do when we become adults and how we might become helpers in our community.
Wednesday Challenge
Wednesday Challenge
t-c-8088-thank-you-colouring-cards-_ver_1.pdfPrintable card template
Printable card template
or you can make your own!
Circle 2 shared write.movFriday 26th June
Friday 26th June
Today we are going to continue with our ignite project.
Please look at Week 6 if you have not completed part 1 of your speech!
Week 10
Week 10
Monday lesson.webmLesson 1: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Lesson 1: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Watch the lesson first and make sure you have lots of great discussions with your adult :)
Today there is a writing challenge and an oracy challenge which you can do over two days!
Writing Challenge
Writing Challenge
What do you want to be....docx.pdfTemplate
Template
Ms Watt's Example
Ms Watt's Example
Wednesday lesson.webmLesson 2: How can I get my dream job?
Lesson 2: How can I get my dream job?
Today we will be talking about our dream jobs and what we need to do to get there. Watch the video lesson first here and then have a go at our research challenge to find out what you need to do in your job!
fact file challenge.pdfVID_20200629_150759.mp4
Circle 3 shared write .mp4Lesson 3: Ignite Speech Part 3
Lesson 3: Ignite Speech Part 3
Today we are going to start writing part 3 or circle 3 of our ignite speech. Who do you want to thank in circle 3? Have a look at the video to see Ms Gourley's example. Then have a look at the slides below to see who you could thank in circle 3. Remember to finish circle 1 and 2 as well! Then you can start practising your speech at home :)
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