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Starlings Home Learning 4th February, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 3rd Feb 2021 @ 8:40pm
Thursday 4th February
Hello lovely Starlings, and welcome to your Thursday home learning blog. Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern have been keeping me up to date with how hard you are all working this week and we are so very proud of you all, and your grown ups!
I am looking forward to our Zoom call this morning. We’ll be doing a little more dough disco so please have your playdoh ready if you have some, but remember it’s okay if you don’t have any.
Today’s tasks are Phonics Maths, English and Spelling tasks. Please see the links to the day’s lesson videos and find the attached PowerPoint versions also. Your Read Write Inc videos are as normal using the same link.
Mrs. Esling will be online on the class discussion homework page today so please share your learning with her as you have been doing all week. I will be in school all day today. Any problems please let one of us know or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
Today you will be learning how to measure in centimetres (cm) using a ruler. If you have a ruler at home, please get this ready for today’s lesson. If you don’t have a ruler, please download the paper ruler I have attached below.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/0JMFdJ7gS88
Alternatively you can find the PowerPoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be writing the middle part of your story so please have your plan ready.
A downloadable copy of the lesson PowerPoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/ku24ma6MqoY
Spellings
Today’s spellings are two, three and four. Please see the final slide of the English lesson PowerPoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today’s story is ‘Eat your Peas’ so please enjoy: Eat your peas
Worship- Sing and Sign
Because it’s well-being week and we want you to celebrate and be proud of how wonderful you are, we would like you to learn the hymn ‘Give thanks with a grateful heart’ today. The link to the video is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHlURF18oJE
Fitness Challenge
Have a go at this ‘Healthy Hearts’ activity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RyFb4GQbOM
Finally, your Thursday activity for well-being week is:
Good luck and enjoy your day!
Mrs. O'Marah
Wednesday 3rd February, by Mrs Judge
Date: 3rd Feb 2021 @ 8:03am
Wednesday 3rd February
Good Moring Starlings
Can you try Wednesday’s challenge and see if you can spot any signs of Spring emerging? We don’t want to spoil our view with rubbish so maybe you could do your part and help school to keep our playground clean and try one of these activities below:
In order to receive and all of the above and be in with a chance of winning a school litter picking kit through our #EcoSchoolsAtHome campaign, we are would like a minimum of 30 of your pupils to take part in 5 of our short eco-challenges below before 26th March 2021:
· Draw a ‘Don’t drop litter’ poster and display in a window at school or at home
· Upcycle a plastic bottle into something new
· Carry out a 2 day single use plastic audit in school or at home
· Design a new anti littering slogan and logo for fast food, soft drinks or PPE litter
· Interview an older person to ask them about their thoughts on if the amount of litter is increasing.
I’ll also be available for a ‘chat’ on the Class Discussion and Homework page.
As usual, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings, worship, reading and a fitness activity.
Maths
I hope you are enjoying your new topic all about Length and Height. Please see the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
You are going to write the beginning of your version of ‘Tortoise and Hare’ using two different animals. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
Mrs Esling has read you the lovely story ‘The Invisible String’ to help us stay connected with each other:
Worship
As we’re thinking about healthy minds this week, please enjoy this short video about being creative in lockdown and perhaps you could think of doing a creative activity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl1NW7h7lrY
Fitness Challenge
Remember how important it is to take care of our minds so please do this Go Noodle – Be Kind To Yourself activity:
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/be-kind-to-yourself
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Keep that mind healthy!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Tuesday 2nd February, by Mrs Judge
Date: 1st Feb 2021 @ 5:31pm
Tuesday 2nd February
Good Moring Starlings.
As it’s Children’s Mental Health Week, could you try the idea above –look at the weather and think about how it makes you feel? It’s Teddy’s birthday today so maybe you could send him a wish? Here’s a photo of him celebrating:
I’m really looking forward to seeing your smiling faces on our Zoom call at 9.20 and you’ll need a pencil and paper. I’ll also be available for a ‘chat’ on the Class Discussion and Homework page.
As usual, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings, worship, reading and a fitness activity.
Maths
I hope you are having fun finding things in your house to measure and compare the length and height. Please see the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
Today, you are going to start planning your own version of ‘Tortoise and Hare’ so you need to think of a slow and a fast animal who could be the characters in your story. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
I have read you a story called to do with making our minds happy called 'The Good Egg' which is all about celebrating being unique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV9XAtyKH1I
Worship
Please enjoy Open The Book’s performance of ‘The Two Houses’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or3Gm6I8Zy4&t=12s
Fitness Challenge
As it’s Children’s Mental Health Week, please do the Cosmic Yoga Zen Den to help take care of your mind:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUUq0HuSLS0
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Make sure you get some fresh air to help your mind stay fit and healthy!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Monday 1st February, by Mrs Judge
Date: 31st Jan 2021 @ 7:22pm
Monday 1st February
Good Moring Starlings.
I can’t quite believe it’s February already! Did you all have a lovely weekend? This week is Children’s Mental Health Week so Mrs Esling has lots of lovely activities for you to choose from to help with your wellbeing so please have a look at these which are attached. Mrs Powell has a worship to watch to launch this and Mrs O’Marah has read a story linked to this topic. I’m really looking forward to seeing your smiling faces on our Zoom call at 9.20 and we’re going to play guess my shape. I’ll also be available for a ‘chat’ on the Class Discussion and Homework page.
As usual, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a fitness activity.
Maths
This week, we are going to have lots of fun starting a new topic all about Length and Height. Please see the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
This is our last week of our ‘Hare and Tortoise’ story and today we are comparing ourselves with the characters in the story. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
Mrs O’Marah has read ‘The Mixed Up Chameleon’ which is all about being yourself and enjoying being unique:
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today which is linked to Children’s Mental Health Week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSLE27lh-0&feature=youtu.be
Fitness Challenge
In Starlings, we love 5-a-day Fitness and they have very kindly allowed us to share our log in details. As it’s Children’s Mental Health Week, please do the ‘Time 2 Chill – Flow’ exercise:
Home Access Username - LGPS97
Home Access Password - LosGr9
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
We are missing you lots – keep smiling and happy Monday!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Starlings Home Learning 29th January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 28th Jan 2021 @ 8:51pm
Friday 29th January
Hello super Starlings, and welcome to your Friday home learning blog. You have made it to the end of another week of home learning. We are missing you so much but could not be prouder of how hard you are working at home!
I am looking forward to our Zoom call this morning. I have a special question to ask you for a project Mrs. Powell is working on, so please be thinking about books you love!
Today’s tasks are a little bit different to usual. Instead of English today, you will be completing a Science lesson that Mrs. Esling has prepared for you. Please see the links to the day’s lesson videos and find the attached PowerPoint versions also. Your Read Write Inc videos are as normal using the same link.
Mrs. Esling will be online on the homework page today so please share your learning with her as you have been doing all week. I will also be available if you need me. Any problems please let one of us know or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
Today you will be finding 2d and 3d shape patterns.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/wGI6zHS6R_A
Alternatively you can find the PowerPoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
Science
Today, instead of a writing task, Mrs. Esling has prepared a Science task for you. You will be learning all about your body and the 5 senses.
Please click the link to find the lesson video: https://youtu.be/i_XYSdiB9TM
There is also a Five senses scavenger hunt document and a Senses Quiz for you to download to support your learning, you will find that below.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today’s story is ‘Puffin Peter’
Please click this link https://youtu.be/Hkl_N3j8Kao
Worship
Please find Mrs. Powell’s Friday worship by clicking on this link https://youtu.be/WYc5Xfs2_SQ
Fitness Challenge
To fit in with your shape learning, have a go at ‘Jack Jack’s Super Shapes’ challenge.
https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups/jack-jacks-super-shapes
Good luck, have a lovely day and a safe and restful weekend!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling, and Mrs. Southern
Starlings Home Learning 28th January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 27th Jan 2021 @ 9:56pm
Thursday 28th January
Hello lovely Starlings, and welcome to your Thursday home learning blog. Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern have been keeping me up to date with how hard you are all working this week and we are so very proud of you all, and your grown ups!
I am looking forward to our Zoom call this morning. If you have playdoh at home, please bring some along (just a small handful) because we are going to be doing dough gym. If you don’t have playdoh don’t worry, you’ll still be able to join in.
Today’s tasks are Phonics Maths, English and Spelling tasks. Please see the links to the day’s lesson videos and find the attached PowerPoint versions also. Your Read Write Inc videos are as normal using the same link.
Mrs. Esling will be online on the class discussion homework page today so please share your learning with her as you have been doing all week. I will be in school all day today. Any problems please let one of us know or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
Today you will be learning about what different 2d shapes you can make by printing a 3d shape face.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/YfBWdWxzlwk
Alternatively you can find the PowerPoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be learning all about prefixes and suffixes and how to use these to create new words.
We are having difficulty uploading the PowerPoint version of the lesson to the blog below so please follow the youtube link to today's video: https://youtu.be/T6LNDwNzx_4
I have taken the spelling slide and the sheet for the 'Root Words Dice Game' out of the original PowerPoint so you should be able to download these below.
Spellings
Today’s spellings are gather, gathered, cheeky. Please see the final slide of the English lesson PowerPoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Mrs. Judge has read the story ‘Kitchen Disco’ for you today.
The link to the story is https://youtu.be/PNgpnIkxCbg
Worship- Sing and Sign
Today we would like you to learn the song ‘Shine Jesus Shine’
Please click on the link to find the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgUdF8UJsrQ
Fitness Challenge
Have a go at this ‘Healthy Hearts’ activity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RyFb4GQbOM
Good luck and enjoy your day!
Mrs. O'Marah
Wednesday 27th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 26th Jan 2021 @ 3:10pm
Wednesday 27th January
Morning Starlings,
You have been working SO hard this week and we are super impressed with all your effort. A big thank you to the grown ups for trying and uploading work to our homework function. We’ve never used this before so it’s all a learning curve so please bear with us!
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a fitness activity. For Worship, take some time out to do a meditation with My Smiling Mind and Mrs Esling has read you a story for you to listen to today so please enjoy.
Maths
Today we are revising our 2D shapes and thinking about their properties. Please see the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
For toady’s lesson, we are going to use exclamation marks in our sentences about Hare and Tortoise. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
Mrs Esling has read you a lovely story called 'Shine':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9PSQussTcs
Worship
Today for our worship, we would like you to take part in a guided meditation on My Smiling Mind, just like we do in school. I hope you managed to set up an account last week. Follow the link: https://app.smilingmind.com.au/
In order to access the resources at the link below you will need to sign up to a free account (it only takes 2 minutes!) Once you have signed up, select the age category ‘12 and under’. Then you need to select which type of mindfulness activities you are interested in, I recommend choosing ‘improving wellbeing’. Finally select the resources for ‘3-6 year olds’ and you will now have access to 60+ mindfulness sessions that are great to help your child relax, unwind and switch off after a busy day of home learning.
Fitness Challenge
Warm up from the snow with some yoga in the winter wonderland version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMeKIAEpWxw
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Happy Wednesday!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Tuesday 26th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 25th Jan 2021 @ 7:59pm
Tuesday 26th January
Morning Starlings. I really enjoyed hearing all about your fun in the snow yesterday on our Zoom call and for those who shared their clocks. I’m going to use my teaching clock to see how good you are at time so see you at 9.20! Please try out our ‘Homework’ feature on our Class Discussion page where you can upload any work your child does privately and only the teachers can see it and then we can also give you individual feedback on your child’s work.
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a fitness activity. For Worship, watch Open The Book’s video and Mrs Southern has read you a story for you to listen to today so please enjoy.
Maths
I hope you enjoyed learning all about 3D shapes yesterday. Today, we are going to focus on the properties of 3D shapes. Please see the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
For our writing today, we are going to use adjectives to describe one of the characters from ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
Mrs Southern has read a story today is called ‘On The Way Home’ by the famous children’s author Jill Murphy:
Worship
Open the Book are performing ‘David and The Giant’ today so please enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlaryAGOFA&feature=youtu.be
Fitness Challenge
Get your dancing shoes on with ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ from The Jungle Book for today’s exercise:
https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/activities/disney-workouts/
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
We are super proud of all your hard work – keep it up and have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Monday 25th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 24th Jan 2021 @ 9:07pm
Monday 25th January
I hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the snow? I had lots of fun building snowmen and having snowball fights. I’m really looking forward to seeing your happy faces on our Zoom call at 9.20 but I’ll also be available for a ‘chat’ on the Class Discussion page. I am also going to add a ‘Homework’ feature as this means you can upload any work your child does privately and only the teachers can see it and then we can also give you individual feedback on your child’s work. The key thing to note is to use the 'upload your homework' button rather than 'post your reply' as if you 'post your reply' everyone can see this.
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a fitness activity. For Worship, watch Mrs Powell’s video and I’ve read you a story for you to listen to today so please enjoy.
Maths
This week, we are starting a new topic all about Shape. We are looking at 3D shapes first before revisiting 2D shapes (don’t worry – there is a method to our madness!) See the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
Today we are continuing with our story ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’ and we are going to write sentences to re-tell the story using the joining word ‘and’. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
My story today is called ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ and I hope it makes you get your dancing shoes on:
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Fitness Challenge
Have some fun keeping fit today with Go Noodle: https://family.gonoodle.com/mixes/virtual-zoo
Remember if you love all things animal related Chester Zoo have live virtual zoo sessions! https://www.chesterzoo.org/
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
We are super proud of all your hard work – keep it up and happy Monday!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Starlings Home Learning 22nd January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 9:43pm
Friday 22nd January
Happy Friday Starlings, wow, you have made it to the end of another week! We are now half way through our half-term, we are missing having our lovely class altogether but we are so happy that you are all safe and it is such a treat that we get to be together on our daily zoom calls now! Thank you for logging in for them each morning and making us smile so much!
Please follow the links and PowerPoints for today’s Maths, English and Spelling tasks. Your Read Write Inc videos are as normal using the same link.
I will be online on the class discussion page today so please share your learning with me. Any problems please let me know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
It is your final lesson about time today. Mrs. Judge is going to teach you all about solving word problems about time.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/GzXRzsnWC8c
Alternatively you can find the PowerPoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be re-reading the longer version of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ story and answering some questions. You can download the story using the links below or listen to Mrs. Judge reading the story again on the lesson PowerPoint.
A downloadable copy of the lesson PowerPoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/hYPKyPZrBKY
Spellings
Today’s spellings are walk, walking, walked. Please see the final slide of the English lesson PowerPoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Just like Charlie Cook in today's story, why not choose a favourite book to curl up with and read over the weekend, let me know on the discussion which book you are going to choose. Mine is 'Peace at Last' by Jill Murphy.
If you would like to read an e-book, follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today I have read ‘Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book’ for you. The link is: https://youtu.be/xJrCe9m9Zzs
(Sorry that my camera skills are no good so you may have to have your screen on rotate)
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
 
Please click on the link to watch Mrs. Powell’s worship video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. There is a blank puzzle piece document attached below for you to have a go at making your own.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car.
Fitness Challenge
Why not try a Joe Wicks workout today, see if you can beat a brother or sister, or even one of your grown ups!
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
Good luck, enjoy your day, and have a very happy and safe weekend!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Starlings Home Learning 21st January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 8:59pm
Thursday 21st January
Good morning Starlings, I am thrilled to be back with you to support your home learning today. I am so looking forward to our zoom catch up at 9:20am and really hope you can all make it!
I hope you are all safe and well and staying warm and dry, keeping out of the way of the storm outside!
As usual, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, phonics and writing today. There is a spelling task as usual and we have provided you with a link to today’s story too.
Just like last Thursday, Mrs. Esling will be online on the class discussion page today (between normal school hours again) and she is so excited to see you share your work. Any problems please either let Mrs. Esling know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away. I will be in school all day so will be more than happy to give you a call should you need anything.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
As is now your familiar routine for phonics, please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Maths
You are continuing your work on Time today with Mrs. Judge. You will be learning new words for comparing time today.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: https://youtu.be/9ntIdNDEB04
Alternatively you can find the powerpoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
English
Today you will be independently reading the story of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ and matching images to the story.
