Dear Parents,
Welcome to a new week moms and dads. Looking back to when we started, we are amazed at how far we have all come. Again, thank you for all you are doing in helping us teach your children.
Zoom Meetings: We have loved seeing the children on Zoom. From this week, we will be doing live sessions every Monday-Friday from 10:00-10:30am, excluding Public Holidays. These sessions are not mandatory! We understand that sometimes you just can’t make a session, families have multiple children all trying to access technology at the same time and some parents are still working from home. Due to online etiquette, it would be helpful if you could remain somewhere nearby whenever possible throughout the session, however, do not feel like you must sit next to your child. All live sessions will be a maximum of 30 minutes. Please note that Monday, Wednesday, Friday is for both classes, Tuesday is 1A only and Thursday is 1B only. We will email the new Zoom link which will be used for every session. The log in details will also be posted on Seesaw in the ‘Activities’ section.
| Monday
10:00-10:30am |
Tuesday
10:00-10:30am |
Wednesday
10:00-10:30am |
Thursday
10:00-10:30am |
Friday
10:00-10:30am |
| Both classes: Morning devotion/songs
Bible story & discussion |
1A only – Show & Tell (see Literacy plan for details) | Both classes: Story time with Mrs Wade | 1B only – Show & Tell (see Literacy plan for details) | Both classes: Class discussion / subject updates as appropriate |
| Mrs E will continue to pre-record short Math/Science videos as appropriate and the weekly story comprehension | ||||
Please note, these sessions will not be replacing the weekly learning. They are to support and extend. We will still put the weekly learning plan and resources on the Blog as usual.
An important Math Tip: There is a PowerPoint to go through with your child on Friday before they do their final quiz on shapes. The PowerPoint will be very good revision for them. Mrs E will email this separately as the file is too big to upload to the Blog.
A look ahead: May 11-15 – We are taking part in Spirit Week. This means there will be a slightly less formal approach to learning for the week. We will still meet on Zoom from 10:00-10:30 each day. Daily themes have been planned; however, these are NOT mandatory. Please do not feel like you have to create an outfit for each day.
Monday 11th – Dress in Blue/Yellow clothing/accessories
Tuesday 12th – Wear wacky clothes or have a crazy hair day
Wednesday 13th – Wellness/Mental Health Day (no dress up required)
Thursday 14th – International Day – dress in colors from a country of your choice
Friday 15th – Dress like a superhero (or create your own mask/costume to wear)
Please click here to download the weekly learning grid: First Grade Home Learning Grid Week 7
Please click here to download STARFISH Phonics PowerPoint: Literacy – STARFISH phonics group Wk beg May 4
Please click here to download TURTLES Phonics PowerPoint: Literacy – TURTLES phonics Wk beg. May 4
Please click here to download the Bible for Tuesday: Bible – Tuesday’s Reading
Please click here to download Math for Monday ‘Do You Know Your Shapes?’: Math Monday – Do You Know Your Shapes
Please click here to download the Math for Thursday – Octagon sheet: Math Thursday – Octagon Activity Sheet
Please check your email for the 2D Shapes PowerPoint to be used for Friday’s Math lesson.
Please click here to download the Science Investigation sheet: Science Investigation
Please click here to download Social Studies worksheet: Social Studies May 4-8
Please click here to download the Spanish lesson plans & activity sheets: Spanish – lesson plans and activities for May 4-8
Have a great week!
Mrs Wade & Mrs E