Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Friday 5^th March 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ure (sure it’s pure).

Please see the front page of the Day 10 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

On the game choose phase 3 and choose the sound ure.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use time conjunction and bossy verbs when writing instructions.  

In your Day 5 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Fridays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter b.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 4 below.

1. Today you are going to be writing instructions telling someone how to grow their own cress head. In your day 10 booklet you have a success criteria and a word bank to help you with this. Please also draw pictures of your cress at different stages of growth and write a equipment list.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to count in 5s.

In your Day 10 booklet:

Follow the link 5 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be counting in 5s. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 10 booklet. 

Use your number line or 100 square to help you with counting in 5s by adding 5 each time.

Topic work

I am happy when…

Today I would like you to think about what makes you feel happy. Draw a picture of something that makes you happy in each cloud.

I would love to see photographs of your happy clouds so please email me photographs at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Thursday 4^th March 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ire (fire, fire).

Please see the front page of the Day 9 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

Link 3 will take you to an activity where you will need to listen to the tricky word and then spell it correctly using the letters that are displayed.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to use capital letters in a sentence.

You are learning to use time conjunctions.

You are learning to use imperative verbs.

In your Day 9 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Thursday spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter h.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 4 below.

1. You are going out and will be leaving your little alien friend at home, all alone. To stop your alien from going hungry you must leave him instructions for how to make a sandwich.  

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to count in 2s.

In your Day 9 booklet:

Follow the link 5 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be counting in 2s. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 9 booklet.  

Use your 100 square to help you if you need support with counting in 2s. Remember to add 2 each time.

Topic work

Salt dough hand print keepsake

Today I would like you to follow the instruction in your day 9 booklet to create your own salt dough hand print keepsake.  

I would love to see pictures of you handprint keepsakes so please email pictures of these to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Wednesday 3^rd March 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is are (care and share)

Please see the front page of the Day 8 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to identify imperative verbs.

You are learning to write a sentence using imperative verbs.

In your Day 8 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Wednesday spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter r.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

4.  Following on from instruction writing yesterday, we are going to be looking at imperative verbs (bossy verbs). These verbs are just telling you what to do! Complete the activity sheet in your day 8 booklet.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to order numbers within 50.

In your Day 8 booklet:

Follow the link 5 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be ordering numbers within 50. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 8 booklet. 

Don’t forget to use your 100 square to help you with sequencing your numbers.

Topic work

Milk carton fairy houses.

Today you are going to make your own fairy house using a milk carton. Follow the instructions in your day 8 booklet. If you do not have a milk carton at home that is empty try using a box instead.

Please email me a picture of your fairy house at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Tuesday 2^nd March 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is oi (spoil the boy).

Please see the front page of the Day 7 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a full sentence that makes sense.

You are learning to use time conjunctions.

You are learning to use a capital letter and a full stop for a full sentence.

In your Day 7 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Tuesdays spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter ff.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

4.  Following on from your work on instructions yesterday you are going to be having a go at writing your own instructions as to how to make a jam sandwich. Please use the time conjunctions at the bottom of the page to help you.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to compare numbers within 50.

In your Day 7 booklet:

Follow the link 6 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be comparing numbers within 50.  

Don’t forget to draw the < , > or = signs if it helps you solve the problem.

Topic work

Toilet roll frog

Today I would like you to have a go at making a toilet roll frog following the instructions in your day 7 booklet. If you do not have any toilet rolls at some you could use any tube.

I would love to see pictures of your frogs so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Monday 1^st March 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.
• Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ea (cup of tea).

Please see the front page of the Day 6 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to use time conjunctions when writing a sentence.

In your Day 6 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Mondays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter ss.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5.

1. This week you are going to be focusing on writing instructions. Please cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page and stick them in order. Then finish the sentences by adding a time conjunction.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Maths

You are learning to compare objects within 50.

Follow the link 6 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

1. Today you will be comparing objects within 50. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 6 booklet.

Don’t forget that the crocodile always eats the biggest number!

Topic work

Science- Creating a cress head.

Today you are going to be following the instructions in your day 6 booklet to create your own cress head using the seeds included in your home learning pack. This is something we will be writing about later in the week so please make sure that you complete this task 😊

I would love to see pictures of your cress heads so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Friday 26^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is oa (goat in a boat).

Please see the front page of the Day 5 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use your phonics sounds to spell words.

In your Day 5 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Fridays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter ll.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

1. Today you are going to be writing exaggerated sentences about your imaginary pet- please see the activity in your day 5 booklet.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to find one more and one less.  

In your Day 5 booklet:

Follow the link 6 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be finding one more and one less. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 5 booklet. 

Use your number line or 100 square to help you with finding one more or one less.

Topic work

Science- You are learning about solids and liquids.

Today I would like you to have a go at making cornflour slime following the instructions in your booklet. You are learning about liquids and solids.

I would love to see photographs of your slime experiments so please email me photographs at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Thursday 25^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is aw (yawn at dawn).

Please see the front page of the Day 4 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

Choose phase 5 and choose the sound aw.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to use capital letters in a sentence.

You are learning to use full stops.

You are learning to write similes.

In your Day 4 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Thursday spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter g.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

1. Today you are going to be writing similes using the sentence starter ‘I am as…’

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to represent numbers to 50.

In your Day 4 booklet:

Follow the link 6 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be representing numbers up to 50. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 4 booklet.  

Take care when counting each item. Make sure that you cross them out as you count to ensure that you do not count them twice.

Topic work

Split pin animals.

Today I would like you  to have a go at making split pin animals using the small booklet within your pack. Please cut out the different animals and either put them together using a split pin or tape.

I would love to see pictures of your split pin animals so please email pictures of these to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Wednesday 24th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is u_e (huge brute)

Please see the front page of the Day 3 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

Parents: There is a brief advert at the start but then your child will be able to access the game.  For this game, your child will need to order the words into alphabetical order. This is a skill which a lot of children find tricky so encourage them to use the alphabet strip at the bottom of the page.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use adjectives to describe.

In your Day 3 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Wednesday spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter d.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 4 below.

4.  Following on from reading the story ‘Formidable Sid’ you are going to design and describe your own fantasy pet. This can be anything you would like at all. Down the side of your page you have a list of adjectives that could give you some ideas for your imaginary pet.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to identify tens and ones.

In your Day 3 booklet:

Follow the link 5 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be identifying tens and ones. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 3 booklet. 

Don’t forget to count carefully! If you need to cross out each item as you count to ensure that you don’t miscount then please do.

Topic work

Paper plate pets.

Today you are going to make your own paper plate pets. Follow the instructions in your day 3 booklet.

Please email me a picture of your paper plate pet at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Tuesday 23^rd February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is i_e (nice smile).

Please see the front page of the Day 2 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a full sentence that makes sense.

In your Day 2 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Tuesdays spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter m.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 4 below.

4.  Following on from reading the story ‘Formidable Sid’ yesterday, you are doing to create pet fact file. If you do not have a pet of your own at home please choose one from the story ‘Formidable Sid’.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to count forwards and backwards within 50.

In your Day 2 booklet:

Follow the link 5 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be counting forwards and backwards within 50.

Don’t forget to spot the pattern in each part of your maths activity today 😊

Topic work

You are learning about the different reactions of acid and alkaline.   

Today I would like you to have a go at making a foaming monster following the instructions in your day 2 booklet. You will need vinegar and bicarbonate soda.

I would love to see pictures of your foaming monster experiments so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Don’t forget to put your monster in a big bowl or outside before you add the bicarbonate of soda as it will make a mess!

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Monday 22^nd February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.
• Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is a_e (make a cake).

Please see the front page of the Day 1 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to sequence the events of a story.

In your Day 1 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Mondays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter n.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5.

1. Read and enjoy the story ‘Formidable Sid’ With your grown up.

1. From your booklet cut out the pictures from the story. Then, stick them in the correct order.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Maths

You are learning to count objects and numbers to 50.

