HOME LEARNING
As you are aware we have been busy preparing for transition, however if you require any support at home please feel free to contact us. If you have any questions/queries regarding transition please visit the Transition page on our website.
We miss you all!
Thank you 🌈
lucy.lavin@mosspark-inf.trafford.sch.uk
Share what you get up to at home with us via twitter:
https://twitter.com/MsLavinEYFS?s=08
We would love to see!
Daily Exercise resources for Physical Development:
https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html - Everyday LIVE at 9am
https://www.5-a-day.tv/ - FREE log in details
USERNAME: 5-a-dayAtHome
PASSWORD: AtHome123
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga - Lots of yoga videos to choose from!
Home Learning Science Fun!
Friday 24th July
Good Morning Reception
Well the last day is finally here!
Today we would normally be having a party and wishing
everyone a wonderful summer
So pop on your dancing shoes and your best party clothes
and enjoy some Friday grooves
Ask your grown up to join in too!
From the bottom of your heart we would like to say what an AMAZING class you have been and we wish you all the very best in year 1
A huge thank you to our children and families for the
beautiful gifts, cards and lovely emails
These are so much appreciated!
Have a well deserved rest and we will see you in September!
Ms Lavin and Miss Keogh xx
Thursday 23.7.20
Good Morning Everyone!
Today's challenge will be going on a nature scavenger hunt! You can do this in your garden or in the park. Even if the weather is a bit wet, it is still fun to get wrapped up and head outside!
When you find the things on the list, look closely at the detail, if it is a creature you can look at how it moves and travels too.
Have fun!
Wednesday 22.7.20
Good morning everyone! We hope you have enjoyed the challenges so far this week!
Please find today's below!
Observational nature drawings
Can you go on a walk to the park or in to your garden do to some observational drawings? This means looking very closely at the shape, detail and colour of the things you are drawing.
You could collect some lovely things to draw in the garden OR you could take your drawing tools to the park with you! If you can't get outside you could collect some interesting natural things in your home such as fruit and vegetables!
If drawing at home you could put on some relaxing music.
Dont forget to take your time and look closely!
Tuesday 21.7.20
Terrific Tuesday!
This week, if we were in school, we would be winding down and enjoying our final time together before you all move on to year one! So this week we will set one or two activities a day for you to enjoy with your families at home.
Potion making!
Using an old plastic bottle, a jar or a mixing bowl you can make a natural potion!
You could go for a walk in the park to find ingredients for your potion, but make sure you check with your grown ups before picking things up.
Once you have made a potion can you write a list of all the ingredients?
Does you potion smell? What colour is it? Is it thick? Is it smooth? - Write a sentence (or more than one!) to describe your potion!
'It is ...'
'My potion is...'
Monday 20.7.20
The last Monday of the school year! Wow!
This week, were we in school, we would be winding down and enjoying our final time together before you all move on to year one! So this week we will set one or two activities a day for you to enjoy with your families at home.
We hope you enjoy them!
Can you make a nature crown?
You can do this any way you choose - there are lots of ideas online and we have posted some below too!
Maybe you could go on a walk to the park to find bits of nature to add to your crown and draw a picture to design it before you make it!
Good Morning Reception
Today is our relax and read day
Snuggle up and choose your favourite story
You can make your own puppet theatre to tell stories
Make sure you ask your grown up first
Good Morning Reception
Soon to be year 1 
Please see the learning below
Today we are going to play sentence substitution
Read the sentences and change the highlighted word
For example...
The man had a big hat.
The man had a big dog.
The chick was in the farm.
The .........was in the farm.
She can see the ring.
She can see the........
Are they at the shop?
Are they at the..........
They are in the den.
They are in the ...........
My bag is in the rain.
My ........is in the rain.
The king is in his car.
The .......is in her car.
Can you write these sentences in your book in your best handwriting and draw a picture to match the sentence?
Can you draw a map of your street to the local shops or the park?
What did you see on the way? Can you add some detail to your map.
We would love to see your maps!
Monday 13.7.20
Happy Monday everyone!
