Foundation 2
Welcome to Foundation!
FA - Mrs Akhtar & Miss Moore
FB - Miss Gordon, Mrs Heaton & Miss Kettles
FC - Mr Klair & Mrs Pinto
Support Staff
Mrs Kenyon
Mrs Mears
Miss Willlams
Mrs Ibbotson
Welcome to the Foundation stage page. In our Foundation Unit we encourage children to be independent in their learning!
The eggs have arrived!
This half term we are learning about life cycles and have got some special visitors
The children have been super excited as our chick eggs have arrived. We will put photos on the page so that parents can be apart of the excitement!
Merry Christmas!
Autumn 2021
This half term we are learning about families and celebrating similarities and differences. The children will also learning about Diwali, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
We will be continuing to teach Phase 2 Phonics - Introducing new letters and sounds each week. Below you will find videos to help you understand how we teach early reading skills and the pure sounds we teach the children.
tap, tip, sap, pat, pip, sat
Thursday 13.05.21
Literacy
*We will be doing this in the live session, so please do not complete the task if you are joining*
Today we are going to write about what Jasper did on Wednesday and Thursday in our own words. Can you remember what he did?
In your jotter write the heading Wednesday and then can you have a go at writing 'he got a watering can' and for Thursday can you write 'he got lots of tools to help him'
Phonics
*We will be doing this in the live session, so please do not complete the task if you are joining*
If you are in Miss Allen's class use your segmenting skills to spell the words below.
Don't forget the steps for learning:
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
sap, pat, tap, sat, pip, sam, pop, top
If you are in Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth's Group, use your segmenting skills to spell the words below.
Don't forget the steps for learning:
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
If you are in Mr Klair's Group, use your segmenting skills to spell the words below in the roll and write,
Don't forget the steps for learning:
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
EXTRA TRICKY
Numeracy
Today we would like you to follow the link below and complete the activity. Once each activity has been done, you can write the number sentence in your jotter.
Wednesday 12.5.21
Numeracy
Today we are going to continue to think about 'doubling'. Remember doubling means adding 'the same again'.
Draw a ladybird on a blank piece of paper. Ask a grown up to place a number of objects on one half of the blank ladybird. Can you then double the amount by placing the same number of objects on the other side? How many have you get at the end?
Now repeat the activity with different amounts up to and including double 5.
Wednesday 12/05/21
Literacy
*We will be doing this in the live session, so please do not complete the task if you are joining*
Today we are going to write about what Jasper did on Monday and Tuesday in our own words. Can you remember?
In your jotter write the heading Monday and then can you have a go at writing 'he had a seed' and for Tuesday can you write 'he put it in the mud/soil'
Phonics - Mr Klair's Group
Today we are recapping 'ch' 'sh' remember to look for the digraph first and then blend the phonemes to say the word.
After that there are some sentences to read as well.
If your child is ready for the an extra challenge then they can try the phonics below:- these contain non-sense words, these words are designed to aid blending skills
Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's Group
Today we are looking at tricky words, remember these are words. Use the roll and read below to practise
Miss Allen's group
Today we are going to be looking at the tricky words we have learnt so far. Play roll and read and practice reading the tricky words. Remember, a tricky word is a word we can't blend or segment, we just have to remember it.
Tuesday 11/05/21
Literacy
Today we would like you to retell the story of Jasper and the Beanstalk. We would like you to do this by Making a Film: Jasper’s Beanstalk is a relatively simple story that only contains one character and is based in one location, which makes it an ideal choice to make into a film. All you need is a camera with the capacity to record video, a toy cat (or you could draw a cat and make your own puppet) and a selection of garden tools, if you do not have any tools, you can always be creative, for example, use a fork for a rake, a spoon for a spade. These can be recorded in smaller clips i.e. one clip for Monday, one clip for Tuesday etc.
If you are unable to record the retell, do not worry. Retell the story without recording it, but do try and use some props.
Numeracy
Today we would like you to carry on looking at doubling. If you can't find a box, use a similar container. As an extra challenge, can you write the double as a addition sentence, for example, 2+2 = 4
Phonics
Miss Allen's Phonics
Today we are going to be blending. Look at the words below. Use your blending skills to read each of them. Once you have successfully read the word you can add a counter to your rocket. The aim is to fill the rocket so that it is ready for blast off!
Don’t forget your steps for learning:
Look carefully at the graphemes
Say the phonemes
Blend the phonemes
Say the word
pass
sat
sit
tin
sap
at
pat
tap
app
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirths phonics group we would like you to use your blending skills to read the words in the game below. Can you blend the word to find the correct picture?
Don't forget to use your steps for learning:
Look carefully at the graphemes
Say the phonemes
Blend the phonemes
Say the word
Mr Klair's Phonics Group
Today I would like you to recap th(bath) and ng (ring) - use your blending skills to read the words below
You can use the roll and read below as an extra challenge
Monday 10.05.21
Today in literacy we would like you listen to the story of Jasper's Beanstalk and then practise learning the days of the week
Numeracy 10.05.21
Previously the children have been looking at doubling and this week we are looking at recapping doubling.
Please follow the link below for today's video
Phonics 10.05.21
Miss Allen's Phonics
This week we are going to be practicing recognising the graphemes; s a t p and blending (reading) and segmenting (spelling) words which contain these graphemes.
Today we would like you to watch the videos below. Once you have done this, have a go at blending the words in the roll and read.
Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth Phonics
We would like you to have a go at using your blending skills to complete the following roll and read
Mr Klair's Phonics Group
Today Mr Klair would like you to use your blending skills practising reading 'ee' and 'ai' words and then practise reading the sentences below.
Below are some more challenging sentences
Foundation A have really enjoyed having the chicks in school.
Foundation B have really enjoyed looking after the chicks over the past few weeks.
Panto Link
The link below is for the BBC production of Thumbelina
LO: Recognise that people have different beliefs and celebrate special times in different ways (People, Culture and Communities).
Watch Easter video on Espresso and discuss who celebrates Easter and what they do to celebrate: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/news/video/item1029616/gradef/index.html?source=search-all-F-all-all&source-keywords=easter
We would like children to work through the Problem solving module. There are number of activities for the children to complete under the different headings.
Discovery Education Espresso - Foundation - Mathematics - Problem solving
Mrs Wirth and Gordon's Group - Segment and Write using the pictures below
Mr Klair's Group - Blend and read words pictures below and then adult's to say the word and children to write:-
quack quiz quit quill zip zap zag yes yak yet buzz fizz
Miss Allen's Group Blend and read words pictures below and then adult's to say the word and children to write:-
dan sam sit sat mad mat net pet pit
Foundation Stage made Worry Dolls
The children have settled back into school and have enjoyed being back with their friends in the unit.
The children in Foundation Stage have spent lots of time talking about our feelings and have read the story 'Ruby's Worry'. We talked about what we can do if we have a worry. One of the best things we can do is talk to someone about our worry.
We then created Worry Dolls. Have a a look at our work below.
Microsoft Teams Guidance
05.03.21
Listen to the story:
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
It is written by the same author who wrote Rhino's Don't Eat Pancakes. Once you have listened to the story decide which you preferred and tell your adult why.
If you are in Miss Allen/Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's class for Phonics we would like you to practice writing the following tricky words:
I
no
go
to
the
in
it
at
is
into
If you are in Mr Klair's class for Phonics we would like you to practice writing the following tricky words:
If you are in Mrs Marren's phonics group we would like you to play the Phonics game explained in the video below.
You will need to follow this link to access the learning for today:
Splat!
There are 5 splat boards on the website.
Your grown up will say a number and you need to splat the other number in the number bond.
If you can’t quite remember, go back to your number frame and counters to work out the answer. Mrs Wirth will explain your learning in the video below.
Rhino's Don't Eat Pancakes
At the end of the story a pink polar bear appears at the house. Today we are going to imagine that the pink polar bear is coming to stay at your house with your family. How would you look after the Pink Polar Bear? What would you feed him? What would you play with him? Where would you take him?
Once you have discussed your ideas with a grown-up we would like you to write a sentence to say what you would feed him.
E.g. I will feed him fish
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group for phonics we would like you to write a list of the foods you would feed the polar bear.
If you are in Miss Allen or Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s group for phonics write a sentence to say what you would feed him.
If you are in Mr Klair’s phonics group and if you have written a sentence to say what you would feed the polar bear can you now write a sentence to say what you would do/play with the polar bear? E.g. I will take him to the park. We will play in the garden.
If you are in Mrs Marren's Phonics group we would like you to complete the activity described in the video below.
You will need to follow this link to access the learning for today:
If you are in Miss Allen/Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics group we would like you to use your segmenting skills to write the words in the game below.
Don't forget to:
say it (the word)
count it
write it
blend it
check it
If you are in Mr Klair's group for Phonics we would like you to use your segmenting skills to write the words in the game below.
Don't forget to use your segmenting skills:
say it (the word)
count it
write it
blend it
check it
If you do not feel confident moving on to today’s activity please repeat yesterday’s learning. Today your grown up is going to show you a number of fingers and you are going to show them how many more you need to make 5.
E.g. if your grown up shows you 0 fingers you show 5.
03.03.21
Today we are going to write a fact that you learnt yesterday about Rhino’s. Can you remember where they live? What they eat?
Did you find out any other really interesting facts?
Write your fact into your jotters.
e.g. Rhino's have a horn. Rhino's like to eat grass and plants.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group we would like you to label the picture of the Rhino. You can print the sheet or you can look at the picture and write a list of the features you can see e.g. legs, horn, eyes, feet
For Mrs Marrens group ONLY
If you are in Miss Allen/Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics group we would like you to use your segmenting skills to complete the activity below.
Don't forget to:
say the word
count it
write it
blend it
check it
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group we would like you to use your segmenting skills to write the words in the game below.
Don't forget to:
say the word
count it
write it
blend it
check it
Today we are going to carry on learning our number bonds to 5.
If you need to repeat the learning from yesterday before moving on please do.
If you feel confident and ready to move on then watch the video below for today’s learning. Mrs Wirth will explain your learning below.
02.03.21
Rhino's Don't Eat Pancakes
The Rhino came from the Zoo but he really wanted to go back to his home, not the zoo.
Today we are going to find out a little more about Rhino’s and where in the world they come from. Look at the information below or conduct your own research into these animals ready to write a fact you have learnt about them in tomorrow’s session.
If you would like to carry out your own research, you can look at these websites with your grown up:
https://www.savetherhino.org/rhino-info/rhino-kids/kids-fun-facts/
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/rhinoceros-facts/
Before we begin with today’s learning, we would like you to repeat yesterdays until you feel confident to move on.
For today’s learning you will need the frames you used yesterday and 5 counters. Get your grown up to put some counters on your frame. Once some counters are on your frame can you tell your grown up how many more you need to make 5? Don’t forget to say this out loud because these are your number bonds.
Gown ups – use this sheet to see the different combinations you need to make today.
01.03.21
If you are in Mr Klair's class we would like you to watch the videos below for your focus digraphs below.
Once you have done this, please use your blending skills to play the game.
Today you will need your 5 frame and 5 counters.
Today we’re looking at all the ways of making 5. When we made 4 we did:
4 red and 0 blue
3 red and 1 blue
2 red and 2 blue
1 red and 3 blue
0 red and 4 blue
Today can you find all the ways of making 5? There are 6 ways altogether.
