WORK TIMETABLE FOR SCHOOL CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19

All children will be sent home with a full pack of work to complete in the event of a school closure. This pack will include an exercise book which has a Mathletics password in the front cover (as a reminder) as well as an online music log on which follows the same scheme we use in class.

All children have been sent home with their log on details for accessing the pupil area of the school website - this is in their reading record books. If you child is already in self-isolation, then their log on details are on the front of the exercise book which will be sent home at the time of closure.

 

Week 1

MATHS COUNTING BOOK – PLEASE COMPLETE THIS OVER THE 2 WEEKS AT YOUR OWN PACE.

We have also sent extra reading books for your child. Please read at least one a week and go over it until your child can read it fluently.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
English – read your story book and draw your favourite part.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – (sheets) word work 4, spellings page 1.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – read your story book and write a sentence about it. At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – (sheets) kitchen things, continue spellings page 1.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – read your story book and tell your grown up about a time you have experienced the same as a character in the story.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!
Maths – count forwards and backwards to 20. Sheet – number fishing	Maths – count forwards and backwards to 20. Sheet – counting patterns 1	Maths – count forwards and backwards to 20. Sheets – Little Red Riding Hood, count backwards 1	Maths – count forwards and backwards to 20. Sheets – motor race game, snakes and ladders	Maths – count forwards and backwards to 20. Sheets – number beads, all in order
Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 2 – please read a new story book

Maths – if your child is confident forwards and backwards to 20, please extend this to 30 and then 50.

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
English – read your story book and draw your favourite part.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – (sheets) word trees, spellings page 2.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – read your story book and write a sentence about it.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – (sheets) rhyme writing, missing middles, continue spellings page 2.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!	English – read your story book and tell your grown up about a time you have experienced the same as a character in the story.   At least 2 pages of handwriting - please use book B first!
Maths – recognising numbers to 20 in any order. Sheet – 2 sheets from the back of the pack (numbered 4 and 5 at the bottom of the page)	Maths – recognising numbers to 20 in any order. Sheet - 2 sheets from the back of the pack (numbered 6 and 7 at the bottom of the page)	Maths – recognising numbers to 20 in any order. Sheet - 2 sheets from the back of the pack (numbered 8 and 9 at the bottom of the page)	Maths – recognising numbers to 20 in any order. Sheet - 2 sheets from the back of the pack (numbered 10 and 11 at the bottom of the page)	Maths – recognising numbers to 20 in any order. Sheet - 2 sheets from the back of the pack (numbered 12 and 13 at the bottom of the page) The remaining 2 sheets can be completed, too.
Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.	Topic – choose one option from the activities grid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEPTION BOOK LIST - if you would like to have a list of good stories for Reception, which can also be found on YouTube, please see the list below:

https://www.lovereading4schools.co.uk/lists/11268/Reception

 

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me or inform me of any WOW moments on the email address below:
katie.isherwood@britannia.lancs.sch.uk. 

 

Phonics Live Lessons!

At school, we teach your children phonics by following the Read Write Inc.  phonics program.

Read Write Inc. will be streaming free phonics lessons on YouTube for children to watch and join in with at home. This includes three short Speed Sound lessons with one of the trainers every day for the next two weeks.

Films will only be available at the times below and remain online for just 24hrs.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ

Set 1- 9.30 am  Set 1 Speed Sounds (sounds written with one letter): m a s d t i n p g o c k u b f e l h r j v y w z x and sounds written with two letters (your child will call these ‘special friends’): sh th ch qu ng nk ck  (This is for children who were reading Read Write Inc. Phonics Sound Blending Books and Red, Green and Purple Storybooks at school)

Set 2- 10 am  Set 2 Speed Sounds: ay ee igh ow oo oo ar or air ir ou oy (This is for children who were Read Write Inc. Phonics Pink, Orange and Yellow Storybooks at school)

Set 3- 10.30 am  Set 3 Speed Sounds: ea oi a–e i–e o–e u–e aw are ur er ow ai oa er ire ear ure (This is for children who were reading Read Write Inc. Phonics Blue and Grey Storybooks at school)

 

 

We would love for the children to continue on their Reading and Phonics journey whilst at home. The links below are really helpful and offer a range of games, ebooks and activities:

 

In response to the ongoing situation Phonics Play have decided to give families, free full access for this period. To login use the username; march20   password; home

This is a brilliant resource to keep your children practising their phonics in a fun and engaging way!

