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English :  Captions and more

You will need:

Scrapbook, paper, copy etc.

Old photos

Directions:

·         Stick old photos on the scrap book.

·          Juggle with the photos’ alignment so that it looks like a photobilia (photo memorabilia)!

·         Write a caption under or above each of the photos.

·         Each caption needs to differ from the other.

·         Each caption should contain adjectives. Watch this video to help remember what an adjective is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnBqaV2n07k

·         Keep the scrap book when finished.

·         The English activity will not only strengthen composition skills, but creative writing skills too.

·         If you do not have printed images you could try this on Word or PowerPoint

Maths: See list of games attached.

SESE: Pastimes and toys.

Oral recount or written project. Please send it to me on Seesaw if you would like to complete on oral recount in the same way you send reading.

·         Pick 3 things or activities that has been fun since lock down began

·         Show me/ take a picture of these items

·         Answer the following questions?

·         What is it? What is its name?

·         How do you play with it?

·         Where and when did you get it? (if toy)

·         Who invented/ showed or helped make the activity?

·         What is it made of?

·         Describe it to me.

This activity is similar to show & tell to help with their oral skills.

Art: Father's Day- I will post ideas in a post below.

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English: Word Scavenger Hunt:

About this activity: You can adapt this activity to fit any spelling pattern (phonics sound) or "rules" that your child is learning or having difficulty with. Students list the spelling patterns (phonics sound) on a sheet and then take part in a scavenger hunt to find words that fit the rules- books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

1.       Discuss the sound/ spelling pattern or "rules" that is being learnt or revised). Remember not all words follow rules i.e. tricky words.

v  First Class (Page numbers relate to Just phonics- feel free to complete any pages not completed.)

•         Level 1: -ice words rhyme with nice (pg 72)

•         Level 2: C- hard C like card (pg 71)

•         Level 3: C – Soft C like city (71)

•         Level 4: Compound words e.g. hairbrush(pg75-75)

•         Level 5: oy and oi may sound the same (boy, boil) (pg 78)

v  Second Class (Page numbers relate to Just phonics- feel free to complete any pages not completed.)

•         Level 1: -out words rhyme with pout (pg 65)

•          Level 2: ai says long a e.g. snail

•          Level 3: apostrophe replaces the missing letter(s) in a contraction e.g. wasn’t

•          Level 4: silent letter w (pg 50)

•         Level 5: suffix –ing (pg24-27) (harder drop e to add ing e.g race- racing.)

•         Level 6: suffix _ly (pg 66)

2.       Split a page in 5/6 parts write the sound/ spelling patterns at the top.( Or print page attached in below post)

3.       Hunt for the sounds/ spelling patterns in books magazines, newspapers even when out and about.

4.       Record them on your sheet and colour the pattern

This is a great activity for any sounds or spelling patterns your child found difficult. Feel free to change what I have suggested. You can also look at and use spelling patterns that your child was unsure of in Spell well. You can do it in one go or keep returning to it for the week.

Maths: STEM activities- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. These activities will encourage your child to use and improve their problem solving and reasoning skills. Great in many areas. The one I have attached here has a mathematical element- Data.

https://nrich.maths.org/8335

Encourage the kids to find their own way to record and present the information as this is a problem solving activity. However if you are stuck have a look at how information is recorded in the Data chapter of Planet Maths or here https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-17663-garden-bird-sitings-bar-chart

1ST- pg 45-48

2ND- pg 146- 149

v  Is there any other data you can record at home or in your garden? Can you record and present it nicely?

SESE: Egyptian Hieroglyphics

1.       Read and complete Small World pg 92 and 93

2.       Write your name again on an Egyptian Cartouche (Make your own or use this one)

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-t-16485-cartouche-hieroglyph-cut-and-stick-activity-sheet

Remember to colour it, It would make a lovely sign for your bedroom door.

3.       Your challenge: Write a secret sentence in Hieroglyphs and I will try to decode it J

Another activity is playing Hangman using Hieroglyphic letters instead of English letters.

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English: Use these sentence building cards to create fun sentences while talking about and revising the parts of speech. To make it a game:

·         You need at least 2 players.

·         Take it on turns to create a sentence which makes sense

·         Try to use as many words/ parts of speech as possible

·         Keep the cards they used to make a sentence (it has to make sense)

·         When all the cards have been used or it is no longer possible to create another sentence the person with the most cards win.

v  To make the game more difficult introduce a set time allowed to create the sentence

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-e-2211-sentence-building-blocks-word-cards

(Note: Encourage the children to help cut out the words or write them out on coloured paper and to discuss what type of word it is e.g. an adjective is a describing word like fluffy.

Maths: Mathematical thinking/ Problem solving. Have a look at these problem and challenge your child or anybody else at home https://nrich.maths.org/13780
https://www.mathsisfun.com/puzzles/index.html

SESE – Project work: Múinteoir Sarah needs your help. I want to know more about Co. Kilkenny. Can you teach me?

I would like to know about the following things:

·         Flag and Colours

·         Location (Where is is)

·         Mountains and rivers

·         Historical and important buildings and places

·         Sports and things to do

·         Your favourite things about Kilkenny

I would love to see how the kids get on with these activities so please email me or send me some pictures on Seesaw. Let me know if you are unsure about anything or need any additional resources.

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Thursday:

Maths: Master your Maths: Check all weeks are completed

·         Word Problems: Complete 3-5 problems daily https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-n-5490-addition-and-subtraction-word-problems-challenge-cards

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 33 A-E

Ready Steady Write: pg 61

English/ SESE: Bird Comprehension attached

There is 3 different levels to this comprehension please pick what is suitable for your child. The 3rd one is more suitable for 2nd class students.

You can print it or you can read through it on screen and discuss answers.