Follow the link 6 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

1. Today you will be counting objects and numbers to 50. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 1 booklet.

Don’t forget to cross out the items you have already counted so that you do not accidently count them twice!

Topic work

Create your own pet rock- linked to our story of ‘Formidable Sid’.  

Today you are going to make your own pet rock. If you do not have a rock at home or in your garden then please go on a walk to find a rock 😊 Follow the instructions in your day 1 booklet.  

I would love to see pictures of your pet rocks so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Friday 12^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ure (sure it’s pure).

Please see the front page of the Day 25 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use your phonics sounds to spell words.

In your Day 25 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Fridays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter i.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

1. Today you are going to be writing sentences to match a picture  linked to the story ‘The runaway iceberg’. Challenge yourself to include adjectives to describe in your writing.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to compare number sentences.

In your Day 25 booklet:

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be comparing number sentences. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 25 booklet. 

Use your own tens frames and counters for support if you need help!

Topic work

Create a presentation

Today I would like you to create a presentation to show what you have learnt about Antarctica this week. You can do this however you would like e.g. a poster, PowerPoint, video or paintings.

I would love to see photographs of your presentations, so please send them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Thursday 11^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ow (brown cow).

Please see the front page of the Day 24 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

Once on the game select review all phase 5.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to use capital letters in a sentence.

You are learning to use full stops.

You are learning use adjectives.

In your Day 24 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Thursday spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter p.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

1. Today you are going to be writing sentences to match a picture  linked to the story ‘The runaway iceberg’. Challenge yourself to include adjectives to describe in your writing.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to compare number sentences.

In your Day 24 booklet:

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be comparing number sentences. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 24 booklet.  

Use your own tens frames and counters for support if you need help!

Topic work

Fingerprint penguins.

Today I would like you to paint your own finger paint penguins pictures following the instructions in the back of your day 24 booklet.

I would love to see pictures of your paintings so please email pictures of these to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Wednesday 10^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ew (chew the stew).

Please see the front page of the Day 23 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

On the game select phase 5 and then ew.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use your phonics sounds to spell words.

In your Day 23 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Wednesday spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter t.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

4.  Following on from reading the story ‘The runaway iceberg’ you are going to write what could happen next after the story ended. What do you think Gaspar and Rossi did next? Write a new story about their next adventure.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to use addition and subtraction fact families to 10.

In your Day 23 booklet:

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be continuing use addition and subtraction fact families to 10. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 23 booklet. 

Don’t forget to use your own tens frame and counters to add together to support yourself if you get stuck!

Topic work

You are learning about Antarctic explorers.

Today you are going to be learning about Antarctic explorers. Have a look at the explorers PowerPoint attached. In your booklet complete the Antarctic explorers activity.

Challenge: Draw your own Antarctic explorer. What would they need to wear?

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Tuesday 9^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is er (better letter).

Please see the front page of the Day 22 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a full sentence that makes sense.

In your Day 22 booklet:

1.  Begin by completing your Tuesdays spellings.

2.  Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter a.

3.  Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5 below.

4.  Following on from reading the story ‘The runaway iceberg’ you are going to write a job advert for a new explorer. Use the words at the bottom of the page to help you fill in the missing gaps.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to use related facts.

In your Day 22 booklet:

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

Today you will be finding addition and subtraction related facts. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 22 booklet.  

Don’t forget to use your own tens frame and counters to add together to support yourself if you get stuck!

Topic work

You are learning about the different animals of Antarctica.

Today I would like you to use the research sheet in the back of your day 22 booklet and research key information about penguins, orcas and seals. You should try and answer the questions:

Where can you find them?

What do they eat?

What features do they have? (skin, claws, fur etc)

I would love to see pictures of your animal research sheets, so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Monday 8^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.
• Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is u_e (huge brute).

Please see the front page of the Day 21 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to sequence the events of a story.

In your Day 21 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Mondays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter s.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 5.

1. Read and enjoy the story ‘The runaway iceberg’ With your grown up.

1. From your booklet cut out the pictures from the story. Then, stick them in the correct order.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Maths

You are learning to subtract crossing 10.

