Welcome to the Landing 'Launch Pad'
Here you will find a range of resources to ensure that we can keep connected.
Below each class has its own tab where you will find personalised work or challenge activities. There is also useful online learning links, mindfulness and wellbeing activities and challenges.
In the event of a school or class closure we will be posting daily work timetables for each individual class. Please see your child's class tab below:
Diamond Class
Class Teacher: Sam Brooks
Please find below a guided timetable for your child’s remote learning offer.
PLEASE REFER TO COMMUNICATIONS FROM SAM REGARDING SET WORK.
DON’T FORGET TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WORK & SEND IT TO ME SO YOU CAN EARN YOUR DOJO POINTS!
Monday 1st March
AM
SPaG Activity
Maths – Prodigy
PM
Tuesday 2nd March
AM
Literacy – Poetry – RRH
Maths – Angles
PM
Topic – SPACE FOODS – investigate what foods they send up to space. Why are they sent I this way.
Wednesday 3rd March
AM
Literacy – Poetry – RRH
Maths – Angles
PM
Topic – Design your own meal for space. Remember it must be high caloried, nutritional and practical for space.
Thursday 4th March
AM
Literacy – Poetry – RRH
Literacy – improve acrostic poem
Maths – Angles
PM
PSHE – Brain Science
Friday 5th March
AM
Literacy – Comprehension
Maths – Prodigy
PM
Cooking
Obsidian Class
Class Teacher: Annica Pratt
Hi Everyone
Please find below your work tasks for this week, these will be updated regularly. Let me know how you get on and good luck.
Suggestion to weekly time table
Week Beginning 01.03.2021
Monday to Thursday Mornings
- Finger gym
- Handwriting
- English & Phonics
English and Phonics Instructions WB 1.3.21
- Reading Eggs
- Break time
- Maths
Maths instructions for the WB 1.3.21
- Prodigy (If all of you Logon at 11.40, then you can play with each other)
- Lunch
Afternoon activities
Monday: Sharing book, PE
Tuesday: Sharing book, ART
Wednesday: Sharing book, Continue ART from Tuesday
Thursday: Sharing book, PSHE
Friday: Science day
Steel Class
Class Teacher: Adie Eaton
Please find below a guided timetable for your child’s remote learning offer.
Each days timetable will be added ready for the next day after 2:30pm.
PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS JUST A GUIDE TO YOUR CHILDS DAY, BASED AROUND THE TIMINGS ON THE LESSONS WE HAVE IN STEEL CLASS.
DON’T FORGET TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WORK & SEND IT TO ME SO YOU CAN EARN YOUR DOJO a POINTS!
You can always be “out there” and swap the order around. Go on, you know you want to!
Thursday 4 March
Hello fellows!
As we are all back to school next week I would like you to write about life in Lockdown. Thinks about the things you have loved and the things you have hated. What has frustrated you and what are you going to do when you are FREE to do what you want ( well within reason).
Use subtitles, paragraphs and sentences that make sense. Remember capital letters, fullstops and all the other grammar that you know. Don’t worry if you use your imsginstion. It’s the interest that the text holds and the way you have constructed your writing.
Calculate how many days you locked yourself in and then convert it to hours.
Wednesday 3 March
Hi please use today to finish your scores work. If you have finished pleasee research the Lowestoft Fishing village that used to stand where birds eye is. Find out all the important bits and use headings to lead your paragraphs.
This blog is full of info,images and ideas.
https://blackshore.cc/blogs/news/sample-blog
Tuesday 2 March.
This is a stand alone lesson about our lovely town of Lowestoft. The scores are part of our heritage in Lowestoft. Ask your families because they may know of things that can’t be found on the internet.
Use this text to read about all of the scores. I then want you to summarise the exciting info. Use Subtitles to help paragraph your research.
A Powerpoint can then be constructed to show others about part of Lowestoft’s history.
You may have to copy and paste this link!
http://rw-1.com/lowestoft_scores/malsters_score/index.html
Monday 1 March
9.30- English Monday 1 feb -Engllish
10.30- break a leg
11.00-We are recovering Area today
12.00- dinner
1.00-Eyptian palace. Think about open spaces, sleeping quarters, bathing, entertaining etc. Look on the internet for ideas. They didn’t use much furniture and don’t forget the odd statue too. This was as important as a TV or bed.
Friday 26th February
Last day Lads, I know you are all working your socks off,thank you so much.
Friday is catch up day. Look at this weeks work and see if you have missed anything. Jack I am sure you have kept up with it all so…
So today I want you to think about what you and your family are going to do after the lockdown eases. Boris’s plan is to begin to open things on a slow move. Write about the things you would like to do. Think big and outside of the box if you want. Nothing is off limits.
This can be done in blocks over the day as this is your only task. BUT you must make it brilliant and Key Stage 3 worthy. I look forward to reading these. Have a good weekened.
Thursday 25th Feb
Good morning you wonderful people. I hope you are all well!. If you want to drop me a line to tell me what you have been up to then that would be great. Shielding is extremely boring you know!
Todays plan is different again. I think this will take a while so see how you get on.
If you have anything to catch up on then today and tomorrow would be the time to do it!
Keep chugging away at it all. Thank you for all your hard work.
Wednesday 24 February
9.30 Use the PPT to help you. I found it tricky to open some but I do have a dinosaur for a laptop to use. Haha
1 – ancient Egypt on a timeline
1030- Break- Ue it because you are going to need it. This is used from an old test paper. DO NOT PANIC. Answer as much as you can. I will post 2. Choose which one (or both) you would like to complete.
I am not using it as a test I would just like to consolidate your learning and where you are. Try not to ask for help for the answers. You could challenge your parents to do it too.
KS2 Reasoning – Pack 1 – Test 1a
T-PA-023A-Year-2-Maths-Assessment-Addition-and-Subtraction-No-Aims
Thats all for today as you might have things to catch up on.
See you soon!
Just in case you need more!
Tuesday 23February.
Good morning everyone.So its another change this week. You are going to be so good at changing routines after this year.
Jakke and Saffron are going to be your face to face contacts in class but I am available for zooms or have a chat if anyone wants to actually talk to me. As you can tell I am not looking forward to shielding at all so Jack maybe you can give me some tips on how to stay sane!
I set quite a big piece of research yesterday, so if you haven’t started or completed it then please keep going.
We are continuing with Mystery and Conspiracy this term, linking our English Learning Objectives to the pieces of work.
This week we are looking at Egypt and the intrigue that surrounds all that we know and don’t know.
9.30- English/Topic
1.30- Break
11.00-Maths- Join up with your afternoon lesson.
12.00- Dinner and Dancin! I recommend some Elton John!
1.00- Choose a most excellent recipe for your favourite pancake. Write down the recipe and the instructions using imperative verbs.
These verbs are instructions like- put,spoon,whisk,turn,scrub,measure.
Use actual meaurements e.g. cups,grams to help you.
Over and out!
Thank you Gentlemen!
Well, good morning Steelers! Hope you all had an excellent half term and enjoyed going away to the Bahamas.
Use your research techniquaes to write in your own words
This is the work for today.
Friday 12 Feb
Well done everyone. You have made it to half term. I am immensely proud of all of you and how you have adapted repeatedly and often with little warning. Good on you.
Underneath in red there should be a simple job for today
I had to phone the dentist today because one of my teeth has fallen out. Guess what time she said? I thought she was having a laugh.
Thursday 11Feb
Today is a little different to stop you getting bored Haha
I am downloading 3 pieces of work about Everest. This could last you until tomorrow if you do it thoroughly. Remember to check your grandma and punctuation. Check each sentence makes sense.
Writing about jounrey up the mountain (1)
Wednesday 10th Feb
Positive thinking!
