2nd Class- Home Learning
Update: First Communion will now take place on Saturday, 12th September
In preparation for the day it is important that the children learn the prayers and responses for the mass.
I have included them in the attachment below. I have also sent them by email.
I look forward to celebrating your First Communion with you on the day.
Enjoy your Summer holidays!
Take care,
Sabrina McArdle
In preparation for the day it is important that the children learn the prayers and responses for the mass.
I have included them in the attachment below. I have also sent them by email.
I look forward to celebrating your First Communion with you on the day.
Enjoy your Summer holidays!
Take care,
Sabrina McArdle
| prayers_and_responses_for_first_holy_communion.pdf |
| prayers_for_first_penance.pdf |
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Week beginning Monday, 22nd June
Hello Girls,
As you already know this is the last week of school this year. It is hard to believe it is nearly the end of June! Well done on all the great work you have been doing over the last number of weeks. You are all fantastic! I know it has been hard for you all not being able to see your school friends. I have missed you all and look forward to seeing you back at school in September.
I hope you all have a wonderful Summer! :0)
Week beginning Monday, 22nd June
Hello Girls,
As you already know this is the last week of school this year. It is hard to believe it is nearly the end of June! Well done on all the great work you have been doing over the last number of weeks. You are all fantastic! I know it has been hard for you all not being able to see your school friends. I have missed you all and look forward to seeing you back at school in September.
I hope you all have a wonderful Summer! :0)
I have lots of fun activities for you to do this week including PE challenges, Art activites and Summer challenges. We will also have some Summer themed activities for English, Irish and Maths.
English
Reading
Procedure Ice-cream clowns (see file)
-Read the Procedure Ice-cream clowns
-Answer questions on the procedure
-Perhaps you would like to make your own ice-cream clowns!
Procedure Making Marshmallows (see file)
-Read the Procedure Making Marshmallows
-Answer questions on the procedure
-You might like to try out the recipe!
Summer Holidays reading challenge (see file)
Writing activities
-Summer wordsearch
-Summer holidays hopes write-up
-My Favourite memories from this year- You could include memories from school and home
Story
I know lots of you really like reading Horrid Henry books. I found a Horrid Henry story all about going on holidays called Up, up and away. You can hear me reading the story in the video below. You can follow the words as I read them.
Reading
Procedure Ice-cream clowns (see file)
-Read the Procedure Ice-cream clowns
-Answer questions on the procedure
-Perhaps you would like to make your own ice-cream clowns!
Procedure Making Marshmallows (see file)
-Read the Procedure Making Marshmallows
-Answer questions on the procedure
-You might like to try out the recipe!
Summer Holidays reading challenge (see file)
Writing activities
-Summer wordsearch
-Summer holidays hopes write-up
-My Favourite memories from this year- You could include memories from school and home
Story
I know lots of you really like reading Horrid Henry books. I found a Horrid Henry story all about going on holidays called Up, up and away. You can hear me reading the story in the video below. You can follow the words as I read them.
Maths
Tables and mental maths
-Revise all addition and subtraction tables
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Summer fun worksheets (in file)
-Summer code breaking
-Summer themed colour by calculation
-Crack the code-Under the Sea activity
-2D shape Summer picture
-Summertime 'I spy...'
-Counting in threes dot to dot
-Summer fruit fractions
Try out some of the Maths games below:
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/289/KS2_Maths_Invaders (Subtraction)
more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo (Maths Journey adventure game - addition up to 99)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2 (money game)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling-the-time (time)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling-the-time-in-words (time)
topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off (counting)
www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money/eur (money)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2/area (area)
https://www.starfall.com/h/geometry/puzzles-easy/? (area)
Tables and mental maths
-Revise all addition and subtraction tables
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Summer fun worksheets (in file)
-Summer code breaking
-Summer themed colour by calculation
-Crack the code-Under the Sea activity
-2D shape Summer picture
-Summertime 'I spy...'
-Counting in threes dot to dot
-Summer fruit fractions
Try out some of the Maths games below:
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/289/KS2_Maths_Invaders (Subtraction)
more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo (Maths Journey adventure game - addition up to 99)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2 (money game)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling-the-time (time)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling-the-time-in-words (time)
topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off (counting)
www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money/eur (money)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2/area (area)
https://www.starfall.com/h/geometry/puzzles-easy/? (area)
Irish
Well done on all the hard work you have been doing on Irish over the last few weeks. This week there are a few fun Irish activities for you to try
-Bris and cód- An Samhradh 1
-Bris and cód- An Samhradh 2
-Ag Deireadh na Scoilbhliana (at the end of the School year ) wordsearch
-Feicim le mo shúilín beag ( I spy with my little eye)
(All worksheets in Irish file)
Well done on all the hard work you have been doing on Irish over the last few weeks. This week there are a few fun Irish activities for you to try
-Bris and cód- An Samhradh 1
-Bris and cód- An Samhradh 2
-Ag Deireadh na Scoilbhliana (at the end of the School year ) wordsearch
-Feicim le mo shúilín beag ( I spy with my little eye)
(All worksheets in Irish file)
Music
I have created a playlist especially for 2nd class with songs we have listened to over the year. I have also included some other songs that I thought you might like. I hope you all enjoy it! You can listen to it in the following link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DEmj1yb2CDGpwGEy0g64Y?si=tN_3HWdHQGCUgFizumxCgA
You can find the list of songs in the image below
I have created a playlist especially for 2nd class with songs we have listened to over the year. I have also included some other songs that I thought you might like. I hope you all enjoy it! You can listen to it in the following link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DEmj1yb2CDGpwGEy0g64Y?si=tN_3HWdHQGCUgFizumxCgA
You can find the list of songs in the image below
SESE
This week for SESE we are going to concentrate on science experiments. I have three Sizzling Summer experiments for you to try. Make sure to get your parents permission before you start!
1. Blowing Bubbles
2. Soda Fountains
3. Slime!!!
All of the instructions for the experiments can be found in the SESE file.
This week for SESE we are going to concentrate on science experiments. I have three Sizzling Summer experiments for you to try. Make sure to get your parents permission before you start!
1. Blowing Bubbles
2. Soda Fountains
3. Slime!!!
All of the instructions for the experiments can be found in the SESE file.
Art
Mindfulness Summer art (see Art file)
Outdoor art- choose art activities from the outdoor art grid. You might like to do some of them over the Summer (Art file)
Sunburst Weaving Craft activity- check out image below ( copy in the art file)
Mindfulness Summer art (see Art file)
Outdoor art- choose art activities from the outdoor art grid. You might like to do some of them over the Summer (Art file)
Sunburst Weaving Craft activity- check out image below ( copy in the art file)
Don Conroy is a well known Irish artist who does step-by-step drawing videos. I have included one of his videos below that you might like to try!
SPHE
Yoga and Mindfulness are great ways to help you relax. We practised some yoga in class this year and lots of you really enjoyed it. Take some time out this week and do a little yoga. Wear some comfortable clothes, watch the video below and join in. If you give it a go you could send in some photos for Wellness Wednesday!
Yoga and Mindfulness are great ways to help you relax. We practised some yoga in class this year and lots of you really enjoyed it. Take some time out this week and do a little yoga. Wear some comfortable clothes, watch the video below and join in. If you give it a go you could send in some photos for Wellness Wednesday!
The image below shows a balance dice with yoga moves on it. You could use the dice to decide what yoga moves to try. I have uploaded a copy of dice for you (see files)
PE
I have found some fitness activities that I think you might like.
The first activity is called What's your name?- you have to spell out your name and complete the activity listed for each letter. Don't forget to do your surname too!!!
The second activity is a children's outdoor fitness circuit. Check out both activities in the images below.
(Copy in PE file in case you want to print it)
I have found some fitness activities that I think you might like.
The first activity is called What's your name?- you have to spell out your name and complete the activity listed for each letter. Don't forget to do your surname too!!!
The second activity is a children's outdoor fitness circuit. Check out both activities in the images below.
(Copy in PE file in case you want to print it)
Summer Holiday Challenges
Check out the Summer Holiday challenge below! You might like to try some of them out over the Summer. I am definitely going to do some of them with my girls! There are also some fun garden party game ideas for you to try!
Check out the Summer Holiday challenge below! You might like to try some of them out over the Summer. I am definitely going to do some of them with my girls! There are also some fun garden party game ideas for you to try!
| english_22nd_june.pdf |
| maths_22nd_june.pdf |
| irish_22nd_june.pdf |
| sese_22nd_june.pdf |
| pe_22nd_june.pdf |
| art_22nd_june.pdf |
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| summer_fun.jpg |
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Week beginning Monday, 15th June
It is hard to believe that it is already the 15th June! I hope everybody had a nice weekend and enjoyed spending time with their families. Thank you for all the great work you did last week. It was lovely to see your work on Seesaw and in emails. I have posted work for the week ahead below and will add new fun activities on Seesaw throughout the week. One of my favourite places to visit during the Summer holidays is Dublin Zoo. Our theme for this week will be The Zoo and zoo animals. As always feel free to email me with photos/work samples or any questions you might have at the above email address.
Reminder: Ms McNally has organised a time slot for parents to collect their child's schoolbooks and copies from this year. The second class time slot is 11.30-12.00. School Reports will also be given out at this time. If anyone has books belonging to the school they can be brought back on this date also. Please be advised that strictly only one adult per family is allowed and HSE guidelines must be followed.
English
Story
Who's at the Zoo?
(Story is separate pdf and worksheets in English file)
-Read the story
-Fill in the blanks
-Complete a simple book review of the story
-Word search based on the story
-Read and complete the sentences worksheet
Report
The Tall Giraffe
-Read the report
-Answer comprehension questions based on the report
-Wordsearch using words from the report
Oral language
Riddles- make up your own riddles about zoo animals and see if anyone in your family can guess what they are
eg. I swim in the river. I swim in the Sea. I have scales on my back. What can I be? Answer :A fish
-you could fill out the riddle prompt sheet to help you (see English file)
-Play the 'Visiting the Zoo' boardgame with your family(see board game file)
Poetry-At the Zoo
-Read the poem At the Zoo by A.A. Milne the author of Winnie the Pooh.
-Did you like the poem? Do you think it was written from an adults or child's point of view?
-Draw an illustration about an image you liked from the poem.
You can also listen to the poem being read in the video below.
Table of Contents
-Read the table of contents from a book called Dublin Zoo
-Read the questions, think about them and answer questions orally (there is no need to write out the answers unless you really want to!)
Phonics and grammar
-phonics and grammar revision sheet (see file)
Useful links for extra reading materials/audio books:
www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Maths
Over the next two weeks we will be doing revision of topics we have already done as well as playing some online maths games.
Tables and mental maths
-Revise all addition and subtraction tables
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Revision worksheets
Place Value
Addition
Money
Pattern
Time
Maths game links
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/289/KS2_Maths_Invaders (Subtraction)
more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo (Maths Journey adventure game - addition up to 99)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2 (money game)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling-the-time (time)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling-the-time-in-words (time)
topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off (counting)
www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money/eur (money)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2/area (area)
https://www.starfall.com/h/geometry/puzzles-easy/? (area)
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
An maith leat.....? (Do you like.....) -Is maith liom ......(I like....), Ní maith liom.... (I do not like)
Ar mhaith leat.....? Ba mhaith liom....(I would like....)Níor mhaith liom.... (I would not like....)
We are going to be learning about 'An Zú' (the Zoo) this week
Éist leis an dán 'Ag an Zú '(listen to the poem At the Zoo) in the video below
Leigh an dán 'Ag an Zú ' (Read the poem At the Zoo)I will include a copy of the poem in the Irish file
Ag an Zú
Chonaic mé moncaithe Ag an zú, Ní raibh siad béasach,Ní raibh siad ciúin.
(I saw a monkey at the zoo, he wasn't polite, he wasn't quiet)
Chuala mé leon Ag tafann go hard.Chonaic mé eilifint,Ag dul thar bráid.
( I heard a lion roaring loudly. I saw an elephant passing by)
I gcúinne na bpeataí,Chonaic mé mucAg ithe a dhinnéir,“Suc, suc, suc”.
(In the pets corner I saw a pig, eating his dinner suck, suck,suck)
Chonaic mé tíogar,Séabhra agus rón,Agus éan mór daiteAg déanamh ceoil.
(I saw a tiger, a zebra and a sealion and a big colourful bird making music)
-Read the table of contents from a book called Dublin Zoo
-Read the questions, think about them and answer questions orally (there is no need to write out the answers unless you really want to!)
