Hi all,

Just a quick note to let you know that our Winter Assembly will be on Friday 16th of December at 1.30 pm. The children have been working very hard. Our play is an environmental musical dealing with issues of global warming.

I have tried to keep the costumes as simple as possible. I will be making penguin and polar bear masks for these roles. If you are having any problems sourcing items please let me know as someone else in the class may have something you could borrow.

The children will let you know what their role in the play is.

If you have any questions regarding the assembly please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 16th.

Suggested Costume List

·        Penguins: Black clothes

·        Polar Bears: White Clothes

·        Mr Boot & Sam: No costume required - Santa hat if the children wish

·        Mrs Motor & Pam: No costume required - Santa hat if the children wish

·        Children: No costume required - Santa hat if the children wish

·        DJ Donnie: Headphones, hat, large chain, sunglasses

·        Lumberjacks: Check shirt, jeans, toy axe

·        Taoiseach: Shirt & tie

·        Narrators: Can dress as penguins or polar bears (black or white clothes)

Spelling: Practice spellings for test on Friday ('ck' sound).

1. hop
2. fit
3. grin
4. duck
5. neck
6. clock
7. lick
8. go
9. no
10. broomstick

Tables: Children will be working on the 8 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 8 + tables on Friday.

Monday 5th December

Spelling: Practice spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: 8+ Monday

Maths: Circle blocks of ten, write how many tens and how many units.

Phonics: 'ck' words - fill in the missing sounds, read the words.

Tuesday 6th December

Spelling: Practice spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: 8+ Tuesday

Maths: Numbers up to 30.

Grammar:

• A - fill in the missing letters (letters before/after/between given letter(s))
• B - Put the letters given in alphabetical order
• C Put each set of words in alphabetical order

Wednesday 7th December

Spelling: Practice spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: 8+ Wednesday

Maths:  Numbers up to 40.

Grammar:  Plurals - adding 's' and 'es'

Thursday 8th December

Spelling: Practice spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: 8+ Thursday

Maths: Numbers up to 50.

Spelling Practice Page - Backwards Spelling: Write each of this weeks spelling in the pyramid boxes.

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday (a based on the 'll', 'ff','ss' and 'zz' sound)

1. fluff
2. chill
3. spill
4. smell
5. grill
6. jazz
7. less
8. kiss
9. cube
10. cuboid

Thematic Words: Children should be able to read, discuss, understand and use these words by the end of the week (class based work)

1. transparent
2. translucent
3. opaque
4. pronoun
5. shadow
6. sequence
7. predict

Tables: Children will be working on the 7 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 7 + tables on Friday.

Monday 28th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 7 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 11 - Week 7, Monday 7 + tables

Maths: 3D Shapes
Faces - these are the flat parts of the 3D shape.
Edges - these are the sides of the faces, where two faces meet.
Corners (Vertices) - These are the corners or points of the shape.

How many edges, faces and corners does each 3D Shape have.


Phonics: 'll', 'ff', 'ss' and 'zz' words

• Put in the correct sound to complete each word.
• Put three of the words into a sentence

Tuesday 29th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 7 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 11 - Week 7, Tuesday 7 + tables

Maths: Properties of 3D Shapes - 

• How many faces, edges and corners? 
• Does it roll? 
• Does it stack?

Grammar: Pronouns: Replace the nouns in sentences 1-4 with a pronoun e.g.
 Sarah made dinner for the whole family = She made dinner for the whole family

Wednesday 30th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 7 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 11 - Week 7, Wednesday 7 + tables

Maths: Properties of 3D shapes - Complete the table and use this information to answer the questions.

Grammar: Pronouns: Circle the pronouns in each sentence.

Thursday 1st December

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: Practise 7 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 11 - Week 7, Thursday 7 + tables

Maths: 3D Shapes

• (A): Name the shapes.
• (B) & (C):Use the clues to name the 3D shape.
• (D): Look at the nets, name the 3D shape.

Spelling Practice Page: Write spellings using various writing tools/colours.

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday (a based on the 'ss'/'zz' sound)

1. ox
2. pizza
3. buzz
4. cross
5. less
6. miss
7. there
8. they
9. glass 
10. crossroad

Thematic Words: Children should be able to read, discuss, understand and use these words by the end of the week (class based work)

1. plural
2. double
3. myth
4. love
5. thanksgiving
6. transparent
7. translucent
8. opaque

Tables: Children will be working on the 6 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 5 +  and 6 + tables on Friday.

Monday 21st November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 6 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 10 - Week 6, Monday 6 + tables

Maths: Use double facts to answer each sum.


Phonics: Words ending in 'll', 'ff', 'ss'

Tuesday 22nd November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 6 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 10 - Week 6, Monday 6 + tables

Maths: Use double facts to answer each sum.

Grammar: Capital letters, punctuation, plurals and opposites.

Wednesday 23rd November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 6 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 10 - Week 6, Monday 6 + tables

Maths: Use double facts to answer each sum.