SESE/ Art: Make a bird feeder

https://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/birdee/

or

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-he-723-toilet-roll-bird-feeder-craft-instructions

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Maths: Master your Maths: Check all tests are complete

Word Problems: Complete 3-5 problems daily https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-n-5490-addition-and-subtraction-word-problems-challenge-cards

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 33 Test

Other ways to practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-959-spelling-challenge-activity

Writing: News/ dairy writing

·                 SPHE: Please practice the breathing techniques on pg 4- 13

Complete pages 17 and 18

Talk about what breathing technique you like the most and when you would use

Take time to try a guided visualisation for kids.

https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Breate%20-%20Self%20Regulation%20and%20Relaxation%20Techniques%20for%20Children%20~PDST.pdf

1.       Here is the link to the website containing all the resources mentioned in above document: https://www.pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/relaxationandself-regulationtools?fbclid=IwAR3Ri46lSMMQKlESezI8nMm1GheFhKNi56rIJFASYNSoZcwGr51csdDejDc

SESE:  Label and write about the parts of a budgie

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/au-sc-271-parts-of-a-budgie-differentiated-activity-sheets

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Maths: Master your Maths: Check all weeks are completed

·         Word Problems: Complete 3-5 problems daily https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-n-5490-addition-and-subtraction-word-problems-challenge-cards

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 33 A-D

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 69 and 70

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/d459cf6a8c

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 66 suffix –y

SESE/ Art: Make a bird feeder

https://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/birdee/

or

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-he-723-toilet-roll-bird-feeder-craft-instructions

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: Check all weeks are completed

·         Word Problems: Complete 3-5 problems daily https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-n-5490-addition-and-subtraction-word-problems-challenge-cards

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 33 A-C

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 68 ey

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/3df6066d89

Support for sound: Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 65 word families -out

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 12

Phrases: Inniu ___. (Today is___) Inné ___. (Yesterday was___.) Amárach ___. (Tomorrow will be ____.) (an Luan, an Mháirt, an Chéadaoin, an Déardaoin, an Aoine, an Satharn, an Domhnach) An bhfuil scéal agat?( Do you have any news?) Tá scéal agam. (I have news.)

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-m-2897-weather-and-season-display-poster

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-c-1206-postaer-taispeana-laethanta-na-seachtaine

Written: Write 3-5 sentences about the weathers/ your news.

·         SESE: Bird watching hunt https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/65/85/t-t-17664-garden-birds-sighting-checklist-_ver_2.pdf?__token__=exp=1590481630~acl=%2Fresource%2F65%2F85%2Ft-t-17664-garden-birds-sighting-checklist-_ver_2.pdf%2A~hmac=cf16470af60d0521f215373c4320969b7343eccae3321bbae82c03c11549888a

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Monday

·         Maths: Master your Maths: Check all weeks are completed

·         Word Problems: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-n-5490-addition-and-subtraction-word-problems-challenge-cards

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 33 A-B

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 67 air, are, ear

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/ab6a474be2

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 64 word families -ouse

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 11

Phrases and Role play Dia daoibh Conas atá sibh? (How are ye?) Táimid go maith, go raibh maith agat. (We are good, thank you.) Seo duit ___.(Here is ____) Tabhair ___ dó/di. (Give _____to him/her) Go raibh maith agat.

·         SESE: Smallworld pg 90 Common Irish Birds

https://birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/fun-learning/for-kids/

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Maths: Master your Maths: W30 Test

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 32 Test

Other ways to practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-959-spelling-challenge-activity

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Writing: News/ dairy writing

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 10

Phrases:  Fáilte romhat isteach. (Welcome) Ar mhaith leat deoch?(Would you like a drink?) Ba/Níor mhaith liom. (I would/ wouldn’t like one.) An bhfuil ___ ort? (ocras, tart)( Are you hungry/ thirsty?) Tá/Níl ___ orm. ( I am hungry/ thirsty) Go raibh maith agat. (Thank you.) Ar fheabhas. (Excellent)

Drama: Role play using the above language.

SPHE: Please practice the breathing techniques on pg 4- 13

Complete pages 15 and 16

Talk about what breathing technique you like the most and when you would use

https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Breate%20-%20Self%20Regulation%20and%20Relaxation%20Techniques%20for%20Children%20~PDST.pdf

1.       Here is the link to the website containing all the resources mentioned in above document: https://www.pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/relaxationandself-regulationtools?fbclid=IwAR3Ri46lSMMQKlESezI8nMm1GheFhKNi56rIJFASYNSoZcwGr51csdDejDc

Active Sports Week: Please email your charts when they are finished: msarah@stoneyfordns.ie

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Thursday

·         Maths: Master your Maths: W30 Thurs

Tables: Check up 4- D

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 32 A- D

Ready Steady Write: pg 61

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 9

Phrases:  Dia duit (Hello) Dia’s Muire duit. (Hello) Tar anseo. (Come Here) An dtiocfaidh tú anseo? (Will you come here?) Tiocfaidh mé.(I will come.)  Ceart go leor.(Okay,)  Slán go fóill. (Good Bye) Slán leat agus go raibh maith agat. (Good bye and Thank you.) Rachaimid ( We will)

Amhrán: Click on the symbol and practice the song.

·         SESE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4339j6/articles/zx8hhv4

Plan and make a bridge. You need to decide what materials you will need and think about why they help you make a bridge.

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/build-a-bridge-activity-sheet-t-tp-6851

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Remember this week is Active Schools week. Try to spend at least 60 active minutes each day.
You can do anything from running, riding your bike or go-cart to practising your gymnastic skills, you can even spend record your active time playing with your dogs or rounding up the cows.
Record each activity on the sheet below or one like it and send me a picture at the end of the week!
Keep Active!

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Active Schools Week at home!

Maths: Master your Maths: W30 Tues

Tables: Check up 4- B

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 32 A- C

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 65 er, ir, ur

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/764a140c9c

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 62 suffix -y

Support for sound Youtube only link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIvBP3k0V-s

Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 6

Phrases:  An bhfuil ___ réidh? (Is _____ ready?) (tú, sé, sí) Cá bhfuil ___? (ainm an pháiste) (Where is ____?) Tá sé ag dul síos ___. (an staighre, an bóthar) (He is going down the ____road/ stairs). Tá sé thíos ag bun an tseomra.( He is at the bottom of the room)  Tháinig ___ isteach sa seomra. (______came into the room)

Written: Listen to the poem(Click on music symbol) and draw a picture to show you understand it

SESE: Smallworld: Natural Materials pg 89

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W30 Wed

Tables: Check up 4- D

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 32 A- C

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 65 air,are, ear

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/ab6a474be2

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 63 suffix -y

Support for sound Youtube only link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIvBP3k0V-s

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 7

Phrases:  Cá bhfuil an peann luaidhe?(Where is the pencil?) Tá sé faoin mbord. (It is under the table.) Cá bhfuil an bosca bruscair? (Where is the bin?) Tá sé in aice leis an doras.(It is beside the door.)

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-gl-36-mata-focal-timpeall-an-t

Written: Draw a picture of your kitchen and label it.

Activity: Ask questions e.g. Ca bhfuil an madrá? Tá an madra faoin an mbord.

·         SESE: Materials: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-7727-natural-or-man-made-materials-sorting-activity

·         Discuss the properties of these materials using some of the below vocab: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-s-730-properties-of-materials-posters

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W30

Tables: Check up 4- A

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 32 A- B

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 64 er, ir, ur

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/764a140c9c

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 60 & 61 suffix -y

Support for sound Youtube only link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIvBP3k0V-s

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 5-

Phrases:  Cén t-am é?(What time is it?) Tá sé ___ a chlog. (It is _____ O’clock.) Tá sé leathuair tar éis ___. (It is half past______.) (a haon, a dó, a trí, srl.) Oíche mhaith agus codladh sámh. (Good night and and sleep peacefully.)

Written: Draw a picture of your bedtime. Scríobh : Tá sé________ a chlog/ Tá sé leathuair tar éís _______.

·         SESE: Smallworld: Natural Materials pg 88

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W29 Test

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 31 Test

Other ways to practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-959-spelling-challenge-activity

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Writing: News/ dairy writing

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 4-

Phrases:  Cá bhfuil ___?(Where is ____?) Tá sé in aice leis an ___. (It is beside the _____) Tá sé ar an ___. (It is on the ______.) Tá sé faoin ___. (It is under the ______.) Tá sé ag an ___. (It is at the ____.) Is breá liom ___. ( I love the _____.)(an pictiúr, an leabhar, an cluiche, srl.)

Flashcards: An seomra codlata/ leapa https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-gl-36-sa-bhaile-word-mats

Written: Draw a picture of your room and label it.

·         SPHE: Please practice the breathing techniques on pg 4- 13

Complete the journal activity on page 14- Try to write full sentences.

https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Breate%20-%20Self%20Regulation%20and%20Relaxation%20Techniques%20for%20Children%20~PDST.pdf

1.   Here is the link to the website containing all the resources mentioned in above document: https://www.pdst.ie/primary/healthwellbeing/relaxationandself-regulationtools?fbclid=IwAR3Ri46lSMMQKlESezI8nMm1GheFhKNi56rIJFASYNSoZcwGr51csdDejDc

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W29 Thurs

Tables- Week 30 Thurs

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·     English: Spellwell- Week 31 A

Other ways to practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-959-spelling-challenge-activity

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Ready Steady Write- pg 61

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 3- Comhrá 3.1 agus 3.2

Phrases: ‘An bhfuil ___ thuas staighre? (Is ________ upstairs?) Tá/ níl ______thuas/ thios staighre. (There is/ isn’t upstairs/ downstairs.) Tá ___ ag dul suas staighre. (_______ is going upstairs.) Tá ___ thuas staighre. (_________ is upstairs.)

Flashcards: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-roi-t-t-25654-carta-focail-codanna-den-teach

Written: Draw a picture of your house and write sentence: e.g. Tá an seomra suí thios staighre. Tá an seomra leapa thuas staighre.

Music: See link section- Perhaps you would like to make your own music festival at home.

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W29 Wed

Tables- Week 30 Wed

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 31 A-D

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 62 and 63 er, ir, ur

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/acd07b6d77

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 59 compound words

Support for sound https://watchkin.com/7bad9b82ed

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 2- Comhrá 2.1 agus 2.2

Phrases: ‘Ainmnigh seomraí an tí.’(Name the rooms of the house)  ‘An seomra folctha- (Bathroom), an seomra leapa- (bedroom), an chistin- (kitchen), an seomra bia- (dining room), an seomra suí- (sitting room) , an halla- (hall)

Cá bhfuil Bran? ( where is Bran?) Níl a fhios agam- (I don’t know)

An bhfuil Bran ___?(Is Bran in the _____) sa seomra folctha, sa seomra leapa, sa chistin, sa seomra bia, sa seomra suí, sa halla) Tá/Níl Bran sa ___. Bran is in/ Bran isn’t in _________.

Game: Change Brans name to a person or thing in your house.

Flashcards: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-roi-t-t-25654-carta-focail-codanna-den-teach

·         SESE: Design a sun safety poster

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-2546790-sun-safety-poster-design-activity-sheet

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·         Maths: Master your Maths: W29 Tues

Tables- Week 30 Tues

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 31 A-C

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 61- au, al

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/ea2d39e5e8 https://watchkin.com/521cc43688

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 57 silent letters

Support for sound

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte –Sa Bhaile –Ceacht 1

Phrases: Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí?(Where do you live?) Tá mé i mo chónaí i ___. ( I live in ____.)

‘Cén cúige é sin?’(What province is that?) ‘Sin ___.’ (Cúige Mumhan- Munster, Cúige Chonnacht- Connacht, Cúige Uladh- Ulster, Cúige Laighean- Leinster)

Written Practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-g-026-irish-provinces-of-ireland-activity-sheet

·         SESE: Read about and discuss sun safety

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-2546973-sun-awareness-information-powerpoint

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STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
STEM projects are a great way to practice problem solving and reasoning.
A little help may be needed, but allow mistakes to be made and encourage them to figure out what is wrong, why and how they should fix it.

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Is that a sailboat or a sail...car? Design and build a toy car powered by the wind in this fun engineering project!

This activity is not appropriate for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

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Monday

·         Maths: Master your Maths: W29 Mon

Tables- Week 30

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spellwell- Week 31 A-B

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 60 - aw

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/526a1ef3d1

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 57 silent u-g

Support for sound https://watchkin.com/7cadd0d300

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte – Aimsir, An Samhradh- Ceacht 4

Phrases to practice orally: A mhúinteoir, tharraing mé ___.(Teacher, I drew ____) (teach, capall, asal, bó, srl.)

Is breá liom ___. (I love_____) (an cluiche, an deoch, srl.)

Tá sé go hálainn. (It is lovely)

Amhrán: Listen to and sing along with the song, can you figure out what it means?

Táimse féin ag déanamh caisleáin- I am making sand castles.

Táimse féin ag bailiú sliogán- I am collecting shells

Táimse féin ag imirt peile- I am playing football

·         SESE: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-t-16338-our-summer-nature-walk-writing-frame

Go on a nature walk: Try to write full sentences e.g

I see the green leaves on the tall trees.

I hear the little birds singing.

I smell the beautiful flowers

I feel happy because it is warm and sunny.

Other:
Remember if you have finished your project about your favourite animal to send me a picture of you work.
I will post a new project today- keep an eye out.
Also remember I would love to hear your reading on Seesaw, if you are not sure how to record you can watch my video.

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The following blog post gives some ideas for practising spellings in a fun way and reduces kids anxiety towards spelling. I have also linked a twinkl doc. with more ideas. https://irishprimaryteacher.ie/spelling-for-parents-and-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR31TUHHknH4tsYO7-0WJVv-jKmnLN3Ra5Ba4f0ooQFvUjHkZ8doUw311B8

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-6333-spelling-activities-challenge-cards

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·         Khan Academy 10-15 mins
Complete 100 sq activity

English:

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 59 2- syllable words

Support for sound:

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 56 silent d,s, t

Support for sound

Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 30 Tuesday

Spellwell- Week 30 E-F

·         Writing: Acrostic Summer poem

Template: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/nz-t-t-5589-summer-acrostic-poem-template

Each line begins with a letter from the word SUMMER.

ü  Each line should be about summer.

1.      Before starting write down words beginning with the letter that are related to Summer or can be put in a sentence about summer e.g.

S- sun, sunshine, swimming, sea

U- under, umbrella

M- melting, mermaids, making memories

M- marshmallows, movies

E- eating, exciting, everyone

R- reading, running, rain, relax

2.      Begin writing, here is my example for S and U

S- Sun shining brightly

U –umbrellas up to stop our ice creams

M- melting.

M- Making memories

E- everyday.

R- Raring to go and ready to play

Reading eggs- https://readingeggs.co.uk/  Nb. Remember to read the books you have earned.

Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte – Aimsir, An Samhradh- Ceacht 3

Phrases to practice orally:

An bhfuair tú ___? (Did you get) Fuair/Ní bhfuair mé ___.(I got/ I didn’t get (cóta nua, geansaí, bríste, hata, gúna) cóta nua, leabhar, peann, cóipleabhar)

Role play: Act out getting items. Ask the questions above

Written practice: Draw a picture of what you got agus scríobh: Fuair mé _______.

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Tuesday

Maths:

Tables- Week 29 Tuesday

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

100 square: missing numbers – This is interactive and you can type if you do not want to print:

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-n-2544784-number-square-jigsaws-gorespond-activity-sheet

Interactive 100 sq: https://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg2/splat/splatsq100.html

English: Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 30 Tuesday

Spellwell- Week 30 C- D

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 58 2- syllable words

Support for sound:

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 55 silent l

Support for sound https://watchkin.com/7c5fc7d49d

Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte – Aimsir, An Samhradh- Ceacht 1

Phrases to practice orally:

Cén mhí atá ann anois? ___ atá ann. (Eanáir, Feabhra, Márta, Aibreán, Bealtaine, Meitheamh, Iúil, Lúnasa, Meán Fómhair, Deireadh Fómhair, Mí na Samhna, Mí na Nollag)

Wrtten practice: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-l-4545-cuardach-focal-mionna-na-bliana-cuardach-focal-difreailte

SESE: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-l-829-summer-oral-language-activity-sheet

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Hi boys and girls,

I hope you are all had fun over the long weekend and enjoyed the sunshine. I am missing seeing you all but I love getting your pictures and recordings.

I had a lovely weekend with my family. We had our first BBQ of the summer and it was delicious. As a special treat I made banoffee pie. It was my first time making it but it was delicious. Do you like banoffee pie?

To keep fit and active I have been doing a lot of walking and running inside my 2km of course. I am excited that we can now go a little bit further now and explore up to 5km from our houses. On Saturday and Sunday, the people here in Mayo were celebrating Mayo Day, I celebrated by taking part in a run for charity and wearing my Mayo colours. Everybody who took part in the run stayed within their 2km and did it any time they liked. Is there a Kilkenny day?

Have you all seen the changes in the season? It is now summer. I have loved watching the trees grow their leaves again and everything grow green. I have also noticed how loudly the birds are singing each day which is lovely. Every evening I can hear the cuckoo in my garden. Have you ever heard the cuckoo?

Here is a picture of two ducks that are living in the drain in front of my house. I would like to give them names. Have you any suggestions?

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·         Maths:

Tables- Week 29

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

100 square: missing numbers – This is interactive and you can type if you do not want to print:

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-n-2544784-number-square-jigsaws-gorespond-activity-sheet

Interactive 100 sq: https://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg2/splat/splatsq100.html

·         English: Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 30 Monday

Spellwell- Week 30 A-B

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 57 o_e, oa, ow

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/f976ffc207

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 54 silent h

Support for sound https://watchkin.com/ef1a3ff79d

Reading on Seesaw

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte – Aimsir, An Samhradh- Ceacht 1

Phrases to practice orally:

An tEarrach, An Samhradh, An Fómhar, An Geimhreadh. (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

Cén saghas aimsire atá ann? (What type of weather is there?)

Tá an aimsir go hálainn. (The weather is lovely.)

Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh go hard sa spéir. (The sun is high in the sky)

Cén séasúr is fearr leat?(What season do you prefer?)

Is fearr liom ___. (an t-earrach, an samhradh, an fómhar, an geimhreadh) (I prefer___.)

Flashcards https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-m-2897-weather-and-season-display-poster

Written practice:  Tarraing an aimsir

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-t-9087-draw-the-weather-activity-sheet

·         SESE: Smallworld pg 85 Summer

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Friday

Maths: Master Your Maths- Week 28 Friday Test

·         Khan Academy 10-15 mins

English:  Complete you dairy for the week or write your news.

Spellwell- Week 29 test. Only complete the test if your child learned the spellings and you feel it won’t cause any stress or upset.

You can practice the spellings more using one of the ideas from here

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-6333-spelling-activities-challenge-cards

Reading eggs- https://readingeggs.co.uk/  Nb. Remember to read the books you have earned.

Other: Remember to check out my other suggestions and pick a few activities you like.

I would love to see some pictures of what you get up to.

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Woodie's are running a competition to win your dream garden.

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We are now accepting orders on a limited range of products for home delivery. Due to unprecedented customer demand, there is a limit on the number of orders we can accept daily. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

We are now accepting orders on a limited range of products for home delivery. Due to unprecedented customer demand, there is a limit on the number of orders we can accept daily. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Being cooped up indoors isn't easy, so we're giving kids a chance to let their imaginations run wild in our Little Landscapers competition. All they have to do is draw their dream garden and (when it's safe to do so) we'll make the winning design a reality with a garden transformation worth €5,000 and help from Woodie's garden expert for some extra tips/advice!
Here's how to enter:

Email the following details to littlelandscapers@woodies.ie

Child's Name

Child's Age

Parents contact information

Dream Garden Design

Click here for T&Cs.

Best of Luck!

Competition will end the 17th of May

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Have a look and see if your favourite animal lives in Dublin Zoo

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A music festival might just be the exact opposite of lockdown.

You're always sure of a good crowd whether it's the Willy Clancy Summer School or Electric Picnic. You are constantly surrounded by happy strangers that are singing, dancing, chatting and shouting. Music festivals most often take place on beautiful sites in the Irish countryside where you are free to roam and explore and get lost. Your comfortable bed might have been temporarily replaced by a slip of foam and a sleeping bag, but even that discomfort becomes part of the fun of your new festival world for two or three days.

And of course, the music. It's a great feeling to plot out your entire day based on what live music you are going to listen to. It could be your favourite band playing their first Irish gig or an artist you've never heard of, who make a lasting impression. Music festivals are full of shared musical experiences that are often the highlights of the summer.

Unfortunately, music festivals are postponed for the time being but they will be back and we will appreciate them, and the people who make them happen, all the more.

In the meantime, we were inspired by our love of music festivals to come up with a musical activity for the whole family: create a music festival in your home!

Here's a list of all the things you need to do to create a music festival at home:

1. Tickets and Wristbands

The first important thing you will need to do is make a ticket and a wristband for everyone attending the festival. You can keep the festival wristbands as a souvenir so get the arts and crafts materials out and get everyone to make a nice festival wristband for themselves. You may also need security at your festival, depending on how well the crowds behave!

A regular bedroom becomes an instant campsite if you put the mattresses on the floor and make a couple of forts or tents with the duvet and bed sheets.

Camping at Another Love Story

3. The New Acts Stage

It's time to get the party pieces out! Everyone can take a turn to sing a song, play an instrument or perform a party piece.

If you are not so confident with the live performance you can go to one of our sing-along folk songs at DabbledooMusic.com like Hill and Gully Rider below. Try to learn and rehearse the songs before the big festival day so you can nail the performance.

You will find the folk songs in our free parents content below.

https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parents-subscription-...

This is a chance to sit down on the couch and watch a live performance from one of your favourite bands. There are so many live concerts on YouTube alone that you should find something to suit all tastes. You can watch a whole concert or select short live performances of songs.

The NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts are a great place to find amazing live performances from a huge range of artists. Here's a family friendly concert featuring the Blue Man Group. Expect unusual instruments, physical comedy and general fun and weirdness.

This is one of the most famous live performances of all time, with songs that you will all recognise. Make sure to join in with Freddie Mercury's vocal warm up bit.

If you can't dance at a music festival, where can you dance?

We have two playlists of groovy tunes that will get the whole family dancing. We recommend the kitchen for this room - for some reason if dancing is happening in a house it's usually in the kitchen.

First, a special selection of Irish artists to get you dancing, chosen by our very own DJ Redmonk:

No Irish festival is complete without a set from Dj, radio and TV presenter, Donal Dineen. Here's a Spotify playlist from his series of dance events for children called Tiny Dancer.

With all the music and dancing going on, it's good to have a place to relax. This could be a good one for another bedroom. Set up all the duvets and pillows you can find and put them on the ground. We've also put together a playlist of some nice chill-out music for you to unwind. If you or your children practice yoga, mindfulness or meditation, this is a perfect room for it.

This policy encourages festival goers to clean up after themselves which may be a good way to get your house back in order after the festival!

We hope you all have a ball at Homefest 2020

We'd love to see how your festival turned out! If you'd like to send us on a photo or video you can tag us at the following:

#dabbledoohomefest or #dabbledoomusic

Or you can leave a comment below.

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Maths: Master Your Maths- Week 28 Thursday

Tables- Week 28 Thursday

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

English: Ready Steady Write pg 55

(Use the following link to ensure the letter is being formed correctly)

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/readysteadywrite-cursive1/resources/

Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 29 Thursday

Spellwell- Week 29 A

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte - Ceacht 8

Phrases:Cén dath atá ar ___? (do chóta, srl.) Tá ___ (mo chóta, srl.) ___. (gorm, glas, buí, dearg, oráiste, corcra, bándearg, dubh, donn, bán, liath, dúghorm
Wrting: see Bua na Cainte section for suggested worksheets

Music: Complete a lesson/ activity on https://dabbledoomusic.com

Remember to try out the Lego challenge of the day and start your project.

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Wednesday

Maths: Master Your Maths- Week 28 Wednesday

Tables- Week 28 Tuesday

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

English: Ready Steady Write pg 54

(Use the following link to ensure the letter is being formed correctly)

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/readysteadywrite-cursive1/resources/

Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 29 Wednesday

Spellwell- Week 29 A-D

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte-  Éadaí -Ceacht 7

Seó Faisean: Seo ___ (é, í) ___.

Tá ___ air. (cóta, hata, bróga, stocaí, scairf, léine, srl.)

Tá ___ uirthi. (gúna, sciorta, srl.)

Dramaíocht: You can have a fashion show and use the phrases above.

SPHE:  The government has made this booklet to help you record your time during lockdown.

https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/73364/fbc09ae462354a78a516696bddba0add.pdf#page=1

Remember to have a look at my other posts for more fun activities!

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Hello everyone,

I know a lot of you have been finding doing your reading a little bit difficult while we are not in school. Reading is very important so we need to read everyday.

I know lots of you have loads of books at home to read but if you have read them all, I have given you some links here where you can find lots of books to read on your laptop/ tablet. Ask someone at home to help you find the books.

Keep on reading,
Múinteoir Sarah

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Hi boys and girls,

I hope everyone is well. I have missed you and our fun a lot over the last few weeks but not too worry we can all stay in touch here.

I know you have all been really great at home, helping out, doing your homework and being very brave. I want to say well done for that.

You have done some great work so far and I love getting pictures of it. I hope you have enjoyed some of the activities I have shared. I will be sharing lots more for you to try here.

Remember stay at home and keep washing your hands,
Múinteoir Sarah

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After being inspired by a family STEM challenge evening at school, we're a bit obsessed with marble runs! I love that you can make them from recycled materials so there's no cost, they are great to build alone or as part of team and there are almost endless possibilities. We've kept these quite simple, but are working on some more complex versions.

If you like these, you might like our other easy engineering projects too.

What you'll need to build a recycled marble run

Tape - we use masking tape, but anything will work.

Cardboard tubes - kitchen roll, toilet roll etc all work well.

Other bits of recycled packaging - boxes, bottles etc - optional

Egg cartons - optional

Large box or sheet of card to build it against

Marble or table tennis ball

Scissors

The best thing about building this STEM Project is that you can be as creative as you like.

If you don't have a big box to build it inside, we've also built them by attaching tubes to a wall, just make sure you ask a parent first and use masking tape so it doesn't rip the paint off!

Space Homemade Marble Run

This one is taken from my book This is Rocket Science and is used to demonstrate gravity!

Reusable Marble Run

I made this one for a school science fair several years ago. The velcro strips mean the pipes and tubes can be moved around.

Homemade Marble Run in a Box

If you have an empty box hanging around our box version was super easy to put together.

You'll notice we added a tube going upwards at the end.

Recycled Marble Run on a Wall

Remember to only build this one if you've asked a parent and are using masking tape!

Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls has an awesome craft stick marble run.

If you'd rather a shop bought marble run, we love our Quadrilla Marble Run.

Cut tubes in half so you have twice as many.

Use yoghurt pots, small boxes or a paper cup to catch the marble in at the end.

Make it a challenge

Can you get the ball to go up instead of down?

Challenge a friend to see who can make the fastest or slowest version.

Slow the marble down by adding some friction, this could be velcro or rough paper.

Try the marble run challenge on the James Dyson website. There's a fantastic video talking about the engineering behind marble runs to watch too.

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Break out the crayons, paints, pastels, and clay-it's time to find inspiration for your next 1st grade art project. These ideas offer a wide variety of art types, concepts, and skills to engage your students and create meaningful art they'll love to display!
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1. Chalk a fluttering butterfly.

Chalk art pastels produce impressive results at any age. This 1st grade art project has a fun but simple 3-D element too.

Learn more: Preschool Mom

2. Paint Cezanne-style apples.

This may seem too complicated for a 1st grade art project, but you can attack it in several steps. Teach kids to draw the bowl and apples. Then, have them draw the outlines with oil pastel to create a barrier. Paint the apples red, and then the background with colorful watercolors. Voilà!

3. Color-mix to create winter landscapes.

This simple art project combines a surprising amount of concepts, including color mixing, stamping, and honing fine motor skills. And the results are pretty striking.

Learn more: Elements of the Art Room

4. Weave wishbone sticks.

This project can be adapted for any age, but for 1st grade art students, use thick, chunky yarn and sticks with a wide "V," along with blunt plastic darning needles. The "in and out" pattern of the yarn will help improve dexterity and fine motor skills.
Learn more: A Faithful Attempt
5. Make Mondrian-patterned hearts.

Mondrian's bright simple patterns are very appealing to young kids. They'll enjoy mimicking his style with this easy activity.

Learn more: Mrs. T's First Grade Class

6. Arrange an abstract alphabet.

Grab some markers and have your 1st grade art students write the letters of the alphabet randomly all over a piece of paper. Then, use color to fill in enclosed areas. The possibilities are endless!

7. Fly some cool koinobori kites.

Try an Asian-inspired art project with these colorful fish kites! May 5th is Children's Day in Japan, and these koinobori are an important part of the celebration. Firsties in any country will love creating their own kites in springtime, or anytime!

Learn more: Cassie Stephens

8. Give colorful birds a Dalí twist.

Giant birds with super wiggly and silly legs? First graders will love the silliness of this project, but it's not all just fun and games. These watercolor birds show the differences between warm and cool colors, and the loooong legs are a tribute to the master of the unexpected, Salvador Dalí.

Learn more: Mrs. T's First Grade Class

9. Sculpt the cutest owl vignettes.

This is a unique twist on standard clay projects. The owls themselves are easy to create, and mounting them on a wood plaque really makes this 1st grade art activity stand out.

Learn more: Art With Mr. Giannetto

10. Craft cleverly camouflaged lizards.

Combine art and science with a lesson about camouflage! Then challenge your students to create a patterned background for a paper lizard to blend into.

Learn more: Mrs. Henry's Class Blog

11. Take inspiration from a Calder sculpture.

Oversize sculptures like Calder's are accessible and fun for kids of any age. Recreate them in paper form with this engaging art project for first graders.

Learn more: Pink Stripey Socks

12. Fashion a paper rainbow.

Paper weaving is a fun and simple craft that opens up lots of possibilities. Firsties will enjoy making these pretty rainbows; you could even tie it in with a lesson about weather!

Learn more: Elements of the Art Room

13. Use shapes to create Klee-inspired villages.

Learn about Paul Klee's Cubist paintings, then create your own with oil pastels and watercolors. These vibrant pieces are sure to brighten your classroom walls!

Learn more: Young Art Love

14. Blend colors using coffee filters.

There's a reason this project is so popular: it's mesmerizing to watch colors bleed together and create a rainbow of new colors and patterns. All you need are color filters, washable markers, a spray bottle of water, and newspaper or paper towels.

Learn more: The Kitchen Table Classroom

15. Collaborate on a group mobile.

Collaborative art projects are always a lot of fun. This one creates a beautiful mobile perfect for hanging in the classroom or offering up at a school art auction.

Learn more: So Much to Make

16. Add texture to sunflowers with glue.

Impressionism is known for textures, and this 1st grade science project recreates Van Gogh's sunflowers with the help of some black glue. Kids draw the sunflowers, then outline them with glue. When the glue is dry, add soft beautiful watercolors.

Source: The Rolling Art Room

17. Recreate a starry skyscape.

Speaking of Van Gogh, here's a simple but impressive project to try. Oil pastels are easy to use, while making kids feel like real artists. Let them use their own techniques to recreate the famous Starry Night.

Learn more: Zilker Elementary Art Class

18. Put the "A" in STEAM.
Learn more: Cassie Stephens
This mixed-media project has several components, so plan to do it over several days. The results are worth it, and so much fun!

19. Cut out cute cardinals.

If you haven't seen Charley Harper's wonderful wildlife art, you should definitely check it out. Share it with your students, then get ready to create these charming cardinals just like his.

Learn more: Elements of the Art Room

20. Doodle like Kandinsky.

Kandinsky is known for his circles, but his other abstract work is mesmerizing too. Read the book The Noisy Paintbox to learn about the artist's life. Then use black markers, watercolors, and cotton swabs to help achieve that muted color/haze.

Learn more: Hayt Art Room

21. Start with a dot.

is a favorite read-aloud, and the perfect springboard for so many art activities! In this one, kids take a single dot and turn it into whatever they can imagine.

Learn more: Firstieland

22. Think in circles.

Divide a large canvas into even squares. Each student gets a square to decorate with their own circle art, creating a cohesive but unique whole.

23. Scribble a spiral.

Teach contrasting colors and composition with this simple project, using crayons and watercolors. It's like tie-dye for paper!

Learn more: Miss Young's Art Room

24. Compose a color wheel bouquet.

This 1st grade art project is part treasure hunt and part art lesson. Pull out your box of scrap paper and have students dig through to find the pieces they need to complete a color wheel daisy. You'll wind up with a whole garden!

Learn more: Deep Space Sparkle

25. Fill in colorful emus.

This project is a snap, thanks to the free printable emu template. Use felt-tip pens for the beak and eyes, and oil pastels for the rest.

26. Float away with mixed-media collages.

The personal aspect of this mixed-media hot air balloon collage is what really makes it stand out! (Tip: Trim the student pictures yourself, since the detailed cuts may be too much for little fingers.)

Learn more: Art With Mrs. Filmore

27. Build baskets with yarn and glue.

There are no major weaving skills required for these wacky baskets. Simply dip strips of yarn into glue and lay over an upside-down paper cup or bowl. When the glue dries, remove the paper cup, and you've got a basket!

Learn more: Eighteen25

28. Paint like Pollock.

Here's a great use for yarn scraps. Kids dip yarn into tempera paint, then drip or drag it over the paper to create abstract designs reminiscent of Jackson Pollock. (Tip: Read Action Jackson first for inspiration.)

Learn more: Deep Space Sparkle

29. Sculpt speckled fish.

This 1st grade art project requires a kiln for best results. The real star of the show is the Mayco Jungle Gems glaze, which bursts into cool patterns when fired.

Learn more: Cassie Stephens

30. Play with patterns.

When the leaves start to change color, try this pretty project using the watercolor-resist method. Students can really let their imaginations run wild with the pattern designs and color choices.

Learn more: Art Projects for Kids

31. Explore African art with Anansi.

Read the story of Anansi the Spider, an African folk hero. Then create textured paper to make the spider, and give him a detailed web to hang out on!