Phonics and grammar
-phonics and grammar revision sheet (see file)
Useful links for extra reading materials/audio books:
www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Maths
Over the next two weeks we will be doing revision of topics we have already done as well as playing some online maths games.
Tables and mental maths
-Revise all addition and subtraction tables
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Revision worksheets
Place Value
Addition
Money
Pattern
Time
Maths game links
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/289/KS2_Maths_Invaders (Subtraction)
more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo (Maths Journey adventure game - addition up to 99)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2 (money game)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling-the-time (time)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling-the-time-in-words (time)
topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off (counting)
www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money/eur (money)
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2/area (area)
https://www.starfall.com/h/geometry/puzzles-easy/? (area)
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
An maith leat.....? (Do you like.....) -Is maith liom ......(I like....), Ní maith liom.... (I do not like)
Ar mhaith leat.....? Ba mhaith liom....(I would like....)Níor mhaith liom.... (I would not like....)
We are going to be learning about 'An Zú' (the Zoo) this week
Éist leis an dán 'Ag an Zú '(listen to the poem At the Zoo) in the video below
Leigh an dán 'Ag an Zú ' (Read the poem At the Zoo)I will include a copy of the poem in the Irish file
Ag an Zú
Chonaic mé moncaithe Ag an zú, Ní raibh siad béasach,Ní raibh siad ciúin.
(I saw a monkey at the zoo, he wasn't polite, he wasn't quiet)
Chuala mé leon Ag tafann go hard.Chonaic mé eilifint,Ag dul thar bráid.
( I heard a lion roaring loudly. I saw an elephant passing by)
I gcúinne na bpeataí,Chonaic mé mucAg ithe a dhinnéir,“Suc, suc, suc”.
(In the pets corner I saw a pig, eating his dinner suck, suck,suck)
Chonaic mé tíogar,Séabhra agus rón,Agus éan mór daiteAg déanamh ceoil.
(I saw a tiger, a zebra and a sealion and a big colourful bird making music)
Listen as I read the story Ag an Zú in the video below. I will include a copy of the story in the Irish file and you can then read it yourself.
Complete the 'An Zú' wordsearch
Complete the 'Ag an Zú' worksheets in the Irish file
SESE
Zoo Animals
Have you ever been to the zoo? What kind of animals do you see there? What is your favourite zoo animal? Would you be able to have these animals as pets? Why/Why not?
The word “zoo” is short for “zoological park.” Zoos contain wide varieties of animals from all over the world.
Zoos are meant to entertain and educate the public about animals from the wild but also have a strong emphasis on scientific research and species conservation (helping to save endangered species).
We are very lucky in Ireland to have a wonderful zoo in Dublin and a wildlife park in Fota, Co.Cork.
Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife park both have excellent websites where you can learn more about zoo animals.
Take a virtual tour of Dublin zoo by clicking on the following link https://www.dublinzoo.ie/virtual-tours-2/
Learn about the animals in Fota wildlife park by clicking on the link https://www.fotawildlife.ie/animals-plants
Let's go to Sydney, Australia now for a virtual tour of of Taronga Zoo
Complete the 'Ag an Zú' worksheets in the Irish file
SESE
Zoo Animals
Have you ever been to the zoo? What kind of animals do you see there? What is your favourite zoo animal? Would you be able to have these animals as pets? Why/Why not?
The word “zoo” is short for “zoological park.” Zoos contain wide varieties of animals from all over the world.
Zoos are meant to entertain and educate the public about animals from the wild but also have a strong emphasis on scientific research and species conservation (helping to save endangered species).
We are very lucky in Ireland to have a wonderful zoo in Dublin and a wildlife park in Fota, Co.Cork.
Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife park both have excellent websites where you can learn more about zoo animals.
Take a virtual tour of Dublin zoo by clicking on the following link https://www.dublinzoo.ie/virtual-tours-2/
Learn about the animals in Fota wildlife park by clicking on the link https://www.fotawildlife.ie/animals-plants
Let's go to Sydney, Australia now for a virtual tour of of Taronga Zoo
I really enjoyed our tour of Taronga Zoo. I hope you did too!
Why not pick your favourite Zoo animal and write 5 facts you have learned about it and draw a picture of it. You might even like to do a mini project on an animal you are really interested in.
You can learn even more about animals by visiting https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/amazing-animals/
Complete the Wider environments worksheet in the SESE file.
Complete the Zoo co-ordinates worksheet in the SESE file
Music
Continuing with our Zoo Animals theme we are going to listen to some pieces of music featuring animals. Our first song is called 'Pink elephants on parade' from the film Dumbo.
I want you to think about all the different instruments you hear during the piece. Do we hear voices the whole way through the piece? Does the mood of the music change or is it the same the whole way through? Do you like the music? Why/Why not?
Why not pick your favourite Zoo animal and write 5 facts you have learned about it and draw a picture of it. You might even like to do a mini project on an animal you are really interested in.
You can learn even more about animals by visiting https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/amazing-animals/
Complete the Wider environments worksheet in the SESE file.
Complete the Zoo co-ordinates worksheet in the SESE file
Music
Continuing with our Zoo Animals theme we are going to listen to some pieces of music featuring animals. Our first song is called 'Pink elephants on parade' from the film Dumbo.
I want you to think about all the different instruments you hear during the piece. Do we hear voices the whole way through the piece? Does the mood of the music change or is it the same the whole way through? Do you like the music? Why/Why not?
The second piece is called Carnival of the Animals, Finale by Camille Saint-Saens. The video accompanying the music is Flamingos from Fantasia 2000. I hope you enjoy it. It feels like a musical roller coaster to me with lots of highs and lows. Did the tempo of the music change during the piece? What instruments of the Orchestra can you hear?
For our last piece we are going to revisit one of my favourite movies 'The Lion King'. This piece is called 'The Circle of Life'
Art
Mindfulness Wild animals colouring sheets (see Art file)
Check out the video of an elephant from an elephant conservation camp in Thailand painting in the following link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He7Ge7Sogrk I was amazed by this!
Why not try to draw your own elephant? You can use the video below as a guide to help you.
Mindfulness Wild animals colouring sheets (see Art file)
Check out the video of an elephant from an elephant conservation camp in Thailand painting in the following link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He7Ge7Sogrk I was amazed by this!
Why not try to draw your own elephant? You can use the video below as a guide to help you.
PE
Don't forget to keep up your fitness activities.
You could:
-Do PE with Joe wicks on Youtube.
-play outside in your garden
-Go for family walks
-Move around like some of the zoo animals you have learned about.
-Dance to your favourite songs
-Play ball games with your family
SPHE
Don't forget to visit our Well being page for ideas of things you can do for Wellness Wednesday
Don't forget to keep up your fitness activities.
You could:
-Do PE with Joe wicks on Youtube.
-play outside in your garden
-Go for family walks
-Move around like some of the zoo animals you have learned about.
-Dance to your favourite songs
-Play ball games with your family
SPHE
Don't forget to visit our Well being page for ideas of things you can do for Wellness Wednesday
| whos-at-the-zoo-ebook---english-pdf.pdf |
| english_15th_june.pdf |
| maths_15_june_2020_20200613_0001.pdf |
| irish_june2020_20200613_0001.pdf |
| sese15th_june_20200613_0001.pdf |
| art_15thjune.pdf |
| zoo_board_game.pdf |
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Week beginning Monday, 8th June
I hope you all had a nice weekend. Thank you for all the hard work you did last week. I have posted work for the week ahead below and have also added some new activities on Seesaw. Our theme for this week will be Summer with a special emphasis on the Seaside. You are not expected to complete all of the work but to try your best and do what you can! All work can be done in copies or sheets of paper if you do not want to print worksheets.
Feel free to email me with photos/work samples or any questions you might have at the above email address.
English
N.B. Stories and worksheets can be found in the English file below.
Story
Sand, Waves and Ice-cream
(story in separate pdf and worksheets in English file)
-Read the story
-Fill in the blanks
-Complete a simple book review of the story
-Word search based on the story
-Spot the difference between the two pictures based on the story
Story
A Home for Hermie
We have read this story in class so you are already familiar with it.
-Read the story
-Answer the oral language questions in your head or with a family member
-Prediction- make predictions about what you think will happen next for Hermie
-Comprehension activities based on the story
Grammar
Adjectives
-Adjectives are describing words. They tell us more about nouns or naming words
-Complete the adjectives worksheet
-Click the following link to learn more about adjectives, play adjectives games and complete an adjectives quiz.
https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/languages/words/adjective-detective/
Phonics
Revision of magic 'e'
-Magic 'e' make the vowel in the middle of the word say its name
-Use the words from the magic 'e' word list to complete the sentences
-Write the missing letters to make magic 'e' words.
Recount Writing
Write a postcard from the beach- Pretend that you were at the beach. Write a postcard about your visit. Remember to include where you went, who was with you, what you did, what you saw etc.
Oral language
Listen to the story Mr Walkers day at the Seaside in the Youtube video below.
Talk to your family about happy memories of days you spent at the beach.
Maths
Tables and mental maths
-Revise +9, -9 tables
-Mental Maths activity sheets
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Weight
This week we will be learning about the topic Weight. . We will compare the weight of different objects. We will learn about kilogrammes, half kilogrammes and quarter kilogrammes.
Baking is a great way to learn about weight. If an adult is baking at home they might let you help weigh the ingredients
Activity A:
Find two empty bags the same size. Fill one bag with some teddies and the other bag with tins of beans/peas or any other tins from your kitchen press. Do the two bags feel the same weight? Which one felt lighter?
Try the activity again this time with teddies in one bag and books in the other. Did they feel the same weight? Which felt lighter? If you wanted you could now compare the tins to the books. Which felt heavier/lighter?
As you can see not everything the same size weighs the same!
Activity B:
If you wanted to you could make a homemade balance to compare the weight of different small objects in your home. The following link gives you a step by step guide https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Balance-Scale-for-Kids or you could watch the video below
Tables and mental maths
-Revise +9, -9 tables
-Mental Maths activity sheets
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Weight
This week we will be learning about the topic Weight. . We will compare the weight of different objects. We will learn about kilogrammes, half kilogrammes and quarter kilogrammes.
Baking is a great way to learn about weight. If an adult is baking at home they might let you help weigh the ingredients
Activity A:
Find two empty bags the same size. Fill one bag with some teddies and the other bag with tins of beans/peas or any other tins from your kitchen press. Do the two bags feel the same weight? Which one felt lighter?
Try the activity again this time with teddies in one bag and books in the other. Did they feel the same weight? Which felt lighter? If you wanted you could now compare the tins to the books. Which felt heavier/lighter?
As you can see not everything the same size weighs the same!
Activity B:
If you wanted to you could make a homemade balance to compare the weight of different small objects in your home. The following link gives you a step by step guide https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Balance-Scale-for-Kids or you could watch the video below
Activity C
Look in your kitchen presses and see if you can find items that weigh 1 kg=1000 g, 1/2 kg= 500g or 1/4 kg=250g
Activity D
If you have a kitchen scales at home perhaps you could weigh a variety of objects to see if they weigh more or less than 1kg
Worksheets
-Weight- Balancing
-Weight- Vocabulary Wordsearch
-Mass- Measurement- Heavier or Lighter
-Weight- kilogramme (note: if you do not have a kitchen scales find something in your kitchen press that weighs 1kg and compare the weight of the objects to it)
Subtraction
It is important to practise our operations so I have included a subtraction worksheet in the Maths file.
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
An maith leat.....? (Do you like.....) -Is maith liom ......(I like....), Ní maith liom.... (I do not like)
Ar mhaith leat.....? Ba mhaith liom....(I would like....)Níor mhaith liom.... (I would not like....)
We are continuing the theme An Samhradh (the Summer) this week.
Write these sentences into a copy and add three sentences of your own nuacht.
An Samhradh atá ann- (It is Summer)
Tá an aimsir go hálainn. (The weather is lovely)
Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir. (The sun is in the sky)
Éist leis and tAmhrán – Ag an Trá (Listen to the song- At the Beach) in the video clip below.
Amhrán -Ag an Trá
Táimse féin ag déanamh caisleáin, Ag déanamh caisleáin, ag déanamh caisleáin.
Táimse féin ag déanamh caisleáin, Ag déanamh caisleáin atáimse.
Táimse féin ag bailiú sliogán, Ag bailiú sliogán, ag bailiú sliogán.