Dolch List 5: want, don't, about, know, right

Write each word in the correct box.

Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks.

Put each word into a sentence.

Thursday 24h November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: Practise 6 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.

Tables Champion page 10 - Week 6, Monday 6 + tables

Maths: Use double facts to answer each sum.

Spelling Practice Page: Spelling addition e.g. ox: o=1, x=8, 1+8=9

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday (a based on the 'ff' sound)

1. you
2. your
3. off
4. cliff
5. stiff
6. cuff
7. come
8. some
9. stuffing
10. gruff

Thematic Words: Children should be able to read, discuss, understand and use these words by the end of the week (class based work)

1. repel
2. solution
3. experiment
4. result
5. collage
6. gratitude
7. kosher
8. alphabetical order

Tables: Children will be working on the 4 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 4 + tables on Friday.

Monday 7th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 4 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 8 - Week 4, Monday 4 + tables

Maths:

• Total the amount of money in each section.
• On the back of the page, make 20c using different coin combinations. 

Phonics: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the wordbox.

Tuesday 8th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 4+ tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 8 - Week 4, Tuesday 4+ tables

Maths: Money

Dolch List 5: from, good, any, how, around

• Write each word in the correct box.
• Complete each sentence by filling in the blank.

Wednesday 9th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 4 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 8 - Week 4, Wednesday 4 + tables

Maths: Money

Grammar: Put the farm animals in alphbetical order.

Thursday 10th November

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: Practise 4 + tables on page 3 for test tomorrow.
Tables Champion page 8 - Week 4, Thursday 4 + tables

Maths: Money - Find the cost and the change

Spelling Practice Page: Put 3 of the spelling words into a sentence

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday (a based on the 'ar' sound)

1. wing
2. harp
3. fang
4. scarf
5. quilt
6. shark
7. quench
8. start
9. harm
10. question

Thematic Words: Children should be able to read, discuss, understand and use these words by the end of the week (class based work).

1. Halloween
2. traditions
3. origin
4. waterproof
5. repel
6. solution

Tables: Children will be working on the 3 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 3 + tables on Friday.

***Team Teaching reader must be practiced every evening as part of your homework

Monday 24th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 3 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 7 - Week 3, Monday 3 + tables

Maths: Complete the addition sums.

Phonics: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the wordbox.

Tuesday 25th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 3+ tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 7 - Week 3, Tuesday 3+ tables

Maths: Addition.

Grammar: Nouns

Wednesday 26th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 3 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 7 - Week 3, Wednesday 3 + tables

Maths: Addition.

Grammar: Children can use their team teaching reader or a book they like to read at home for their noun hunt. Try to find two of each.

Thursday 27th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: Practise 3 + tables on page 3 for test tomorrow.
Tables Champion page 7 - Week 3, Thursday 3 + tables

Maths: Addition

Spelling Practice Page: Practise writing your spelling words

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday (a based on the 'ar' sound)

1. are
2. all
3. yes
4. slug
5. arm
6. hard
7. scarf
8. card
9. Sunday
10. Saturday

Thematic Words: Children should be able to read, discuss, understand and use these words by the end of the week (class based work).

1. honesty
2. co-operation
3. above
4. underneath
5. plastic
6. fabric
7. metal
8. rabbi 

Tables: Children will be working on the 2 + tables this week. Please complete the day's section in your Tables Champion books. Children will be tested on their 2 + tables on Friday.

***Team Teaching reader must be practiced every evening as part of your homework

Monday 17th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 2 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 6 - Week 2, Monday 2 + tables

Maths: Complete the subtraction sums. Use the pictures to help you.

Phonics:

• Write the 'ar' word for each picture. 
• Complete each word with the 'ar' sound and read each word.
• Complete each sentence with an 'ar' word. Put 2 of the words into a sentence.

Tuesday 18th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 2 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 6 - Week 2, Tuesday 2 + tables

Maths: Horizontal and vertical subtraction.

Phonics: Choose a word from the word box to complete each sentence.

Wednesday 19th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on Friday.

Tables: Practise 2 + tables on page 3 for test on Friday.
Tables Champion page 6 - Week 2, Wednesday 2 + tables

Maths: Spatial Awareness: Read and follow the instructions.
(Unfortunately the page came out very dark when photocopied, I understand it will be difficult to see your pictures but just try your best ;). Apologies.)

Grammar: Proper Nouns - Remember that all proper nouns begin with a capital letter. 
(sorry again about the photocopied quality of this page)

Thursday 20th October

Spelling: Practise spellings for test on tomorrow.

Tables: Practise 2 + tables on page 3 for test tomorrow.
Tables Champion page 6 - Week 2, Thursday 2 + tables

Maths: Spatial Awareness: Read and follow the directions. Draw Una's route with your pencil.
R=right U=up L=left

Spelling Practice Page: Choose 5 Spelling words.

• Write each word 3 times
• Draw a picture for each word
• Write a sentence for each word