Learn more: Please Don't Eat the Artwork

32. Draw a fox step-by-step.

First graders are just starting to move away from stick figures and into more advanced drawings. Hit the link for a step-by-step tutorial that even little ones can follow with oil pastels.

Learn more: Art Projects for Kids

33. Make plastic bag monoprints.

Dive deeper into abstract art with this easy printing project. Kids paint designs onto plastic bags, then press them onto paper for interesting results.

Learn more: Please Don't Eat the Artwork

34. Teach them to draw little birdies.

Kids will be amazed when they learn to draw this simple bird starting with an arrow. They'll also love designing birdhouses for their avian friends, which culminates in a fantastic classroom display that's perfect for spring.

Learn more: Ms. L's Art Room

35. Design autumn scarecrows.

After painting a vivid background of sky and fields, students root through the scrap paper bin to assemble colorful scarecrows for the finishing touch. (Tip: Create templates to make it easier for them to cut the pants, shirt, and hat.)

Learn more: Deep Space Sparkle

36. Make fine art with some fine lines.

Start with a sheet of circles (pre-printed, or have kids trace them from templates). Then have firsties add bold lines to design a variety of faces. This quick and simple activity is lots of fun, and really sets their creativity free.

37. Whip up a bowl of alphabet soup.

Yup, this is really a 1st grade art project! Kids practice their letters and learn about mixed-media, tackling the activities in steps. The plastic spoons with alphabet letters added at the end really make the pieces pop!

Learn more: Art With Mrs. Filmore

38. Construct colorful 3-D houses.

Learn about architecture styles and skills, then design paper bag houses! Encourage students to add plenty of personal details to make the designs their own.

39. Put together mosaic owls.

Paper mosaics are like a puzzle you create yourself, plus they give kids practice with scissor skills. And these owl faces are just adorable!

Learn more: Friendly Froggies

40. Swim with the seahorses.
Proud of what your firsties have achieved? Come share their amazing artwork on the WeAreTeachers Chat group on Facebook! Plus, check out our favorite 50 Books for First Grade.
This bright project is inspired by Eric Carle's Mister Seahorse. Kids use a variety of art methods to create these cheery underwater scenes.

Learn more: Art With Mr. Giannetto

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Free, interactive, learning to count games for 5 to 7 year olds involve numbers from 1 to 100.

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Try to make a project about your favourite animal.
Here are some headings you can include:

My Favourite Animal is _____.

Where _______lives.

What ________ eats.

Why I like ________.

What a ______ looks like.

Other facts.

Also includes lots of pictures- try to draw them yourself.

We will do this project for 2 weeks so do not rush.

This website will help you with your animal.

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5. Click World of animals
6. Click the type of animal
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Dear Parents,

Here is a link to advice you on safe internet for your kids.

Stay Safe,
Múinteoir Sarah

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Talk to someone

Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children's education.

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Hello boys and girls,

I have really missed our guided reading sessions. I would like everyone to pick a book and you will record yourself reading for 1 or 2 minutes and send it to me here. I would like you to just record your voice and not to send videos- I will show you how.

I will give everyone a day I would like them to send me their reading so that I can listen to you all and then I will suggest some activities or give you some questions.

You will see what day you have been given and the steps you need to follow on https://web.seesaw.me/

I am very excited to hear your reading,

Múinteoir Sarah

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Maths: Master Your Maths- Week 28 Monday

Tables- Week 28 Monday

Khan Academy 10-15 minutes

·         English: Spelling and Sentence Booklet- Week 29 Monday

Spellwell- Week 29 A-B

Reading eggs https://readingeggs.co.uk/

Just Phonics 1 st Class-  Just Phonics pg 55 OW

Support for sound: https://watchkin.com/f9d37665de

Just phonics- 2 nd Class- Just Phonics pg 53 ea

Support for sound (https://watchkin.com/d5a4b8acb1

·         Gaeilge: Bua na Cainte – Ceacht 5

Phrases to practice orally:

Conas atá sí gléasta?– How is she dressed? Tá ___ uirthi. She ________ on her.

Try to use the colours too.

Flashcards https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-t-252834-dathanna-mata-focail

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi-t-175-an-siopa-ada-irish-clothes-shop-role-play-labels-gaeilge

Written practice: Draw a picture of a girl- yourself, sister, mum and write what they are wearing e.g. Tá geansaí gorm uirthi. Tá bríste donn uirthi.

·         SESE: Smallworld pg 84 Irish Wildflowers

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Edco is making it possible for parents to download Bua na Cainte. However you will need a laptop and fast broadband as it is a huge file. If you decide to download it, the username is “trial” and the password is “trial”. Bua na Cainte is the Irish programme in most of our classes in school. This resource is what we use on a daily lesson to learn the new language and phrases. You can download here.

We are using 2nd class for both 1st and 2nd class students this year

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The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has set up a new publication for kids. There are some nice ideas. Your little brothers and sisters might enjoy them too.

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Here are some ideas for play that cost very little:

There are lots of things around most people's homes that can be played with. Although you might think play means games and toys, children can play with lots of things that encourage their imagination and ingenuity. For example, things like cardboard boxes or old sheets can be played with in different ways.

Here are some ideas of things you can find around the house for your child to play with:

You can also offer your child some of the things that are often thrown away or recycled.

Here's a link to the First 5 parents page for ideas on play and learning for younger children.

Here's a link to the NCN Play Hub on Facebook for daily ideas on play and activities.

You might want to record this time in your family using the COVID-19 Time Capsule.

Here are great resources from our friends in Play Scotland:

Messy Play Book 1

Messy Play Book 1

Messy Play Book 2

Messy Play Book 2

Loose Parts

Loose Parts

Experimental Play

Experimental Play

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Here are some additional Gaelige resources.