I hope everyone is keeping happy and healthy! :)
Well done to everyone who sent in photos of their work and activities last week, and to those who have been working hard with their splash maths tasks, you are doing such great work! Maith sibh!
I loved seeing all the tasty treats you have been baking too- they all looked delicious :)
Well done to everyone who sent in photos of their work and activities last week, and to those who have been working hard with their splash maths tasks, you are doing such great work! Maith sibh!
I loved seeing all the tasty treats you have been baking too- they all looked delicious :)
Below is some suggested work for this week, along with links on how to access online resources, and some links to offline work suggestions. :)
Remember you can contact me on katiemag95@gmail.com with any queries, questions or worries, or to share what you have been up to during the week-Thanks to everyone who have been sending updates- its great to hear from you. :)
Remember you can contact me on katiemag95@gmail.com with any queries, questions or worries, or to share what you have been up to during the week-Thanks to everyone who have been sending updates- its great to hear from you. :)
CREATIVE CHALLENGE
Superheroes Art Competition: Details on main blog :)
PE
Remember to take regular movement breaks while working, outdoors if the weather is good, or indoors if not!
-Do a Joe Wicks, Just Dance, or Go Noodle video
-Go for a walk or cycle
-Play sports or a game outside
-Do some yoga
ART:
Keep up the creativity! You could draw or paint something, create a collage, make something from clay or recycles materials, try some sewing, knitting or weaving, bake salt dough decorations, try some origami...let your imagination run wild! :)
ENGLISH
READING:
- Collins Connect https://connect.collins.co.uk/school/portal.aspx
(Teacher sign in. username: parents@harpercollins.co.uk password: Parents20! ).
Please read one assigned reader and complete comprehension and writing activity. Further activities and suggestions can be found on the 'teacher resource' link with the story. Books are in the NON-FICTION section
3rd Class: White band: 'The Camel Fair' OR Purple band: 'Inside the Puppet Theatre'
2nd Class: Turquoise band: 'Africa's Big Three' OR Orange band: 'The Marathon'
SPELLINGS
Spellwell: Week 31 activities, spelling test on Friday
Spellwell: Week 31 activities, spelling test on Friday
WRITING: My Hero/A Person I Admire
Write a story or report about your hero, or someone you admire. It could be a parent, grandparent, friend, sibling, someone you know, or even a character in a book, or someone famous!
Include details about what makes them a hero to you- What are they like? What makes them special? Why do you look up to them? What are some of the good things they have said or done? How have they helped or inspired you? :)
Don't forget, you can write or type your report, and include drawings or decorations if you like :)
Write a story or report about your hero, or someone you admire. It could be a parent, grandparent, friend, sibling, someone you know, or even a character in a book, or someone famous!
Include details about what makes them a hero to you- What are they like? What makes them special? Why do you look up to them? What are some of the good things they have said or done? How have they helped or inspired you? :)
Don't forget, you can write or type your report, and include drawings or decorations if you like :)
MATHS
Maths Time - Week 31
Tables: Use daily ten and hit the button to practice tables every day :)
Hit the Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
3rd Class: x0, x3, x6
2nd Class: +4, +5, +6
Complete Splash Maths activities
Login details here: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/splash-learn-login-middle-room.html
(links below might be helpful)
RUCSAC for word problems: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/solving-word-problems-rucsac.html
Our Subtraction Rules: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/our-subtraction-rules.html
Subtraction:
Worksheets and powerpoints:
Picture reveal subtraction within 20 warm up game: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-n-5822-subtraction-within-20-reveal-the-picture-powerpoint
More or less within 100 warm up game: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-m-5773-finding-10-more-or-less-powerpoint-game
2nd:
Login details here: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/03/splash-learn-login-middle-room.html
(links below might be helpful)
RUCSAC for word problems: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/05/solving-word-problems-rucsac.html
Our Subtraction Rules: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/our-subtraction-rules.html
Subtraction:
Worksheets and powerpoints:
2nd:
- Subtraction mosaic: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-or-10-under-the-lights-subtraction-maths-mosaics-differentiated-activity-sheets (Worksheet one or two)
- Mathopoly board game: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-n-7151-addition-and-subtraction-within-100-mathopoly-board-game
- Word problems: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-n-2604-addition-and-subtraction-to-100-word-problem-challenge-cards
3rd:
- Subtraction mosaic: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-or-10-under-the-lights-subtraction-maths-mosaics-differentiated-activity-sheets (Worksheet 3)
- Mathopoly board game: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HtKiNsDXa261Do-SkBjPRouFxSdDAdpi/view
- Word Problems: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/3-digit-addition-and-subtraction-word-problem-challenge-cards-t2-m-4810
Online games:
Offline Activities:
- Roll 2/3 dice to make a number. Roll again to make another number and subtract smaller number from bigger number
- As above, but with playing cards (add a challenge: how fast can you say the answer!)
- Target practice: Draw a dartboard on card, with numbers on different sections of the board. Throw/kick a ball twice/three times and subtract the smallr number you hit from the bigger number
*See blog post on 'offline maths activities and games' for fun ways to practice maths throughout the day :)
GAEILGE
Week 3: CAITHEAMH AIMSIERE (Hobbies)
Complete interactive activities:
https://bealbeo3.edco.ie/index/exercise/unit/9
Complete interactive activities:
https://bealbeo3.edco.ie/index/exercise/unit/9
Book work:
- Pg 146: Listen to the story first, then read along or read independently.
- Pg 147: Fíor nó bréagach (True or false, based on the story), draw the correct instrument
- Pg 148: Look at the poster and answer the questions (question words poster can be found here, for help : https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-gl-53567-ce-cad-cen-ait-cathain-postaer-taispeana-a4)
- Pg 150: Listening activity: Listen to the music and write the correct number beside each instrument, and its name
Alternative activities:
Reading comprehenison (with english translation): https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-l-015-irish-comprehension-trathnona-inne-bilingual
An Nuacht: Write news once in Irish during the week. See blogpot 'Gaeilge sa Bhaile' or twinkl powerpoint 'An Nuacht' https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-gl-53607-our-daily-news-nuacht-an-lae-powerpoint-gaeilge
See 'Gaeilge Sa Bhaile' blogpost on 'Ms Maguire' page for more ideas and alternative activities :)
PROJECT WORK
***Choose or continue project from the earlier blog post 'Project work and art activities'. Please email any project work or photographs to katiemag95@gmail.com to be added to our classroom blog. :)
QUIZ
Just for fun! :) See previous blog post 'Let's get quizzing!'
TOUCH TYPING
Touch typing login details are the same as last years. See earlier blog post 'touch typing' for link to touch typing website and access to activities
NESSY
Please continue Nessy if you attend Ms. Kilrane
- Don't forget, this is a menu of resources and activities, rather than a to-do list. :)
- Do try to do some reading every day. :)
- See 'Mindfulness' blog post on my teacher page for some helpful techniques for relaxation and to help with any worries: http://mskilranesclassroom.blogspot.com/2020/04/mindfulness.html
- I know it can be difficult to focus on school work at home sometimes, so here are some tips which might help: :)
-Make sure to take regular movement breaks.
-Try using timers
-Use a variety of learning spaces: e.g. write at the kitchen table, work on your project on the floor, do some reading outdoors
-Choose a mix of computer based tasks, book work and worksheets, and games and activities