Táimse féin ag bailiú sliogán, Ag bailiú sliogán atáimse.
Táimse féin ag imirt peile, Ag imirt peile, ag imirt peile.
Táimse féin ag imirt peile, Ag imirt peile atáimse.
Look in your kitchen presses and see if you can find items that weigh 1 kg=1000 g, 1/2 kg= 500g or 1/4 kg=250g
Activity D
If you have a kitchen scales at home perhaps you could weigh a variety of objects to see if they weigh more or less than 1kg
Worksheets
-Weight- Balancing
-Weight- Vocabulary Wordsearch
-Mass- Measurement- Heavier or Lighter
-Weight- kilogramme (note: if you do not have a kitchen scales find something in your kitchen press that weighs 1kg and compare the weight of the objects to it)
Subtraction
It is important to practise our operations so I have included a subtraction worksheet in the Maths file.
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
An maith leat.....? (Do you like.....) -Is maith liom ......(I like....), Ní maith liom.... (I do not like)
Ar mhaith leat.....? Ba mhaith liom....(I would like....)Níor mhaith liom.... (I would not like....)
We are continuing the theme An Samhradh (the Summer) this week.
Write these sentences into a copy and add three sentences of your own nuacht.
An Samhradh atá ann- (It is Summer)
Tá an aimsir go hálainn. (The weather is lovely)
Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir. (The sun is in the sky)
Éist leis and tAmhrán – Ag an Trá (Listen to the song- At the Beach) in the video clip below.
Amhrán -Ag an Trá
Táimse féin ag déanamh caisleáin, Ag déanamh caisleáin, ag déanamh caisleáin.
Táimse féin ag déanamh caisleáin, Ag déanamh caisleáin atáimse.
Táimse féin ag bailiú sliogán, Ag bailiú sliogán, ag bailiú sliogán.
Táimse féin ag bailiú sliogán, Ag bailiú sliogán atáimse.
Táimse féin ag imirt peile, Ag imirt peile, ag imirt peile.
Táimse féin ag imirt peile, Ag imirt peile atáimse.
Listen as I read the story 'Ar an trá' in the video below. I will include a copy of the story in the Irish file and you can then read it yourself.
Complete 'Ar an trá' worksheets (See Irish file)
Complete Dathanna (colours) worksheet (see Irish file)
Complete Dathanna (colours) worksheet (see Irish file)
SESE
We are lucky in Ireland to live on an island. This means we are surrounded by many beautiful beaches. County Louth is a coastal county and we have many beaches on our doorsteps including Blackrock , Gyles Quay ,Templetown and Clogherhead beaches to name but a few.
What kind of things can you see at the seaside? What kind of creatures would you find? What kind of activities can you do?
Lots of people enjoy going on trips and holidays to the seaside. In the SESE file there is a worksheet called Postcards from the Past. Read the postcards and then answer the questions.
Read about rock pool creatures (see SESE file)and write out five facts that you have learned.
Seaside habitat worksheet (see file)
Dingle is one of Ireland's well know coastal towns. It has rugged scenery, trails and sandy beaches. It is famous for Fungie the dolphin. Lots of People visit Dingle just to get a glimpse of Fungie. You can read about Fungie in this link https://dingle-peninsula.ie/28-attractions-on-the-dingle-peninsula/family-friendly-activities-on-the-dingle-peninsula/122-fungi-the-dingle-dolphin.html
You can watch a video of Fungie in action in the video below.
In Ireland some of our seaside towns are home to aquariums. Sea life Aquarium in Bray is a very good example. Let's go on a short virtual school tour.
Music
Continuing on with our Seaside theme we are going to listen to some songs about life at the beach. The first song is one lots of you probably already know. It is called 'How far I'll go' and is from the movie Moana. The second song is called 'Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride' and it is taken from the movie Lilo and Stitch. The last song is a little older it is called 'Surfin' USA' by The Beach Boys. I hope you enjoy listening to the songs. We have all been singing them in my house over the weekend. My girls particularly love the song from Moana.
When you are listening to the songs I would like you to think about
-The mood of the music is it happy, sad, uplifting
-The instruments can you hear
-Is the music loud or soft?
-What does the music make you want to do? (sing, dance etc.)
PE and SPHE
As we have been learning so much about the seaside and the fact that we live on an island I think it is important that we also cover a little water safety. It is important to keep yourself safe around water especially at the beach.
The PAWS programme is a water safety programme aimed at children. Please read all about keeping safe around water in the Paws Programme link https://online.flowpaper.com/7efd0784/PAWS2ENGLISHWEB/#page=1
You can then go to the following link to take a quiz on what you have learned http://paws.edco.ie/first-and-second-classes/
Complete the water safety worksheets (see PE file)
The Baby Shark abs challenge- Why not try the baby shark abs challenge to see how you get on. I've tried it at home and it is not as easy as it looks!!!
As we have been learning so much about the seaside and the fact that we live on an island I think it is important that we also cover a little water safety. It is important to keep yourself safe around water especially at the beach.
The PAWS programme is a water safety programme aimed at children. Please read all about keeping safe around water in the Paws Programme link https://online.flowpaper.com/7efd0784/PAWS2ENGLISHWEB/#page=1
You can then go to the following link to take a quiz on what you have learned http://paws.edco.ie/first-and-second-classes/
Complete the water safety worksheets (see PE file)
The Baby Shark abs challenge- Why not try the baby shark abs challenge to see how you get on. I've tried it at home and it is not as easy as it looks!!!
Art
Mindfulness Seaside colouring sheets (see file)
Step by step Guide to drawing sea creatures(see file)
Step by step guide to drawing a sandcastle (see file)
Make your own toilet paper roll fish. You can look at a video on how to make them in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZUV61YxxME
You can also look at the gallery of photos below for inspiration.
Mindfulness Seaside colouring sheets (see file)
Step by step Guide to drawing sea creatures(see file)
Step by step guide to drawing a sandcastle (see file)
Make your own toilet paper roll fish. You can look at a video on how to make them in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZUV61YxxME
You can also look at the gallery of photos below for inspiration.
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Week beginning Tuesday, 2nd June
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend and made the most of the glorious sunshine! I have added new work for the week below. Our theme this week is 'The Sun and Light' .
I will also add some new fun activities on Seesaw. If you do not have the Seesaw code and would like access to it you can email me at the email address above.
It was lovely to receive emails showing me the great work you have been doing and also the lovely photographs of what you have been doing for Wellness Wednesday.
First Class have made a poster for the 'Seatbelt Sheriff' competition. It is nearly the end and the competition is very close! If you haven't already could you please click the link below and like their poster - "Don't be a clown, buckle down."
https://www.facebook.com/RSAIreland/photos/a.3470398162989805/3470398519656436/?type=3&theater
English
N.B. All stories and worksheets can be found in English File below.
Story-
-Read the story 'The Donkey and her Shadow'
-Answer comprehension activities based on the story
-Cloze procedure- fill in the blanks
-Write the story form Ginger's point of view.
Phonics
- Final sounds
- Write the final sound for each word
- Find rhyming words for the words listed
Word study
Nouns
-Ring the nouns in each sentence
-Fill in the blanks with the correct noun
Writing
As our theme this week is 'The Sun and light' I would like you to write about sunny days.
You could
-write your news (a recount) about what you did on one of the sunny days this week.
or
-write a story (narrative) about a sunny day
or
-write your own poem about Sunshine
Poetry
This week we are going to look at a poem called 'My Shadow' by Robert Louis Stevenson. I hope you all like it. I have included a copy of it in a file below in case you would like to print it. Try reading the poem aloud with lots of expression.
Week beginning Tuesday, 2nd June
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend and made the most of the glorious sunshine! I have added new work for the week below. Our theme this week is 'The Sun and Light' .
I will also add some new fun activities on Seesaw. If you do not have the Seesaw code and would like access to it you can email me at the email address above.
It was lovely to receive emails showing me the great work you have been doing and also the lovely photographs of what you have been doing for Wellness Wednesday.
First Class have made a poster for the 'Seatbelt Sheriff' competition. It is nearly the end and the competition is very close! If you haven't already could you please click the link below and like their poster - "Don't be a clown, buckle down."
https://www.facebook.com/RSAIreland/photos/a.3470398162989805/3470398519656436/?type=3&theater
English
N.B. All stories and worksheets can be found in English File below.
Story-
-Read the story 'The Donkey and her Shadow'
-Answer comprehension activities based on the story
-Cloze procedure- fill in the blanks
-Write the story form Ginger's point of view.
Phonics
- Final sounds
- Write the final sound for each word
- Find rhyming words for the words listed
Word study
Nouns
-Ring the nouns in each sentence
-Fill in the blanks with the correct noun
Writing
As our theme this week is 'The Sun and light' I would like you to write about sunny days.
You could
-write your news (a recount) about what you did on one of the sunny days this week.
or
-write a story (narrative) about a sunny day
or
-write your own poem about Sunshine
Poetry
This week we are going to look at a poem called 'My Shadow' by Robert Louis Stevenson. I hope you all like it. I have included a copy of it in a file below in case you would like to print it. Try reading the poem aloud with lots of expression.
Somethings to think about..... What is the poem about? Are there rhyming words in the poem? When do we see our shadows? Why is the shadow sometimes tall and sometimes small? Why does the poet call the shadow a coward? Who do you think Nursie is? Have you ever had fun making shadow puppets using your hands and a torch?
Perhaps you would like to draw a picture based on the poem!
Watch the Youtube video below to hear the poem being recited
Perhaps you would like to draw a picture based on the poem!
Watch the Youtube video below to hear the poem being recited
Maths
Tables and mental maths
-Revise +8, -8 tables
-Mental Maths activity sheets
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Addition
-Addition Puzzle page- Add to solve the riddle.
NB. Some of the Addition sums need regrouping and some do not. Remember '9' is the largest number we can have in our units(ones) column. We only regroup units as tens if the digits in the units column add to more than 9!
Watch the video below for a little reminder on addition with regrouping.
Tables and mental maths
-Revise +8, -8 tables
-Mental Maths activity sheets
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Addition
-Addition Puzzle page- Add to solve the riddle.
NB. Some of the Addition sums need regrouping and some do not. Remember '9' is the largest number we can have in our units(ones) column. We only regroup units as tens if the digits in the units column add to more than 9!
Watch the video below for a little reminder on addition with regrouping.
Capacity
Last week we started to learn about Capacity. This week we are going to look at units of capacity. We measure capacity in litres and millilitres. When we are baking we use a measuring jug to measure the amount of milk or water we need for a recipe.
-Look in your presses or fridge and see if you can find any bottles or cartons that contain 1litre.
-Find a selection of containers eg. eggcup, cup, glass, small bowl, large bowl, pot, bucket, basin,vase etc. and estimate whether they hold about 1 litre, more than 1 litre or less than 1 litre. Check to see if your estimates are right using a measuring jug
-You could try the same thing with 1/2 litre and 1/4 litre
-Complete the capacity worksheets (see maths file)
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
-Cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
_________ is ainm dom. My name is ________
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
Tá mé go maith (I am good/well)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
Tá mé i rang a dó (I am in 2nd class)
This week we are learning about 'An Samhradh' (The Summer)
Watch the first video below and complete - Cuir ceisteanna ar do Chara (ask your friend questions)worksheet in Irish file.
Watch the second video below and then complete- Bí ag scríobh worksheet (see Irish file)
Litriú- An Trá (the beach) (see Irish file)
SESE
This week we are going to look at where light comes from. The Sun is our biggest source of light. Read the top ten facts about the sun and complete the worksheet in the SESE file! You can also learn more about the sun in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW54j82e9U
Can you think of any other sources of light? Some sources of light are natural and some are man made.
Watch the video below to find out about different sources of light
This week we are going to look at where light comes from. The Sun is our biggest source of light. Read the top ten facts about the sun and complete the worksheet in the SESE file! You can also learn more about the sun in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkW54j82e9U
Can you think of any other sources of light? Some sources of light are natural and some are man made.
Watch the video below to find out about different sources of light
Shadows
- When an object blocks out light, we get a shadow. An object must be opaque (no light can pass through it) to create a shadow.
-Experiment with shadows using a torch- shine the torch at one of your toys and look for its shadow. Can you make the shadow bigger or smaller? How did you do it?
-You could do shadow experiments outside on a sunny day and use the sun as your source of light. place a toy in the garden and look at its shadow. Does the shadow stay in the same place all day? Why do you think this is?
