Week 3
30/03/2020 - 03/04/2020
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3rd Class Padlet - organised links to a wide range of resources for many subject areas. The padlet is embedded below but you can also click here to access.
WEEK 1 (13/03/20 - 20/03/20) COMMUNICATION FOR FAMILIES OF 3RD CLASS
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please find below an outline of suggested work and activities for children in Third Class. You will also find attached a ‘Closure Takeaway Grid’ with more suggestions that will allow some autonomy for the children with regard to the work and activities they do. Many of the activities can be repeated multiple times if your child enjoys them.
Pupils took home a pack yesterday which included a list of useful websites providing countless learning opportunities. I will attach this for those who were absent yesterday. If your child has internet access, I would encourage you to make use of them where appropriate. Hopefully you can find a good balance between screen-based activities and those listed on the Takeaway Grid, which mostly do not require the use of devices. Free writing copies were also sent home – pupils can use these copies to complete any of the written activities from the grid.
I would like to highlight two particular websites which I think will be of benefit to 3rd Class pupils.
The first is ixl.com – a website that provides opportunities to practise both Maths and English topics. It is outlined on the first page of the pack sent home yesterday. However I am going to attach an updated version more specific to 3rd class. This lists the topics we have covered so far this year. Pupils can access a certain number of tasks for free, but if parents/guardians sign up for a free trial they should be able to access a lot more.
The second is oxfordowl.co.uk – a website providing free ebooks for children aged 3-11. Parents/Guardians can sign up for free and access a range of readers similar to those used in schools. For those pupils who do gain access to these books I am happy to recommend specific, suitable titles during the coming weeks.
Your child also took home their class reader/novel. Please encourage them to read a few extra pages daily and as per usual parents should listen to/discuss pages read and sign the reading record sheet. Pupils should also continue to use their Mental Maths books daily. They can complete Week 22 and 23 – please do not allow them to go any further than this.
As always, reading aloud with your child, creative play, dramatic/role play, fine motor work, handwriting, oral language development and outdoor play (in line with HSE advice) cannot be under-estimated. Please do not feel obligated to complete all of the suggested work and activities, it is intended to help rather than to add pressure on families at this stressful time. We are very aware of the fact that every family will have different access to technology, printers etc. and are also hindered by their individual work commitments.
Please feel free to contact me via Dojo or email to clarify any queries or questions in relation to the work provided.
If you or your child have any suggestions for work or activities that could be shared with our school community, please feel free to send them on – all suggestions welcome! The situation is evolving nationally and we will review our provisions regularly.
We hope that you and yours keep safe and well.
We look forward to seeing you all when the school reopens.
Kind regards,
Karen Sheekey
Please find below an outline of suggested work and activities for children in Third Class. You will also find attached a ‘Closure Takeaway Grid’ with more suggestions that will allow some autonomy for the children with regard to the work and activities they do. Many of the activities can be repeated multiple times if your child enjoys them.
Pupils took home a pack yesterday which included a list of useful websites providing countless learning opportunities. I will attach this for those who were absent yesterday. If your child has internet access, I would encourage you to make use of them where appropriate. Hopefully you can find a good balance between screen-based activities and those listed on the Takeaway Grid, which mostly do not require the use of devices. Free writing copies were also sent home – pupils can use these copies to complete any of the written activities from the grid.
I would like to highlight two particular websites which I think will be of benefit to 3rd Class pupils.
The first is ixl.com – a website that provides opportunities to practise both Maths and English topics. It is outlined on the first page of the pack sent home yesterday. However I am going to attach an updated version more specific to 3rd class. This lists the topics we have covered so far this year. Pupils can access a certain number of tasks for free, but if parents/guardians sign up for a free trial they should be able to access a lot more.
The second is oxfordowl.co.uk – a website providing free ebooks for children aged 3-11. Parents/Guardians can sign up for free and access a range of readers similar to those used in schools. For those pupils who do gain access to these books I am happy to recommend specific, suitable titles during the coming weeks.
Your child also took home their class reader/novel. Please encourage them to read a few extra pages daily and as per usual parents should listen to/discuss pages read and sign the reading record sheet. Pupils should also continue to use their Mental Maths books daily. They can complete Week 22 and 23 – please do not allow them to go any further than this.
As always, reading aloud with your child, creative play, dramatic/role play, fine motor work, handwriting, oral language development and outdoor play (in line with HSE advice) cannot be under-estimated. Please do not feel obligated to complete all of the suggested work and activities, it is intended to help rather than to add pressure on families at this stressful time. We are very aware of the fact that every family will have different access to technology, printers etc. and are also hindered by their individual work commitments.
Please feel free to contact me via Dojo or email to clarify any queries or questions in relation to the work provided.
If you or your child have any suggestions for work or activities that could be shared with our school community, please feel free to send them on – all suggestions welcome! The situation is evolving nationally and we will review our provisions regularly.
We hope that you and yours keep safe and well.
We look forward to seeing you all when the school reopens.
Kind regards,
Karen Sheekey
week 1 resources for 3rd class
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Week 2 (20/03/20 - 27/03/20) resources for families of 3rd class
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