26.02.21
Today we are sharing the models that the children have made on our Teams meeting.
FA: 1pm
FB: 1.30pm
FC: 2pm.
If you are in Miss Allen/Mrs Wirth/Miss Gordon's phonics group we would like you to practise writing these tricky words.
the
I
no
go
to
at
in
it
is
If you are in Mr Klair's class we would like you to practise writing the tricky words below.
she
we
he
me
her
are
all
they
was
25.2.21
If you are in Mr Klair's group for Phonics we would like you to use your segmenting skills to write some sentences. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly. Remember to:
say it
count it
blend it
check it
answers:
The toast is burnt
It is a cork
It is a storm
He is at the church
Lots of corn
She can surf
Splat!
Please see the attached sheet. You will need this for your learning today. You can print it at home or your grown up can draw this sheet out into your jotter.
Your grown up will say a number and you need to splat the other number in the number bond.
If you can’t quite remember, go back to your number frame and counters to work out the answer. We are going to play this game tomorrow too to build your confidence in remembering the number bonds.
Mrs Wirth will explain the activity in the video below.
24.2.21
In On Sudden Hill, Birt feels angry and sad when Etho and Shu become friends. When Etho and Shu make Birt the ‘Monster Creature Box Thing’ he feels happy again. Can you think of a time when you have felt sad/ angry/ happy? What other feelings can you remember having felt?
We would like you to write about a time when you felt a certain way.
Grown ups – can you write into your child's jotter; I felt ____________ when____________.
We would like you to complete the sentence.
For example, you might write:
I felt happy when I had a holiday. I felt nervous before I started school.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s and Mr Klair’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know.
Mrs Marren's Group
Please watch the video below and Miss Allen will explain what your phonics challenge today is.
Number bonds to 4
Today your grown up is going to show you a number of fingers and you are going to show them how many more you need to make 4.
E.g. if your grown up shows you 0 fingers you show 4.
Watch the video below for more information about your task for today.
23.2.21
In the story On Sudden Hill, Birt and Etho are best friends. They have lots and lots of adventures together. Today we are going to think about what makes you a good friend. We would like you to draw a picture of yourself and write words around the outside that explain what makes you a good friend.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know, and Mr Klair’s group we would like you to have a go at some sentences.
Mr Klair's phonics group will continuing to use their blending skills to read 'or' and 'ur' words. Remember to look for the digraph in the word before you use to read the word.
If you do not feel confident moving onto today’s activity, please repeat yesterday’s learning.
Today you will need digit cards showing: 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4
Place all of your cards in front of you and find pairs that make 4.
Make sure you say it out loud as these are your number bonds.
Please watch the video below.
22.2.21
This week we are carrying on with our Number Bond's learning.
If you need to refresh your memory from before the half term holiday, please repeat the activity which was finding number bonds to 4 in a 4 frame.
Today’s activity is to get your grown up to put some of your counters onto your 4 frame, then you need to tell them how many more you need to make 4. Please see the sheet on the website for the different combinations for number bonds to 4.
Remember to say it out loud as these are your number bonds.
Watch the video below for more guidance.
Numeracy 22.2.21
FRIDAY 12/02/21
MRS MARREN
Using the pictures below, show children how they can make sounds with their voices, for example: ï‚·
Make your voice go down a slide – wheeee! ï‚·
Make your voice bounce like a ball – boing, boing ï‚·
Sound really disappointed –oh
Buzz like a bumble bee - zzzzz ï‚·
Hiss like a snake – sssssss
Be a clock – tick tock ï‚·
Keep everyone quiet – shhhh
Gently moo like a cow - mmmoooo ï‚·
Look astonished – ooooo! ï‚·
Be a steam train - chchchchch
Use hand movements to support these sounds
MISS ALLEN MISS GORDON MRS WIRTH
Today we would like you to practise writing the following tricky and high frequency words.
We would like you to look at them, then look away and write them and check, if you did not get it right have another term, do the words one by one
it
is
and
I
no
go
to
the
MR KLAIR
Today I would like you to practise writing the following tricky and high frequency words.
I would like you to look at them, then look away and write them and check, if you did not get it right have another term, do the words one by one
we
he
she
me
be
was
my
he
she
Children to make number bonds in number frames for 4.
Thursday 11.02.21
Today we would like you to write a sentence telling us why the picture you chose yesterday is your favourite. Please tick the picture on your sheet and then write your sentence below. Children to then write a sentence to say why this picture is their favourite.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s and Mr Klair’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know.
MRS MARREN
Today we would like you to sing 'Old MacDonald had a farm' there is a word sheet in your Phase 1 home learning pack, if you do not have the words, you can listen and sing along to the video below. As an extension can your child add some other animals with action and make their own song? Maybe 'Old MacDonald had a zoo' which zoo animals can you think of and what actions could they do?
Miss Allen, Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth
Today we would like you to continue segmenting. Can you remember the skills you need?
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
Once you have written the words from the game below we would you to pick 2 picture and write 2 simple captions.
Mr Klair
Today I would like you to continue segmenting. Can you remember the skills you need?
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
Watch the video below
Adult to show number of fingers and you show how many more you need to make 1/2/3. Eg think about 1 first, your grown up shows you 1 finger, you show 0. Repeat for 1, 2,3.
Wednesday 10.02.21
Look at the selection of paintings that Katie visits in the story. Can you choose which is your favourite? On a sheet of paper write down some words that describe that painting. Keep these words safe as you will need them tomorrow.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s and Mr Klair’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know.
MISS ALLEN, MISS GORDON, MRS WIRTH GROUP
Today is our segmenting day and we would like you to segment and write words that include h b f l ll ff ss.
