Good Morning Everyone,
Today is the last day of this half term. So we will not be posting any learning activities for next week however we will start posting learning again on Monday 22nd February.
Below are some learning activities for today.
English
| Learning Objective/Focus: | Chinese New Year- Traditions | |
| Main input | Find out about The Willow pattern story which is depicted on the beautiful blue pottery. See attached PowerPoint for more information. | |
| Activities MUST | Create a story map of the story. | |
| SHOULD | Write the story in your own words using complete sentences, similes and interesting vocabulary. Re-read your work aloud to check it makes sense. | |
| COULD | Write the story in your own words using complete sentences, similes, interesting vocabulary and illustrations. | |
| Extension Activity Ideas | Find out about the animals in the Chinese zodiac. This year it is the year of the Ox. If you have a white paper plate you could decorate it, using blue felt tips or paint, with the key elements from the story- the bridge, the island, the boat, the weeping willow and so on. |
Maths
| Learning Objective/Focus: | Multiplication | |
| Main input | Revise times table facts by drawing a 10X10 matrix. Ask an adult to put in the numbers along the side and top to jumble up the facts to make it more challenging. | |
| Activities MUST | Time yourself- complete the activity 3 times. Make a note of the facts you keep getting incorrect E.g. 6X7, 9X8, 9X7, 8X6, 12×8 Use these as the main facts to practice over the next few weeks. You might do this by writing them on post-it notes and displaying around the house, by asking an adult to ask you them at different times through the day, by creating a song, poem, limerick to remember them. | |
| SHOULD | Practice the 7x, 8x and 12x tables, as these are trickier ones. | |
| COULD | Practice the division facts for the tables you find challenging. | |
| Extension Activity Ideas | Speed write each times table- keep a record of your time. Challenge a member of your family to beat your time. |
Foundation Subjects
| Subject | Design Technology | |
| Learning Objective/Focus: | Chinese New Year – Celebrations and customs. | |
| Main input | Watch a video clip of a Chinese dragon dance. You can find a range on YouTube or more information and a video can be found at; https://www.topmarks.co.uk/chinesenewyear/dragondance.aspx | |
| Activities MUST | Design a dragon head that could form part of the costume for a dragon dance. Make sure your design is colourful and ornate. | |
| SHOULD | Design a dragon head that could form part of the costume for a dragon dance. Add additional features to your dragon head design including streamers, big eyes, fangs, horns etc. Make a list of resources you might need to create your dragon head | |
| COULD | Make your dragon’s head out of boxes and add a range of materials to bring it to life! | |
| Extension Activities | Find out why the dragon is an important part of Chinese culture. |
I hope you have a great half term. Keep safe and enjoy.