eBooks

Collins Big Cat have published a lot of ebooks for your child to read at home. These match our school book band levels and also have supporting worksheets if you wish to complete them. If you are unsure of your child’s level please check their reading diary, the levels are listed in order on the website. You need a login to access the ebooks but they are providing one for parents free of charge if you follow this link. https://collins.co.uk/pages/big-cat-ebooks

Building Challenge

Join Miss Butcher for today’s busy time building challenge. Watch the video and see if you can complete the building challenge using things that you have in your house. Share your creations with us on Tapestry. https://youtu.be/ILB62Zc-DIE

Get active cards

Have a look at these get active cards and have a go at home or in your garden. Get others in your home to join in too.

Tapestry

We will be uploading stories and other content on to Tapestry for children in Reception. If you are unable to access it please ring the school office and provide an email address so we can sign you up. Today we are also uploading some new phonics activities for you to complete. Don’t forgot to post on Tapestry all of the amazing learning you are doing at home.

F-r-e-d talk games

Have a go at some F-r-e-d talk games at home. In phonic lessons we have a frog called Fred. Fred only talks in sounds. An example, s-t-ay the word is stay or sh-ow the word is show.

Fred talk games are helpful to identify the sounds in words.

Ideas

In my Fridge there is h-a-m, ch-ee-se, m-i-l-k.

In my garden there is a b-a-ll, g-r-a-ss

In my bedroom there is a b-e-d, a s-k-ir-t

You can make a Fred talk game about anything.

‘Belly Buddies’ mindfulness breathing exercise

During busy times, it is important to take a moment to be calm. Here is a simple breathing activity for children and parents to do at home. All you need is your favourite soft toy!

Belly Buddies

Find a space with limited noise or distractions, such as your child’s bedroom. Lie down on a soft surface with your legs and arms spread wide and your palms facing down. Take your favourite soft toy and place it on top of your belly button. As you take a deep breath in, count “1, 2, 3” and watch as your toy rises up with your belly. Repeat as you breathe out, counting “1, 2, 3” and watch as your toy sinks down. Repeat 5 times or more. You may wish to add relaxing music. Follow this link for a child friendly soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUXEeAXywCY