Next year I am moving school and moving year groups, however I will be keeping this website up to support parents/carers that wish to continue teach their children at home.
If you wish to review a sound or want to do a quick (1 minute) warm up I suggest you use the Phonic sound videos that are listed alphabetically.
The phonics videos all relate to the Letters and Sounds program, so you can ask your child’s teacher what sounds they are learning and then watch the corresponding videos.
You can also find lots of Maths videos if you need them. The counting principles are really important so I would start with those videos first.
I hope these help, and that you and your families have a happy and healthy summer break.
A parent has approached me and said that their child would benefit from a short daily input of phonics over the Easter break, so I have created this blog post with 5 phase 3 recap videos (this is actually week 12 of the program, Spring term only took us to week 11).
THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL!!! Most children will actually benefit more from a break, so please use your own judgement. We will be repeating all the phase 3 sessions in the Summer term (including the ones below), so please do not feel guilty or obligated to watch them over the holidays. These are also recap videos so no new sounds or tricky words are being introduced.
Tomorrow, Monday 8th March 2021, all children will be returning to school.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and adults supporting children during home schooling for their tremendous effort in extremely challenging circumstances.
Special mention to all the key worker parents for their efforts keeping the country moving. Thank you!
For now, I will not be posting daily home learning support blog posts, however all resources and videos will stay up and accessible. Please feel free to use them in anyway that is useful.
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
There is no sentence writing today as the children (and you) have worked super hard this week.
Maths
This week we are focusing on combining numbers (addition).
For today’s session you will need your 20 pegs (or objects) from Monday plus something to write and on. We are aiming to combine all our skills from this week and introduce the ‘abstract’ (i.e. the numerals) to the process of combining numbers.
Please note this video series was created in April 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence we are revisiting should be “I can see a sail boat.” The idea of revisiting this sentence is so that the children can build on the previous time they completed the task. Our goal is always progress rather than attainment.
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
The boat has a big sail.
The sail stands up high.
The boat floats.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
This week we are focusing on combining numbers (addition).
For today’s session you will not need any props….just a family member’s fingers!
Please note this video series was created in April 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence we are revisiting should be “The cat can sing.” The idea of revisiting this sentence is so that the children can build on the previous time they completed the task. Our goal is always progress rather than attainment.
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
The cat has big fangs.
The cat is singing in the dark.
The spot light is on the cat.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
This week we are focusing on combining numbers (addition).
For today’s session you will need a bowl and your 20 pegs (or objects) from Monday.
Please note this video series was created in April 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence we are revisiting should be “Quick jump in the river.” The idea of revisiting this sentence is so that the children can build on the previous time they completed the task. Our goal is always progress rather than attainment.
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
The kids jumping off a rock.
Jumping off a rock into the river.
I can see boats on the river.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
This week we are focusing on combining numbers (addition).
For today’s session you will again need a pack of playing cards (cards Ace to 10) but just one set of 10 pegs. Today we are combining numbers with 10.
Please note this video series was created in April 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence should be “Jen gets wed next to a van.”
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
Jen and a man get wed.
They are wed.
Jen in a wedding dress.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
This week we are focusing on combining numbers (addition). For today’s session you will need a pack of playing cards (cards Ace to 10) and two sets of 10 pegs.
Please note this video series was created in April 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence should be “I need a bigger chair.”
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
The clown is sitting on a chair.
The clown has big feet.
The chair is red.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
Today is the final day of our introduction to 3d shapes. We finish the week talking about the cone.
Please note this video series was created in May 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
This term we are introducing the phase 3 phonics program.
We have now introduced all on the sounds we are learning in phase 3, so the rest of the sessions will be recapping groups of sounds. So, instead of a sound video, each day I will be posting the phase 3 tricky words video as a warm up.
Following on from the above, here is today’s session:
I initially filmed this video to be suitable for the children to watch on their own as per the previous term’s phonics videos, however due to the short notice of school closure I have not been able to create videos that are more interactive. So please ensure you and your child have a pencil/pen and piece of paper/whiteboard with you as you watch the video. Feel free to pause and model any writing elements to them and also encourage them to write where appropriate e.g. the letter formation part. This phonics session should last no longer than 15 minutes.
The presentation this video is based on is from Twinkl.
If you are interested in finding out more about our phonics teaching strategy, please click here.
Sentence Writing
Today’s sentence should be “He has big hair.”
Instructions:
Please get your child (helping them where required) to cut out the words on the sentence sheet delivered to you.
Ask your child to write their name on the top of the sheet.
Starting on the red dot, ask your child to practice their letter formation by writing over the yellow letters on the sheet, reminding them about the correct ‘finger and thumb’ pencil grip
Together with your child, arrange the cut out words into the correct sentence, reminding your child about the 3 elements of sentence writing; capital letter at the start, finger spaces and a full stop at the end.
Once the words are arranged in the correct order, ask your child to attempt copy this sentence on to the sheet doing their best to stay on the line. Again please remind the children about the 3 elements of sentence writing.
Optional extra: You could discuss the picture with your child and ask them if there is an extra sentence they can write about the picture. Below are some phonically decodable extra sentence ideas you could ‘steer’ them to if you wish:
The man looks good.
His hair is big and black.
Here is a sound mat that might be useful when your children are sounding out and want to find the sound to write.
Here is this sound mat in a downloadable pdf format:
This week we are focusing on introducing 3D shapes to the children. Each day we will be talking about a different shape. I will be mentioning the number of face, edges and corners – the children do not need to memorise ‘how many’ for each shape, instead they just need an awareness of what they are.
For today’s session you will not need any equipment. We will be talking about spheres. It would be great if you could ‘hunt’ for spheres throughout the day, pointing them out to children around your home and environment as you go about your day.
When you find a sphere, please double check the properties, (faces, edges, and corners) with the children.
Please note this video series was created in May 2020 to support children in the last school closure so I may make weird references to things that we have not yet covered or to things that were happening last year!
Please also remember that all the children have a school Numbots account. Numbots is a fun app that turns counting, addition and subtraction into a game where the children can earn certificates. Login details were given out last term, please let me know if you need me to resend your child’s.
Thank you as always for your support.
Please email any comments, questions or feedback to receptionroy [at] burntmill.essex.sch.uk
