I have looked at the bitesize learning and there are fabulous resources on there. If you want any further learning please look at the lessons that are planned on the website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/games/embed/karate-cats?exitGameUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fbbc.com%2Fbitesize%2Farticles%2Fzdp4pg8 is a interesting game for revising English spellings, grammar and punctuation. It is meant for year 2 revision but the easier levels should be accessible for year 1.
Topic History of architecture-2 day task. Day 1-Timeline. (Day 2 designing and creating building)
We are nearly there with our architecture mini series. We have looked at why it is important to choose certain materials, we have looked at different features of architecture and also seen how architects need to think about the purpose of a building, what it is for and why it is built.
so I thought we would end this section by looking at the history of architecture. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6rW4OPceFU.
Now I would like you to create a timeline of the 8 architecture time periods mentioned here. First you will need to write out or draw the 8 time periods mentioned onto separate card.
Bronze. Sequence/place the 8 architecture time periods into order.
Silver. Add an example for a type of architecture you would find in that period.
Gold. Pick one architecture period that interest you to study further. How long did this period last for? Any famous buildings still around from this period? You might find this a helpful spring board https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_architectural_styles.
English. Kung Fu punctuation.
For those of you that have not heard of kung fu punctuation it is a style of teaching that is supposed to make learning about punctuation, a potentially dry subject, more memorable and enjoyable. https://westendinschools.org.uk/blog/kung-fu-punctuation provides more information. You can use kung Fu punctuation doing reading times and when looking at spotting mistakes in writing in addition to actual punctuation lessons.
Show children a punctuation kung Fu video. You could use the video that is included in the above link (towards the bottom of the webpage) or this one has children in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoK5TTB9xIk. In year 1 we concentrate on 5 main forms of punctuation though we do discuss others as they come up. These five are:
* Finger spaces
* Capital letters and full stops
* Question marks and exclamation marks
For the first lesson I would just like you to come up with some "moves" for each one of the 5 punctuation points. The moves should be simple and where possible look like the actual punctuation mark. Personally I prefer the learner to say the name of the punctuation mark when doing the move to provide an auditory link but if you prefer kung fu noises then that's fine.
Bronze. Create a move set for the above punctuation marks.
Silver. Write down each punctuation mark on separate card and teach a sibling or record a teaching video. Hold up the punctuation mark then demonstrate the move.
Gold. Listen to some sentences and add in punctuation marks as they would appear. (Feel free to make up your own silly sentences but I shall provide a recent conversation with my partner about our beloved daughter as an example.)
Why is there Talc everywhere?
Anwen is making snow angels.
What!
Maths Counting in twos.
By the end of year 1 we would like learners to able to count in 2's, 5's and 10's. At the most basic level this would be from 0-100. At an intermediary level e advanced level forwards and backward and at the most advanced from a random starting point 13, 15, 17 ETC. This will help them with their multiplication understanding.
As a warm up begin counting in 2s to twenty. Use a song to help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvTcpfSnOMQ
Bronze. Create a large number line from 0 to 20 (Using sticky notes, chalk etc). Starting from 0 they physically jump in 2s to twenty. When you shout swap they count backwards. Bonus. Can you think of any objects that come in pairs or are involved with 2s? (lots of body parts, socks, bikes ETC)
Silver. Can you extend the number line? What would the next 5 numbers be if you are counting in 2s?
Gold. What patterns can you see when you count in 2s? Use https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/paint-the-squares and objects up to twenty to help, socks are great because they come in pairs. (Possible patterns, all numbers end in 0,2,4,6 or 8 you skip a number when counting and all numbers can be shared equally, you can tell them this is called even numbers.)
Kind regards,
The year 1 team.