One picture at a time we would like you move from the start to finish writing down each word. For an extra challenge can you write a short caption like 'it is a bat'
Mr Klair's Phonics Group
Today is our segmenting day and we would like you to segment and write words that include oo/oo ar
MRS MARREN'S PHONICS
We would like you to clap to the beats of some of the most popular nursery rhymes. Below is a video explaining what a 'beat' is (watch from 2pm). After watching this video follow the link and pick one of the rhymes, can you sing and clap to the beat?
Today we are going to carry on learning our number bonds to 5. If you need to repeat the learning from yesterday before moving on please do.
If you feel confident and ready to move on then watch the video below for today’s learning. Mrs Wirth will explain your learning below.
Children to have digit cards showing 0,0,1,1,2,2,3,3;
- Place 0011 in front of you and find the pairs of numbers that make 1
- Place 001122 in front of you and find the pairs that make 2
- Place 00112233 in front of you and find the pairs that make 3
Each time make sure you say the pair of numbers you have used out loud, as this is your number bond.
If you are in Mrs Marren's Phonics group, we would like you to watch the video below and the play ‘follow the leader’ with someone at home. Choose some body percussion (like clapping your hands) and ask your partner to copy you. Take turns to be the leader.
Tuesday Phase 1 follow the leader video.mp4
If you are in Miss Allen\Gordon and Mrs Wirth's phonics groups then we would like you to use your blending skills and read words below
If you are in Mr Klair's Phonics we would like you to complete the game below and as an extension we would like you to have a go the roll a sentence game.
Repeat yesterday’s activity if you feel you need to.
Watch the Video before and then an adult to put a number of counters on the 1/2/3 number frame and children to say how many more they need to make the given number.
Monday 08.02.21
If you are in Miss Allen and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics groups please complete the activity below using your blending skills to read the words.
The focus graphemes for this week are:
h b f l ll ss ff
If you feel that you need to refresh your memory with the phonemes (sounds) the above graphemes (letters) make, please re-watch the videos by following the link below and watch the videos for h b f l ll ss ff
If you are in Mrs Marren's group we would like you to watch the video below and then go on a listening walk.
Miss Allen will explain your task in a little more detail in the video below.
Listening Walk - Phase 1
If you are in Mr Klair's Phonics group, we would like you to complete the roll and read below. We are recapping oo oo (moon, look) and introducing ar
This week in Numeracy we are going to begin learning the number bonds to 5.
A number bond is a pair of numbers that are added together to make a number. By the end of the week we want you to be able to remember and say the number bonds to 5, without using any equipment.
Today we are going to be exploring the number bonds to 3. Miss Allen will explain your learning in the video below.
On Monday we read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss.
In the live session today, your teacher will either read The Lorax or The Cat in the Hat. Both of these stories are also written by Dr Seuss.
Here are the links to the stories if you would like to watch them both.
If you are in Miss Gordon's/Mrs Wirth's or Miss Allen's and Mrs Marren's phonics group please complete the roll and write. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group please complete the race and segment game. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
To begin with, we would like you to complete the activity below.
https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/modules/ey_shape/exploring_scavenger_1.html
It is our last day thinking about subtraction. For your next task, we would like you to watch the video below.
Once you have watched the video complete the worksheet for today which was included in your packs.
Thursday 04.02.21
Green Eggs and Ham has lots of rhyming words. Rhyming words are words that sound the same as each other at the end, but the start of the words change.
Ask your grown up to write these four words down. Can you write down 4 words that rhyme with:
hat
dog
man
tip
Today we want to see all of the sounds written down, in every word because these are words that we know you can write by yourselves.
If you are in Miss Gordon's/Mrs Wirth's or Miss Allen's and Mrs Marren's phonics group please complete the race and segment game. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group please complete the Roll and Write game. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
Complete this activity below to begin with:
Today we are going to carry on our Subtraction Learning. Watch the video below.
Once you have watched the video, we would like you to then complete the worksheets; 1 and 2. These were included in your packs.
Yesterday we thought about the foods you really like, today we are going to think about the foods you do not like. We are going to write a list of foods you do not like.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know. Mr Klair’s group can you have a go at some small sentences.
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's, Miss Allen and Mrs Marren's phonics group we would like you to have a go at the activity below. You will need your Espresso login to access the game.
It is Tricky word day today!
To begin, practise reading the following tricky words. Remember, we cannot blend these words so we just have to remember them.
I
no
go
to
the
into
Now we would like you to practise writing them. Your grown up can print the sheet off for you to complete, or they can draw it into your jotters.
If you are in Mr Klair's group for phonics we would like you to practise reading the tricky word:
was
This is a new tricky word, we have not learnt this yet. Practise saying the word with your grown up then once you feel confident in recognising it, complete the activity below.
Before we begin today with our main challenge, we would like you to complete the activity below:
We are going to carry on with our subtraction learning today.
You will need your 10 frame (included in the first pack) and the number stories which were included in your most recent pack.
Your adult is going to read out the number stories from your pack, one at a time.
When you have listened to a number story, can you complete the subtraction using your 10 frame and objects from around your house?
E.g. Miss Allen has 6 sweets (put 6 objects anywhere on your 10 frame) Miss Allen eats 2 (subtract 2 objects from your 10 frame) How many does Miss Allen have left? (count the amount of objects that you have left and say the amount)
What happens to the amount once you have subtracted?
Draw a picture of your favourite meal; drink, main course and pudding.
Label your picture so we can see what you like to eat.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know. Mr Klair’s group can you have a go at some small sentences.
If you are in Miss Allen, Mrs Marren's and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics groups please complete the activity below using your blending skills to read the words.
The focus graphemes for this week are:
e u r ck
If you are in Mrs Marrens group, or feel that you need to refresh your memory with the phonemes (sounds) the above graphemes (letters) make, please rewatch the videos from yesterday for e u r ck.
