ELLI Week
Hello Years 1 and 2! We are here, at the end of term; it will certainly be one we will never forget! This is an exciting week for us all as we will meet again in our classes and you will also get the chance to meet your new teachers.
The year has been very different for us all, back in September no one could have known what would happen, but we are all incredibly proud of how you have all risen to the challenges and worked and played so hard this year. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday (Year 2s) and Thursday (Year 1s). Have a great summer each and everyone of you. Don’t forget some really special thank yous this year too…..your mums and dads, brothers, sisters and whoever else who has supported you on your home learning journeys. We, and all the staff at Henleaze, salute you and thank you for all your support and encouragement that you have given to us and your little learners. We know you will continue keep this up into the next part of their learning journey. Thank you.
Monday
Session 1 – Reading
Be creative Unicorns and think of as many different places as you can to read a book. Take pictures or list them. How creative can you be? You can be inside or outside!
SEND THEM TO YOUR CLASS EMAIL AND 2BAP
Session 2 – PSHE
Learning Objective: I can find ways to stay positive.
Wellbeing – Try this Wellbeing activity.
Session 3 – Science
Be like our ELLI Owl and make and test paper planes of various designs. You could use and look at the High up in the Clouds sheet to help you.
Tuesday
Session 1 – PSHE
Learning Objective: I can talk about feelings.
Feelings – describe how the child in the picture is feeling and why. Use these Feelings Picture Cards to support your discussion.
Session 2 – Maths
The Mystery of the Sandcastle Stamper!
Pulling lots of different maths skills together can you solve the 5 clues to find out who the mystery sand stamper is? Click the link above to go to the instructions.
Session 3 – Geography
Be like the spider and make links in your learning! Use google earth to explore countries where you have been on holiday, talk about where they have been and share their memories. Did they enjoy it? Would they like to go again? Is there somewhere else they would like to try and visit in the future? You could then extend to use google translate to learn to say hello in different languages? Draw and label a picture to represent one of the countries you have discussed.
Wednesday
Year 2 have class meet ups with new and current teachers, so please choose two sessions.
Session 1 – Writing and PSHE
Learning Objective: I can be kind. I can make a list.
Kindness challenge – Be like the ELLI Bee. This week, tell the other people in your family (or pod) things you love about them, or love to do with them. Make a list into a concertina character for each person.
SEND PHOTOS OF THEM TO YOUR CLASS EMAIL AND 2BAP
Session 2 – Maths
Learning Objective: I can use directions and turns
Have a look at these videos on BBC bitesize.
See if you can ‘program’ a member of your household. Remember to give them clear instructions about the number and direction of the steps you want them to take and how to turn. You could even try recording your instructions and reading them out.
Session 3 – PE/Dance
A journey under the sea . Follow this link.
Thursday
Year 1 have class meet ups with new and current teachers, so please choose two sessions.
Session 1 – English/Art
Make a Thank you card for the people who have helped you at home with our learning. Remember to tell them how grateful you are and the bits that you particularly enjoyed or that made you laugh.
Session 2 – PSHE
Learning Objective: I am ready for the future!
Think about everything you have to offer to your new class. Fill in this Transition Activity .
Session 3 – Celebrate!
Ask your child about their memories & thoughts of the year (and their school journey so far). Have a dance/sing along to the multicultural and inspirational Playing for Change videos Don’t Worry Be Happy, What a Wonderful World and Celebrate.
Friday
Session 1 – Maths
The Mystery of the Missing Story
Pulling lots of different maths skills together can you solve the 5 clues to find out who has taken the missing pages of the story?
Session 2: English/PSHE
Learning Objective: I am ready for the future. I can use ‘can-do’ language.
Be like the ELLI Chameleon. Talk about being positive; we can be ready for the next step in our lives by remembering:
- Things we are good at;
- Things we have to help us e.g. people who love us;
- Having a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Use the template and explain that they need to write some words/ draw picture in each shape, e.g. I have people I trust and who love me, I am a good friend, I can ask for help when I need it. They can think about how each one makes them feel.
Session 3 – Curious cat
You have learnt so many new skills this year both at home and at school. Try applying them to some independent learning. Start thinking about your own topic that you would like to research over the summer. It could be anything from ‘Lego’ to ‘Changes in Localised Textile Production during the Industrial Revolution’!
See how much you can find out over the next 6 weeks. Become an expert! You could record your findings in a sketchbook, in a folder, or even on a powerpoint.