A downloadable copy of the lesson powerpoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/pH-uIxlVWoU
Spellings
Today’s spellings are hop, hopped and hopping. Please see the powerpoint below to look for how we would like you to practise these words today.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today’s story is ‘The Fish who could Wish’ and the link is https://youtu.be/UPfHZdNJhzw
Worship- Sing and Sign
Hello everybody. Because you did so well with this last week we would like you to have another practise of the hymn
“Our God is a Great Big God.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Fitness Challenge
Have a go at this jumping dice activity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6L7vObWgI
Good luck, enjoy your day, and thank you again for your continued support and hard work.
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Wednesday 20th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 19th Jan 2021 @ 12:47pm
Wednesday 20th January
Good Morning Starlings. What an exciting way to start our day with a Zoom call! Mrs Southern is going to be on the Class Discussion page today so make sure you send her a message to let her know how you’re getting on.
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics, spellings and a relaxing fitness activity. For Worship, take some time to switch off and do a My Smiling Mind Meditation. I’ve read you a story for you to listen to today so please sit back and enjoy listening to both of these.
Maths
Today for our maths lesson, we are going to have some fun estimating time. See the PowerPoint attached or follow the link to the YouTube video:
Writing
Today we are starting our new story ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’ so enjoy listening to the story (which is also attached) and see if you can retell it in your own words. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings: skip, skipping, skipped – adding the suffix –ing and -ed. Please have a break after completing your work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
My story today is called ‘Sometimes I Feel Sunny’ and it’s all about the different feelings we have:
Worship
Today for our worship, we would like you to take part in a guided meditation on My Smiling Mind, just like we do in school. I hope you managed to set up an account last week. Follow the link: https://app.smilingmind.com.au/
In order to access the resources at the link below you will need to sign up to a free account (it only takes 2 minutes!) Once you have signed up, select the age category ‘12 and under’. Then you need to select which type of mindfulness activities you are interested in, I recommend choosing ‘improving wellbeing’. Finally select the resources for ‘3-6 year olds’ and you will now have access to 60+ mindfulness sessions that are great to help your child relax, unwind and switch off after a busy day of home learning.
Fitness Challenge
As it’s Wellness Wednesday, try this 5 A Day Chillout session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9_SqJcNons&list=PLw8MjTkiBbepLMWduEbnTZj_bjjP6Mrk0&index=4
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Well done and have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Tuesday 19th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 18th Jan 2021 @ 5:13pm
Tuesday 19th January
Happy Tuesday Starlings from Mrs Judge! Well done for all your hard work yesterday. I’ll be on our Class Discussion page today so make sure you send me a message to let me know how you are getting on with your work or if you have any questions.
I’m really looking forward to our online Zoom session tomorrow at 9.20am. The invite will be sent to you or it will be on our class discussion page. For today, I’d like you to do maths, writing, phonics, spellings, worship and our fitness challenge and of course there’s a story for you to enjoy.
Maths
I hope you enjoyed making your own clock yesterday and learning how to tell the time to the hour. Today we’re going to learn about telling the time to half an hour. I have attached a clock and a make a clock activity in case you need these again.
Please see my PowerPoint attached or follow this link to today’s lesson:
If you’re watching the YouTube version, here is the link to the telling the time game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZVy5d7JAiU
Writing
This is our last session on Little Red Riding Hood and we do hope you’ve enjoyed it. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red Group, we have added some special friends to look at today as well: https://youtu.be/yQZXDkddm_4
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
I hope you enjoy the story today read by Mrs Southern today called ‘Hairy Maclary’
Worship
Please enjoy Open The Book’s session ‘Goodbye At Last’
Fitness Challenge
How about you try a Star Wars Work out today?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOAqZ-JdasQ
Thanks for continuing to work so hard and have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Monday 18th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 17th Jan 2021 @ 9:46pm
Monday 18th January
Good Morning Starlings! Mrs Judge here! I hope you all had a lovely weekend and managed to get out and get some fresh air. I did lots of cooking this weekend – we had homemade pizzas and red velvet cookies – yum! I will be on our Class Discussion page today so make sure you send me a message to let me know how you are and I’m going to ring some of your parents too for a catch up.
So today we have maths, writing, phonics, spellings, worship and our fitness challenge which we would like you to do for our home learning and of course a story for you to enjoy.
Maths
I hope you are enjoying your new topic of time and are now experts on the days of the week and months of the year. Today we’re going to learn about telling the time to the hour. I have attached a clock and a make a clock activity.
Please see my PowerPoint attached or follow this link to today’s lesson:
If you are watching the YouTube version, this is the link for the introductory song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmg914-9xY&t=2s
and the link for the telling the time game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIxaxnageTo
Writing
As we are coming towards the end of our Little Red Riding unit, Mrs Esling would like you to see if you can think of your own ending to the story. Please see the PowerPoint attached or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red Group, we have added some special friends to look at today as well: https://youtu.be/yQZXDkddm_4
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
We’re so pleased that some publishing companies have relaxed their permissions so we can now film the pictures of our stories. So I hope you enjoy the story today read by Mrs Southern called ‘The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water’
Worship
Please enjoy Mrs Powell’s worship called ‘The Feather’ (don't worry about it saying Friday - we've swapped the sessions around)
Fitness Challenge
Do one of Jumpstart Jonny’s activities today. Follow the link for the ‘Freeze’
https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/free-stuff
Thanks for continuing to work so hard and have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O’Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Starlings Home Learning 15th January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 14th Jan 2021 @ 1:32pm
Friday 15th January
Good morning Starlings and happy Friday!
I think you have all earned a little treat once you’ve finished your home learning today, maybe you could enjoy a special snack together today!
As usual, for today’s learning we would like you to complete a maths, phonics and writing lesson today. There is no separate spelling task today because the writing lesson has a spelling focus today.
As usual, I will be online on the class discussion page today (between normal school hours again) so please share your work and get involved with our discussion if you can. Any problems please either let me know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
As is now your familiar routine for phonics, please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The English lesson powerpoint has a slide with instructions on should you need them also.
Maths
Time- After working so hard on days of the week yesterday, today you will be learning about the months of the year. Mrs. Judge has recorded her powerpoint for you and there’s also a months of the year chart you will see on the page below which you need to download please.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: Friday 15th January Time 2
Alternatively you can find the powerpoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
Writing
Today’s focus is on tricky words from the Year 1 national curriculum words. There will not be an additional spelling task today because of this. You will need some coloured pencils or felt tips and some plain paper because you will be making a spelling squiggle! Enjoy.
A downloadable copy of the lesson powerpoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/B0BGeUhl1Pw
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
Today’s story is A Very Curious Bear, read by Mrs. Judge
The link to the story is: https://youtu.be/L51AMGF7uZQ
Worship-
Here is the link to today’s worship video: https://youtu.be/FxbSE3iJRPg
As an end of the week prayer, let’s adapt our school prayer for home learning:
Dear God
This is our home, may our home be full of joy
May love be here among us every day
Let us remember that as many hands build a house, so every child can make this home a lovely place,
Amen
Don't forget your fitness challenge over the weekend. Here are some ideas for you to try.
Friday: Have a go at dancing and singing along to this super movers song about being happy and staying safe: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/pshe-super-mood-movers-being-happy-and-safe/z6q3sk7
Saturday: Why not try and get out for a family walk, hopefully it will be nice and dry outside but if not why not make it a welly walk and enjoy jumping in puddles!
Sunday: Try some cosmic yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1OxBk8BF4
Enjoy your day today and we hope you have a lovely, safe and happy weekend. Thank you again for all your hard work at home this week, it is not going un-noticed!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Starlings Home Learning 14th January, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 13th Jan 2021 @ 8:28pm
Thursday 14th January
Good morning Starlings and welcome back to another day of home learning. Mrs. Judge tells me that you have been absolute superstars this week and have been working so hard at home with the help of your grown ups. We are so proud of you!
As usual, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, phonics and writing today. There is a spelling task at the end of the writing lesson as usual and we have provided you with a link to today’s story too.
Mrs. Esling will be online on the class discussion page today (between normal school hours again) and she is so excited to chat with you and see your wonderful learning on the class discussion page so please share your work. Any problems please either let Mrs. Esling know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away. I will be in school all day so will be more than happy to give you a call should you need anything.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
As is now your familiar routine for phonics, please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The English lesson powerpoint has a slide with instructions on should you need them also.
Maths
Time- After working so hard on money, you are now beginning a unit of lessons on time. Mrs. Judge has recorded her powerpoint for you and there’s also a days of the week resource you will see on the page below which you need to download please.
The link to the youtube version of the video is: Thurdsay 14th January Time 1
Alternatively you can find the powerpoint version when you scroll down the page if you would prefer to download it.
Writing
We are almost at the end of our unit of work on Little Red Riding Hood. Today you will be writing a letter to one of the characters from the story so if you would like a template to write from please download the one attached below. Paper is absolutely fine also though.
A downloadable copy of the lesson powerpoint can be found below, and the youtube link to today's video is: https://youtu.be/nACY-WXS9RU
Spellings
The final slide of the English powerpoint has today’s spellings which are said, the and what. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
Follow the link and the instructions below to access Oxford Owl’s e-libraries.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Story
In keeping with our Little Red Riding Hood theme, I have read the story ‘Once Upon a Wild Wood’ by Chris Riddell for you today. See if you can spot the similarities and differences between this story and the one we have been reading in our lessons. Can you spot any other fairytale stories in the book? I hope you enjoy.
The link to the story is: https://youtu.be/0hmAgARiFEg
Worship- Sing and Sign
Hello everybody. Because you did so well with this last term, each week in worship we will learn how to sign a hymn.  This term one of our songs is:
“Our God is a Great Big God.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Today’s prayer:
Dear God,
"Grant that what we sing with our lips
we may believe in our hearts,
and what we believe in our hearts,
we may practice in our lives."
Amen
Finally, for today's fitness challenge why not have a go at this:
Good luck, enjoy your day, and thank you again for your continued support and hard work.
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Wednesday 13th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 11th Jan 2021 @ 5:03pm
Wednesday 13th January
Good Morning Starlings, I hope you’re ready for another day of our home learning. Mrs Southern is going to be on the Class Discussion page today so make sure you send her a message to let her know how you’re getting on.
For today, please do your home learning on maths, writing, phonics and spellings. For Worship, take some time to switch off and do a My Smiling Mind Meditation. Also, Mrs Esling has read a story for you to listen to today so please relax and enjoy listening to both of these.
Fitness Challenge - Are you fit for 2021?
Here is a fitness challenge from Mrs Whittingham that we would like everyone to take up and start today.
Can you do 20mins or over of continuous movement and 21 mins or over of continuous exercise every day?
You may not be able to participate every day but every day counts so do what you can.