-What is a shadow?- worksheet in SESE file.
Listen to the story of Daedalus and Icarus. It is a Greek myth about a boy who flew too close to the Sun.
- When an object blocks out light, we get a shadow. An object must be opaque (no light can pass through it) to create a shadow.
-Experiment with shadows using a torch- shine the torch at one of your toys and look for its shadow. Can you make the shadow bigger or smaller? How did you do it?
-You could do shadow experiments outside on a sunny day and use the sun as your source of light. place a toy in the garden and look at its shadow. Does the shadow stay in the same place all day? Why do you think this is?
-What is a shadow?- worksheet in SESE file.
Listen to the story of Daedalus and Icarus. It is a Greek myth about a boy who flew too close to the Sun.
Music
This week continuing with our 'Sun and light' theme we are going to listen to some songs about the Sun. The first song is called 'Here comes the Sun' by the Beatles.
The second song is called 'Towards the Sun' by Rihanna. It was used in the movie Home as you will see from the video.
In both of the pieces I want you to think about the following questions
-What instruments can you hear?
- what is the mood in the song- happy, sad, angry?
-Is there one voice or more than one voice?
I hope you enjoy the songs. Why not sing along?
Another song you might like to listen to and sing along with is' Tomorrow' from the movie Annie
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PzL8aL6jtI
This week continuing with our 'Sun and light' theme we are going to listen to some songs about the Sun. The first song is called 'Here comes the Sun' by the Beatles.
The second song is called 'Towards the Sun' by Rihanna. It was used in the movie Home as you will see from the video.
In both of the pieces I want you to think about the following questions
-What instruments can you hear?
- what is the mood in the song- happy, sad, angry?
-Is there one voice or more than one voice?
I hope you enjoy the songs. Why not sing along?
Another song you might like to listen to and sing along with is' Tomorrow' from the movie Annie
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PzL8aL6jtI
Art
Sunrise and Sunset are beautiful times of the day. Try to create your own Sunset pictures. Think about the colours you see in the sky when the sun is setting. Use these colours when creating your own Sunset pictures. You may find some inspiration in the images below.
Sunrise and Sunset are beautiful times of the day. Try to create your own Sunset pictures. Think about the colours you see in the sky when the sun is setting. Use these colours when creating your own Sunset pictures. You may find some inspiration in the images below.
PE
PE with Joe Wicks on Youtube is still running every morning at 9.00am
You might like to do some of the Just dance videos available on Youtube.
You could go for a walk with your family or play on your bike
Don't forget that playing in your garden is a great way to keep fit and most importantly have fun!
PE with Joe Wicks on Youtube is still running every morning at 9.00am
You might like to do some of the Just dance videos available on Youtube.
You could go for a walk with your family or play on your bike
Don't forget that playing in your garden is a great way to keep fit and most importantly have fun!
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Week beginning Monday, 25th May
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. The weather was a bit wild!
I have added this week's work below along with some new activities on Seesaw. We are continuing our 'Space' theme this week.
As always feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or want to send some samples of work/photographs of what the children have been doing. Children can also send in photos of their work on Seesaw. I am happy to give feedback on any work the children have been doing.
(Reminder: You do not have to print worksheets if it does not suit. All work can be done on a blank page or in a copy)
Don't forget to take some time out on Wednesday to look after your well being!
Next Monday will be a bank holiday so enjoy your long weekend!
Please do not feel under pressure to cover all the work suggested just do what you can and be kind to yourself!
English
N.B. All stories and worksheets can be found in English File below.
Story- Crazy Daisy
-Read the story Crazy Daisy
-Answer comprehension questions based on the story
-Correct the mixed up story title
Phonics
- rhyming words
- 'ow' makes two different sounds
Word study
-Compound words
-plurals of words ending in ch, sh, s, x or z
Writing
Adventure in Space
-pretend you are an astronaut and write a pretend log book/Diary entry of your day
-you can use the words from the word box to help you
Storytime
Listen to the Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques reading a story about space from the international space station in the Youtube video below
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. The weather was a bit wild!
I have added this week's work below along with some new activities on Seesaw. We are continuing our 'Space' theme this week.
As always feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or want to send some samples of work/photographs of what the children have been doing. Children can also send in photos of their work on Seesaw. I am happy to give feedback on any work the children have been doing.
(Reminder: You do not have to print worksheets if it does not suit. All work can be done on a blank page or in a copy)
Don't forget to take some time out on Wednesday to look after your well being!
Next Monday will be a bank holiday so enjoy your long weekend!
Please do not feel under pressure to cover all the work suggested just do what you can and be kind to yourself!
English
N.B. All stories and worksheets can be found in English File below.
Story- Crazy Daisy
-Read the story Crazy Daisy
-Answer comprehension questions based on the story
-Correct the mixed up story title
Phonics
- rhyming words
- 'ow' makes two different sounds
Word study
-Compound words
-plurals of words ending in ch, sh, s, x or z
Writing
Adventure in Space
-pretend you are an astronaut and write a pretend log book/Diary entry of your day
-you can use the words from the word box to help you
Storytime
Listen to the Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques reading a story about space from the international space station in the Youtube video below
Tables and mental maths
-Revise +7,-7 tables
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
-Maths challenge 49-50
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Subtraction
-Complete worksheet from maths file or do it on a page in your copy
-If you like you can play the Space invaders game in the following link mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/289/KS2_Maths_Invaders
(When you open the link click on play game, select subtraction, select 5.2 first and then work your way up)
Capacity
(We are introducing capacity this week and will continue the topic next week)
Capacity is the measure of the amount of liquid/sand/rice a container can hold
-Gather a selection of containers eg. spoon, glass, yoghurt carton, suacepan, bucket and arrange the containers in order of which one you think holds the least to which one you think holds the most.
-Estimate and measure using real containers (see worksheet)
-Comparing capacity (worksheet)
Rounding
We have done lots of work on rounding this year. Don't forget any number 5 or bigger in units place rounds up
-Remember you are trying to find the closest ten eg. 12 is closer to 10 than 20 so it rounds to 10.
-26 is in between 20 and 30 but it is closer to 30 so it rounds to 30.
Play the Rocket Rounding game in the following link www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/rocket-rounding
select with number line and only numbers up to 99.
There is also a worksheet in the maths file.
Watch the video below if you need a little reminder!
Gaeilge
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
-Cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
_________ is ainm dom. My name is ________
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
Tá mé go maith (I am good/well)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
Tá mé i rang a dó (I am in 2nd class)
Watch the Video of the story 'Ollmhargadh' below
-Léigh an scéal-read the story
-Bí ag scríobh worksheets in the Irish file
Keep practising the phrases you already know
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
-Cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
_________ is ainm dom. My name is ________
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
Tá mé go maith (I am good/well)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
Tá mé i rang a dó (I am in 2nd class)
Watch the Video of the story 'Ollmhargadh' below
-Léigh an scéal-read the story
-Bí ag scríobh worksheets in the Irish file
Bí ag scríobh Siopa na bPeataí - worksheet in the Irish file
Litriú- á -worksheet in Irish file
Watch the Gruffalo as gaeilge in the following link www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8MT3mFjCAc
SESE
We are continuing our space theme this week. We are going to look at the work of Astronauts.
-What does an astronaut do? what do they have to wear? How do they travel? Do you know who the first men on the moon were?
Read about the work of astronauts (SESE file)
Read about the history of space travel and complete the timeline (SESE file)
Learn about the international space station (SESE file pg91 QC only)
Watch a video of the first moon landing below.
You can learn more about space in the following links
www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
www.esa.int/kids/en/home
Litriú- á -worksheet in Irish file
Watch the Gruffalo as gaeilge in the following link www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8MT3mFjCAc
SESE
We are continuing our space theme this week. We are going to look at the work of Astronauts.
-What does an astronaut do? what do they have to wear? How do they travel? Do you know who the first men on the moon were?
Read about the work of astronauts (SESE file)
Read about the history of space travel and complete the timeline (SESE file)
Learn about the international space station (SESE file pg91 QC only)
Watch a video of the first moon landing below.
You can learn more about space in the following links
www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
www.esa.int/kids/en/home
Music
I want you to listen to one of my favourite songs. It is called 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. I love singing this song. You might like to learn this one and sing it yourselves! I know there are lots of wonderful singers in 2nd class!!!
We are also going to listen to some more space themed songs.
The first one is sung by Buzz Aldrin one of the first men to walk on the moon. It is called 'The Rocket Experience'. Aldrin raps about his experience of going to the moon! It is produced by Snoop Dog.
-I want you to think about the different types of singing in the video. Can you hear the different harmonies in the song.
The second song is called Star trekkin'. It is based on the tv show star trek. It is a cartoon style video and is a bit of fun!
I want you to listen to one of my favourite songs. It is called 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. I love singing this song. You might like to learn this one and sing it yourselves! I know there are lots of wonderful singers in 2nd class!!!
We are also going to listen to some more space themed songs.
The first one is sung by Buzz Aldrin one of the first men to walk on the moon. It is called 'The Rocket Experience'. Aldrin raps about his experience of going to the moon! It is produced by Snoop Dog.
-I want you to think about the different types of singing in the video. Can you hear the different harmonies in the song.
The second song is called Star trekkin'. It is based on the tv show star trek. It is a cartoon style video and is a bit of fun!
Art
This week for Art you could make your own space rocket out of recycled material. You could use plastic bottles, toilet roll inserts, old gifts bags, tinfoil. There are lots of options!
If you don't have any materials you could draw a picture of your rocket instead.
Another option would be to design a costume for an astronaut!
Mindfulness colouring Rocket picture (in file)
There are some images below in case you need some inspiration!
This week for Art you could make your own space rocket out of recycled material. You could use plastic bottles, toilet roll inserts, old gifts bags, tinfoil. There are lots of options!
If you don't have any materials you could draw a picture of your rocket instead.
Another option would be to design a costume for an astronaut!
Mindfulness colouring Rocket picture (in file)
There are some images below in case you need some inspiration!
PE
It is important to keep active. This could be going for a walk or cycle with your family. There are lots of good online exercise classes to choose from.
Why not try the Joe Wicks PE class in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edXEJ4RHx10
Here is a link to one of the gonoodle milkshake song we have done in school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNL6RwymoNg
You could also make a footpath chalk obstacle course. There are some ideas in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfKDX_eUUdI
SPHE
Mindfulness is a wonderful way to help calm yourself and focus on the present moment. Check out the mindfulness section on our well being page by clicking on the button below. Don't forget to send in your pictures of what you have been doing for Wellness Wednesday!
It is important to keep active. This could be going for a walk or cycle with your family. There are lots of good online exercise classes to choose from.
Why not try the Joe Wicks PE class in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edXEJ4RHx10
Here is a link to one of the gonoodle milkshake song we have done in school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNL6RwymoNg
You could also make a footpath chalk obstacle course. There are some ideas in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfKDX_eUUdI
SPHE
Mindfulness is a wonderful way to help calm yourself and focus on the present moment. Check out the mindfulness section on our well being page by clicking on the button below. Don't forget to send in your pictures of what you have been doing for Wellness Wednesday!
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Week beginning Monday, 18th May
I hope you all keeping well and had a nice weekend. I have added this weeks work below along with some new activities on Seesaw. If you would like access to our class Seesaw please send me an email and I will send you the code. The children can use seesaw to do fun educational activities or send photographs of the work they have done from the website.
As always feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or want to send some samples of work/photographs of what the children have been doing. It is lovely to see how the children are getting on!
Don't forget to visit the Well being page for some nice ideas for Wellness Wednesday!
English
Reading Zone
Unit 23-Tigers
-Read the report on tigers pg. 92
-Comprehension questions based on the report pg.93
-Phonics- fill in the blanks pg 94
(copy of worksheets in English file)
(Please do not do pg 95 as we will get to it at a later stage)
Word fun
Compound words- when two small words are joined together to make a new word- the long word is called a compound word (worksheet in English file)
Compound word game https://www.abcya.com/games/slimezilla_compound_words
Break the code worksheet (see English file)
Poetry
Poem- Magic Shoes by Brian Moses
Creating images
- What do you see when you read the poem?
-Draw a picture of your favourite image from the poem
What would you do or where would you go if you had a pair of magic shoes?
Perhaps you could write your own new verse for the poem!
There are lots of rhyming words in the poem. Look for the words in each verse that rhyme with each other.
Try reading the poem aloud with lots of expression.
