Maple Class home learning for Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spellings – for action words that end in ie, change the ie to a y before adding ing (like die=dying). Try these words, and put into sentences:
Tie, lie
English – today is about verbs. A verb is an action word. Play “Verb Charades” with someone at home. Can you act out an action (like running, jumping, sliding) and can the other person guess? Can they act verbs for you to guess? Which verbs are easy to act out? Which are harder?
Maths – visit the Pixl times table app and rehearse your 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x tables. You can challenge yourself with the other times tables after.
Theme – this week we will be learning all about some Japanese arts and crafts. Below is a suggested list of activities to choose from, maybe pick one a day to explore.
- Can you follow the instructions carefully to make an origami model? Visit www.redtedart.com/easy-origami-for-kids and pick a design that interests you.
- Can you draw, paint or collage a Japanese blossom tree?
- Can you make a Japanese Zen garden? A Japanese Zen garden is traditionally a rock garden made up of just rocks and sand, although plants may be used. Patterns are made in the sand to represent rippling water. To make your own miniature garden you will need:
- A small box (we used a chocolate box)
- Sand (playpit sand is perfect) or fine gravel
- Pebbles
- A fork
- Fill your box halfway to the rim with sand. Use your fork to draw a pattern in the sand. Arrange your pebbles. (Fine gravel can be used instead of sand).
- Can you craft a Samurai sword and helmet? Visit www.activityvillage.co.uk/samurai-sword-craft
- Can you cut out and fold the Japanese paper dolls? Go to free-paper-dolls.com and search “Japanese paper dolls”.
- Can you make Godzilla, following the instructions and recycling a toilet roll tube? Visit www.dltk-kids.com/world/japan/mgodzilla.htm
- Can you learn and perform the song “My Fish Kite”? Visit www.childfun.com/themes/world/japan
Thank you, Mrs Keeler.