The challenge finishes on the 22nd February.
Who will be our top scorer in each class? Across the whole school? Against other primary children in our sports partnership?
Best of luck everyone and enjoy. We would love to see photos of everyone taking part in the challenge on Twitter and use: #2021FitnessChallenge and tag @ValeRoyalSSP .
Maths
Money – This is our final lesson on money and it’s all about the notes we use in the United Kingdom. You may just have to look with your eyes…not your hands as the notes are very valuable! Or I have attached an image of them - take note of the different sizes. Please see the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Writing
In your Writing lesson today, you are going to write some character descriptions about the characters in the Little Red Riding Hood story. The Character Description Sorting Activity is attached. Please see the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
Mrs Esling has read ‘The Very Noisy Night’ today so sit back and enjoy the PowerPoint version of follow the link for the video!
Worship
Today for our worship, we would like you to take part in a guided meditation on My Smiling Mind, just like we do in school. Follow the link: https://app.smilingmind.com.au/
In order to access the resources at the link below you will need to sign up to a free account (it only takes 2 minutes!) Once you have signed up, select the age category ‘12 and under’. Then you need to select which type of mindfulness activities you are interested in, I recommend choosing ‘improving wellbeing’. Finally select the resources for ‘3-6 year olds’ and you will now have access to 60+ mindfulness sessions that are great to help your child relax, unwind and switch off after a busy day of home learning.
Have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Tuesday 12th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 11th Jan 2021 @ 4:42pm
Tuesday 12th January
Hello Starlings and welcome to our home learning for today. It was lovely to speak to some of the grown ups yesterday and hear how you’re getting on. Please say a quick hello to me (Mrs Judge) on today’s class discussion or post pictures of some of your work.
We would like you to focus your home learning on maths, writing, phonics and spellings today. For Worship Open the Book have a video for you to watch and Mrs Southern has read a story for you to listen to today so please relax and enjoy listening to both of these.
Maths
Money – Today you are going to show off what you have been learning about money. For today’s lesson, please see the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
If you enjoyed counting in 5s and 10 yesterday, these songs are great if you want to practise:
Counting in 5s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r176jXYwct8
Counting in 10s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8CEOlAOGas
Writing
In your Writing lesson today, you are going to use your acting skills to become the characters in the Little Red Riding Hood story. The character puppet stick resources are attached. Please see the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Here's the link to the Little Red Riding Hood Extended Version or I have also attached below.
file:///H:/YEAR%20ONE/Home%20Learning/English/Little%20Red%20Riding%20Hood/Little%20Red%20Riding%20Hood%20Y1.pdf
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
We hope you’re enjoying using the Oxford Owl website to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
Mrs Southern has read the story ‘Don’t Call Me Sweet’ for you today so sit back and enjoy the PowerPoint version of follow the link for the video:
Worship
For Worship today please enjoy Open The Book’s video ‘The Storm on the Lake’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRd7-PaoUaI&feature=youtu.be
Have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Monday 11th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 10th Jan 2021 @ 5:44pm
Monday 11th January
Happy Monday Starlings and hope you’ve had a lovely relaxing weekend. Welcome back to week two of our home learning. We were so very impressed with all your hard work and effort last week so keep it up! Hopefully we will have overcome our technical hitches but please let Mrs Judge know on today’s class discussion or via email - admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk - if there are any problems. For those who Mrs O'Marah didn't get a chance to speak to on Friday, I'll try and give you a quick call today or tomorrow.
The same as last week, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, writing, phonics and spellings today. The spelling task is at the end of the English work.
Mrs Powell has prepared a lovely worship for you to watch and Mrs Judge has read a story for you to listen to today so please relax and enjoy listening to both of these.
Maths
Money – We are becoming money experts now and I hope you’ve been able to handle some real coins. You’ll need to practise counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. For today’s lesson, please See the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Writing
For today’s lesson you are going to write some sentences about Little Red Riding Hood – don’t forget your capital letters and full stops! Please See the PowerPoint attached (click on the audio buttons or read the instructions) or you can follow the link to the YouTube version:
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
Please follow the YouTube links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as last week but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
The links are also at the end of the English PowerPoint if you need them or the video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English PowerPoint has today’s spellings which are what, was and want. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
We hope you’ve managed to log onto Oxford Owl to access RWI books or their e-library. Please follow the link below:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
The instructions in case you need them are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
Mrs Judge has read the story ‘Some Dogs Do’ for you today so sit back and enjoy the PowerPoint version of follow the link for the video!
Worship
Please watch Mrs Powell’s worship video based on this terms Christian Value of Respect and our school Global Goals.
Mrs Powell’s worship: https://youtu.be/3pPOy7E5WNQ
Creation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHB_hNk42g
Have a lovely day!
Mrs. Judge, Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern
Friday 8th January - Starlings home learning blog, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 6th Jan 2021 @ 9:20pm
Friday 8th January
Good morning Starlings and welcome back to another day of home learning. We have nearly made it to the end of our first week of home learning. Thank you SO much to you all for trying so hard and for letting us know how you are getting on. We are so proud of you and miss you so much! Parents, we are even more proud of you and we know from experience how difficult it is to juggle everything at the moment. Thank you so much for your patience and your dedication. It means so much to us all.
As you fed back yesterday that the youtube video version of the lessons was much more user friendly than the mp4 version we have uploaded the original powerpoint and the youtube link for you only today.
As with the rest of the week, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, phonics and writing today. There is a spelling task at the end of the writing lesson.