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

You will may also find free decodable comics useful at this time.

https://www.phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/

Take a look at Oxford Owl for Home, where there are now 14 free Read Write Inc. eBooks (click on the ‘eBooks’ link underneath ‘Read Write Inc. Phonics Guide for Parents’) plus lots of guidance for parents and carers: www.oxfordowl.co.uk/read-write-inc-home   This will also be added to with more resources over the coming weeks. 

Parent videos on pronouncing the sounds, how to sound-blend, read diagraphs, read stretchy sounds and more are also available on this page.

www.galacticphonics.com
www.familylearning.org.uk/phonics_games.html
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics

 

The Body Coach Joe Wickes will be putting on live PE lessons each week day from 9am. They will be 30 minute workouts aimed at children of all ages. You can find ‘PE with Joe’ on the Youtube channel ‘The Body CoachTV’. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

 

Useful websites for home learning: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNjAj_o0SI - Yoga

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio- stories and games

https://www.tinkercad.com/ - All kinds of making

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/ - phonics

https://theimaginationtree.com/   creative arts and crafts

https://toytheater.com/  Educational online games

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/   Activities and quizzes

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/   Learning resources

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/nature-detectives/  

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ Free resources for primary age

https://world-geography-games.com/   Geography games

https://thekidshouldseethis.com/ Wide range of educational videos

https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk/  Free challenge packs

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getStarted Creative computer programming

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ Activities and quizzes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

https://www.wordhippo.com/  Online dictionary and thesaurus 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to EYFS!

Mrs Bromley and I have been so pleased with how well the children are all settling into school life at Britannia. They are a fantastic cohort and we thoroughly enjoy teaching them every day. We strive to create a happy, creative environment where your child can thrive and reach their full potential.  We are always available at the end of the day if you wish to speak to us about anything!

In Reception we follow the chidren in where they would like to take their learning. Planning is done weekly and encorporates all the chidren would like to learn and explore whislt ensuring that Development Matters is fully covered.

This half term our topic is 'Journeys'. (Spring 2 2020)

In maths this half term the children will be learning:

• Number recognition to 20 and beyond
• Addition & subtraction
• Comparing 2 or 3 groups of objects
• Days of the Week
• Measuring – comparing different ways of measuring length
• Class shop – how many 1p’s do you need to buy things?
• Making models using 3D shapes – name and describe properties
• Addition/subtraction word problems

 

All of the children in Reception are great little mathematicians. We carry out investigations involving number, shape, space and measure on a daily basis. Please support your child at home by doing lots of counting games as well as shape hunts. If you need any further ideas, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs Isherwood.

 

In English we will be reading a variety of books based on the interests of the children. Our main focus texts this half term are 'Naughty Bus' by Jan and Jerry Oke, 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!' by Mo Willems and 'Tadpoles Promise' by Jeanne Willis.

This half term we will be focussing on using the sounds we already know to help us write simple words and sentences. 

The children also receive daily phonics sessions following the Read Write, Inc scheme.

Reading books are changed on a Monday and a Friday. On Monday, the children will bring home a paper copy of the book they are reading in their phonics lesson. On Friday they will bring home an additional 'Book Bag Book' linked to their main phonics book. Please aim to read each of these books three times during the week so that we can inprove fluency.

As your child is reading please ask them questions about what they have read. Please make comments in their reading record books so we know when they have read at home.

 

 

Please remember to sent in £1.50 Snack Money each Monday for your child’s daily snack and additional resources.

If your child is on packed lunches, please make sure that all grapes are cut in half length-ways!

Please see the weekly newsletters for important information and dates. These will be uploaded onto this web page each Friday.

Please make sure that all clothing is labelled! If you are missing any items, please see a member of the Reception Team.