(There is a copy of the poem in the English File in case you would like to print it out)
Magic Shoes
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
they take me to the moon.
Dad says, 'Watch out for rockets,'
and Mum says, 'Come back soon.'
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
they take me to the stars,
and sometimes if I'm early,
I'll stop and have tea on Mars.
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
I can high jump over the school,
I can walk up walls like Spiderman
and act like I'm really cool!
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
I can dance like a disco king,
they spring me up to the rooftops,
they let me do anything.
But what if I had some magic socks,
magic underwear too!
With a magic suit of clothes I'm sure
there'd be nothing I couldn't do.
Brian Moses
Oral language
Exploring language through story and tongue twisters
Watch the story Fox in Socks by Dr.Suess on the youtube video below. Read along if you can!
There are lots of Tongue twisters in it. Tongue Twisters can be difficult to say and they can be funny when we make mistakes.
This week in SESE we are learning about the solar system. Try out this space themed tongue twister. How fast can you say it without making a mistake? Trying saying it three times fast!
'There's a chipshop in space selling spaceship shaped chips'
You could try making up your own tongue twisters too or ask your family if they know any!
Week beginning Monday, 18th May
I hope you all keeping well and had a nice weekend. I have added this weeks work below along with some new activities on Seesaw. If you would like access to our class Seesaw please send me an email and I will send you the code. The children can use seesaw to do fun educational activities or send photographs of the work they have done from the website.
As always feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or want to send some samples of work/photographs of what the children have been doing. It is lovely to see how the children are getting on!
Don't forget to visit the Well being page for some nice ideas for Wellness Wednesday!
English
Reading Zone
Unit 23-Tigers
-Read the report on tigers pg. 92
-Comprehension questions based on the report pg.93
-Phonics- fill in the blanks pg 94
(copy of worksheets in English file)
(Please do not do pg 95 as we will get to it at a later stage)
Word fun
Compound words- when two small words are joined together to make a new word- the long word is called a compound word (worksheet in English file)
Compound word game https://www.abcya.com/games/slimezilla_compound_words
Break the code worksheet (see English file)
Poetry
Poem- Magic Shoes by Brian Moses
Creating images
- What do you see when you read the poem?
-Draw a picture of your favourite image from the poem
What would you do or where would you go if you had a pair of magic shoes?
Perhaps you could write your own new verse for the poem!
There are lots of rhyming words in the poem. Look for the words in each verse that rhyme with each other.
Try reading the poem aloud with lots of expression.
(There is a copy of the poem in the English File in case you would like to print it out)
Magic Shoes
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
they take me to the moon.
Dad says, 'Watch out for rockets,'
and Mum says, 'Come back soon.'
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
they take me to the stars,
and sometimes if I'm early,
I'll stop and have tea on Mars.
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
I can high jump over the school,
I can walk up walls like Spiderman
and act like I'm really cool!
I've got a pair of magic shoes,
I can dance like a disco king,
they spring me up to the rooftops,
they let me do anything.
But what if I had some magic socks,
magic underwear too!
With a magic suit of clothes I'm sure
there'd be nothing I couldn't do.
Brian Moses
Oral language
Exploring language through story and tongue twisters
Watch the story Fox in Socks by Dr.Suess on the youtube video below. Read along if you can!
There are lots of Tongue twisters in it. Tongue Twisters can be difficult to say and they can be funny when we make mistakes.
This week in SESE we are learning about the solar system. Try out this space themed tongue twister. How fast can you say it without making a mistake? Trying saying it three times fast!
'There's a chipshop in space selling spaceship shaped chips'
You could try making up your own tongue twisters too or ask your family if they know any!
Back to Earth with a bump
-Read the story in the attached file
-Write A postcard from space telling about your Adventures (templates in English file-choose one!)
Recount writing
Pick one day from your weekend and write about it
Remember to use your 'when' words..... First, then, after a while, later on, after lunch/dinner etc.
Maths
Tables
-Revise +6,-6 tables
-Complete tables worksheet (see maths file)
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction.
Mental Maths and counting
-Maths challenge 47-48
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Subtraction
We are going to do some subtraction without renaming this week
-Watch the video below to remind you how it is done.
-Complete subtraction worksheets (see maths file)
Place value
Complete the place value grid (see maths file)
-Write the number
-Draw the number
-Write it in expanded form
Note: We will be learning about capacity next week so please keep some empty bottles and cartoons if you can
Gaeilge
Keep practising the days of the week
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Tá an aimsir geal(bright), dorcha (dark), gaofar (windy), te (hot), fuar (cold), scamallach (cloudy)
-Cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
_________ is ainm dom. My name is ________
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
Tá mé go maith (I am good/well)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
Tá mé i rang a dó (I am in 2nd class)
We are going to look at the theme- Ag Siopadóireacht-shopping
Key Vocabulary
-Ar cheannaigh tú________?- did you buy_______?
-Cheannaigh mé________.- I bought_________.
-Níor cheannaigh mé_________.-I didn't buy________.
-Cad atá uait? -What do you want?
-Tá______ uaim. - I want_____.
The pronunciation of all the words can be heard in Youtube videos below.
Watch the videos and then complete the Bí ag scríobh worksheets in the Irish file.
Litriú- 'Ó'- Líon isteach na bearnaí (see Irish file)
SESE
This week we are going to look at The Solar System
Can you name the planets in our Solar System?
Read all about the different planets in out Solar system and complete the worksheets(see SESE file)
Watch the video below to learn even more about our solar system
This week we are going to look at The Solar System
Can you name the planets in our Solar System?
Read all about the different planets in out Solar system and complete the worksheets(see SESE file)
Watch the video below to learn even more about our solar system
Art
Design you own alien or spaceship
-What do you think an alien looks like?
-Draw and colour in your own alien pictures- you could have as many eyes, arms, legs as you like!
-If you wanted to you could do your picture on the foothpath in your garden.
-Ycould also make your alien out of a toilet roll insert
Space themed mindfulness colouring sheets (see art file)
See pictures below for some ideas
Design you own alien or spaceship
-What do you think an alien looks like?
-Draw and colour in your own alien pictures- you could have as many eyes, arms, legs as you like!
-If you wanted to you could do your picture on the foothpath in your garden.
-Ycould also make your alien out of a toilet roll insert
Space themed mindfulness colouring sheets (see art file)
See pictures below for some ideas
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Music
Keeping with our Space theme we are going to listen to some song about the planets.
Our first song is one that you could learn the chorus and sing along with it. It is called 'The Planets Song'
The second piece is a classical music piece called Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst.
It is full of drama! Listen out for the different instruments of the Orchestra. What is the mood of the music like? Does the mood during the piece? Do you like it? What does the music remind you off?
Keeping with our Space theme we are going to listen to some song about the planets.
Our first song is one that you could learn the chorus and sing along with it. It is called 'The Planets Song'
The second piece is a classical music piece called Mars from The Planets by Gustav Holst.
It is full of drama! Listen out for the different instruments of the Orchestra. What is the mood of the music like? Does the mood during the piece? Do you like it? What does the music remind you off?
SPHE
This week I want you to look at the Wellbeing page on our website by clicking on the button below. Scroll down to the gratitude section and try out some of the ideas here. It is good to remind ourselves that we have a lot to be thankful for!
There are lots of ideas here for Wellness Wednesday too!
This week I want you to look at the Wellbeing page on our website by clicking on the button below. Scroll down to the gratitude section and try out some of the ideas here. It is good to remind ourselves that we have a lot to be thankful for!
There are lots of ideas here for Wellness Wednesday too!
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Week beginning Monday 11th May
I hope you are all keeping safe and enjoyed your weekend. I have added some new work for you here on the website and there will be some new activities on Seesaw too. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or want to send examples of the great work that your child has been doing! The work is a menu to choose from. Please don't feel under pressure to complete it all
As you already know the school has launched Wellness Wednesday. If the children want a break from their regular schoolwork they can visit the wellbeing page where there are lots of great ideas to look after your well being and have some fun. If You like you can email me some photos of what you have been doing.
English
Reading Zone
Unit 17- Horses
-Read the report on horses pg. 68
-Comprehension questions based on the report pg69
-Phonics- 'ee' says it's letter name e pg.70
-Grammar- using a joining word to make two sentences into one pg.71
Oral language
Interview a family member . Ask them all about their favourites and why they like them. You could brainstorm what questions you are going to ask them before you start eg. What is your favourite food/colour/song? Why do you like it?
Perhaps someone in your family could interview you too!
Sam and some sticky situations
We have been learning lots about books over the last few weeks.We have now completed reading about Sam and his adventures. Below are some nice activities for you to choose from this week. You can decide which one you would like to do. (There are templates for all of them in the English file)
1. Write to Sam and tell him how much you enjoyed his story.
2. Draw the covers of some of your favourite books
3. Design your own book explorers t-shirt
4. Exploring story writing- write your own storyboard
5. Quiz about books
Poetry
Continue to learn the poem Bluebell time.
(I know some children have been making a great effort with it this week! Well done!)
Recount writing
We will continue with recount writing this week.
Don't forget that you can write about your feelings in your recount writing
You could write
-your own personal news
or
-a diary entry eg. Dear Diary, Today I got up early and....Then I .... I felt...
or
-you could pretend to be a character from a fairy tale and write out their news or Diary entry.
Useful links for nice reading materials/audio books:
www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Maths
Tables
-Revise +5,-5 tables
-Complete table time worksheet (see maths file)
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Mental Maths and counting
-Maths challenge 45-46
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Time
-Continue to practise telling the time
-You could make out your own timetable of things you want to do each day
Area
This week we are going to look at Area. Area means the total size of a flat surface. Below a short tutorial to introduce area.
Week beginning Monday 11th May
I hope you are all keeping safe and enjoyed your weekend. I have added some new work for you here on the website and there will be some new activities on Seesaw too. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or want to send examples of the great work that your child has been doing! The work is a menu to choose from. Please don't feel under pressure to complete it all
As you already know the school has launched Wellness Wednesday. If the children want a break from their regular schoolwork they can visit the wellbeing page where there are lots of great ideas to look after your well being and have some fun. If You like you can email me some photos of what you have been doing.
English
Reading Zone
Unit 17- Horses
-Read the report on horses pg. 68
-Comprehension questions based on the report pg69
-Phonics- 'ee' says it's letter name e pg.70
-Grammar- using a joining word to make two sentences into one pg.71
Oral language
Interview a family member . Ask them all about their favourites and why they like them. You could brainstorm what questions you are going to ask them before you start eg. What is your favourite food/colour/song? Why do you like it?
Perhaps someone in your family could interview you too!
Sam and some sticky situations
We have been learning lots about books over the last few weeks.We have now completed reading about Sam and his adventures. Below are some nice activities for you to choose from this week. You can decide which one you would like to do. (There are templates for all of them in the English file)
1. Write to Sam and tell him how much you enjoyed his story.
2. Draw the covers of some of your favourite books
3. Design your own book explorers t-shirt
4. Exploring story writing- write your own storyboard
5. Quiz about books
Poetry
Continue to learn the poem Bluebell time.
(I know some children have been making a great effort with it this week! Well done!)
Recount writing
We will continue with recount writing this week.
Don't forget that you can write about your feelings in your recount writing
You could write
-your own personal news
or
-a diary entry eg. Dear Diary, Today I got up early and....Then I .... I felt...
or
-you could pretend to be a character from a fairy tale and write out their news or Diary entry.
Useful links for nice reading materials/audio books:
www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/
https://www.storylineonline.net/
bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Maths
Tables
-Revise +5,-5 tables
-Complete table time worksheet (see maths file)
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Mental Maths and counting
-Maths challenge 45-46
-Continue to practise counting in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
Time
-Continue to practise telling the time
-You could make out your own timetable of things you want to do each day
Area
This week we are going to look at Area. Area means the total size of a flat surface. Below a short tutorial to introduce area.
Estimate and Measure
-Estimate(how many do you think?) and measure a playing card or birthday card with coins or lego blocks or something of a similar size . How many did it take to cover the card?
-estimate and measure one of your school books using playing cards or something of a similar size. How many did it take to cover the book?
-Estimate and measure the kitchen table using books of a similar size. How many did it take to cover the table?
Complete the worksheets on area (See maths file)
Online maths games for this week
ie.ixl.com/math/class-2/area
https://www.starfall.com/h/geometry/puzzles-easy/?
Gaeilge
Last week we started 'An Teilifís'
We are going to revise the words this week -Cartún- cartoon, nuacht-news, clár spóirt- sport, clár dúlra-nature programme, sorcas-circus, clár ceoil- music programme
(if you want you can look at last weeks video to remind you how to pronounce the words)
An Sorcas (see Irish file)
- Listen to the story on the youtube clip below
- Léigh an scéal-read the story
- Líon isteach na lipéid-fill in the blanks
-Dathaigh an pictiúr -colour the picture
An Giorria agus an Tóirtís -dathaigh an pictiúr de réir uimhreach (see Irish file)
The hare and the tortoise -colour the picture by numbers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0K2QwfpWaM&t=139s (you can see/hear the story using this link)
Litriú- ag___________ Scríobh na habairtí-write the sentences (see Irish file)
SESE
This week in SESE we are going to look at Life Cycles. We are going to look at the life cycles of Dandelions and Butterflies
Dandelions (see SESE file)
-Read about the life cycle of a dandelion
-Multiple choice questions on the life cycle of a dandelion
-Label the parts of the dandelion
-Watch the short video about the lifecycle of a dandelion below
Butterflies (see SESE File)
-Read about the lifecycle of the Butterfly
-Different types of butterflies
-Number the stages in the lifecycle of the butterfly
-You can watch a timelapse of the lifecycle of the butterfly in youtube video below
This week in SESE we are going to look at Life Cycles. We are going to look at the life cycles of Dandelions and Butterflies
Dandelions (see SESE file)
-Read about the life cycle of a dandelion
-Multiple choice questions on the life cycle of a dandelion
-Label the parts of the dandelion
-Watch the short video about the lifecycle of a dandelion below
Butterflies (see SESE File)
-Read about the lifecycle of the Butterfly
-Different types of butterflies
-Number the stages in the lifecycle of the butterfly
-You can watch a timelapse of the lifecycle of the butterfly in youtube video below
PE
Don't forget that Joe wicks PE is on live everymorning on youtube or you can watch it whenever you like on his youtube channel. You could make up your own workout and do it in the garden!
You could also do some yoga with https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga .
You might also like to play games of hopscotch, skip, play on your bike or jump on a trampoline. It all counts as exercise!!!
If you want you could send in some photos of you being active for the active page of the school website.
Music
Last week we listened to some beautiful classical music. This week we are going to listen to something a little bit different. The song this week tie in with our SESE.
Butterfly fly away
The first song is called Butterfly fly away and it is sung by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. I hope you like it.
-How many voices are singing the song?
-What instrument is being played?
-What kind of instrument is it? (percussion/brass/string/woodwind)
-What do you call a song sung by two people?
Butterfly,Butterfly
Our second song is also about butterflies. It tells us about the lifecycle of a butterfly
-What kind of music do you think this is? (classical/pop/rock/rap)
-Why not try to sing along?
-You could learn one verse and perform it for your family?
Don't forget that Joe wicks PE is on live everymorning on youtube or you can watch it whenever you like on his youtube channel. You could make up your own workout and do it in the garden!
You could also do some yoga with https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga .
You might also like to play games of hopscotch, skip, play on your bike or jump on a trampoline. It all counts as exercise!!!
If you want you could send in some photos of you being active for the active page of the school website.
Music
Last week we listened to some beautiful classical music. This week we are going to listen to something a little bit different. The song this week tie in with our SESE.
Butterfly fly away
The first song is called Butterfly fly away and it is sung by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. I hope you like it.
-How many voices are singing the song?
-What instrument is being played?
-What kind of instrument is it? (percussion/brass/string/woodwind)
-What do you call a song sung by two people?
Butterfly,Butterfly
Our second song is also about butterflies. It tells us about the lifecycle of a butterfly
-What kind of music do you think this is? (classical/pop/rock/rap)
-Why not try to sing along?
-You could learn one verse and perform it for your family?
Art
Dandelion art
- If you want to you could paint your own dandelions using toilet roll inserts as your brush/print stamp by cutting slits in the toilet roll
-You can use white paint on a dark page or colourful paint on a white page. I am going to try them with my children too!
-Watch the Youtube video in this link to show you how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpvIOpciq2Y
-You could draw and colour your own dandelion picture if you would prefer to!
Mindfulness butterfly colouring sheet
Dandelion art
- If you want to you could paint your own dandelions using toilet roll inserts as your brush/print stamp by cutting slits in the toilet roll
-You can use white paint on a dark page or colourful paint on a white page. I am going to try them with my children too!
-Watch the Youtube video in this link to show you how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpvIOpciq2Y
-You could draw and colour your own dandelion picture if you would prefer to!
Mindfulness butterfly colouring sheet
SPHE
Take a look at the wellbeing page on the school website using the link below. There is a lovely new story on the page called 'Everybody worries' that you might like to read. Don't forget that if you are worried about something it is good to talk to somebody about it and they might be able to help. It is good to talk!
Take a look at the wellbeing page on the school website using the link below. There is a lovely new story on the page called 'Everybody worries' that you might like to read. Don't forget that if you are worried about something it is good to talk to somebody about it and they might be able to help. It is good to talk!
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Week beginning Tuesday 5th May
Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all keeping well. I have assigned some new work for this week. Try your best with the work and do what you can. There is no pressure to complete all of the work suggested. As always if you are having any difficulties or want to send me any samples of your child's work you can email me at 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
There will also be some fun activities for you to try on class Seesaw. Hopefully we will get some more nice weather this week and you can spend some time outside in your gardens or go for a walk with your family.
Our school has decided to launch Wellness Wednesdays so if you want to take a break from your regular school work you can go to the Wellness page and find some great suggestions of things you can do to look after your well being and have some fun!
Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all keeping well. I have assigned some new work for this week. Try your best with the work and do what you can. There is no pressure to complete all of the work suggested. As always if you are having any difficulties or want to send me any samples of your child's work you can email me at 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
There will also be some fun activities for you to try on class Seesaw. Hopefully we will get some more nice weather this week and you can spend some time outside in your gardens or go for a walk with your family.
Our school has decided to launch Wellness Wednesdays so if you want to take a break from your regular school work you can go to the Wellness page and find some great suggestions of things you can do to look after your well being and have some fun!
English
Reading Zone
Unit 11- Fat Snake-Thin Snake
-Read the story on pg. 44
-Comprehension questions based on the story pg.45
-Phonics activities- sh, ch, th, wh
(copy attached for those who do not have the book in English file below)
Poetry
Poem- Bluebell Time by Enid Blyton
Think about the imagery in the poem
- What do you see in your mind when you read the poem?
- What sounds can you hear?
- What can you smell?
Find the the rhyming words in the poem
Look at the last verse of the poem again and imagine yourself in the Bluebell wood and draw a picture of what you see around you!
Perhaps you would like to learn the poem and perform it for your family!
I will attach a copy of the poem as a PDF as also in case you would like to print it out.
Sam and some sticky situations
-Read chapter 6
-Response to chapter 6- Exploring endings (worksheet in English file below)
-Exploring settings from the novel and draw settings for different types of stories (worksheet in English file below)
Recount writing
This week we are going to do some work on recount writing. Recount writing is when we write about something that has already happened. When you write a recount you must write about things in the order they happened. You have had lots of practise writing recounts in class!
Write a recount about your favourite day this week (My news)
(Remember to think about the five W's- Who?, What? Where? When? Why?
-What did you do? Who did it with you? When did you do it? Where did it happen? Why? (eg. was it someones birthday?)
If you want an extra challenge you could write a pretend recount of a day you spent in the bluebell wood from 'Bluebell time'
Maths
Tables
-Revise +4,-4 tables
-Complete number bonds worksheets attached
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Mental Maths
-Maths challenge 43-44
Algebra
-Practise counting forwards and backwards in 2's, 3's, 4's,5's, 10's
-Complete worksheet on group counting patterns (see maths file)
-Number patterns- fill in the missing numbers and fill in the grid -use 100 square to help you (worksheet in maths file below)
-Maths Journey adventure game incorporating addition up to 99 more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo
Money
-Continue to practise making up amounts of money eg. try making 88c, 96c, 74c, 1.28, 1.56, 1.99
-add amounts of money together to find out how much was spent and work out how much change needs to be given(worksheet in maths file)
-New online money game for this week ie.ixl.com/math/class-2
Gaeilge
We are starting a new theme in Irish this week -An Teilifís
We will be learning the names of the programmes on television mar shampla-Cartún- cartoon, nuacht-news, clár spóirt- sport, clár dúlra-nature programme, sorcas-circus, clár ceoil- music programme
An Teilifís-Bí ag scríobh (write)-Bí ag scríobh Líon isteach na bearnaí (fill in the blanks)- (worksheet in Irish file)
Bí ag léamh agus bí ag scríobh (read and write)- (worksheet in file)
I have attached two videos from bua na cainte on youtube to help you below.
SESE
This week we will be looking at May flowers and May day traditions
Learn about Mayday traditions in the past (worksheets in SESE file)
-Decorate the hawthorn bush
-complete the sentences
- complete the May day storyboard
-read Joan's story about May day
-ask your parents if they know any stories about May day traditions. When I was at school we danced around a May pole in the yard on May day
Bluebells are one of the flowers mentioned in the traditions surrounding May day and May flowers. We are going to take a closer look at Bluebells in the video below. If you wanted to you could write out five things you have learned like we do in class.
This week we will be looking at May flowers and May day traditions
Learn about Mayday traditions in the past (worksheets in SESE file)
-Decorate the hawthorn bush
-complete the sentences
- complete the May day storyboard
-read Joan's story about May day
-ask your parents if they know any stories about May day traditions. When I was at school we danced around a May pole in the yard on May day
Bluebells are one of the flowers mentioned in the traditions surrounding May day and May flowers. We are going to take a closer look at Bluebells in the video below. If you wanted to you could write out five things you have learned like we do in class.
Music
This week for music we are going to look at some classical music pieces that tie in with our SESE.
The first piece is called 'Waltz of the flowers' from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky
I want you to listen to it and think about
-the mood in the music
-the instruments being played
-You could respond to the music by dancing along or pretending to conduct.
The Second piece of music is very different. It is called Presto taken from Summer from Four Seasons by Vivaldi
- what is the main instrument?
- what kind of instrument is it? Is it brass, woodwind, percussion or string?
- Is it fast or slow?
Which piece do you like best?
This week for music we are going to look at some classical music pieces that tie in with our SESE.
The first piece is called 'Waltz of the flowers' from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky
I want you to listen to it and think about
-the mood in the music
-the instruments being played
-You could respond to the music by dancing along or pretending to conduct.
The Second piece of music is very different. It is called Presto taken from Summer from Four Seasons by Vivaldi
- what is the main instrument?
- what kind of instrument is it? Is it brass, woodwind, percussion or string?
- Is it fast or slow?
Which piece do you like best?
PE
This week I am challenging you to create your own obstacle course either in your house or garden using household items.
An obstacle course is a fun way to keep active
Try to include a variety of movements eg. crawling, hopping, jumping, balancing, running, skipping etc.
- you could use chalk to make markings on the ground outside
-a rope laid out on the ground could be used as a pattern to balance on
-you could run around a chair
Don't forget to look at our active page for other fitness activities
Art
'Sunflowers' by VanGogh is a very famous painting.
We are going to do some Art appreciation as well as creating our own sunflower pictures.
-You can use whatever colouring materials you have at home eg. Crayons, pencils, markers, paint.
-You could even use chalk and create your own Sunflower or even Bluebell pictures on the ground in your garden (if it is okay with your parents)
I have also included some Mindfulness flower colouring sheets for you.
(All work is in Art file below)
SPHE
This week for SPHE I am going to direct you to our Well being page. There are lots of lovely ideas there that you can try!
This week I am challenging you to create your own obstacle course either in your house or garden using household items.
An obstacle course is a fun way to keep active
Try to include a variety of movements eg. crawling, hopping, jumping, balancing, running, skipping etc.
- you could use chalk to make markings on the ground outside
-a rope laid out on the ground could be used as a pattern to balance on
-you could run around a chair
Don't forget to look at our active page for other fitness activities
Art
'Sunflowers' by VanGogh is a very famous painting.
We are going to do some Art appreciation as well as creating our own sunflower pictures.
-You can use whatever colouring materials you have at home eg. Crayons, pencils, markers, paint.
-You could even use chalk and create your own Sunflower or even Bluebell pictures on the ground in your garden (if it is okay with your parents)
I have also included some Mindfulness flower colouring sheets for you.
