Phonics

Watch the video below and revisit the level 2 sounds and actions again. You can stop after 'h' for house, or continue having a look at future sounds we will be learning. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SzkjubQ-Ok 

Todays focus: Recapping the sounds r and h

1. Review the Sounds: Say each sound and do the action- 

• r – “rrrrrr” like a growling dog

• h – “h…h…” like you are panting after running

2. Sound Hunt (Oral Blending)

Say these words in sounds and ask your child to blend them to say the word:

• r–u–n → run

• h–e–n → hen

• r–e–d → red

• h–a–t → hat

If your child needs help, repeat slowly and sweep your hand across as you blend the sounds. If they are still struggling say the sounds and the word and get them to repeat them. 

3. Segment the Words (Robot Talk)

Now say the whole word and your child has to break it into sounds:

• rug → r–u–g

• hop → h–o–p

• rat → r–a–t

• hug → h–u–g

4. Writing Challenge

Ask your child to write:

• the sound r three times

• the sound h three times

• then have a go at writing one simple word:

Choose one: run, hat, hen, red

They can write this on a whiteboard or paper.

Maths 

Watch the video below and then complete the worksheet attached:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DRpGSzPOmE

If you do not have a printer, write the answers on paper or a whiteboard and take a picture. 

Writing

Please spend some time practising name writing.

If your child finds this tricky:

1. Write their name clearly yourself.

2. Let your child trace over your writing using their finger or a pencil.

3. Then let them have a go writing it underneath, using your example to help.

4. Repeat this a couple of times to build confidence and muscle memory.

Reading

Please remember to take time to read with your child today

Please also allow time for free play. Children learn so much through building, drawing, pretend play, creating, role play and outdoor exploring. 

Anything created or made, please email a picture to: acorn@st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk