Home Learning
Welcome to our Home Learning Page
Up-to-date learning materials will now be sent directly to you through Microsoft Teams. To support with this change we have created a useful guide on how to access this platform so that you can continue to receive daily learning materials and other key information.
Information regarding key changes or new material will continue to be provided via our school’s communication platform, Weduc.
Thank you.
Routines and Guides
Please find below key information that may be of use in discussing COVID-19 and any other news or documents related to Home Learning.
Coronavirus- A Book For Children
Home Learning Guidance
Recently, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) have provided some excellent information on how to talk about key learning with your child as well as information on encouraging children to do other jobs and interests around the house which may or may not link to their home learning packs.
Helping with Home Learning – Creativity and Jobs
Reading Guidance
Please find below some fantastic tips on reading with your child.
7 Top Tips for Reading at Home
Free E-Books
Please find attached a great link to the Oxford Owl Library of free to access e-books for ages 4-11.
Route of access:
- Click on https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
- Click on “Join us” and fill out the free registration form. It is completely free! Make sure you click “parent”.
- Then, check you email and click on the link to confirm the free account.
- Now, when you log onto https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ , you will see the picture linked to this post. Click on this.
- Then, click on the pink button “browse ebooks”.
- The next page shows you a list of colour books bands on the right hand side. Look at the books your child took home most recently to find the colour they need. Click on that.
- Now, you should see a number of book covers. Each can be clicked on to read like a normal book! Remember it it good for your child to read each book several times to gain fluency and familiarity and for older children developing fluency, re-reading particular pages and or chapters.
Maths
Here, please find a timetable to support you in tracking the lessons provided via Whiterose (see Whiterose tab). The website offers video inputs and resources so that your child can independently learn about the maths they would normally be doing in school.
Maths: Week by Week Summer Plan Y1-Y6
EYFS
Week 1 20/4/20: Supertato Series
Week 2 27/4/20: Night Pirates / Troll
Week 3 4/5/20: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/
Previous Learning
Phonics
DfE Letters and Sounds Information
11 am – Learning to Blend: Aimed at children in Reception and Year 1 who need extra practice sounding and reading words such as ‘tap’, ‘cap’, ‘mat’, ‘pat’.
10 am – Reception Summer Term: For children who can confidently blend and read words such ‘fish’, ‘chat’, and ‘rain’.
10:30 am – Year 1 Summer Term: For children who can confidently blend and read words such as ‘stamp’, ‘chair’ and ‘green’.
Click here to access the channel.
Update: In addition to the online lessons provided from the school, we have attached below some key information about what your children will be learning during the Spring 2021 term at Park Academy
Power Maths: If your child is in Year 1, 2 or 3, they will be following the Power Maths approach which will be done solely through the remote learning lessons provided by staff.
White Rose: If your child is in Year 4, 5 or 6, they will be following Whiterose, we have included an overview for each group below including some key links on the learning taking place this term.
Year 4:
A multiplication and Division overview
Year 5:
A Y5 multiplication and division overview
Year 6:
Year 6 Geometry: Position and Direction overview
Year 6 Decimals and Number overview
Although we are hopeful that you and your children will continue to access the learning packs published in your children’s year group folders, we would like to provide you with as many resources and avenues that may support you and your delivery of lessons. With this in mind please find attached below the link for Bitesize’s daily English lessons. The site also contains History and Maths but we would encourage you to continue accessing Maths via the White Rose tab as this is what your child will be most familiar with.
Thank you,
Bitesize lessons available, click here
Please find below a variety of activity packs and reading comprehension resources aimed to keep your child developing in their understanding of reading both through texts and visual media.
The ASE have released a term’s worth of lessons based on what your child would normally learn over the course of their current academic year. Some units may have previously been taught to your child however they are worth exploring as many areas are linked or recapped regularly. Please find below links to each year group’s unit of learning, containing some fantastic lessons and investigative opportunities.
Class Pack: After receiving their first learning pack from school. Please find below the second learning pack. The next pack will be uploaded on the 18th of May based on current guidelines.
Year 1 Home Learning Pack 6.7.20
Year 1 Home Learning Pack 22.6.20
Year 1 Home Learning Pack 8.6.20
Home Learning Pack Year 1 – 18.05.2020
Year 1 Home Learning Pack April
Year 1 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 1 – Week 6
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
Class Pack: After receiving their first learning pack from school. Please find below the second learning pack. The next pack will be uploaded on the 18th of May based on current guidelines.
Home Learning Pack 4 Year 2 May 18th
Year 2 Home Learning Pack April
Year 2 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 2 – Week 6
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
Class Pack:
Year 3 Learning Pack 22nd June
Year 3 – Learning Pack 4 – 18th May
Year 3 Home Learning Pack April (Comprehension included)
Year 3 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 3 – Week 6
Code Crackers:
Y3 Multiplication and Division Code Crackers
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
Class Pack:
Year 4 Learning Pack 22nd June
Year 4 Home Learning 18th May 2020
Year 4 Home Learning Pack April
Year 4 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Comprehension included
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 4 – Week 6
Code Crackers:
Y4 Multiplication and Division Code Cracker
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
Class Pack:
Year 5 Learning Pack June 22nd
Year 5 Learning Pack May 18th 2020
Year 5 Home Learning Pack April
Year 5 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 5 – Week 6
Code Crackers:
Y5 Multiplication and Division Code Crackers
Y5 Decimals and Percentages Code Crackers
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
Class Pack:
Year 6 Learning Pack 22nd June
Year 6 Home Learning Pack April
Year 6 Learning Pack 1 January 2021
Maths Fluency:
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 1
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 2
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 3
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 4
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 5
Fluent in Five – Year 6 – Week 6
Code Crackers:
Arithmetic:
Mark Scheme and Answers 100 Arithmetic Questions
Reasoning:
100 Reasoning and Problem Solving Questions
Answers and Mark Scheme 100 Reasoning and Problem Solving
Times Table Rockstars:
NumBots:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Problem of the Day:
https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/classroom-resources/problems/
A universally important skill. If you would like to work with your child on their times tables, we have included some packs below for you including a parent guide.
Pupils are formally assessed on their knowledge of multiplication tables in Year 4 and the knowledge of multiplications is used in every area of maths.
Times Tables Pack Parent Guide
Ultimate-Times-Tables-Tests-Year-1
Ultimate-Times-Tables-Tests-Year-2
Ultimate-Times-Tables-Tests-Year-3
Ultimate-Times-Tables-Tests-Year-4
For some helpful activities to help you support your children please see the links below. The packs include Maths, English and Science learning related to your child’s current year group. Due to closures, some aspects may not have been taught in school however guidance can be found online.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
Here are some learning plans and maths activity booklets for your child.
Year 1 Spring Maths Activity Booklet
Year 1 Spring Maths Activity Booklet Answers
Year 2 Spring Maths Activity Booklet
Year 2 Spring Maths Activity Booklet Answers
Year 3 Spring Maths Activity Booklet
Year 3 Spring Maths Activity Booklet Answers
Year 4 Spring-Themed Maths Activity Booklet
Year 4 Spring-Themed Maths Activity Booklet – Answers
Year 5 Spring Themed Maths Activity Booklet
Year 5 Themed Maths Activity Booklet Answers
Keeping Active at Home
Safety points:
- Remember to always wash your hands and the equipment which you use before and after each activity.
- Make sure you have a suitable space and go outside if you can.
- Make sure you have a drink to keep you hydrated.
- Always ask your parents’ permission before you start an activity
USE YOUR IMAGINATION!
If you do not have the equipment required then use your imagination with things you may have at home.
e.g.
- Socks rolled up as balls/ beanbags
- Broomsticks as unihock sticks
- Washing basket as a net/goal
- Plastic cups as targets/ catching targets
- Chairs/ tables as obstacles
- Empty plastic bottles as bowling pins
- Pans for throwing and catching targets
- Cut out Card board boxes as targets
Stuck for ideas?
Consider taking part in Joe Wick’s daily P.E. videos or visit the Elite Sports Academy Facebook page. Elite Sports lead many of the clubs at Park Academy and will be posting daily workouts during this time.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports—Recreation/Elite-Sports-Academy-207117682783358/
EYFS
School Closure Parents Letter_EYFS
Year 1
School Closure Parents Letter_Year 1
Year 1 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 2
School Closure Parents Letter_Year 2
Year 2 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 3
School Closure Parents Letter_Year 3
Year 3 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 4
School Closure Parents Letter_Year 4
Year 4 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 5
School Closure Parents Letter_Year 5
Year 5 Home Learning Pack Guidance and Answers
Year 6
School-Closure-Parents-Letter_Year 6
STEM Challenges
If your child has an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths. Please visit the STEM website. It has some fantastic projects linked to British Science week, some challenging maths activities and games as well as opportunities for children to explore Information Technology through coding. All available via the link below. There is also another link with simple activities you can do at home.
https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning/primary
Science and Engineering Challenges
Mr T Does History
The aim of this pack is to introduce children to the concept of living memory as a chronological term and the disciplinary concepts of continuity and change, evidence and similarity and difference. All evidence can be gathered by speaking to family members over the phone, e-mail or via Skype.
The findings of the enquiry can be presented in whichever way suits your child best – be that using PowerPoint, a non-chronological report or drawing.
https://www.mrtdoeshistory.com/home-learning-packs
Author Challenge
To win a signed copy of “JUNGLEDROP,” invent a name for a magical creature, a magical object and a magical place that you might find in an enchanted jungle… Write a sentence about each name you invent that describes what it is (and if you want you can accompany each one with an illustration).
History Challenges
Why not invite your students to take part in the Schools History Project’s nation-wide essay competition in collaboration with a world-leading historian and an exciting education research company?
What is it?
It is an essay competition open with two categories – one for primary-school-age pupils and one for secondary-school-age pupils.
The task is straightforward, they must use the resources at their disposal to answer the following question, set by the world-leading Oxford history Professor Peter Frankopan (@peterfrankopan) and author of The Silk Roads – A New History of the World:
“If 1066 is said to be the most important date in English history, what is the equivalent in another country?”
Also, extra credit will be given for geographical and chronological ambition.
How will you decide on the winner?
The essays, once complete, should be submitted to students’ usual teachers.
Please find out more through the School History Project website by clicking here.
Art
Fancy a brain break? Perhaps you want to flex your artistic muscles? Feel free to follow and draw along with Rob with his daily drawing lessons.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBpgrJijMpk_pyp9uTbxLdg
Computing
If you’d like to learn more about algorithms and why thinking like a computer can be so useful. Watch the following video on Crazy Characters! Can you and adult make their pictures match through the use of an algorithm? There are so many Computer, Science and Engineering tasks. Follow his daily sessions on his channel to see more.
Indoor learning
Looking for a list of simple ideas to keep the children entertained? See a list of 100 things you can do inside by clicking here.
BBC Bitesize Learning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
Websites and Applications: Phonics and Early Reading
www.phonicsplay.co.uk/freeindex.htm
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
www.teachyourmonstertoread.com (website free)
www.teachhandwriting.co.uk/index.html
www.classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
Websites and Applications: Maths and Science
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bee-bot/id500131635
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
Websites and Applications: Mindfulness and Keeping Active
https://app.smilingmind.com.au/
www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga