Good Morning Reception.

Today is Wednesday 20th May 2020.

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We hope you enjoy today's busy work activities.

Phonics Time

If your child is confident recognising all of the set 1 sounds, and can read words such as ship, king, bat, and clap, without any support, then click here to learn the set 2 sounds.

Set 1 Sounds Lesson

Today, we are going to learn all about the 'p' sound .

 Parents: Look at the pictures below with your child. Say each object name, and ask your child to repeat after you.

 Parents: Look at the pictures below with your child. Point to one of the pictures, and ask your child whether it is 'p' or 'p-p-pirate.' Repeat a few times, getting quicker each time.

Now, practice saying these sounds. 

Handwriting Time

In your busy work books, practice writing today's sound 'p'. Don't forget to use the rhyme to help you!

Now, practice writing these sounds.

If you have a printer at home, you can print out the above worksheets, by clicking on the links at the bottom of this page.

Word Time

Can you Fred talk, read, the words below?

Parents: Ask your child to write the following words in their busy work books.
Boys and girls, remember to use your 'Fred Fingers' to help you.

Words to write: peg, tap, ten
As a challenge, your child could write a simple sentence: Ten red cats.

Before we finish, click on the link below to read one of these books to your grown up.

If you want to practice more phonics, you can play 'Dragon's Den.' 

Singing Time
Visit https://charanga.com/yumu/login and click on the 'Summer 1' section to learn a new song. Your log in details are included in your home learning packs. 

If you haven't got your log in details, why don't you sing one of these traditional nursery rhymes instead. 

Super singing everybody!

Maths Time 
Today, at Maths Time, we are going to practice 'adding more', so today, you will need your adding brain and your counting brain switched on but first.. let's practice counting in 10's, all the way to 100. 
  Parents: If your child needs support, say the numbers and ask them to repeat after you.

   10    20    30    40    50    60    70    80    90    100

Fantastic counting Reception! Now, it's challenge time! 
First, we would like you to draw monsters below in your busy books. 

Now, you need to follow the instructions below to complete each monster picture.

Monster 1 - Add 7 more teeth. Now, tell a grown up how many teeth there are altogether now.

Monster 2 - Add 3 more horns. Now, tell a grown up how many horns there are altogether now.

Monster 3 - Add 5 more eyes. Now, tell a grown up how many eyes there are altogether now.

Monster 4 - Add 10 more hairs. Now, tell a grown up how many hairs there are altogether now.

 Top Tip: You will need to use your pointy finger to count how many there are altogether.

Super Challenge Time!
A wizard needs your help can you help add the ingredients to make his spell? 
First, draw the two cauldrons in your busy books.

Now, you need to follow the instructions below to complete each spell.
Cauldron 1 - Add 5 more frogs. Now, tell a grown up how many frogs there are altogether.
Cauldron 2 - Add 8 more bugs. Now, tell a grown up how many bugs there are altogether.
 

Wow! Spectacular Maths Reception the spell is complete.. What did the magic spell do?

If you would like to do even more Maths work, click on the link below to play a game.

Story Time 

Our story book today is called 'The Gingerbread Man'. Gingerbread men are yummy treats to eat, but.. there was something special about this one. He comes alive and.. tries to run away. Will he make it to freedom, or will one of the animals he meets on the way manage to stop him? Click on the link below to find out what happens to this very special Gingerbread Man.

Well done for all your hard work today Reception! 

Remember to keep safe at home.

Miss Dodgson & Mr Kirkbride