It's half-term so make the most of your time to relax, read, help family and to make sure that you are in good habits -- exercising, sleeping well and waking up at a good time.

 

 

ENGLISH

 

You've been reading for years and years and now, before your final half-term, it's time to share the... TOP THREE BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU LEAVE PRIMARY SCHOOL?

 

Think back through the years!  You might want to refer to class texts like Pig Heart Boy, Kensuke's Kingdom and Goodnight Mr Tom.  Or perhaps it's magazines or comics you've read -- should every primary school child be reading The Beano, The Phoenix or National Geographic for Kids?  What about poems?  What about fact books? 

 

You can come up with a piece of writing, a poem, a performance, a piece of art or a song to celebrate the three essential books to read.... 

 

 

MATHS

See how far you can get through these problem solving challenges:

https://wrm-13b48.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Family-Challenge-Friday-22nd.pdf

 

OR practise the basics with some Numeracy Ninjas:

http://www.numeracyninjas.org/?page_id=165

 

 

 

VIRTUAL FETE STALL

 

Remember, we're still looking to create a Virtual Fete stall.  We have some incredible projects on the go and some already handed in including a fashion guide and a recipe book that's cooking.  Keep up the super work and why not see if you can collaborate online with a friend (with adult permission)?

 

 

 

OTHER IDEAS

 

Here are some pages full of ideas to experiment with over half-term:

 

Artful Parent - Provides creative activities to do at home

facebook.com/artfulparent

 

BrainPOP - An educational resource centre covering a variety of subjects and ages globally.  Free access during school closures.

brainpop.com

 

Chess - chessinschools.co.uk

 

Classroom Secrets - kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk

 

Create your own museum - National Museums Liverpool has launched a special project 'My Home Is My Museum', encouraging children aged 4-11 to create their own museum from objects in their homes.

liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/my-home-my-museum

 

Creativebug - Online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques.  Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print etc.

creativebug.com

 

Great Indoors - scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors

 

Lanes for Drains - A game to print at home, Pipes and Ladders is a board game with an educational twist that teaches young people about fatbergs and plastic pollution.

lanesfordrains.co.uk/global/news/pipes-and-ladders-board-game

 

Lego games

lego.com/en-gb/kids

 

Otherwise Education - Resources on poetry and creative writing and primary geography.

otherwiseeducation.com

 

Art - kids@tate.org.uk

 

Booktrust - Enjoy storytime with free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in book-themed quizzes or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.

booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun

 

The Maths Factor - Maths fun with Carol Vorderman

themathsfactor.com

 

Nature Activities - The Woodland Trust has come up with activities for families in their homes and gardens.

woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/kids-nature-activities-self-isolation

 

Cosmic Shambles - Science-based shows with Prof Brian Cox, Robert Ince and guests.

cosmicshambles.com/stayathome/upcoming-schedule

 

Tai Chi - 5 minutes a day - Daily five-minute tutorials in tai chi, the meditative Chinese martial art known for its flowing movements.

bit.ly/3cihP74