9.30- English- newspaper_framework
This is a basic format for newspaper article. We have done these before for other subjects like Pompeii. Use your imagination and news reports to write about a lost city in the snow. You can report on it being found at long last or that no one even knew it existed. Make it KS3 standard with details, grammar and intrique.
10.30- Breakaleg
11.00 Mathshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zg3rd2p/revision/1
This is consolidation on coordinates and there is a test too. Try the test. It is KS3 but give it a chance. Don’t rush and if it takes longer or your friendly adults want to finish it that is cool too.
12.00 Dinner dinner dinner dinner BATMAN
1.00- Topic Our Planet | Frozen Worlds | FULL EPISODE | Netflix – YouTube
This a long piece so put your feet up and relax. Oh there are some sad pieces but remember nature can be cruel at times.
Tuesday 9 February
9.30- English-FISH ISLAND reading comp
1.30- Break
11.00- Maths Maths Here is a game to get you started
12.00 Dinner
1.00 Topic STUCK
Friday 5 February- Hooray
7-9.00 Lie in
9.30- English – Presentation1
The Island Design Activity Sheet
Break a leg
11.00- Maths-Now have a look at what geographical features
12.00 Dinner
1.00- Art- Daw a picture of you island. Pretend you are a seagull flying overhead. Add much more detail than your coordinates map.
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Have a great weekend
Thursday 4 February
9.30- English- Reviewing-our-writing 3d
10.30- Break. Give your parents a break!
11.00 Maths- This is like an escape room but on paper. Use the answer sheet tp record the numbers as you work them out. I think it might take you more than 1 day to complete so you don’t have to rush it.
Escape the Forest – Clue Cards – Colour
Lost in the Forest – Answer Recording Sheet
Lost in the Forest – Clue 5 Mosaic
Lost in the Forest – Object Cards – Colour
Lost in the Forest – PowerPoint
12.00 Dinner
1.00- Topic Topic- MC
Wednesday 3 February 2021
9.30- English- Planning and connectives pt 2
10.30 Break
11.00-Maths- Maths-Use this website to choose the topic you would like to practice
12.00 Dinner
1.00- Topic Topic.-Mary-Celeste-Intro PPT
We are having a changeover the next few days. I am all Spaced out! Haha
So..
Tuesday 2 February 2021
9.30- English (1)-What-is-the-Bermuda-Triangle PPt
Have a look at the powerpoint. Answer the questions on the slide.
10.30 Break
11.00- Maths Maths Tuesday 2 January
12.00 Dinner/lunch.
1.00- How many songs can you find with the word Triangle in it.
Here is one to start you off- Barry Mannilow- Bermuda Triangle. Look for it on you tube ,you will be amazed. Check out that outfit! Ask your dad’s if they had a suit like that?
Monday 1 February
9.30- Today I have a bigger project for you .This should take small bursts all day 1 Feb English.
Watch this to help!
https://www.literacyshed.com/planetunknown.html
Good luck.
Friday 29 January- Yipeee
9.30- English English -dictionary
10.30 Break
11.00 maths mixed_word_problems
12.00 Dinner
1.00 Topics- Read assigned book in epic!
Class code- dzk2010
Thursday 28th January
9.30- English
10.30 Break- Puddle jumping?
11.00- Maths-
12.00 Wet Break
1.00- Topic Topic -Moon Landing
Wednesday 27th January
9.30- English-English 1- apostrophes
10.30 Break
11.00- Maths Wed -Multiplication-Challenge
12.00- Dinner
1.00- Topic-Wednesday 27th January- Art
Yahoo,well done!
Tuesday 26 January
9.30 English Space Research English Task
!0.30 Break
11.00- Maths Maths Tuesday 26- Integalactic tours
This is tricky but take your time and use the box with the codes in it to help you.
12.00 Dinner
1.00- Topic Topic Tuesday 26 Jan
Hey have a race with your adults or siblings. Space Anagrams
Monday 25 January
Hope you had a great weekend!
9.30 -English 1 Aerodynamics PPt
Break 10.30
11.00-Maths adding and subtracting decimals
12.00 Dinner
1.00 Topic 2.-Factors-that-Affect-Rockets
Friday 22 January –
English-9.30 English Friday 22 January- International space station (2)
Break- 10.30
Maths-11.00 Arithmetic-test-1
Dear adults, I have included answers at the back ofthe test just in case you need any help Haha
Dinner-12.00
Topic- 1.00-Friday 22 January -Topic Area 51 (1)
Another week
Thursday 21 January
NEARLY THERE CHAPS!
9.30 English Thursday English and Topic Stars and galaxies (1)
This has a lot of work involved so take your time and shuffle the other lessons if needed.This will take up your topic work too.
!0.30- Break
11.00- Maths- Try your Prodigy level.If this doesn’t work then try this:
Try these formal methods of adding integers
12.00- Dinner
1.00- Topic- continue with work from this morning.
Topic
Wednesday 20 January
GOOD Morning!
9.30- English Wed 20th English-Writing
10.30-Break -Enjoy a nice healthy snack.
11.00- Maths Wednesday 20 January Maths Mental strategies
12.00- Dinner- acrobatic dancing with Jane Torville
1.00- Topic Wednesday 20 January Topic- Mars
2.00Time to go Home!
9.30 English
10.30 Break. Sing a Rick Astley song families!
11.00- Maths Our spring term uses a lot of consolidation word
!2.00 Dinner
1.00 Topic Tuesday 19 Apollo 11 (1)
Thank you for trying really hard. YOU ARE ALL SUPERSTARS.
Monday 18th January
Emerald Class
Class Teacher: Lucienne West
Hi everyone, please find below a guided timetable for your child’s remote learning offer.
Reading eggs – https://readingeggs.co.uk/ Try looking at the fast phonics pages. (Please contact Saffron if you cannot find your login details: saffron.bond@theatticpru.org.uk)
Phonics Play: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
English activity – https://www.getepic.com/ class code awt0254
Complete your reading assignments. Click on your name and then the mailbox. Your assignments will then be there.
Maths – https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/
Ruby Class
Class Teacher: Clara Fickling
Please find below a guided timetable for your child’s remote learning offer.
Each days timetable will be added ready for the next day after 2:30pm.
PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS JUST A GUIDE FOR YOUR CHILDS DAY BASED AROUND THE TIMINGS OF THE LESSONS WE HAVE IN RUBY CLASS.
DON’T FORGET TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WORK & SEND IT TO ME SO YOU CAN EARN YOUR DOJO POINTS!
Thursday/Friday March 2021
Happy World Book Day!
9:30 am Reading Eggs: Log onto Reading Eggs and complete at least one level.
9:45 am Spellings: Practice your tricky words CLICK HERE: Spellings
10.00 am English: Have a go at writing about your favourite book CLICK HERE: Book Review
10.45 am HAVE A BREAKTIME
11.00 am Maths: Have a go on prodigy
Your personal Login and Password will be sent to parents
CLICK HERE: play.prodigygame.com
12:00 pm LUNCHTIME
1.15 pm ART: Have a go at designing a book cover CLICK HERE: Design a Book Cover
Interland – Be Internet Awesome Programme: https://beinternetlegends.withgoogle.com/en_uk/interland
Game adventure teaching children how to be safe online.
The Best Ideas for Kids: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/
Prodigy: https://www.prodigygame.com/
Reading Eggs: https://readingeggs.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
The National Academy – Online Classroom: https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom/
Here are some quick and easy activities you could have a go at:
Attunement with newspaper
Balloon Badminton
Here are some challenges you might like to try:
Keepy up challenge
Why don’t you try this at home? See how many you can do.
Plants and Flowers Walk
We are not just weeds!