There’s another story for you to listen to today so please share this with us as reading stories together is such a valued part of our day!
I will be online between normal school hours again today to chat with you and see your wonderful learning on the class discussion page so please share your work. Any problems please either let me know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
As with yesterday, please follow the links provided to find your group's phonics videos online. The link is the same as yesterday but new sound videos will be uploaded by the RWI team. (Remember this is usually after 9:30am)
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
I have also uploaded the powerpoint with instructions in case you need them. I have changed the audio for you today to streamline things a little. Also, please note that the sounds identified on our powerpoint screen aren't necessarily the sounds for the lesson today, it is just an example.
The video version of instructions can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNrR2TuHO0&feature=youtu.be
Maths
Money- See the Power point attached. The link to the youtube version of the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8w0BXe3ZKU&feature=youtu.be or you can find it when you scroll down the page.
Today’s lesson follows on from yesterday’s and again there are audio instructions recorded so click on the audio button to access. As mentioned earlier, if you are having difficulty accessing the audio, try the video mp4 version of the lesson.
Writing
Today’s lesson is a follow on from yesterday’s introduction to our Little Red Riding Hood work..
The youtube link to today's video is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voz1Pgoerpw&feature=youtu.be
Spellings
The final slide of the English powerpoint has today’s spellings which are tall, call and small. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Reading
When speaking to some parents yesterday I was asked about home reading. I have sorted a log in for oxford owl for you to use at home. Oxford owl has an e-library with lots of books to select and read online. Follow the link and the instructions below.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/login?active-tab=students
Login and select student login area (see the screen shot below)
Username: starlings1
Password: Home
Please see the powerpoint I have attached with instructions if you need them. Otherwise, enjoy browsing the e-library and select a book that interests your child. The RWI e-library allows you to select books for your child’s RWI colour group.
The instructions are in video form here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHItlAaDk5Y&feature=youtu.be
Story
Mrs. Esling has read the story 'The Gruffalo's Child' for you today so sit back and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbb5wHaiuc4&feature=youtu.be
Well done for completing your first week of home learning (2021 edit). Have a lovely, safe and happy weekend.
We are all so grateful to you for co-operating with us and making the best of a difficult situation.
Happy Friday!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern.
Thursday 7th January - Starlings home learning blog, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 6th Jan 2021 @ 8:53pm
Thursday 7th January
Good morning Starlings and welcome back to another day of home learning. Thank you for working so hard yesterday and for joining in with the discussion on school spider, Mrs. Judge told me all about the fantastic work you all did and we are so proud of you.
Today we have responded to your feedback and hopefully addressed some technical issues from yesterday! We have saved our lesson presentations in both standard powerpoint and mp4 video format to hopefully ensure you can hear our audio. We changed the font to make it easier to read too.
As with yesterday, we would like you to focus your home learning on maths, phonics and writing today. There is a spelling task at the end of the writing lesson.
Today we have also included a story so please share this with us as reading stories together is such a valued part of our day!
I will be online between ordinary school hours today to chat with you and see your wonderful learning on the class discussion page so please share your work. Any problems please either let me know on the discussion page or email admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk and we will do our very best to resolve these straight away.
Missing you all so much! Stay safe and have fun.
Mrs. O’Marah and the rest of the Starlings team.
Read, Write, Inc Phonics
To make things slightly easier (we hope) today we have put the RWI phonics work on a separate powerpoint with links that should hopefully take you directly to the RWI channel on youtube. Please only access these links after 9:30am as they won't have been updated to a new lesson until that time!
Red group – you need to look out for set 1 videos
Green group you need to look out for set 2 videos
Pink, yellow and blue groups you need to look out for set 3 videos.
There are some audio instructions from the real RWI experts, Miss. Gillam and Mrs. Campion, to help you. Please feedback any difficulties you are having and let us know how you get on with your phonics learning today!
Maths
Money- See the Power point attached. Today’s lesson follows on from yesterday’s and again there are audio instructions recorded so click on the audio button to access. As mentioned earlier, if you are having difficulty accessing the audio, try the video mp4 version of the lesson.
Today there is a resource for you to access and use so please find this and download along with the presentation.
Writing
Today’s lesson is a follow on from yesterday’s introduction to our Little Red Riding Hood work. There is no need to print anything off although the children will be using images from the story to order and retell the main events so if you would prefer to have these printed then please feel free to do so.
Spellings
The final slide of the English powerpoint has today’s spellings which are he, she and me. Please have a break after completing the Little Red Riding Hood work and come back to the spellings later on.
Story
Mrs. Esling has read the story ‘Zigby hunts for treasure’ so sit back and enjoy!
Have fun and good luck!
Wednesday 6th January, by Mrs Judge
Date: 5th Jan 2021 @ 9:16pm
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Good Morning Starlings,
It was so lovely to see all the children’s happy faces on Monday and we will really miss seeing them and we were sad not to be able to say a proper goodbye. However, we must keep your children safe so we are moving to an exciting new way of home learning today. Everyday a new class discussion will be opened and this is where feedback will be given, where you can ask us any questions and upload any work completed. Mrs Judge will be responding during school hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Mrs O’Marah on Thursdays and Fridays. If you ever have any problems, questions or issues (for example the audio clips on Power point) you can also always contact the office directly. We will also be ringing you at some point to see how you are getting on with home learning.
Please do not worry about printing any of the tasks off – any of these activities can be done on paper.
