Learning at home, day 7

Tuesday 31st March 2020

Mums and dads, it would be really good if you could empty some piggy banks or pockets this week, to help with some money activities. If you don't have any cash around, maybe your child could make some coins out of paper. These activities may need your support, if they are unsure of the value of coins. Multiplying quickly by 2, 5 and 10 helps when adding coins, as they realise that 5 10p coins is 50p, without having to add them separately. 

Start the day with exercise, or a quick thinking activity.

Have you been enjoying Joe Wicks at 9am? Don't forget you can do JumpStart Jonny too if you like, or GoNoodle. 

Thinking activity. The answer is elephant. What could the question be? Can you think of 10 different questions to go with this answer?


Maths

Can you solve this problem? 

   Ben has five coins in his pocket. How much money might he have? How many different combinations can you find? How can you be systematic about it? Think about it and plan it before you start.

If you enjoyed that, try this extension. Do you think there will be more options, the same amount or less? Why?

Buying a Balloon

Age 7 to 11 

Lolla bought a balloon at the circus. She gave the clown six coins to pay for it.

What could Lolla have paid for the balloon?

Which of your answers seems a reasonable amount to pay for a balloon?

If you have access to a tablet or PC, you could have a go at the coin cruncher game to warm your brains up, by clicking here

                                                       Then have a go at this activity

Don't forget you can play Sumdog or times tables rock stars too.

Story time.

Spend time reading a book today. Make a word bubble in your exercise book to save all the exciting words you come across. One of my favourite authors, Oliver Jeffers, is reading some of his stories, which you can access here.

 Reading and spelling check.
Can you read all of these words? Which ones do you find tricky? Write them down so that you can practise them. Then look again and see which ones you need to practise spelling. You could use the look, say, cover, spell, check method to learn them. This is an activity you can return to.

If you have completed all of the activities above, you may not have time for any more! If you have got time, read on!


For your final, afternoon activity, choose either a Viking activity from your pack, an insect to sketch, or a learning outdoors activity from the school website. 

Have a PE / relaxation break, with either Jumpstart Jonny or Go Noodle. I know lots of you like to dance to Ducktails! Show your family!

You may have other activities that you are doing at home with your families - that's absolutely fine!  Have a great day! We are enjoying seeing the work you are sharing in Edmodo.