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group please complete the activity below using your blending skills.
Your focus digraphs for this week are:
ai ee oa igh oo/oo
If you need to refresh yourself with the phonemes (sounds) the above digraphs make please rewatch the videos from yesterday before playing the game.
Before you begin complete this activity:
We are going to carry on our Subtraction Learning.
For your activity today we would like you to watch; https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/understanding-the-concept-of-subtraction-as-take-away-part-1-cmu32r
Watch the video and complete the main activity.
If you are in Miss Allen, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth and Mrs Marren's phonics group we would like you to complete the activity below.
The focus graphemes for this week are:
e u r ck
If you are in Mrs Marren's group and you need to remind yourself of the phonemes (sounds) these graphemes (letters) make before accessing the main activity, please follow the link below. You will need your espresso login.
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group we would like you to watch the videos for the following digraphs:
ai ee igh oa oo/oo
Complete this activity to begin with:
This week we are going to be learning how to subtract.
Watch; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdXClek-05I&safe=active
Get your grown up to say a number up to 10; show that amount using objects from around your home (lego brick, penny, counter etc).
Can you now take some away (subtract) and count how many you are left with?
What happens to the amount? Repeat with different amounts.
Friday 29.01.21
This is Gustav Holst. He was an English composer, which means that he wrote music for orchestras to play. He lived a long time ago; he was born over 150 years ago. He lived until he was 59 years old. Gustav Holst wrote 7 pieces of music, about 7 of the planets. It took him 2 years to complete. Here is the music that Holst wrote about Jupiter.
We would like you to listen to the music and think about how it makes you feel. After you have listened to the music, write some of your feelings down in a list.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu77Vtja30c&safe=active
If you would like to listen to more of the planets, here is a link to the whole piece of music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isic2Z2e2xs&t=1183s
If you are in Miss Allen, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's, or Mrs Marren's phonics group please complete the activity below using your segmenting skills.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics class complete the activity below. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
Complete the activity below for your first challenge:
We have looked at 3 ways of using your part part whole model for addition.
-We have chosen numbers and represented the amount using objects to find the total.
-We have put amounts into a 10 frame and then used our part part whole to find the total.
-We have read number sentences and solved them using a part part whole model.
Today we would like you to chose the method you feel least confident with and practise this one. All of the resources you need are included in your pack.
Thursday 28.01.21
If you went on a journey into space, what would you take with you? Write a list. We have included a template in your packs if you wish to use it.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know. Mr Klair’s group can you have a go at some small sentences.
If you are in Miss Allen, Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's or Mrs Marren's group for Phonics we would like you to have a go at using your blending skills to read the words included in the roll and read.
This weeks focus graphemes are:
g o c k
If you are in Mr Klair's class for Phonics we would like you to use your blending skills to read the words in the race game below.
Your focus digraphs for this week are:
ch sh th ng
Before you start your main task today can you complete the activity below:
For your main challenge today you will need your part whole model from your packs and some objects
Watch the video below. Stop the video at 5.30. You do not need to watch the rest of the video.
https://vimeo.com/462716121
Using your part whole model and your objects we would like you to have a go at working out the number sentences below. For example, if the number sentence was 5 + 3 = you would put 5 objects in one 'part' and 3 objects in the other 'part'. Then you would add the two parts together to find the 'whole' using your model, just like you did on Monday.
Complete these number sentences using your part whole model.
3 + 2 =
4 + 5 =
7 + 2 =
2 + 2 =
4 + 3 =
5 + 3 =
Wednesday 27.2.21
Today we would like you to make a rocket; you could draw it, make it out of boxes/bottles, build it out of Duplo or Lego, or any other resources you have in your house!
We would like you to label your rockets.
If you are in Mrs Marren’s group for Phonics can you focus on writing the initial sounds in words, Miss Allen’s and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth’s we would like you to segment your words and write as many of those sounds, as you know. Mr Klair’s group can you have a go at some small sentences.
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group we would like you to practise recognising these tricky words. A tricky word is a word you cannot blend so we just have to remember them!
we
me
be
Once you feel confident recognising them we would like you to play roll and read. We have included some of the other tricky words you have learnt in the activity too.
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's, Miss Allen and Mrs Marren's phonics group we would like you to have a go at the activity below. You will need your Espresso login to access the game.
Once you have practised recognising the tricky words, we would like you to have a go at the roll and read. Can you read all of the tricky words we have learnt so far? Remember a tricky word is a word you cannot blend so we just have to remember it.
Complete this starter activity first so that you are ready for your main challenge!
We are going to carry on with our Addition learning this week.
You will need some objects, your 10 frame and your part whole model.
Put two amounts into your 10 frame.
Once you have two amounts in your 10 frame can you transfer those amounts into your part whole model and work out the total - we must get used to using our part whole models when trying to work out addition problems.
Repeat this activity with different amounts.
Miss Allen will show you how to do this in the video below.
maths.mp4
Tuesday 26.01.21
Read the Planets facts book, in the ‘Books’ section of this topic
Complete the planet quiz in Activities section of this learning
If you are in Miss Gordon's/Mrs Wirth's or Miss Allen's and Mrs Marren's phonics group please complete the race and segment game. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group complete the roll and write game. Don't forget to use your segmenting skills to write the words correctly.
Say it
Count it
Write it
Blend it
Check it
thin moth bath ring ship shop
chip chop chin mash path wing
Starter activity:
Before your main activity we would like you to complete the challenge below:
Today we are going to recap Mondays learning to make sure we are secure with this learning before moving it on.
Use the part whole model from yesterday and complete it using objects from around your home.
Monday 25.01.21
For today's literacy you will need to watch the story 'Once upon a Star', this story was uploaded last week but we would like you to re-watch it
As your starter activity
Then:-
Watch - https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/combining-two-groups-71gkec?activity=video&step=1
Watch the video and complete the main activity – part whole.
If you are in Mrs Marren's group for phonics we would like you to start looking at new set of graphemes (letters). These are g o c k
Please follow the link below and watch the videos for the above graphemes. You will need to use your login details for Espresso to watch the videos.
If you are in Mr Klair's group for phonics we would like you to start looking at the digraphs. ch sh th ng and then complete the roll and read below
Please follow the link below and watch the videos for the above graphemes. You will need to use your login details for Espresso to watch the videos.
If you are in Miss Allen/Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth's group for phonics we will add g o c k to this weeks recap. Today we would like you to blend with those digraphs.
Thursday 21.01.21
If you went to the moon what would you miss from home? Have a talk with your grown up, Mr Klair would miss his dog, Write a list of all the things you would miss.
If you are in Mr Klair's Group, you will be using your segmenting skills to write the words for the pictures below
If you are in Miss Allen or Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth phonics group then you will be using your segmenting skills to write the words for the pictures below
If you are in Mrs Marren's Group, your grown will say the word below, can you tell them what that word begins with and then write the first letter, then can you write all the sounds in that word
sit
sat
tap
tip
Follow the link before as your starter activity and then from your pack complete the 'count 1 less' sheet
For todays literacy this week you will need your Espresso login. Once you are logged in you will need to go to:
Foundation>Home learning Routes
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on A Postcard from the Moon
Once you have found 'A postcard to the moon' complete the slides 1-5. (you can find the numbered slides at the top)
Today if you are in Miss Allen/Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics group, we would like you to practice your tricky words. You can ask your adult to draw out the sheets below into your jotters.
If you are in Mr Klair's group you will be blending using this week's graphemes
When you are blending don't forget to:
-Look carefully
-Say the phonemes (sounds)
-Blend the phonemes
-Say the word out loud.
For our starter activity please follow the link below - if you are not able to access the site, you can practise counting from 0 to 20, counting backwards and counting from different start points.
Tuesday 19.01.21
Before listening to the story below, we would like you to introduce the vocabulary that they will hear in this story.
Miss Alllen and Mrs Wirth/Gordon's Phonics Groups
The children have already learnt these phonemes at school. Now we are revisiting them so that we can practise their blending (reading) and segmenting (writing) skills. When you are practising, if you need to revisit any of the phonemes to remind the children, you can find the videos here: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/frontscreen/item61932/gradef/index.html
This week we will continue to practise s a t p i n m d. Using your blending skills can you read all the words below
If you are in Mrs Marren's group for phonics we would like you to form the letters i n m d
You can write practise forming the letters in your jotters
To begin use the link below to learn songs related to the letters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCoAuxfMqy4
To see how the letters are formed please follow the link below and watch the videos for the above graphemes. You will need to use your login details for Espresso to watch the videos.
If your child is in Mr Klair's group we would like them to practise forming the graphemes (letters) y z zz qu
Watch the videos again for y z zz qu to see how to form the letters
You can write practise forming the letters in your jotters
Log in to your Espresso account to find the videos. Go to Foundation>Literacy>Phonics>Scraps Phonics or follow the link below.
To begin today's numeracy learning we would like you to use the 'representing numbers sheet' in your pack.
Then watch the you video below
Friday 15.01.21
To day we would like to do some vocabulary based learning. Please share the meaning of the words below with your children and then watch the story about Mr Gumpy.
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirths group we would like you to have go at reading tricky words playing roll and read. You can also practise spelling these. Ask you parents to show the work, then hide the word, you write it down and then finally check and correct if you need to.
If you are in Miss Allen's group we would like you to have go at segmenting words which contain the graphemes (letters)
b h f l ll ss ff
Use your segmenting skills to write the words below.
Don't forget to:
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it
-check it
If you are in Mrs Marren's group for Phonics, have a go at writng the words below. The words contain the graphemes (letters) s a t p. Your adult will say the word and then you try to segment them using your steps for learning:
Don't forget to:
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it
-check it
sap
tap
pat
at
sat
If you are in Mr Klair's group for Phonics, have a go at writng the words below. The words contain the graphemes (letters) j v w x. You roll the dice, and your adult will say the word and then you try to segment them using your steps for learning:
Don't forget to:
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it
-check it
Let's get our brains warmed up! To get ready for our main challenge can you complete the 'Represent objects' sheet? This was included in your pack.
For your main Numeracy challenge today, ask your grown up to say a number up to 9; can you say the number that is 1 more? If you need to, you can look at the number line to support you, but try to have a go without it if you can. If you’re super confident move onto 20.
Look at the images below.
Discuss with your adult which Transport came first, next and last. You can re-watch the video from yesterday if it helps you to remember.
Walk, horseback, boats, steam train, cars, planes.
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirths group we would like you to have another go at segmenting words which contain the graphemes (letters)
s a t p i n m d
Use your segmenting skills to write the words below.
Don't forget to:
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it
-check it
If you are in Miss Allen's class can you practise blending the words in the roll and read?
The words contain the graphemes (letters)
h b f l ss ff ll
If you are in Mr Klair's Phonics class we would like you to practise blending (reading) words that contain the graphemes (letters):
j v w x
If you are in Mrs Marren's group for Phonics, have a go at reading the words below. The words contain the graphemes (letters) s a t p. Try to blend (read) them using your steps for learning:
-Look carefully
-Say the phonemes (sounds)
-Blend the phonemes
-Say the word
sap
tap
pat
at
sat
This week we have been thinking about different types of transport.
Watch the video below. After watching the video tell your grown up one fact that you learnt about transport.