This week is your transition week - how exciting! Everyday some children will be visiting their new classrooms and teacher! We hope you have a wonderful time - we know you are going to love them.
Please find today's learning below.
Friday 9.7.20
Good Morning Reception!
We hope you've enjoyed the outdoor art challenges this week.
Today is our relax and read day!
Choose your favourite stories and snuggle up with a book.
Here is our learning below.
Thursday 9.7.20
“In strange times, one of the most important things for me is to not lose the ability to play and create. The outdoors provides us all with a wealth of wonder to explore and experience, it is the largest artist studio in the world, and it’s free. Never forget to stop, look, experience and play.” — James Brunt - Artist
We would LOVE you to take part in the BIG outdoor art challenge - getting outside in all weathers is great for wellbeing and learning. Please visit the website below for more details and share any of your creations with us via email or twitter!
https://thechildrenschallenge.com/big-outdoor-art-challenge
Even if you don't want to enter the official competition, you can still get creative in the great outdoors!
Here are some Natural Art ideas to inspire you!
If you made a ladder like this Natural Art? Where would it take you to? If I had a ladder it would take me to a magical castle.
Wednesday 8.7.20
“In strange times, one of the most important things for me is to not lose the ability to play and create. The outdoors provides us all with a wealth of wonder to explore and experience, it is the largest artist studio in the world, and it’s free. Never forget to stop, look, experience and play.” — James Brunt - Artist
We would LOVE you to take part in the BIG outdoor art challenge - getting outside in all weathers is great for wellbeing and learning. Please visit the website below for more details and share any of your creations with us via email or twitter!
https://thechildrenschallenge.com/big-outdoor-art-challenge
Even if you don't want to enter the official competition, you can still get creative in the great outdoors!
“Much of our greatest art is inspired by nature, but nature features less and less in our daily lives. This matters as that close relationship to is important for our wellbeing – it helps children keep well.”
— Professor Miles Richardson, Nature Connectedness Research Group
Tuesday 7.7.20
Good morning, please find your learning for today below!
Monday 6.7.20
Happy Monday everyone! We hope you had a lovely weekend with your families.
Please find today's learning below!
Friday 2.7.20
Happy Friday everyone! We hope you have had a good week!
Most of you will have now accessed the 'Transition page' to find out all about your exciting move to year one - I am going to miss you so much but I know you are going to have an amazing time with Miss Barber and Miss Keogh!
Even though it is a big and exciting move, you can look at all the pictures and videos on the transition pages and talk to your grown ups to help you feel prepared.
Below are some activities and stories to work through together to help you process any feelings or worries you might have.
Can you make a thoughts and questions jar?
With your grown up, write down any questions, worries or thoughts you have about moving to year one on slips of paper. Fold each piece of paper and pop it in your jar or bowl.
Together, you can open up these slips of paper one at a time, you can talk about what you have written down and answer any questions you might have.
Any time you think of another thought or question about school you can pop it in your jar and figure it out together!
Thursday 2nd July
Well done for joining in the virtual sports day yesterday!
It was amazing to see and hear children being Healthy Henry at home.
Can you continue your fitness with a challenge?
Can you estimate how many star jumps you can do in a 30 seconds?
You will need your grown up to time you!
What was your score?
Now ...take a rest!
Can you beat your score?
You can find different ways of moving too?
You can involve your grown up!
(Jumping, skipping, running, hopping)
Can you draw a picture of your sporty action?
Can you write a sentence in your handwriting book?
Here are some examples but you can make your own up.
My mum likes hopping.
My dog likes my skipping.
Don't forget to use your high 5 rule and check your wonderful handwriting.
Can you improve your handwriting by writing the sentence again?
Way to go Reception!
You deserve a healthy snack and a rest!
After lunch you can try these dances if your feeling super fit!
Then time to relax with a sporty themed story
Wednesday 30.06.20
Good morning everyone! Today we are having a sports day from home! Please find the link below for lots of wonderful ways to get active today!
Have fun
Tuesday 29.6.20
Today is Terrific Tuesday! Your learning challenges are below!
