Year 1 Home Learning 2021

Welcome to our Home Learning page. 

I am devastated that we cannot all be together in the classroom, but I hope we can still have lots of fun learning and playing from home!

Friday 12th February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today in English we will finish looking the /e_e/ee/ea/ey/ family by focusing on /ey- Santa got stuck up the chimney/.

In English we will be making Valentine's Cards.  There are packs in the office full of card, paper, hearts and stickers to help you make one.  I want you to write 

I love you because...

Can you write a sentence about why you love someone?  Maybe your Mummy, or Daddy, or a friend?

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we will be looking at one more and one less with numbers up to 50.  Can you get the flashcards out you made the other day.  Choose a number and then write down what is one more and what is one less.

Dough Disco- 1pm

Bring your playdough pots and get ready to dance!

 Thursday 11th February 2021

Please remember to use Miss Clayton's Zoom details this morning. If you have any questions or would like to share any work please email aclayton@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk 

Guided Reading - 9am Zoom

This week we will read 'Lost & Found' by Oliver Jeffers. If you would like to hear the story again, click the link below. 

Can you tell me what happened after the boy dropped the penguin off at the South Pole? 

Science - 11am Zoom

 Can you make something new using recycled materials? I'm excited to see what you come up with.

E-mail me your creations by the end of the holiday and you might win a prize in the Live Simply competition! 

If you are stuck you might want to use some of these pictures for inspiration. 

P.E. - Independent 

Remember it's really important to be active for at least 60 minutes every day. Being active helps us to stay healthy and happy.

How are you going to be active today? 

You could choose to do some of the videos I have put on here previously (scroll down to find them) or you might want to go for a walk with your family. It's a nice sunny day today but still very cold so get wrapped up if you do head outside!

Wednesday 10th February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Well done for trying so hard with the /e_e/ee/ea/ey/ family of sounds this week!  Today we will recap /ea/.

Your English activity today is to write a list.  I want you to write down 5 things you have learnt about Chinese New Year after our lesson on Zoom!

Maths- 11am Zoom

Well done for the fantastic number lines you all made yesterday- numbers up to 50 are a lot harder!  Today we will explore tens and ones, so you will need the flashcards you made again.  I want you to mix the numbers up, choose one, then tell a grown up how many tens and ones are in that number.

Chinese New Year Activity- Independent

Can you make a Chinese Lantern? There are some instructions here to tell you what to do!

Tuesday 9th February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Why not watch the next Alphablocks episode to help you with the /e_e/ee/ea/ey/ family of sounds.   https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b036brq2/alphablocks-series-4-7-sleep 

We are continuing with a pancake theme today and looking at a lovely new book.  But for some reason, there are no words in this book.  Can you write what you think the words would be to match the pictures?

Maths- 11am Zoom

In Maths today we will be looking at numbers from 20-50!  I would like you to make some flashcards to use over the next few days.  I have added some below if you would like to print them but I think it is more fun to make them.

Safer Internet Day- Independent

Can you read this story below with a grown up?

Monday 8th February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

We are going to be looking at the /e_e/ee/ea/ey/ family of sounds this week.  Can you remember the split digraph lines?

Today we are going to be reading a story called The Runaway Pancake.  Can you listen to me read the story and then write some sentences about it?

Maths 11am Zoom

Today we will look at using the > < = symbols.  

RE- Independent

Today I would like you to start thinking about a promise you will make for Lent.  You might remember when we made Advent Promises not long ago.

Friday 5th February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

This morning we will have another look at the /ai/ay/a_e/ family.  Don't forget to watch the Alphablocks episode on iPlayer to help you.https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b030t556/alphablocks-series-4-6-name

In our English lesson we will be learning about Nouns.  Today I would like you to look at your Reading Book and write down a list of all of Nouns you find.  Don't forget to send me a photo of your list.

Maths- 11am Zoom

We will continue looking at subtraction and making number smaller.  We are also going to be exploring bar models and what they look like.  

Dough Disco and Storytime- 1pm Zoom

Bring your dough and get ready to dance.  We will also share a nice story!

Thursday 4th February 2021

Please remember to use Miss Clayton's Zoom details this morning.

If you would like to send any work or ask any questions please email aclayton@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk 

9am Zoom - Guided Reading

We will read the story 'How To Catch A Star' by Oliver Jeffers.

Can you tell me how the boy felt when he could not catch the star? How do you think he felt when he finally got a star?  

If you want to listen to the story again you can by clicking the link below:

11am Zoom - Science

Can you help the Gingerbread Man? He needs an umbrella made out of a waterproof material.

Should he use kitchen roll, tin foil, cling film or a plastic bag? Can you explain why? 

If you do not have the materials I have listed, ask your grown-ups if there are any other materials you could test instead. Remember to be really careful not to make a mess with the water! 

Independent - P.E. 

 Even though it is tricky at the moment, remember it is really important to be active for 60 minutes every day because it helps us to be healthy and feel happy. When you try these videos make sure you are in a safe space. 

To get your body warmed up and ready for exercise, try this Minion Zumba video first. It is a bit silly but lots of fun! 

This type of workout is called a HIIT which stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It will get your heart pumping and make you quicker and stronger. 

This video focuses on throwing and catching which will really help develop your co-ordination. It's amazing what you can do with just a tissue or some toilet roll! 

Yoga is really good for our bodies but also helps us feel calm and relaxed. In this episode, Jamie goes on an adventure with a dolphin called Popcorn to try and get to the treasure ahead of the pirates...  

Wednesday 3rd February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

We will keep looking at the /ai/ay/a_e/ family sound today.  

In English I want you to look at the plan you wrote yesterday for your story.  Can you try and write the whole story today?  This is quite a long thing to write so you might want to have a break or have a snack part way through.  Can you start your story with 'Once upon a time'?.  In our Zoom we will look at how we can write for longer.

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today you will need your number lines to help you subtract.  Remember that we are making numbers smaller when we subtract or take away.

DT and Geography- Independent

Following on from all of our work in Geography where we looked at town and city, I now want you to design your own place to live.  It could be a town with a lovely park and small shops.  Or maybe you will design a city with a swimming pool and cinema? If we were in school together, we would be building our town or city using different materials.

Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

This morning we will have another look at the split digraph a_e.  It can be quite tricky to read but the more we practise the easier it will become.

Well done on your super character swaps yesterday.  Today we are going to start planning our story.  Can you split the story into 5 parts.  Think about what happens in Little Red Riding Hood  to help you.

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we will continue looking at subtracting but this time using tens frames to help us.

Science- Independent.

Can you watch the clip of me showing you a book.  Then can you try the challenge?

Monday 1st February 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today is time for something really exciting- a split digraph!  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b030t556/alphablocks-series-4-6-name Check out this video after the lesson if you need any more help with it!

In English we will be creating our own stories this week based on Little Red Riding Hood.  I want you to think about characters today and who you will choose for your story.

Maths- 11am Zoom

This week we will be looking at subtraction and how it makes numbers smaller.  Can you try the activities below?

R.E.- Independent 

Look at the story and answer the questions.

Friday 29th January 2021

Phonics and English 9am Zoom

In English today we are going to continue looking at settings and how different stories have different settings.  Your challenge after the lesson is to describe the setting below.  Don't forget your Capital Letters, Finger Spaces, Full Stops and Adjectives.

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we are looking at adding and how it makes numbers bigger.  Can you choose a method to help you find the answer to the addition questions.  Will you use a Number Line, Tens Frame or the Part-Whole method?

Dough Disco and Storytime- 1pm

Bring your Dough Disco pots for some dancing fun.  We will also share a lovely story!

Thursday 28th January 2021

Please remember to use Miss Clayton's Zoom details this morning.

If you would like to send any work or ask any questions please email aclayton@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk 

9am Zoom - Guided Reading

We will read the story 'The Way Back Home' by Oliver Jeffers. Do you like the book? Can you tell me why or why not? 

If you want to listen to the story again you can by clicking the link below:

11am Zoom - Science

We are still thinking about describing everyday materials like wood, plastic, glass and metal. This week we will be learning some new words which are a bit tricky! If you need to look back at the slides they are below. 