Sometimes we walk past plants and flowers without paying any attention to them, how many times do we walk along a path and miss the daisies and buttercups growing through the pavement? Plants are brilliant for our wellbeing and amazing to look at.
In this weekly challenge we are asking if you could see how many different plants and flowers you can find. Perhaps if you take a piece of chalk with you, you can write down or draw the plants you can see.
Don’t worry if you don’t know the names of what you find, maybe you can describe them, here are some helpful examples:
What colour are the flowers?
What shape are the leaves?
What colour are the leaves?
How many petals does the flower have?
Is it a bush or a tree?
We would love to see pictures of what you find and the drawings you create so we can print them on our newsletter.
Happy exploring everyone!
Rainbow challenge
Here is a very simple one we made using felt tips:
Can you find objects around your home to create a rainbow.
British Sign Language Challenge
Deep breathing exercise for children
Have you ever told a child to take a deep breath, and then they start hyperventilating? Or they breathe in, but don’t breathe out?
Sometimes, children may need a little more help to figure out how to properly take a deep breath.
First, let’s review why deep breathing matters.
When you are calm, your body is in what is known as “rest and digest” mode. Your breathing is normal, your muscles are relaxed, and your heart rate is normal. It’s how you would be when you’re watching a show and relaxing.
But then suddenly, a dinosaur is chasing you!!
When you experience a stressful event (like an unexpected dinosaur in your living room), your body automatically goes into what is known as “flight, fight or freeze” mode. Your heart rate increases, your stomach stops digestion, and your breathing becomes more shallow.
The goal of calming exercises is to get yourself from “flight, fight or freeze” mode back to “rest and digest” mode. Deep breathing helps get more oxygen into your bloodstream, opening up your capillaries. It has a physical effect on your body to help you calm down and lower stress.
So deep breathing does make a big difference for children. But how can we teach them to take a deep breath properly?
Here are some of my favourite ways to introduce deep breathing!
Quick note: The breathing we want children to do is deep belly breaths, not shallow chest breaths. When they breathe in, their belly should expand, and when they breathe out, their belly should contract.
DEEP BREATHING USING PROPS
Use bubbles:
Blowing gently to create bubbles is a good way to be playful and breathe deeply. Children need to blow carefully and slowly to make the bubbles, which is a major reason why I like using it to help kids take deep breaths.
Use a stuffed animal to practice deep breathing:
Have your child lay down on their back and put a stuffed animal on their belly. Have them breathe in and move the stuffed animal up, then breathe out and bring the stuffed animal back down. This helps teach them to use their belly to take big deep breaths. Another alternative is to use a weighted stuffed animal.
Use a pinwheel:
Children can practice breathing out slowly or more quickly, using the speed of the pinwheel as a measure. Then they can figure out which way works and feels best for them.
Use a Feather:
Get some coloured feathers and pick out one feather to use. It could be a colour that they love or one that makes them feel calm. Breathe in and hold it for a count of 3, then breathe out going up on one side of the feather and down the other side.
Hoberman Sphere:
Breathe in and expand the sphere, breathe out and push the sphere back in (this mirrors what should be happening to their belly)
DIY crafts
Make a craft using half a paper plate, crepe paper or ribbons. Get the child to blow the tissue paper or ribbons as they take deep breaths.
Materials Needed:
1. Paper plate – cut in half
2. tissue paper – cut into 6″ – 8″ strips, cut in half
3. yarn or string
4. any other embellishments to make the creature (use what you have on hand)
- stickers
- ribbon
- paint
- markers, crayons or colored pencils
- tissue paper
- googly eyes
Attach the tissue paper to the flat bottom of the paper plate. Attach string to the top center of the curved part of the paper plate as a hanger. Have your child/children decorate the paper plate any way they want, as a monster, or a creature, or with stickers.
To Use: hang up the creature and have child/children blow on the tissue paper to get it to move.