We will keep the school council/green team challenge on for a little longer - don't forget to send us your entries or tag us on twitter if you want to be involved - the more of the work that is done by the children the better!
Monday 29.6.20
Good morning everyone! Below you will find your learning challenges to begin the week! Including a special challenge if you would like to join the school council or green team!
Have fun!
Friday 26.6.20
Happy Friday!
Today is our relax and read day!
Find a comfy spot and snuggle up with a good book.
Please see our learning challenges below.
Thursday 25.6.20
Good morning Reception
Today is water day which means you can get wet!
Please see the learning below and remember to have fun!
Wednesday 24.6.20
We are halfway through another wonderful week and it looks like the sun is back! Please find today's learning below!
We have included one of our favourite under the sea songs for you to have a dance to!
Tuesday 23.6.20
We hope you all enjoyed yesterday's challenges! Please find today's below!
Monday 22.6.20
Good morning everyone!
We loved seeing some of the wonderful Octopuses gardens you made last week! What a creative bunch you are!
Please find today's learning below!
Friday 19.6.20
Today is our relax and read day!
Find a comfy spot and snuggle up with a good book.
Please see our learning challenges below.
Thursday 17.6.20
Good Morning Reception
Today we're going to be Scientist, comparing, measuring and predicting.
Please see the learning below.
Don't forget to ask your grown up before using any tools!
Wednesday 17.6.20
We are already half way through another week!
Did you hear the storms!? We hope nobody was scared by the thunder, lightning or VERY heavy rain! We have included a video that tells you all about storms, for you to watch and talk about with your grown ups, as well as the days learning challenges.
Maths Challenge link:
Tuesday 16.6.20
Good morning everyone!
Please find today's learning below!
Monday 15.6.20
Happy Monday everyone! We hope you had a lovely weekend.
This week we are going to start a new topic: Under the Sea
We will be basing this learning around the song/story 'Octopus' Garden'
Please find today's learning challenges below!
Friday 12.6.20
Happy Friday!
Today is our relax and read day!
Find a comfy spot and snuggle up with a good book.
Please see our learning challenges below.
Thursday 11.5.20
Please find the day's learning challenges below.
Please remember there are lots of wonderful story links on the PDF document from Monday. These are great age appropriate resources for generating important conversations and learning.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday 10.5.20
Wonderful Wednesday! We hope you are having a lovely week. Please find the learning challenges below.
Please continue to explore the stories that can be found on the PDF document.
Tuesday 9.5.20
Please find the day's learning challenges below.
Please remember there are lots of wonderful story links on the PDF document from Monday. These are great age appropriate resources for generating important conversations and learning.
Have a wonderful day!
Monday 8.6.20
Happy Monday Everyone!
We hope you have all enjoyed some of the holiday challenges! Below you will find today's learning activities.
We have included a PDF of brilliant diverse stories. If you download any simple QR code reader onto your phone and scan the code it will take you to these stories on youtube.
As teachers and as individuals we recognise the responsibility to educate and represent all of our wonderful children. Change is needed and education is just one way in which we can work towards a better future for our local and global community.
Black lives matter.
We hope you have all had a lovely week and enjoyed some outdoor learning! Me and Ms. Keogh have been spending as much time outside as possible!
We would love to see your outdoor pictures too!
Holiday Challenges
ECO EDDIE ACTIVITIES!
This week we are going to re-use old things to create new things!
Have a look at the 'Trash to Treasure' activities below!
We need your help!
We are building an 'eco stage' in the reception outdoor area, using eco bricks! We still need some more eco bricks to be able to finish this project. Could you help us to make some? We need BIG bottles (an average lemonade bottle) packed tightly with crisp packets.
Holiday Challenges
We have updated the page with some more learning ideas for you, they can be done inside or outside...but we've got our fingers crossed for more sun!
We would like to wish ✨ EID MUBARAK✨ to all those who celebrated on Sunday!
We would love to see your pictures if you want to add them to twitter or send them to lucy.lavin@mosspark-inf.trafford.sch.uk
We would like to say a huge thank you for all of your continued support and effort at home during this difficult time. We miss the children very much and it was so lovely to receive some letters and pictures last week - they really made us smile!
