Literacy 15.07.21

 Watch this video to create a song to help you retell the story. Can you make your own video of you singing the story?

Literacy 14.07.21

 Watch this video to help you add actions to the story.

Can you create your own video of you retelling the story with actions?

Literacy 13.07.21

 Read our story again and watch this video to help you create a story map.

This is my story map: 

Literacy 12.07.21

 Click on the link to listen to this week's story. The Gingerbread Man

Tell your grown up what your favourite part of the story is and why.

My favourite part is when.... because...

Literacy and Oracy 04.03.21

 Today it is World Book Day! Think about your favourite book. Answer the questions below with your grown up.

Why do you like this book?

I like this book because...

Who are the characters in this book?

The characters are...

What is your favourite part in  the story? Why?

My favourite part of the story is when... because...

Literacy 26.02.21

 Make a hand fish following the instructions below. Can you write a sentence to describe the fish?

Literacy 24.02.21

This week our story is 'The Rainbow Fish'. Listen to the story below and then discuss the story with your grown up.

Who are the characters in the story?

The characters in the story are...

Why is the Rainbow fish different to the other fish?

Rainbow Fish is different to the other fish because...

How does rainbow fish feel when he is all by himself?

Rainbow Fish feels...

How does rainbow fish feel when he gives some of his scales to the other fish?

When Rainbow Fish gives some of his scales to the other fish, he feels...

Literacy 11.02.21

 This week our story is called 'While We Can't Hug'. Have a look at the front cover below and answer the questions.

Can you predict what this story will be about?

I think this story will be about…

 

Who are the authors of the story?

The authors are…

 

What adjectives could you use to describe the front cover?

The front cover is…

 

Do you think the story will be a happy or sad story? Why?

I think this story will be… because…

 

Why can’t we hug?

We can’t hug because…

Watch our story here: 

Literacy 05.02.21

 In our story, Blue Penguin has a dream about a white whale coming to rescue him from his loneliness.

We have dreams when we sleep or when we are awake and they are often about things we really wish could happen! When I was younger, I used to dream about being an astronaut and living in space!

Close your eyes and think about something you often dream about- remember to dream big! Draw your dream in a dream jar and write some sentences about your dream. Have a look at my dream jar below.

Literacy 03.02.21

 This week our story is "Blue Penguin" by Petr Horacek. Before listening to the story, have a look at the front cover carefully and discuss it with your grown up. 

What do you think the story is about? 

What do you think will happen? 

Who do you think the characters are in the story?

 Where do you think the story is set?

Story Time 02.02.21

Did anybody wake up this morning and notice anything different?

It has been snowing outside! Come and have a listen to the story "Winter Sleep" read by Ms Speight! Make sure you wrap up nice and warm.

Literacy 01.02.21

 When the little boy and the penguin were rowing to the South Pole, the little boy told the penguin stories. Imagine you have to tell someone a story. What story would you tell?

It might be a story about something that has happened to you, a story you already know or have read or it might be your very own story that you have made up! Tell your story to somebody in your house. 

If you are up for a challenge you could even create a story map for your story or try and write it in your book!

Don't forget to send pictures of videos to your teachers at year1@hovingham.org

Literacy 28.01.21

 Red and Yellow 

Read the sentences below. Which words are adjectives?

1. The cat is pretty.

2. I have long legs.

3. She found a shiny shell.

4. The lonely penguin looked sad.

5. The dog had fluffy fur.

Now can you choose 3 sentences and rewrite them using different adjectives?

For example; The cat is beautiful.

Blue Pack

Read these words:

c-a-t

d-o-g

m-a-n

t-a-p

r-o-ck

Can you choose a word to write in a sentence?

I am a dog.

Literacy 27.01.21

I hope you have all enjoyed our story this week!

What was your favourite part of the story?

My favourite part was...

How many stars would you give the story out of 5? (1 star *: you did not like the story, 5 stars *****= the best story you have ever read!).

I would give the story ____ stars because _____________________

Literacy Challenge!

Have a look at the front cover of the story.

• What colours have been used? 
• What do you like about the front cover?
• What does the front cover tell you about the story?
• What do you notice about the boy and the penguin?

See if you can have a go at designing your own front cover to the story "Lost and Found".

Make sure you include the

Title: Lost and Found

Author: Oliver Jeffers.

We would love to see some pictures of your front covers! Make sure you email them to: year1@hovingham.org

Literacy 26.01.21

 Our story, "Lost and Found", sees a little boy go on an adventure to the South Pole. The South Pole is on the continent of Antarctica.

Watch the BBC video all about Antarctica. Listen very carefully to learn some facts. Can you write a fact that you learn about Antarctica in your book? Draw a picture to go with your fact and email a picture to your teacher at year1@hovingham.org. 

Antarctica

Literacy 25.01.21

Our story this week is called "Lost and Found".

If something is lost, it means it has gone missing. You cant find it! 

Have you ever lost something? What was it? How did you find it? Draw a picture of something you have lost. Can you write a sentence to describe it?

I lost my______
It looks like _______ 

I found it_______

Literacy 22.01.21

Imagine you were going to the South Pole. What would you take with you? Write a list in your book or draw pictures of what you would take and write the initial sounds for those objects. Don't forget to pack your warm clothes!

Phonics 22.01.21

 Red and Yellow packs

Read the captions and match them to the correct picture.

Blue Pack

Can you find anything in your house with the 'u' sound? Have a go at writing it in your book.

Literacy 21.01.21

 Red and Yellow

Today we are going to be learning about  full stops and capital letters. 

Do you know what a full stop looks like? 

What about a capital letter?

Have a look at this word mat to help you!

Blue

Have a go at practising writing your name!

Can you use different colours to write your name? Can you spell your name using different resources around the home?

Can you use pasta pieces to write your name?

Use the word mat and video above to help you! We would love to see your pictures too so please send them in!

Literacy and Oracy 20.01.21

 Have a look at the front cover of this week's story. Talk about the cover with your grown up and have a go at answering the questions below.

What can you see on the front cover?

I can see...

Who do you think the characters in the story are?

I think the characters are...

Where do you think the penguin and the boy are going?

I think the penguin and the boy are...