Covid-19 School Closure Work

Student: Liam Wednesday 3 rd June 2020

Lovely to see you on zoom yesterday I hope you enjoyed it.

Try what you can from the work on my main page, from here and from Ms. O Byrnes page. Just pick a few things you’d like to do and try your best. If you could do some reading, some writing and practice your tables and spelling every day that would be great and then just pick a few more activities from the options that you’d like to do to keep yourself busy and your brain active. The most important thing is to keep happy while doing just a bit of learning.

Ive set a an account on www.ixl.com this can be used for maths and English

Username: jeffersliam465

Password: liamj

Subject: Literacy

Sight words: let me know you words this week please

Write out your words three times.

Writing: The Adventure Park. Read the piece. Complete the Comprehension Activity ‘think’ in your copy

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Read: Pick one of your new readers – check for any new words

Can you send me a message to let me know what book your reading this week also.

www.oxfordowls.co.uk also now have free access to lots of books - they have the readers Liam is using and at different levels if he needs a higher level – he is currently reading level 5/6.

Check out New Ross Library facebook page and website for to access to ebooks and audio books. Audible.com also have free access to listening to books just for enjoyment.

Subject : Maths

Tables: x2 x8

Practice your tables and number bonds on hit the button www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Do the next 10 of the Times Tables Challenge – try yourself first and then ask for help – there are some tricky one in there so its ok to get help.

Maths: Practice you tables and number bonds today on https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-but

This weeks topic is Problem Solving and Mental Maths – these are a little different and hopefully a little more fun for you – if you have any questions let me know.

Problem solving first – Day at the Funfair. Study the picture – really look at it and take in as much information as possible - Read the questions carefully and answer. Answer question 5-7 today

Mental Maths – do box B today.

Fine Motor Skills: Fine Motor Skills Choice Board on Main Page

Or- Griffin Occupational Therapy have daily fine motor skills class on their facebook page if you want to check that out.

Gross Motor: Have a look at the Gross Motor Choice Board on the main page also for some ideas.

Check out www.myotandme.com lots of great OT/Gross motor skills here

Or just follow this guide ………..

OT/GROSS MOTOR REFERENCE GUIDE

1. SUPERMAN

On hands and knees – slowly raise and outstretch left arm and right leg – hold for 5 secs and repeat on opposite side.

DO 5 each side

2. WALL PRESS-UPS

Keep back and legs in a straight line, heels on the floor use arms to push off the wall.

Do 10

3. STANDING CRUNCHES

Left leg meets right elbow – repeat opposite side.

Do 5 each side

4. HEEL TO TOE WALK

1. Position the heel of one foot just in front of the toes of the other foot. Your heel and toes should touch or almost touch.

2. Choose a spot ahead of you and focus on it to keep you steady as you walk.3. Take a step. Put your heel just in front of the toe of your other foot.

Do 15

Meditation/Relaxation: Listen to a meditation app www.headspace.com/meditation/kids or check out these

challenges

1. At the same time of every day, think of one thing to be thankful for2. Lie comfortably on your back on the floor. Move your attention around your body by tensing and clenching

your muscles and then relaxing them. Hunch your shoulders, then let them go. Make your hands into fists then tighten the muscles in your arms before relaxing them. Continue to move around your body repeating this process.

3. Lie with your back on the floor and place a soft toy on your tummy. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply and try to concentrate on the way your toy rises and falls with your breathing

4. Sit in a room with your eyes closed. Ask someone else to spray a perfume or deodorant at the other side of the room and, keeping your eyes closed, try to notice the exact moment when the smell reaches you

If you tried them, how did they feel???

Keep a journal and write down one thing you are thankful for each day – you can do this in your copy or type it out.

A simple sentence like ‘Today I am thankful for’

Do you have somewhere to go to ‘chill out’ – Set up a space in the house where you can go just to be alone and chill out for a few mins. Set up a little den with a blanket and some cushions and toys you like. Add some music and nice soft lights if you have then.

Spend some time reading yourself and being read to.

Play a board game with your family – ask someone what they want to play?

Talk through any questions/anxieties/worries you may have.

Remember to ask for help if you need it.