We hope all of you, and your families, are safe and well.
Happy Holidays
This week is outdoor learning week!
Can you join thousands of children all over the world to take learning outdoors?
Let us celebrate how beautiful NATURE
really is. Can you bring the outdoors inside?
Or enjoy your wonderful green spaces
Please see below for some outdoor learning ideas to enjoy together as a family
Have a relaxing time and stay safe!
Friday 15.5.2020
Good Morning everyone
Today is our reading day!
Please see our reading challenges below
Thursday 14.5.2020
Good Morning everyone!
We have received lovely letters and pictures from some of you and on behalf of myself and Ms Keogh I would like to say a huge THANK YOU.
We have loved hearing from you and to see what you have been upto
at home.
We miss you so very much and it put big smiles on our faces!
Today we have posted some Traditional Stories
You may like to watch them before you start your STEM challenges below
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Ms Keogh has chosen today's song! We hope it puts a smile on your face!
Enjoy!
Wednesday 13.5.20
Good Morning Everyone!
Today you can come and collect your new learning packs from school!
Please also find today's home learning below.
We are so grateful for your continued hard work at home, thank you!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
We hope today's song puts a smile on your face!
Enjoy!
Tuesday 12.5.20
Good morning everyone! Below you will find today's learning activities.
Don't forget, Reception Oak can collect their new learning packs on Wednesday!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Today is Tuesday...So it's another Tuesday Twist
We can't wait to see your best twists!
ENJOY!
Monday 11.5.20
Please follow the link below to see a thank you from all of us at Moss Park Infants!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Ms Keogh has chosen today's song for you to start your week to! The song starts slow and gets faster...see if you can move your body in time to the music! We would also love to see your best poses too!
Thursday 6.5.20
We hope you've enjoyed the sunshine today!
Every Thursday there will be some STEM challenges
The children enjoy these in school.
Daily phonics will be:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Please see the learning below
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
One of my all time favourite singers today! PERFECT for dancing!
We have loved seeing some of your dancing videos! They have made us smile so much, thank you!
Wednesday 5.5.20
We are half way through another week and we are so happy to have the sun back out again! Below you will find today's learning activities.
Below are some fact videos about foxes!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Today's song is chosen by Ms Keogh!
I wonder what dance moves you can think of to go with this one?
Tuesday 4.4.20
Terrific Tuesday!
Please find today's learning challenges below! We are looking at 'The Gruffalo' for inspiration this week!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Today's groove is perfect for a Tuesday twist!
Dancing between learning is a great way to take a break and get some exercise.
We would love to see your best twists!
(Go to 1:10 on the video if you want some inspiration!)
Monday 4th May
Good Morning Reception
We hope that you've had a wonderful weekend!
We are going to start our week with a new text...
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Be as creative as you wish and enjoy the challenges of the week!
Daily Groove!
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
Today's song is chosen by Ms. keogh, and she would like you to get you air guitars out! A great song to burn off some energy and start the day with a buzz! Enjoy! (Don't forget you can share your moves with us via email or twitter)
Friday 31.4.20
Happy Friday everyone! It's reading day!
Below you will find some reading challenges for you to get stuck into!
Don't forget to check out the stories uploaded by MPI staff too!
https://moss-park-infant-school.primarysite.media/
Once again, a massive thank you to all of you at home! We hope that you are all staying safe and sound during these strange times!
One more thing...
In Reception Oak we LOVE to dance and would often have a little boogie to get rid of our wiggles (especially on a Friday!). So, every day me or Ms. Keogh will be choosing one of our favourite songs for you to have a daily groove to! (Grown ups are allowed to join in with this too!)
First up is my choice (and I know it is already a firm favourite with some of our children!)
I hope you enjoy and it puts a smile on your face like it does mine!
P.s Feel free to share a video of your moves with us...we know you've got some good ones!
Thursday 30.4.20
It has been lovely to see what some of you have been getting up to in pictures via email and twitter! You make us so proud! Keep up the hard work!
Wednesday 29.4.20
We are already half way through another week!
Below you will find today's learning!
We will now begin using the 'Letters and Sounds' youtube videos to recap phase 3 phonics. These are a great tool to support your child's progression in phonics from home and we highly recommend accessing them.
Also below you will see a phonics guide video, this is an informative video for parents/carers. We hope you find it helpful!
Tuesday 28.4.20
Good morning!
Below you will find today's learning activities!
We will continue to look at the story 'A Shark in the Park' and there is another reading of the book for you to enjoy!
To log on to Phonics play please use the following details:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Username: march20 Password: home
BBC Bite size shape videos
Monday 27.4.20
Happy Monday!
This week we are going to be looking at the story 'Shark in the Park' to inspire some of our learning! You will find the video of the story below.
Friday 24.4.20
Happy Friday Everyone!
A huge thank you to all of you at home for the amazing work you are doing to keep your little ones busy and engaged. We know it isn't easy but we hope you are finding the online learning accessible and fun!
Don't forget to fit it around your day-to-day life and take lots of breaks.
On Fridays we will continue to focus learning around reading, below you will find some reading challenges.
Here are also some useful websites for reading:
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/oxford-reading-tree-levels/
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/search/#!?type=Book&q=&cat=170&sortOption=Relevance&pageNo=1
Thursday 23.4.20
We hope you enjoyed the Earth day activities yesterday!
It was lovely to see what some of you got up to via twitter and email!
Wednesday
22.4.20
Today is EARTH day!
At Moss Park Infants we try to do all we can to protect our planet everyday, but today we want to celebrate it even more than usual!
Below you will find a suggestion of activities to do at home along with some songs and video clips to learn more about our wonderful blue planet.
Also, don't forget to check out the stories being told by Moss Park Infants staff!
Go to 'Children' > 'Our Videos' > 'Story Time'
Tuesday 21.4.20
Balloon Subtraction
Monday - 20.4.20
Happy Monday everyone! We hope you had a restful weekend and are staying safe!
Below you will find some learning challenges for today! Pick one or two challenges from the phonics and maths sections.
Remember, these challenges are to fit around your home lives at your own pace.
Make sure to include lots of breaks for you and your child!
Please also take a look at the below link to find some FREE reading resources!
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/read-with-oxford/
Follow this link to see how to make squishy soap!
https://mamapapabubba.com/2016/02/27/awesome-diy-squishy-soap/
Friday 17.4.20
Today we have set a series of challenges linked to reading and stories!
We hope you have had a lovely week and enjoy your weekend! Fingers crossed for more sun!
Thursday 16.4.20
Below you will find Thursday's challenges! Please choose 1 or 2 challenges from phonics and maths.
You can also use the 'blending song' below to warm up for phonics!
Don't forget to check out the 'Our Videos' page to see some stories read by the MPI teachers!
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Wednesday 15.4.20
We hope you have found the new format for home learning accessible and clear! We will be giving families a call today to check in and see how you are getting on at home! We look forward to speaking to you all!
Please remember: For phonics and maths you choose 1 or 2 of the challenges for your child.
Don't forget to check out the 'our videos' page below to see stories uploaded by Moss Park Infant teachers everyday!
Tuesday 14.4.20
We hope you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed the sun as much as possible! Me and Ms Keogh are still missing you ever so much and hope you are staying safe and happy.
We have designed a new format to present challenges for home learning which is hopefully clear and accessible for you all at home.
For phonics and maths we have broken the activities into numbered 'challenges'.
Please choose one or two of the challenges from these subjects for your child to do depending on which you feel is appropriate for where they are in their learning.
For topic learning we will suggest one challenge a day.
I have recorded one of my favorite stories for you to listen to at home! Click the link below to go to 'our videos' page and find my video under 'story time'
Enjoy!
Moss Park Infants Easter Egg Decorating Challenge!
You can complete this challenge any way you choose! We would love to see what you create on twitter! If you upload a picture don't forget to Tag @MossParkInfants
(Below you will find more Easter and spring activity ideas)
Easter activities
We hope you are enjoying your Easter break and having lots of fun with your family! Below you will find more ideas for some challenges, activities and games!
Read 1 book a day (Or more!)
You could try reading it in a new place each day!
Make a den! Make sure you ask your grown ups what you can use to make this!
It could be a great place to tell stories...
Take part in an egg and spoon race!...You could even organise your own sports day!
Potato printing patterns! Think about what colours and shapes you can use to create your pattern. Sponges and other hard vegetables can be great for printing in different shapes too!
Make a fairy potion! Remember to check with your grown ups what you can put into it! You could even have a go at writing your fairy recipe down!
I have been hearing more and more birds singing every day! Could you make a bird feeder to put in your garden or outside your window?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes/bird-feeder
I wonder if you get any little visitors! Maybe you could find out what they are called and have a go at drawing them?
Make a nature book! Could you fill each page with something you can see in your garden or out of your window?
This week I have seen blossom, birds and a bumblebee!
You could have a go at labelling your picture and if you want an extra challenge write a fact about each thing you have seen! This could be a project to work on over the week.
Easter Activities!
We hope that you are all staying safe and enjoying each other's company. Below you will find a selection of Easter and spring activities to have a go at at your own leisure.
Enjoy!
Could you make a fairy garden?
Could you dissect a flower to discover all of it's different parts?
Could you make a blossom tree picture? You could use broccoli to make it like this one!
Making transient art Easter egg patterns!
Painting flowers using forks! Or maybe you could use something else that is not a paint brush?
Could you do an observational drawing of a Daffodil or other flower/plant? Like we practised in the Atelier at school!
Go on a bug hunt in the garden! You could make a bug hunt for someone in your family. What can they find?
Making chocolate nests! There are lots of recipes online, but here is one suggestion:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/eastereggnests_93841
Making Easter or spring bunting for your house!
Make a self portrait using natural materials!
Make an Easter card for someone in your family. Is there someone you can't see at the moment? Maybe you could make them a card and write them a special message inside?
Below you will find a link to even more ideas for learning at home!
https://abcdoes.com/home-learning/
Friday 27th March
Good Morning Reception Oak
You made it through your first week of home schooling
YOU ARE OUTSTANDING!
Each week we will call you for a catch up to see how you're getting on at home, this will give you chance to feedback and continue our parent/teacher partnership. I will be making these calls today and look forward to a catch up with you all!
Today is fun time FRIDAY
Topic Learning
You can make a healthy sandwich, butter your own toast (with supervision) bake a cake or ice a biscuit.
You can find so many easy ideas on the internet too.
You can post your ideas on Twitter if you wish.
Don't forget to ask your grown up first before using tools.
Don't forget to have a brain break and play in the sunshine.
At 10am there is a virtual tour of Chester zoo on their Facebook page!
English
Thinking about our mother's day sentences last week.
Can you write a note to your grown up?
For example -
I love my mum.
My mum is the best.
My dad is fab.
my gran is smart
What do you think is missing from the last sentence?
You can think of your own sentences too!
After lunch it's GOLDEN TIME!
Time to reflect on your favourite activity this week
What did you like best?
Have you put a smiley face on your chart?
Tell us what you have enjoyed so we can keep posting exciting learning just for you.
Choose an activity from the following
Make a den outdoors
Watch your favourite film
Have a picnic with your teddies
Do a special job for someone in your family
Play with your favourite toys
Maybe you can do even more than one!
Next week
We will be posting some Easter Art challenges that you can try at home.
No pressure, just for fun!
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you so much for finding your way around the website and for being an AMAZING parent and teacher!
Thursday 26th March
Good Morning Reception Oak! We miss you lots!
We hope you're enjoying the beautiful sunshine!
Phonics
Yesterday we looked at the digraph ' oo'
Today our new digraph is 'ar'
Let's practice this digraph
say it 'ar'
write it 'ar'
Click on the link to find words around the house that have 'ar'
Can you write some words with 'ar'
car
far
hard
charm
You can write this in your workbook?
Choose a sentence to write
Is it far?
Is the car in the park?
What does your sentence need?
Remember our high 5 rule
Capital letter, finger space, full stop, read it back, never give up!
Finally draw a picture of yourself in a car
Below are some extra phonic resources to practice and recap
Phase 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8etBZWtGL4
Phase 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R087lYrRpgY
Challenge phase 4 cluster pronunciation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR_IgfIgz10
You can also use the games on https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ to recap all phonics phases.
Maths
Comparing and arranging in different ways to make patterns.
Yesterday we looked at estimating. You can keep playing this game at home!
Can you go in your garden or find some objects around your house to create a pattern using different resources?
For example, below you will see 2 leaves + 4 sticks
How many ways can you arrange them?
Physical Development
Moving and Handling
Yesterday we made Rainbows
If you want to share, post your creations on Moss Park Twitter Page
Today we are going to play Monkey Feet to strengthen our core muscles!
You need to:
Take off your shoes and socks
Screw up some scrap paper into balls
Can you pick up the paper with your feet and pop it in a small bin
Play this game with your grown up, brother or sister
Who got the most?
A great game for outdoors if the grass is dry!
Story Time
Time to get cosy with a Spring Story by Michael Rosen - Little Rabbit Foo Foo
You can make up your own actions to this story too!
WEDNESDAY - 25.3.20
Good Morning Reception
We hope you're enjoying the beautiful sunshine! Please remember that above are some websites for daily exercise and physical development!
Phonics -
You can use the phonics flash cards in your home learning pack to hide around the house and go on a sound hunt! This will help you recap before we focus on one sound today.
Yesterday we looked at the digraph 'oo'
Today we can make a list with the same digraph
Can you write a list of the words - moon, zoom, boom
You can write this in your workbook?
To extend this activity you could also do another list using the diagraph 'oa' from Monday - boat, goat, toad
If you have mastered writing words now have a go at writing a sentence
They can zoom to the moon.
What does your sentence need? Remember the high 5 rule
Capital letter, finger space, sound it out, full stop, read it back
Finally draw a picture of yourself zooming to the moon
To extend this activity you could also write some more sentences using 'oo' and 'oa'- she is at the zoo, we go in the boat, I like to see the moon
Below are some extra phonic resources to practice. We have learnt so far in school
Phase 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8etBZWtGL4
Phase 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R087lYrRpgY
Don't forget to play and have a brain break
Maths
Estimation
Can you gather some objects around the house and put them in a jar or on a tray. Ask your grown up how many do they see in the without counting. You can check how many and take turns to play the game. You can use different amounts and different objects.
Make up your own game or create and estimation station as in the image.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
I know that some children have already created Rainbows at home to put in windows and make passers by smile!
Can you find out how a rainbow forms? Ask your gown up if you can research this together.
What colours make a rainbow? Here are some more creative ideas to spark your imagination.
Below is a link for an experiment to make you own REAL rainbow using water! Can you have a go?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm9ZkYTnCNE&t=3s
If you make a rainbow we would LOVE to see it! Can you share a picture with us on Twitter?
Story time:
Time to get cosy with a poem by Michael Rosen! You might want to make up one of your own funny poems with your grown up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BxQLITdOOc
I will also add some of our favourite songs to sing at school for you to listen to and join in with at home!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH6suPfBTt8
TUESDAY - 25.3.20
We hope that you were able to access all of the learning resources yesterday and had some fun with the activities!
Phonics (Letters and sounds we are learning) -
If you follow the link to 'phonics play' and use the following log in details you will be able to access the full site free of charge:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm
Username: march20
Password: home
Once on the site you can select 'phase 3' and have a go at recapping phase 2 and set 6,7, 8 and 9 of phase 3 on 'Flash cards'.
If you find your child is not recognising some of the letters/sounds you can spend some more time focusing on them.
- You could cut out some of the flash cards provided in your home learning pack to make a sound hunt around the house.
- You can select the letters that they need to practice on the games 'Obb and Bob' and 'Buried Treasure' where they can practice reading words that feature the specific sounds.
- You could use the flash cards in the home learning pack to build some words.
Today we will focus on the diagraph 'oo'. You can use 'Geraldine Giraffe' videos on youtube to help introduce this sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfMKV_9agiY
Have a go at reading some 'oo' words on the games 'Obb and Bob' or 'Buried Treasure' on the phonics play site.
Now can you have a go at writing your own 'oo' words? (soon, moon, loop) Maybe you could draw some pictures to match!
Find the 'sentences' game on the phase 3 page of phonics play and select 'oo' - Have a go at reading the sentences. Can you hide them and have a go at writing them yourself? Don't forget to use finger spaces between your words, capital letters at the beginning of your sentence and a full stop at the end!
Maths -
Addition
Below you will see a 'part, part, whole' model. In reception we have used these to solve addition problems and find a total! Can you draw a 'part part whole' frame and use it to to solve some problems with things around the house? (once again this can be absolutely anything! Pasta, sweets, small toys)
Take it in turns with someone in your family to make a problem by putting some objects in each of the 'part' sections. Can they show you how many there are altogether by writing the total in the 'whole' section?
Can you record/write your addition as a sum? (for example, 4+2=6)
Expressive Art and Design/PSE:
When people can't go to school and work, sometimes they start to feel a bit sad. To cheer people up, people all over the country have been making rainbows and putting them in their window. If you have a rainbow in your window it might make someone smile when they go past!
Could you have a go at making a rainbow? You can do it however you like! You could even write a message on their too! Here are some ideas:
If you make a rainbow we would LOVE to see it! Can you share a picture with us on Twitter?
Story time:
Time to get cosy for a story! You can read one of your books at home with your grown ups or family.
Can you talk about who the characters are? Where is the story set? How are the characters feeling?
Below is a story all about Spring for you to enjoy too. Maybe you will notice some features of spring in the illustrations?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXU2KYQRir8
Parents/carers...
MONDAY - 23.3.20
Good Morning Reception! We hope you have had a restful weekend with your family. Below you will find some suggestions of what you could get upto today!
Phonics (Letters and sounds we are learning) -
If you follow the link to 'phonics play' and use the following log in details you will be able to access the full site free of charge:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm
Username: march20
Password: home
Once on the site you can select 'phase 3' and have a go at recapping phase 2 and set 6,7, 8 and 9 of phase 3 on 'Flash cards'
Today we will focus on the diagraph 'oa'. You can use 'Geraldine Giraffe' videos on youtube to help introduce this sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJyHN0IFE8
Have a go at reading some 'oa' words on the games 'Obb and Bob' or 'Buried Treasure' also on the phonics play site.
Now can you have a go at writing your own 'oa' words? (goat, boat, toad, road) Maybe you could draw some pictures to match!
Finally have a go at writing a sentence featuring some 'oa' words and some tricky words (The goat was in her boat, My toad is in his road) Maybe you can think of some more!
Maths -
Addition
In reception we LOVE the adding with a pirate song! You will find this video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT_wvvEvkw4
After following the video and problem solving with the pirate maybe you could do some addition around the house! You can use anything to add two groups together and find the total! (apples and bananas...spoons and forks...different coloured socks!) It is even more exciting if you can get outside and find natural objects to add together!
Can you to try to write down your addition sum? (For example, 3 apples and 7 bananas would look like 3+7=10)
Science/Knowledge and Understanding of the World:
Friday was the first day of Spring! Can you go on a Spring hunt in the garden or on your street?
What signs of spring can you see?
Can you make your own 'Spring Checklist'? (see picture for ideas)
Maybe you could take some pictures of flowers you see and try to find out what they are called?
Could you draw some pictures of what you have seen?
Could you label your pictures?
Could you write some sentences about spring (I have seen ...)
The government have advised you can go for a walk outdoors if you stay more than 2 metres from others. Please make sure you follow these precautions.
Wind down/story time/songs:
Can you snuggle up and read a story to your mouse or another toy? Below is the story 'Where the Wild Things are' that we recently learnt at school ... maybe you could listen to it and then have a go at re-telling it to your family?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0e60UOHskk
Parents/carers,
Remember these are suggestions of what to do at home, feel free to explore the resources we have provided at your own pace and take lots of breaks.
You are doing a wonderful job!
