Maple Class

Maple Class Home Learning for Tuesday 12th May 2020

Spellings – when a word ends in a double consonant, just add ing (do not double the last letter) (like in report=reporting, wash=washing, dust=dusting). Try these words, and put into sentences:

Carry, spy, camp, hurry, bend, scratch

English – today is about adjectives. What are they? Can you write a simple definition for someone else? Pick 10 items around your house, can you think of an adjective to describe each one? Can you tell someone? Can you write them down? 

Maths – how many different ways can you divide your toys? Collect together some of your teddies, figures or cars and find different ways to group them. Make sure each group has an equal number. Can you record your groupings as number sentences? For example, if you had 20 cars, and divided them in to 4 groups, how many would be in each group? How would we write that in class? What symbols would we use? 

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.