If you are in Miss Allen's phonics group or Mrs Marren's we would like you to practise recognising the following tricky words:
I no go
Tricky words are words we cannot blend so we just have to remember them.
Once you have practised saying the tricky words we would like you to play roll and read. We have included some other tricky words we have learnt so far.
If you are in Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics group we would like you to practise your segmenting skills. We use our segmenting skills to help us write words.
Remember your steps for learning:
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it
-check it
Can you write the words using your segmenting skills? Write these words in your jotters.
answers:
map, mad, pat, dad, dip, man, tin, pip
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group we would like you to practise recognising the following tricky words:
I no go to the it is in
A tricky word is a word that you cannot blend so we have to remember it.
Once you have practised recognising the tricky words play roll and read. We have included some additional tricky words that you have already learnt too.
If your child does not feel confident after they have completed an activity, please repeat the activity the following day, before moving on.
Watch the video below and listen carefully.
Once you have watched the video use your number line which was included in your pack.
Get your grown up to put something (lego brick, penny, counter etc) on a number; can you move the object to the number that is 1 more?
After you feel confident doing this, can you say the number that is one more, without moving the object? If you’re super confident move onto 20.
Today we would like you to look at the pictures of different the types of transport. You might have seen some of these in the video yesterday. Using the pictures can you write a list of the types of transport?
eg bus
tram
boat
Remember to use your segmenting skills when writing each word.
-say it
-count it
-write it
-blend it (read it)
-check it
If you are in Mrs Marren's phonics group we would like you to practise forming the graphemes:
s a t p
You could form them in your jotters with a pencil or can you find some other exciting ways to form your letters? You could try forming them with chalk, a wet paintbrush on the floor outside or in some flour or sand.
If you are in Miss Allen's phonics group we would like you to practise forming the graphemes:
h b f l ss ff ll
You could form them in your jotters with a pencil or can you find some other exciting ways to form your letters? You could try forming them with chalk, a wet paintbrush on the floor outside or in some flour or sand.
If you are in Miss Gordons/Mrs Wirth's phonics group we would like you to have a go at blending words which contain:
s a t p i n m d
When you are blending don't forget to:
-Look carefully
-Say the phonemes (sounds)
-Blend the phonemes
-Say the word out loud.
See if you can blend all of the words in Zog's race game. You could play with a grown up and try to beat them!
If you are in Mr Klair's phonics group we would like you to practise forming the graphemes
j v w x
You could form them in your jotters with a pencil or can you find some other exciting ways to form your letters? You could try forming them with chalk, a wet paintbrush on the floor outside or in some flour or sand.
For your challenge today we would like you to watch the video below.
Once you have watched the video your grown up will put an amount of objects onto your 10 grid (you could use sweets, pennies, pasta, cars, lego etc)
Can you put one more object on your grid? How many do you have now? Repeat this activity with other amounts to 10.
Use this 10 grid which was included in your pack
This week we are going to be thinking about Transport. Do you know some of the different types of transport?
Watch this video on Espresso and discuss some of your ideas with your grown up.
If you are in Mrs Marren's group for phonics we would like you to start looking at the first set of graphemes (letters). These are s a t p.
Please follow the link below and watch the videos for the above graphemes. You will need to use your login details for Espresso to watch the videos.
If you are in Miss Gordon's and Mrs Wirth's class for phonics please see below for your activity for today.
The children have been taught all of the graphemes (letters) and so now we would really like the children to practise blending (writing) and segmenting (spelling) with them.
If your child is unsure of some of the graphemes they can practise recognising them in the link below. You will need to use your login details for Espresso.
This weeks focus graphemes are s a t p i n m d
If your child is in Miss Allen's group we would like them to practise recognising the graphemes (letters) h b f l
Can you think of words which begin with the following graphemes (letters)
h b f l
eg hat, lego
Watch the videos for h b f l
Follow the link below to access the videos - you will need to use your login details for Espresso.
Can you think of words which begin (or end eg fox, box) with the following graphemes (letters)
j v w x
eg jam, mix, wet, van
Watch the videos for j v w x
Log in to your Espresso account to find the videos. Go to Foundation>Literacy>Phonics>Scraps Phonics or follow the link below.
Sorting Objects
This week in Numeracy we are going to be learning how to find, and say a number that is one more than a given number.
For your next challenge we want you to watch the following video and listen carefully. Pause the video at the main task and try your best to complete the challenge.
Home Learning 08.01.21
Alfie cried when he was locked in the house and mum and Annie-Rose were on the other side of the door. How many words can you use to describe how Alfie might have been feeling and can you then justify why he might have been feeling that way e.g. Alfie was scared because he couldn’t get to his mum.
07.01.21
In the story Alfies's mum gets help from the neighbours. What is a neighbour? Do you know the names of your neighbours?
Who else helped Mum? Can you remember the jobs they did?
You can listen to the story again if you want to.
Segmenting
If you are in Miss Allen's group this is your activity
If you are in Mr Klair and Miss Gordon's group, this is your activity
Home Learning 06.01.21
For today's literacy we would like you to listen to the story below
Blending
If you are in Miss Allen's group this is your activity for today
If you are in Mr Klair or Miss Gordon's group this is your activity
This activity can be done indoors using chairs, tables etc
Literacy Home Learning 05.01.21
Good Morning Foundation! We have 3 challenges for you to complete today.
For your first challenge we want you to have a go at drawing yourself. You could look in a mirror to help you. What can you see? Try to include as many features as possible e.g. ears, eyes, arms, legs.
Once your have drawn yourself we then want you to label your picture with all the different features you have included in your picture.
Phonics Home Learning 05.01.21
For your Phonics challenge we would like you to have a go at forming all of the graphemes we have been learning.
The graphemes we have covered so far are displayed underneath. Try and keep your graphemes the same size and try to remember the correct formation.