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining what to do and modelling the task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

1. Today you will be subtracting and crossing 10s. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 21 booklet.

Don’t forget to use your number lines to help you count back if you need additional support.

Don’t forget to draw your jumps on the number line so you don’t forget where you are!

Topic work

Research the geography of Antarctica.

Learn key facts about Antarctica.

Today you are going to begin researching and learning about a different part of the world. You are going to be researching Antarctica. Use the page in your day 21 booklet to research and make notes about what you have learnt.

I would love to see pictures of your research sheets so please email them to me at:

sycamore@newtown.wilts.sch.uk  

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Friday 5^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Joe Wicks (AKA the Body Coach) is running a daily physical activity session to support children with their physical wellbeing whilst they are at home. Follow link 1 below to take part in Joe Wick’s live PE lesson. 

• Follow the instructions carefully, this will keep you safe.

Stop if you think you might have injured yourself.

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ire (fire, fire).

Please see the front page of the Day 20 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2 and 3.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to use a capital letter and full stop.

You are learning to use your phonics sounds to spell words.

In your Day 20 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Fridays spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter u.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 6 below 😊

1. Today you are going to write your story 😊 Please write your prince or princess and dragon story on the lines in your day 20 booklet. You can then use the boxes to draw pictures from your story.  Don’t forget to use the word mats from earlier in the week to help you with ideas and spelling.

Remember to double check that you have spelt the words correctly.

Remember to ‘pinch your sounds’ when writing a longer word.

Re-read your sentences to check that they make sense.

Check your capital letters and full stops.

Maths

You are learning to subtract crossing 10.

In your Day 20 booklet:

Follow the link 4 to the video of me explaining todays maths task. Each day your child will complete a lesson by watching a video and then having a go at the sheet which links with the clip.

1. Today you will be subtracting crossing 10. Watch the video and complete the sheet in your day 20 booklet.
2. Play the game funky mummy. Click bonds to 20 (link 5).

Don’t forget to use your own number line to jump backwards.

Don’t forget to draw the jumps so that you don’t forget where you are 😊

Topic work

Castle colouring

Colour in the castle by the coast in the back of your topic work booklet.

Daily Planner For:

Sycamore Class

Day: Thursday 4^th February 2021

Subject

You are learning:

You can find out how to do this here:

Here are some important things to remember:

Keeping Physically Active

You are learning to keep physically active. 

Click on the youtube video below to follow Jaime completing a cosmic kids yoga video (link 1).

Exercise helps our bodies and our minds stay healthy.

Exercising each day, helps you develop strength and fitness over time.  

Ask an adult in your house to help you find the right website.

Reading/Phonics

You are learning how to read and write using your phonic sounds.

Your sound of the day is ur (nurse with a purse).

Please see the front page of the Day 19 booklet to find the instructions for your phonics/reading session.

You will also need your sounds book (set 2/3) or your speed sound mat if you do not have the sounds book.

The links needed to watch the videos and play the game can be found below under links 2, 3 and 4.

If your child is confident with their phonics sounds then they can have a go at the comprehension challenge attached.

Remember, if you get stuck on a word use the rule:

• Special friends
• Fred talk
• Read the word

If the word is too long and you’re finding it tricky then cover part of the word and sound that part out before moving your hand to read the last part.

Writing

You are learning to use capital letters and full stops to write a simple sentence.

You are learning to sequence a story.

In your Day 19 booklet:

1. Begin by completing your Thursday spellings.

1. Next, practice your handwriting using the letter formation sheet for the letter s.

1. Watch the video of me explaining todays task using link 7 below 😊

1. Today you are going to plan out what is going to happen in your story. Using the story board in your day 19 booklet draw 6 pictures of the events that happen in your story. Write a sentence to match each picture.

Think carefully about what is going to happen in your story.

What happens at the beginning?

What happens in the middle of your story?

What happens at the end of your story?

Maths

You are learning to subtract by counting back (crossing 10s).