(All work is in Art file below)
SPHE
This week for SPHE I am going to direct you to our Well being page. There are lots of lovely ideas there that you can try!
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Week beginning 27th April
Hi Everybody,
I hope you are all doing well. It is the start of a new week and I have uploaded some new work for you. As always just try your best and do what you can! Don't feel under any pressure to complete all of the work. We will all be technology wizards when we get back to school!
I also want to remind you all about class Seesaw in case any of you would like to try it. If you send me an email I will send the details on to you.
Our learning support team have set up another page in our home learning section called Maths resources which might be helpful for our maths tasks if you would like to take a look.
If you would like any feedback on your childs work please email me at 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
English
Reading Zone
Unit 22- Peter and the Dragon
-Read the story on pg. 88
-Comprehension questions based on the story pg.89
-Phonics activities- ow says 'o' pg 90
-Grammar- contractions- joining words together to make them shorter eg. do+not= don't pg 91
(copy attached for those who do not have the book in English file below)
Oral language
-Pick an object your house and pretend you are going to advertise it
-What is your object? Describe it. Why is it so good? Why is it needed? How much does it cost? Is it good value? is it on special offer?
-Perform your advertisement for your family
Sam and some sticky situations
-Read chapters 4+5
-Response to chapter 4- Write out what Nancy may have said to Sally about getting lost in New York (worksheet in English file below)
-Response to chapter 5- be a word detective (see English file below)
Procedural writing
-We are continuing procedural writing this week.
-Last week in SPHE we watched a video on how to wash our hands properly. You can watch it again if you wish
-This week we are going to write a procedure on how to wash our hands correctly
-First of all think about what you need! then write out the steps.
-Here are some bossy words that might be useful to get you started- turn, wet, get, rub, rinse, dry
Don't forget that if you want some extra reading you can visit www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/ for free.
David Walliams is still reading stories online everyday on bit.ly/AudioElevenses and there is also a catch up link on the page in case you have missed the beginning of the book being read.
Maths
Tables
-Revise +3,-3 tables
-Complete number bonds worksheets attached
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Mental Maths
-Maths challenge 41-42
Algebra
-Practise counting forwards and backwards in 3's, 6's
-Complete worksheets attached on counting patterns
-Maths Journey adventure game incorporating addition up to 99 more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo
Money
-Practise making amounts of money up to 2 euro using coins if you have them (if not there is a coin template in the maths file below) eg. €1.48= €1 +20c+20c+5c+2c+1c
-You could set up your own shop- put price tags on items you have at home
-You could talk about which items are cheapest, dearest etc.
-You could play games of shop with your siblings/parents taking turns to be the shopkeeper.
-Challenge - make up €2 in a variety of ways eg. €1+50+20+20+10= €2. How many ways did you think of?
-Complete maths sheet from the maths file attached below
-Online game- www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money/eur -click on menu, click mixed coins up to €1. if they want to challenge themselves they can click on €1-€5
Time
- Please continue to practise reading the clock
Irish
This week we will continue with the theme 'Sa Bhaile'(at Home)
-An Chistin (the kitchen) - líon isteach na bearnaí (fill in the blanks)- (worksheet in Irish file)
-Dathaigh an pictiur (colour the picture) 'An Mactíre agus na Caoirigh' (story:The boy who cried wolf)
-Bí ag scríobh (write)- Ba mhaith liom (I would like) -(worksheet in Irish file)
Practise the days of the week
- Inné ...., Inniú ..., Amárach ....
(An Luan, An Mháirt, An Chéadaoin, An Déardaoin, An Aoine, An Satharn, An Domhnach)
Keep practising your other phrases
-cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
-Cén aois thú?(what age are you?)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
-Watch and listen to the song Amhrán na gCupán (The Cup Song)
SESE
We are continuing the theme of Africa this week
Country Factfile: Ethiopia (see SESE attachments)
- We will be looking at facts about Ethiopia as well as reading about the life of an Ethiopian girl called Muna
-If you wanted you could write a letter to Muna telling her about life in Ireland
Story- The first Music- watch and listen to a traditional African story below
We are continuing the theme of Africa this week
Country Factfile: Ethiopia (see SESE attachments)
- We will be looking at facts about Ethiopia as well as reading about the life of an Ethiopian girl called Muna
-If you wanted you could write a letter to Muna telling her about life in Ireland
Story- The first Music- watch and listen to a traditional African story below
Music
Watch the video of the African song Che, Che Koolay
- you could try playing along to the beat with your own homemade instruments
I have also uploaded some lovely songs from the 'Jungle Book' for you to listen to
-What does the music make you think off?
-What instruments do you hear?
-Is there more than one voice?
-Do you hear any dramatic changes in the music?
-Is the music loud or quiet?
-Are there high notes and low notes in the music?
Watch the video of the African song Che, Che Koolay
- you could try playing along to the beat with your own homemade instruments
I have also uploaded some lovely songs from the 'Jungle Book' for you to listen to
-What does the music make you think off?
-What instruments do you hear?
-Is there more than one voice?
-Do you hear any dramatic changes in the music?
-Is the music loud or quiet?
-Are there high notes and low notes in the music?
Art
-Stay safe at home- rainbow heart art- colour in your heart with rainbow colours and place it in your windows for other children to see (template in Art file)
-Step by step guide to drawing Jungle animals (template in Art file)
PE
-Scavenger hunt- search around your house/garden for items that begin with each letter of the Alphabet
-Treasure hunt- (see PE file)
-We are encouraging the children to keep active and if they like they can send in photos of themselves being active and they can be posted to the active page on the school website (suggested activities in the PE file)
-Joe Wicks is on live every morning at 9.00 am or can be watched at anytime during the day on Youtube
SPHE
My Special People
-Think about the people who are important to you.
-Why are they important?
-Draw some pictures of these people and write some words to describe them.
-If you wanted you could take a photo of the picture and send it to them
-Stay safe at home- rainbow heart art- colour in your heart with rainbow colours and place it in your windows for other children to see (template in Art file)
-Step by step guide to drawing Jungle animals (template in Art file)
PE
-Scavenger hunt- search around your house/garden for items that begin with each letter of the Alphabet
-Treasure hunt- (see PE file)
-We are encouraging the children to keep active and if they like they can send in photos of themselves being active and they can be posted to the active page on the school website (suggested activities in the PE file)
-Joe Wicks is on live every morning at 9.00 am or can be watched at anytime during the day on Youtube
SPHE
My Special People
-Think about the people who are important to you.
-Why are they important?
-Draw some pictures of these people and write some words to describe them.
-If you wanted you could take a photo of the picture and send it to them
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Email: 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
Week beginning 20/04/2020
Hello Everyone,
Welcome back! I hope you had a nice break and ate plenty of Easter eggs. I know it will be hard to settle back to some school work at home but I know you will all try your best. I have posted suggested work for the week ahead below. You can work through the work at your own pace and decide which ones you want to do each day. I would recommend doing some English, Maths and a little bit of Irish each day. There is no pressure to complete all of the work assigned. If the work is causing stress take a break and come back to it!
If you have any questions about suggested work or would like some feedback please email me at 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
Take care,
Ms McArdle
(I have also set up a class Seesaw account. Seesaw is an online platform that allows the children to complete tasks set by the teacher. I can then look at their work and give them feedback on it. The children can also take photographs of their written work and send it to me on Seesaw. Please send me an email and I will send you your child's individual code and instructions on how to set up Seesaw. I have set it up so that only the teacher and the individual child/parent will see their own work)
English
Reading Zone- Unit 21- Heidi
-Read the story on pg. 84
-Comprehension questions based on the story pg.85
-Phonics activities- 'ay' words pg. 86
-Grammar- plurals pg. 87
(copy attached for those who do not have the book)
Oral language
-Play games of 'I spy' and twenty questions with your family (if they are up for it).
-You could also play games of charades!
Sam and some sticky situations
-Read chapters 2 and 3
-Response to chapter 2- write a postcard from the jungle (see attached worksheet)
-Response to chapter 3- write about your feelings on chapter 3 (see attached worksheet)
Procedural writing
-We have done lots of work on procedural writing in class including writing recipes, instructions for boardgames etc.
-Write your own procedure for something you have helped to bake or a boardgame you have played at home. You could even write a procedure for a game you have played on your tablet or an art activity that you have done.
-Don't forget your bossy words eg. put, stir, melt, pour, cut, add, place, roll etc.
-Remember to write down what you need first and then number the steps!
-Don't forget to plan first!
If you would like to read some other books www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/ offer lots of online levelled readers for free. I would recommend levels k-t for 2nd class.
Maths
Time
- Please continue to practise reading the clock
- Analogue and digital clock (worksheet attached)
Tables
-Revise +3,-3 tables
-Complete number bonds worksheets attached
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Maths challenge 41-42
Algebra
-Practise counting forwards and backwards in 2's, 4's, 5's, 10's
-Complete worksheets attached on counting patterns
Online counting activity topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off
Irish
The theme for gaeilge is 'Sa Bhaile' (At home)
- Seomraí an tí (rooms of the house)- scriobhann na páistí ainmneacha na seomraí (children write in the names of the rooms) (pg78 worksheet attached)
-An seomra leapa (the bedroom)- líon na bearnaí (fill in the blanks)
Draw your own house and write in the names of the rooms in Irish
Practise answering the following questions
-cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
-Cén aois thú?(what age are you?)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Listen to the song Óró sé do bheatha bhaile (video below)
SESE
Theme:Africa (See Attachments below)
-Read the powerpoint on Africa
-Brainstorm African animals that you know
-Looking at the wildebeest in more detail on worksheet
-Read about other safari animals if you would like
-Story- Asani and the pot of wisdom- read the story, finish the pictures and choose any four questions to answer
SPHE
Hygiene
-Watch the video attached on how to wash your hands properly
-You could sing the Happy Birthday song twice when you are washing your hands to make sure you have spent enough time cleaning them properly
-Remember you must dry your hands fully too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI
PE
-PE with Joe Wicks on youtube is still running every morning at 9.00am. It is great exercise and a fun way to start the day!
-Just dance videos are also available on youtube. The children enjoyed doing them in class.
-You could go for a walk with your family but remember social distancing rules
-Playing in your garden is a great way to keep fit and most importantly have fun!
Art
-Look at the powerpoint on African art (see attachments)
-Create your own African art pattern or colour in one using the templates attached
-Mindfulness colouring sheets off African animals
Music
Listen to the music in the youtube videos below.
-What does the music make you think off?
-What instruments do you hear?
-Is there more than one voice?
-Do you hear any dramatic changes in the music?
-Is the music loud or quiet?
-Are there high notes and low notes in the music?
Week beginning 20/04/2020
Hello Everyone,
Welcome back! I hope you had a nice break and ate plenty of Easter eggs. I know it will be hard to settle back to some school work at home but I know you will all try your best. I have posted suggested work for the week ahead below. You can work through the work at your own pace and decide which ones you want to do each day. I would recommend doing some English, Maths and a little bit of Irish each day. There is no pressure to complete all of the work assigned. If the work is causing stress take a break and come back to it!
If you have any questions about suggested work or would like some feedback please email me at 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
Take care,
Ms McArdle
(I have also set up a class Seesaw account. Seesaw is an online platform that allows the children to complete tasks set by the teacher. I can then look at their work and give them feedback on it. The children can also take photographs of their written work and send it to me on Seesaw. Please send me an email and I will send you your child's individual code and instructions on how to set up Seesaw. I have set it up so that only the teacher and the individual child/parent will see their own work)
English
Reading Zone- Unit 21- Heidi
-Read the story on pg. 84
-Comprehension questions based on the story pg.85
-Phonics activities- 'ay' words pg. 86
-Grammar- plurals pg. 87
(copy attached for those who do not have the book)
Oral language
-Play games of 'I spy' and twenty questions with your family (if they are up for it).
-You could also play games of charades!
Sam and some sticky situations
-Read chapters 2 and 3
-Response to chapter 2- write a postcard from the jungle (see attached worksheet)
-Response to chapter 3- write about your feelings on chapter 3 (see attached worksheet)
Procedural writing
-We have done lots of work on procedural writing in class including writing recipes, instructions for boardgames etc.
-Write your own procedure for something you have helped to bake or a boardgame you have played at home. You could even write a procedure for a game you have played on your tablet or an art activity that you have done.
-Don't forget your bossy words eg. put, stir, melt, pour, cut, add, place, roll etc.
-Remember to write down what you need first and then number the steps!
-Don't forget to plan first!
If you would like to read some other books www.readinga-z.com/books/leveled-books/ offer lots of online levelled readers for free. I would recommend levels k-t for 2nd class.
Maths
Time
- Please continue to practise reading the clock
- Analogue and digital clock (worksheet attached)
Tables
-Revise +3,-3 tables
-Complete number bonds worksheets attached
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction..
Maths challenge 41-42
Algebra
-Practise counting forwards and backwards in 2's, 4's, 5's, 10's
-Complete worksheets attached on counting patterns
Online counting activity topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off
Irish
The theme for gaeilge is 'Sa Bhaile' (At home)
- Seomraí an tí (rooms of the house)- scriobhann na páistí ainmneacha na seomraí (children write in the names of the rooms) (pg78 worksheet attached)
-An seomra leapa (the bedroom)- líon na bearnaí (fill in the blanks)
Draw your own house and write in the names of the rooms in Irish
Practise answering the following questions
-cad is ainm duit? (what is your name?)
-Conas atá tú? (how are you?)
-Cén rang ina bhfuil tú?(what class are you in?)
-Cén aois thú?(what age are you?)
-Cén sort aimsir atá ann inniú?(what is the weather like today?)
Listen to the song Óró sé do bheatha bhaile (video below)
SESE
Theme:Africa (See Attachments below)
-Read the powerpoint on Africa
-Brainstorm African animals that you know
-Looking at the wildebeest in more detail on worksheet
-Read about other safari animals if you would like
-Story- Asani and the pot of wisdom- read the story, finish the pictures and choose any four questions to answer
SPHE
Hygiene
-Watch the video attached on how to wash your hands properly
-You could sing the Happy Birthday song twice when you are washing your hands to make sure you have spent enough time cleaning them properly
-Remember you must dry your hands fully too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI
PE
-PE with Joe Wicks on youtube is still running every morning at 9.00am. It is great exercise and a fun way to start the day!
-Just dance videos are also available on youtube. The children enjoyed doing them in class.
-You could go for a walk with your family but remember social distancing rules
-Playing in your garden is a great way to keep fit and most importantly have fun!
Art
-Look at the powerpoint on African art (see attachments)
-Create your own African art pattern or colour in one using the templates attached
-Mindfulness colouring sheets off African animals
Music
Listen to the music in the youtube videos below.
-What does the music make you think off?
-What instruments do you hear?
-Is there more than one voice?
-Do you hear any dramatic changes in the music?
-Is the music loud or quiet?
-Are there high notes and low notes in the music?
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Email: 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
03/04/2020
Hello Everyone,
Today is the start of your Easter holidays! It is time for you to take a break from your work and enjoy spending time with your family. I know the last few weeks have been hard for you all. I hope you have been taking good care of yourselves. I miss you all. Hopefully we will see each other back in our classroom soon.
Enjoy your Easter holidays!
Ms McArdle
I have attached answer sheets for the Maths, Irish and phonics sheets that I assigned this week. Please feel free to email me any of the other work that you have done if you would like some feedback on it.
03/04/2020
Hello Everyone,
Today is the start of your Easter holidays! It is time for you to take a break from your work and enjoy spending time with your family. I know the last few weeks have been hard for you all. I hope you have been taking good care of yourselves. I miss you all. Hopefully we will see each other back in our classroom soon.
Enjoy your Easter holidays!
Ms McArdle
I have attached answer sheets for the Maths, Irish and phonics sheets that I assigned this week. Please feel free to email me any of the other work that you have done if you would like some feedback on it.
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28/03/2020
I Hope you are all doing well. I encourage you to follow the HSE guidelines and keep yourselves safe.
The following is a selection of suggested work for the week beginning 30/03/2020. I do not expect all of the work to be completed. I know that it is difficult to settle to school work at this time and that people have other commitments. I encourage the children to engage with some of the work if they can.
Some of the work can be completed in their workbooks. There are also links to websites. I have included attachments that can be printed or the work can be completed in copies.
Please keep all written activities that are not on sheets in one copy.
I will post answers to maths activities at the end of the week.
If you need to contact me with any questions or concerns my school email address is 2ndclass.cgns@gmail.com
Take care,
Ms. McArdle
English
Reading Zone- Unit 18- The Green genie. pg72,73,74.
(I have attached a copy of the story for anyone who did not take their book home)
Poem- Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf by Roald Dahl (see attachments)
- Is the poem funny or scary?
-Compare the poem to the original Red Riding Hood story-What is the same and what is different?
-Listen to/watch the poem being read on www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3uVQIhSYfY&t=92s
-Illustrate your favourite part of the poem
-If you would like you could write your own poem about another fairytale story
Sam and some sticky situations
-Explore the front cover -title, author, illustrator etc.(see worksheet in attachments)
-Table of contents- chapters in the book (see attached worksheet)
-Read chapter 1
-Describe the main character (worksheet attached)
Diary writing- You might like to write an account of what you have been doing over the week. Don't forget to use your 'when' words- first, then, later on, after a while etc.
Maths
Tables
- Revise +2, -2 tables
-Complete number bonds worksheet (see attachments)
Maths challenge test 39-40
Time
-Reading the time on analogue clock -o'clock, quarter past, half past, quarter to
-Make your own clock using (template attached) or a paper plate
-Clock worksheet (attached)
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/116/telling-the-time
mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling-the-time-in-words
Addition of two digit numbers (worksheet attached)
Gaeilge
Try to practise the Irish phrases you know with your family.
We had been learning about 'éadaí' this month.The children have already covered the work but had not completed the Workbook pages. I have attached them below along with colouring sheet
SESE
Recycling
-What is recycling? What can you recycle in your own home?Why is it good to recycle? Where does our recycling go?
-Look at the PowerPoint attached to help you find the answers.
-Read the story- The Messy Magpie (see attachments)
-You could also complete the recycling worksheet (see attachments)
SPHE
Myself- Make a fact file about yourself- include likes/dislikes, hobbies, draw a picture of yourself, what makes you happy/sad/excited/angry
You could do one on a family member if you preferred.
PE
Try to keep active!
The body coach live at 9 o clock on YouTube is brilliant. It can also be watched later on in the day.
You can also go for a walk in your local area with your parents (within 2 km radius)
The 10 at 10 on YouTube is another good resource.
Art
I have attached Easter mindfulness colouring sheets
There is also a template for making an Easter themed basket.
You could also make some Junk art with recyclable materials eg. toilet rolls, milk cartons, cardboard boxes.
Music
Listen to some music that you like
-How does it make you feel? Is it slow or fast?Is it loud or quiet? What instruments can you hear?
-You could always make your own instruments out of recyclable materials and play along if you wanted!
Note: Please remember there is no pressure to complete all of the work suggested
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27/03/2020
First Penance- As you are all aware First Penance was due to take place on 30/03/2020. This will now be postponed and rescheduled when we return to school. In the meantime the children could learn the prayers.
Click on the attachment below.
First Penance- As you are all aware First Penance was due to take place on 30/03/2020. This will now be postponed and rescheduled when we return to school. In the meantime the children could learn the prayers.
Click on the attachment below.
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26/03/2020
NOTE: #RTE Home School Hub is launching on Monday on RTE2. It will be on every weekday morning from 11am to 12 noon or anytime on RTE Player. Just letting you know in case any of you might be interested. I have no idea what it will be like yet but the presenters are experienced primary school teachers. There will be a section specifically aimed at 1st/2nd class.
NOTE: #RTE Home School Hub is launching on Monday on RTE2. It will be on every weekday morning from 11am to 12 noon or anytime on RTE Player. Just letting you know in case any of you might be interested. I have no idea what it will be like yet but the presenters are experienced primary school teachers. There will be a section specifically aimed at 1st/2nd class.
Update: 25/03/2020
As I am sure you are all aware the school closure has been extended. I hope you are all keeping well and are enjoying spending time together as a family.
I am sure that everyone is working their way through the booklet and workbook pages they were given before we broke up.
Remember that learning happens in a number of different way. Children learn very well through playing indoors/outdoors, cooking, art etc. Time spent playing board games develops their language and problem solving skills. At this time it is important that our children feel happy and secure.
That being said I will be adding some new activities at the end of the week that children can complete next week. I know that not everyone has easy access to tablets/laptops so I will include work that can be done in their workbooks/copies as well as online activities. There will be no pressure to cover all the work outlined.
Some suggestions to keep the children busy:
Literacy: English
Reading- read a little every day- encourage the children to talk about what they are reading and if you can ask them some questions about what they have read
Library online- The children (with your help) can join the Louth county library online and borrow books to read on their tablets. Link lgma.iii.com/selfreg . BorrowBox offer lots of choices for the children to read.
Stories- stories.audible.com are offering free stories to listen to while children are off school. Click and link and then click start listening and choose a story to play
The author David Walliams is also releasing free audio stories. I had been reading some aloud in class and the children seemed to enjoy them. bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Write a letter-The children could write a letter to someone they are missing and give it to them when this is all over
shopping list- The children could help out by writing the shopping list you call out to them
Maths
Maths Journey adventure game incorporating addition up to 99 more2.starfall.com/m/math/math-journey/load.htm?d=demo
Baking- measuring out ingredients etc.
Hit the button www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Go to section for 7-11 year olds. Hit the button can be found under times tables. Click on number bonds for addition and subtraction.. There are useful games on this site for other areas of the maths curriculum also.
Literacy: Gaeilge
TG4 the children could spend some time watching programmes in Irish
Feicim le mo shuilin- 'I spy' in Irish
Physical activity
The body coach- on youtube (Joe Wicks) is doing live PE workouts every morning at 9.00am. I have been doing them at home with my kids and they love them.
Old fashioned games- Hopscotch (draw with chalk), skipping, hide and seek, hula hoops
Scavenger hunts- create a list of things to find in the garden eg. something a particular colour, a feather, a mini beast, stone etc. and then go outside to look for them.
SESE
National Geographic kids.nationalgeographic.com good resource for those interested in geography and science
Project - the children could do a project on a country or a place they would like to go or somewhere they have been to before.
Interview- come up with a set of questions and interview an older family member about what life was like when they were younger. They could do the interview over the phone.
Time Capsule- The children could make a time capsule for themselves. They could include a self portrait/photograph, a profile 'All about me', when I grow up i would like to.... , write a bit about what is happening in the world at the moment and anything else they would like to include.
Art
Twinkl (link previously provided)have lots of art activities that can be printed off.
Junk art The children can use empty boxes, bottles, odds and ends to make their own structures
Lego is another great activity to develop creativity
I am an Artist www.iamanartist.ie is a great website to support primary school art.
19/03/2020
Dear Parents and Children,
I hope you are keeping well at this difficult time. I would like to encourage the children to set some time aside for their school work. The children were given work packs on Thursday 12/03/2020. This pack includes pages from their workbooks, worksheets and suggested websites which might be useful over the coming weeks. I would also encourage the children to take some exercise and engage in some Art activities to keep them occupied. Reading on a daily basis is also very important.
Many of the publishing companies are offering free access to their online resources and books
Folens
1. go to www.FolensOnline.ie and click register
2. Select Teacher
3. Fill in username, email and password
4. For Roll Number use the code: Prim20
The Green Geenie (for those who do not have the book home with them)
CJFallon
1. Go to http://my.cjfallon.ie
2. click Student Resources
3. Filter to the title you require, making sure ' Online Book' is selected under 'Resources'
Busy at Maths 2
Small World- 2nd Class (SESE)
Edco.
1. Go to www.edcolearning.ie/login
2. Log in with username: primaryedcobooks
3. Password: edco2020
Bua na Cainte 2
Twinkl are also offering free membership to all at the moment. It provides a wealth of resources and ideas across the curriculum with lots of worksheets that the children might enjoy.
1. Go to www.twinkl.ie/offer
2. Enter the code IRLTWINKLHELPS
Oxford Reading Tree ebooks
1. Go to www.oxfordowl.co.uk
2. click on Oxford Reading Tree ebooks
The children will be aware of the level that suits them
There are also lots of links on our school website to useful resources to keep the children engaged.
I would also encourage the children to engage in quality family time activities at this unsettling time. These could include games of cards, board games, games of hide and seek etc. and not forgetting helping with the Housework!!!
I will be in touch with advice, additional suggested tasks and activities next week. In the meantime I would encourage the children to spend some time each day on the work already provided.
Take Care and stay safe,
Sabrina McArdle