Phase 2 Graphemes
Numeracy Home Learning 05.01.21
Yesterday we learnt what 'greater than', 'less than' and 'the same' means.
Today we would like you to work with your grown up with this challenge.
Your grown up will gather an amount of objects (any amount from 1-10 - you could use items such as buttons, pasta shapes, toys etc) We then would like you to collect another amount of objects that is 'greater than' your grown ups amount, then 'less than' your grown ups amount, and finally 'the same' as your grown ups amount.
Don't forget to count your objects carefully to check you have the right amount.
Labelling Mog Literacy Challenge 08.12.20
Can you complete the challenge below?
Today we are going to continue with blending. You can play the same game as yesterday or if you are up to the challenge you can play the caption game. Both games are below.
Mrs Marren's group how many words can you think of that rhyme with
cat, hut, man, boy, pin, sun,
Home Learning 07/12/20
Today we would like you to listen to the story and then draw a picture of Mog
Mog's Christmas
For today's numeracy challenge you will need to use our Espresso Website and make shape patterns. Please follow the link below to reach the login page, where you will need to enter the login details - these will be sent on the school app
https://online.espresso.co.uk/espresso/login/Authn/UserPassword
Scroll over the Foundation tab to reveal a drop down menu, from the menu choose Maths
Then select Problem solving
Then choose Activity area
Finally click on Shape patterns
Today in Phonics if you are in Mr Klair/Miss Allen/Miss Gordon's phonics groups we would like you to play the game below:-
If you are in Mrs Marren's group then please continue practising blending using the pictures in your pack
Home Learning 04/12/20
Today we are going to work on our communication skills to help us be creative. We would like you to make a paper snowflake decoration. We can't wait to see them!
See the link below for a quick tutorial:
Snowflake Challenge 04.12.20
Today your challenge is to find 2D shapes around your house.
The video below is to watch daily so that the children are able to see the letters and practise saying the corresponding sounds.
Home Learning 03/12/2020
Today we would like you to read the Christmas Story with your adult. This story has some actions that you can learn. Can you read it again and remember the actions?
Literacy Challenge 03.12.20
The Christmas Story
Today we are going to look at repeated patterns. Can you tell your adult what the pattern is? Can you tell them what comes next? Can you make your own repeated pattern?
Please be careful when doing phonics to use pure sounds. This helps children to blend words properly. I have put a link below to help you use pure sounds when supporting phonics learning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCI2mu7URBc&safe=active
We will carry on learning about this week's graphemes. Today we will be blending.
If you are in Miss Allen's phonics group we would like you to play this game
If you are in Mr Klair's and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics group then we would like you to play this game
If your child is in Mrs Marren's group then we would like the children to use the pictures in the pack to practise oral blending
Phonics Challenge 03.12.20
Home Learning 02.12.2020
Today for your literacy learning we would like you to use your segmenting skills to write a list to Father Christmas of a list gifts you may like. Your grown up will then take a picture and send it to us so we can check.
We would like you to continue matching objects to the correct numerals. Collect 10 obects from around your house. Your adult will show you the numerals. Can you count out the correct amount?
Please be careful when doing phonics to use pure sounds. This helps children to blend words properly. I have put a link below to help you use pure sounds when supporting phonics learning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCI2mu7URBc&safe=active
On Monday we introduced some new graphemes. If you are in Miss Allen's phonics group you looked at the graphems
e u r ck
If you are in Mr Klair and Miss Gordon/Mrs Wirth's phonics groups we looked at
h b f l ss ff ll
Today we would like you to form these letters in your jotter. Can you think of any other ways, for example using your finger on table top, forming in the air with spoon.
If your child is in Mrs Marren's group then we would like the children to use the pictures in the pack to practise oral blending
Literacy challenge 2.12.20
Numeracy Challenge 2.12.20
Phonics Challenge 2.12.20
Foundation enjoyed taking part in Odd Socks Day for Anti-Bullying Week 16.11.20
12.11.20
This week the children have been learning about the festival of Diwali and how it is celebrated around the world. We learnt that during this time Sikhs and Hindus may create Rangoli patterns using rice or chalk.
Foundation A and B enjoyed making their own beautiful Rangoli patterns using chalk.
FA's Rangoli Patterns
FB's Rangoli Patterns
The children have been busy this term settling into the EYFS Unit
FC Sukkot building
Our Sukkahs
On Friday FB made Sukkahs when we learnt about the Jewish festival Sukkot.
Foundation B have been really busy since starting school!
P.E
Each class in Foundation Stage 2 have one session of P.E a week. Currently the children do not need to change into P.E kits, however, we do ask that they are dressed appropriately for P.E with earrings removed.
Our P.E days
Foundation A (Miss Allen) - Friday
Foundation B (Miss Gordon and Mrs Wirth) - Wednesday
Foundation C (Mr Klair) - Tuesday
Phonics
We teach children to read by blending sounds and write by segmenting sounds.
Blending means combining sounds to make a word. Divide the word into the individual sounds. For example /s/ /i/ /t/
Segmenting means using knowledge of sounds to break it down to /p/ /i/ /n/ in order to write the word.
Below are some high frequency words and tricky words which children are to learn to read onsight
no go to I the we me be was he she my they her are all you
it at is in and
Pure Sound Phonics
Early Talk Boost
What is Early Talk Boost?
Early Talk Boost is a targeted intervention aimed at 3-4 year old children with delayed language development helping to boost their language skills to help narrow the gap between them and their peers.
Talking Tips are easy to remember when you use LEARN.
Look at the pictures together
Encourage your child to talk by letting them start the conversation
Ask questions about the story
Remember to talk about things your child is especially interested in
Never rush; remember to pause
Talking TIps