Can you make groups of objects that are:

• flexible
• inflexible
• transparent
• opaque 

For an extra challenge, can you also tell me what the objects are made from? Are all the objects in your groups made from the same material? 

PE - Independent

Try joining in with some of these videos to get yourself active. Make sure you have plenty of space so that you are safe. 

Which video is your favourite? Do you feel good after you have done some physical activity? 

Wednesday 27th January 2021

Phonics and English 9am Zoom

Time for another new sound.  Today we will be looking at /ey/.

Our English task is to decode and match.  There are some captions to read and pictures of different settings.  I want you to try and make a match.

Geography 11am Zoom

Can you remember looking at the map of Armley last week?  Today we are going to look at a map of Leeds City Centre and see what we notice.  I want you to see what is different between the 2 maps?  Or is there anything the same?

Tuesday 26th January 2021

Phonics and English 9am Zoom

Today we will be having another look at the /au/ sound in Phonics.  This is tricky as it can be spelt /au/or/aw/ and we have to learn when to use each spelling correctly.

In English we will be looking at the adjectives we gathered yesterday and use them to write descriptive sentences.  We will have another look at the basket that Little Red Riding Hood took to Grandma too.  I can't wait to read your sentences!

Make sure you remember:

Capital Letters

Finger Spaces

Full Stops

Adjectives 

Science (Weather) 11am Zoom

Your challenge today is to create your own weather forecast.  In our Zoom today we will be watching the latest forecast and looking at how the weather can be different in different places.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast-video/21416953

This video will give you an idea of what to do!

Maths- Independent

Can you try another 3 challenges?  Look under Monday's work to find them again!

Monday 25th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom  (Don't forget that Miss Lee will join us for music from 9:30-10am)

Time for another new digraph today, this time it is /au/.    In English we will be looking in the basket that Little Red Riding Hood took into the forest to see her Grandma.  I want you to think of adjectives to describe the things inside it!

R.E. 11am Zoom

Today we are going to continue looking at Baptism.  I have some pictures of Sadie and Tilly's Baptism to show you too!  Your task is to write some sentences about why it is such an important event.

Maths- Independent

This week I would like you to try these Maths challenges below.  Maybe you could do 3 a day?  Or just 1 if you think they are super tricky.  Let me know how you get on?

Friday 22nd January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today we will continue looking at the /oe/ sound.  I was really impressed with how well you all did on Wednesday when we first looked at it.

Today we will continue looking at the characters in Little Red Riding Hood.  I want you to write a character description to describe Little Red Riding Hood and the Woodcutter.  You might remember doing this the other week to describe the wolf in The Three Little Pigs.  

Maths- 11am Zoom

After our success on Wednesday with Number Bonds to 10 I would like you to explore number bonds to 20.  I have attached some activities you might want to draw in your red books?  Or you can use 20 things such as Lego, pasta or pencils to help you find them all.

Thursday 21st January 2021

Please remember to use Miss Clayton's Zoom details this morning! Fingers crossed it works properly this week... 

If you would like to send any work or ask any questions, my email address is aclayton@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk 

Guided Reading - 9am Zoom

We will re-read Peace At Last by Jill Murphy and you will need to decide if the statements below are true or false. In your books you could just write the number of the statement and 'true' or 'false'.

As an extra challenge, I wonder if you could write some more true statements about the book to show me how much you can remember? You could also draw some pictures of the true statements if you wanted to. 

If you need to look back at the book, scroll down on this page to last Thursday's work and you will be able to see the slides. 

Science - 11am Zoom

Last week I asked you to find some objects around your house made from metal, wood, plastic and glass. This week we will start to think about describing the properties of materials. I would like you to find something hard, soft, rough, smooth, shiny and dull around your house. Remember to do this with an adult so you are safe! 

As an extra challenge, I wonder if you could also tell me what material the object is made from? 

PE - Independent

Could you have a go at the activity below? Remember to be safe while you are playing the game.

You could also try this video where you need to exercise like each letter of the alphabet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0673xHfNnw 

As an extra challenge, could you spell your name or a tricky word with exercises?  

I would love to see some pictures or videos of you enjoying being active! 

Wednesday 20th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Time for a new sound.  Today is /oe/.

In English today, can you write a sentence about how you know the Wolf is a baddy?  Can you write one about how you know the Woodcutter is a goody?

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we are recapping number bonds to 10.  Can you get ten pieces of Lego or pasta and write down all of the different ways of making 10?

Geography- Independent

Can you look at these Map pictures and answer the questions?  What do all of the colours mean?

Tuesday 19th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

We are recapping the /ew/ sound.  Why not try playing 'Picnic on Pluto' on  https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2/picnic-on-pluto with the /ew/ sound?

Our English work today is looking at the start, middle and end of the story.

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we are adding using  a number line with numbers up to 20.  We have looked at this a little bit with numbers up to 10 so it will be familiar to some of us.  Below is an activity to try.  It doesn't need to be printed- you can draw your own number line in your red books.

Science- Weather- Independent

Help, I don't know what to wear!!!

Can you think of the clothes you need to wear in Summer and Winter?  Could you draw pictures of the types of clothes you wear in each season?  Do you have any of these clothes at home?  Remember you don't need to print and can just draw in your red book!

Monday 18th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today is a new sound in Phonics- /ew/.  In English we are going to be looking at a new traditional tale- Little Red Riding Hood.  Make sure you join me to listen to the story.  It has a familiar character in it that we have met before.  When we finish our Zoom, do you think you could try these questions?

1. Who was Little Red Riding Hood going to visit?
2. What did Little Red Riding Hood’s, Mummy, tell her not to do?
3. Who does Little Red Riding Hood meet in the forest?
4. What happens to her Grandma?
5. Who saved Little Red Riding Hood?
6. What was your favourite part of the story and why?

Maths- 11am Zoom

We are continuing with the work we did last week about 'greater than' and 'less than'  (< and >) but this time we are ordering 3 objects.  Sometimes we will start with the smallest object and sometimes the biggest.  After our lesson, can you ordering 3 different groups by their size?  Send me any pictures you have as I love to see them!

R.E.- Independent

Today I want you to look at the Church Family.  This is a bit tricky as we can't visit Church and chat with Fr. Neil but I want you to think about Baptism.  Maybe you have some pictures of your Baptism?  Or the candle or the white blanket you had?  Do you have any questions about the picture below?  

Friday 15th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today in Phonics we will have another look at the /ph/ sound and make sure we can recognise it in words.  Your English task today is to try and write the story of The Three Little Pigs. 

Don't forget

*Finger Spaces

*Capital Letters

*Full Stops

*Maybe you could use your new skill of Exclamation Marks

Don't forget to send me picture of your super work!

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we are going to continue looking at 'greater than' and 'less than'.  In the lesson we will look at how we can use the < and > signs.  Your challenge today is to try and make yourself some flash cards with the < and > symbols and use them with your toys.  

I will open our Zoom room up again from 1-2pm if anyone would like a chat.  Mr Strong is hosting a Zoom Worship at 2:30pm as well.

Thursday 14th January 2021

I am really sorry we cannot Zoom this morning! 

Everything you need for Guided Reading, Science and P.E. can be found below. If you have any questions please email aclayton@holyfamilyleeds.co.uk

Guided Reading - 9am Zoom

Today we will be reading the story 'Peace At Last' by Jill Murphy. 

Your task is to explain what stopped Mr Bear being able to sleep. Use the sheet below to help you write sentences in your red book. If you would like to print the sheet you can but you do not have to.

If you need to read the story again you can use the PowerPoint or click the link below to hear the story being read out loud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U9y35kWBvM&feature=youtu.be 

Science - 11am Zoom

We are learning about everyday materials this half term. 

I would like you to go on a treasure hunt to find objects around your house that are made from wood, plastic, glass and metal. Remember that some of the objects might be sharp or dangerous, so ask a grown up to help you. 

You could draw the objects in your book and label them with the correct material (wood, plastic, glass or metal) or you could use your whiteboard to label the object and take a picture. 

The PowerPoint is below if you need to look back at it.

Challenge: Can you find anything in your house that is made from more than one of the materials we are learning about?  

P.E. - Independent

 The weather is a bit cold and miserable so it might be a good idea to try some Cosmic Yoga inside. Remember to make sure you have plenty of space around you before you start so that you are safe!