It just leaves us to say a huge thank you for our very gorgeous and generous Christmas gifts. We will miss your children very much.
Mrs Judge, Mrs O’Marah, Mrs Esling and Mrs Southern
Please see below for instructions and links:
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Maths
Money – Please see the Power point attached. Our home learning maths lessons will be guided by a recording of my voice which will explain what to do (like I do each day in class). Just click on the little speaker icon on the power point page to hear the instructions.
See if you can collect some coins from around the house to help you (raid your money box or ask an adult first before you empty their purse though!)
Writing
Little Red Riding Hood – Please see the Power point attached. Like the maths, instructions have been recorded so just click on the audio button to hear what to do.
RWI - Phonics
Your child should have received a new sticker and bookmark in their homework diaries yesterday so you will know which RWI group they are in. If you are unsure, please email the office and we will let you know. Please follow the link of your child’s colour in the English Power point. This will take you to a RWI video of the sound of the day, red words (our tricky words which we can’t sound out) and a ‘hold a sentence’ activity all of which the video will talk through.
Obviously we’d love for the children to read as much as possible for pleasure and I’m sure they’d love to cuddle up and hear a story from any grownups or siblings in the house too.
Spellings
Have a look at the English Power point for your spelling words:
his , her , our
Starlings blog 17.12.20, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 17th Dec 2020 @ 8:28pm
Hello Starlings and welcome to this week's blog
What a fun, festive week we have had in school! We have enjoyed watching the Christmas panto, made Christmas crafts, written Christmas poems, feasted on Christmas dinner and modelled our Christmas jumpers.
For our last worship of the term, we shared our hopes and dreams for the new year together and wrote these onto guiding stars. Most of the children wished for parents and carers to be able to visit school for class worship, for bubbles to be able to mix and for the virus to go away. How thoughtful and reflective!
We have also completed some Read, Write, Inc assessments so we will have some new groups in the new year. A sticker will be put into diaries with information about changes in groups in the first week back.
Meanwhile, in phonics our groups have worked hard on the following this week:
Pink group
Book: 'In the night'
Sounds focus: ure, tion
Orange group
Book: 'Look out!'
Sounds focus: ure, tion
Yellow group
Book: 'The Duckchick'
Sounds focus: o_e, u_e
Green group
Book: 'Pip's Pizza'
Sounds focus: oo, oo, ar
Red group
Book 'A Cat in a Pot'
Sounds focus: special friends ng, nk, th
We have sent the phonics books home but this is all we would like you to do over the holiday. Christmas is such a special time and our little starlings will be big toucans in the blink of an eye so enjoy every moment of your time together and make special memories. We can't wait to hear all about it!
We cannot thank you enough for the support you have given at home this term. It means so much to us and is having a great impact on the children.
Thank you also for the kind and thoughtful gifts you have given to us. We are so very grateful.
Please enjoy a happy, safe and healthy Christmas together. We will look forward to seeing you in 2021!
With best wishes,
Mrs. Southern, Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge and Mrs. Esling
Starlings blog 10.12.20, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 10th Dec 2020 @ 9:17pm
Hello lovely Starlings and welcome to this week's blog.
What another fun, festive week we have had! We absolutely loved watching the KS1 and KS2 Christmas performances in class this week, we hope you have enjoyed watching them at home too! Luckily for us, the festive fun didn't end there, we made some Christmas decorations out of recycled materials for Lostock Friends, continued with our 12 days of fitness, and took part in the whole-school Rudolf run!
In English we have finished writing our diary entries to finish our work on Nibbles the Book Monster, and we were so happy to learn that there's a new Nibbles book which we enjoyed in class.
In Maths we have continued with some of our addition work using part, part whole.
Phonics this week:
Yellow group
Book: Fun at the fair
Sounds focus: oi, a_e, i_e
Red group
Book: Pick it Up
Sounds focus: special friends th, sh, ch, ck, nk
Orange group
Book: My sort of horse
Sounds focus: ear, ure, tion
Pink group
Book: The Greedy Green Gremlin
Sounds focus: ear, ure, tion
Green group
Book: The Web
Sounds focus: ee, igh, ow
Next week we are looking forward to watching our Panto, completing some more Christmas crafts, continuing with our addition and number bonds work in maths and exploring poetry as part of our English work.
We cannot believe how quickly our first term has gone and despite all the tricky changes we could not be prouder of the children we are so privileged to teach!
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Esling, Mrs. Judge and Mrs. Southern
Starlings blog 3.12.20, by Mrs O'Marah
Date: 3rd Dec 2020 @ 7:46pm
Hello Starlings and happy advent to all of you!
This week the festive spirit has arrived in class and we have been so busy with making Christmas crafts, signing Christmas carols and filming our Christmas performance. We can't wait for you to see the videos!
As well as all that we have still been busy with our phonics work.
Green group
Sounds focus: ck, ay
Book: Tug Tug
Red group
Sounds focus: ng, nk, ck
Book: In the Mud
Yellow group
Sounds focus: ie, ea
Book: The Foolish Witch
Orange group
Sounds focus: ew, ire
Book: Too Much
Pink group
Sounds focus: ew, ire, ck
Book: Sanjay stays in bed
In English, we still had time to plan our big write. Next week we will be writing our diary entry in role as Nibbles the book monster.
In Maths we started our work on addition and subtraction to 10. We will work next week on finding addition facts and solving word problems using addition.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support with learning at home.
See you next week
Mrs. O'Marah, Mrs. Judge, Mrs. Esling and Mrs. Southern