Reception week 6
This weeks worship
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Monday 11th May
This week our learning challenges are based on the book “Winnie the Witch under the Sea” by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
English
Listen to the story of “”Winnie the Witch under the Sea” here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhsIOvLcBk
What happened in the story?
Word of the day: search (look for something)
Maths
Winnie turned herself into an octopus. An octopus has 8 legs. If she turned her cat Wilbur into an octopus how many legs would there be now? What will you use to find out?
Topic
Make some ice cubes for tomorrow’s science.
Find out about octopuses. You can watch a video about them here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHRS3bD4yPM
Can you draw an octopus or make a model of one?
Physical Activity
Throw a ball/ beanbag/rolled up socks into a bucket/box. Take a step back every time it lands in the bucket. Take a step forward if you miss. How far away can you still get the ball in the bucket?
Tuesday 12th May
English
Why did Winnie turn Wilbur into a fish? Why did Winnie turn herself into an octopus? Video your answer or write a sentence to tell me.
Word of the day: darted (moved very quickly)
Maths
Can you do these subtractions?
8 fish – 3 fish =
10 fish – 2 fish =
12 shells – 4 shells =
15 crabs – 6 crabs =
Science
Take some ice out of the freezer. Add a little salt to part of the ice. What happens?
Physical Activity
Can you have some running races with someone in your family?
Independent activity
Help to wash the dishes or dry them up.
Wednesday 13th May
English
Can you draw Winnie and write what she says to Wilbur?
Word of the day: flip (turn over)
Topic
Can you make a model of a submarine? You could use a plastic bottle and things from your recycling bin.
Maths
What can you find in your house that is a cylinder shape? A cuboid? A cube? A sphere?
Physical Activity
Put on your favourite music and dance.
Thursday 7th May
Topic
Can you make a magic wand? You could use a stick from the garden, a straw or a cardboard tube. How will you decorate it?
English
What spell will you make with your magic wand?
Word of the day: wreck (something broken and ruined, especially a ship)
Maths
Find three objects and put them in order from the lightest to the heaviest. Can you check using some weighing scales?
Physical activity
Can you go out on a bike or scooter? Remember to stay safe with a helmet on.
Independent activity
Can you set the table for tea?
Friday 8th May
English
Can you describe Winnie’s yellow submarine?
Word of the day: Struck (to hit something)
Maths
Look around your house. Can you find a square, a circle, a triangle and a rectangle shape?
Physical Activity
Sing and dance with Go Noodle
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/the-penguin-song
R.E.
Jesus told stories about lost things in the bible. The story of the Lost Sheep tells Christians that just as the shepherd cares for his sheep and looks after it, God loves each one of us and looks after us.
“The Lost Sheep” Luke 15:1-10
You can watch the story here