The link below will take you to a Cosmic Yoga story about Marv the Metal Detector then some 'brain break' activities with Jamie. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXStsfjxmwk 

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today is the /ph/ sound and this is a very strange one- it makes the same sound as /f/.

Your English task today is to edit your work from yesterday.  This is a very grown up task but I think you will be fantastic at it.  Look at your sentence using an exclamation mark, can you make it better?  Could you use an adjective to make it sound more interesting?

Maths- 11am Zoom

Keep thinking of the words 'more' and 'less' today as we are comparing groups of objects.

Geography- Independent 

In our Geography work we are going to be exploring what the difference is between a town and city.  Have you ever been shopping into Leeds City Centre or to Armley Town Street?  Can you look at the work below for me?

Tuesday 12th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

This morning we will be having another look at the /wh/ sound and how it has a secret 'h' that we don't sound out.  https://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/comic_ph5a_which_new_pet.html You might want to read this comic after to try and read some words with the 'wh' sound in it!

Your English task this morning is to try and write a sentence about something that is exciting or shocking.  You need to use an exclamation mark to punctuate the sentence.  Make sure you send them to me so I can see them!

Maths- 11am Zoom

Today we are looking at 'one more' and 'one less' with numbers up to 20.  Can you choose some numbers and tell me what one more and one less is.  You don't have to print the sheet, you can just write this straight into your red books!

Science (Weather)- Independent

Can you look out of your window and describe the weather?  What is it like?  Can you watch the weather forecast https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast-video/21416953 .  Look at how the numbers tell you what the temperature is going to be.  Could you write down what the weather is like every day this week and try this activity? (If you don't want to print it you can draw the symbols and write down what they mean!)

Monday 11th January 2021

Phonics and English- 9am Zoom

Today we are looking at the /wh/ sound in Phonics.  Your English task it to read the text below and spot all of the exclamation marks.    You can either read it on your own or have a grown up help you.  

Maths- 11am Zoom

Can you find some toys like Lego or blocks, some pasta would be good too.  Can you look at the numbers from 11-20, can you show me how many tens and ones they are made up of?   Can you write the number with numerals and in words?  Make sure you send me a picture of your challenge!

R.E.- Independent

Our topic this half term in R.E. is Families and Celebrations.  Today, I want you to think about what 'family' means and why it is so important.  Family means 'to belong' and is very important to us.  Your challenge today is to draw 2 circles in your red work book.  In the first circle I would like you to draw the people in your family at home.  In the other circle I would like you to draw the people in your family at school.  

Friday 8th January 2021

English- 9am Zoom

Today we will continue looking at characters and in particular, The Big Bad Wolf.  I want you to imagine that the Police are looking for him because he is so naughty.  Can you write a character description to describe the wolf?

You could try finishing these sentences if that helps you?

The Wolf was wearing...

The Wolf has...

The Wolf's fur is...

The Wolf has ....... teeth.

Maths- Independent

I hope you have been enjoying these videos to help you with your number work.  I like that you can start and stop them to give you time to find the answers!  Today we are looking at tens and ones.  This might be a bit tricky for grown ups as it was called tens and units a while ago!

https://vimeo.com/480324356

Thursday 7th January 2021

English- 9am Zoom

In English today we are looking at characters and which ones are goodies and which are baddies.  Today I would like you to write a sentence about how you know the wolf is a baddy in the story.  And then another sentence about how you know the pigs are good.

Maths- Independent

I hope you enjoyed looking at teen numbers yesterday.  Today we are going to look at these numbers a bit more.

https://vimeo.com/480769444 

Wednesday 6th January 2021

English- 9am Zoom

Today we are starting our new book called 'The Three Little Pigs".  This is one of my favourite books and I love getting to read it.  Your first English task is to give an opinion.  Can you write a sentence about why you like the book?  Don't forget your finger spaces, capital letters and full stops!

Maths- Independent

Below is a video to help you with today's Maths activity.  There is also a worksheet attached if you would like to try it.  It does not need to be printed and you can answer the questions orally.

https://vimeo.com/480768128