Friday 12th February

Bore da! It's our last day before half term, and what a fantastic term we have had so far! You have all worked so hard at home, we are very proud of you :)

In Welsh, we have been thinking about the weather. Today can you answer the question 'Beth wyt ti'n hoffi?'. What do you like?  Use the weather words below and put them into the boxes. You could print the template below off or make your own!

Then have a go at this exercise bingo card! May you could play it with your family and see who can tick off the most!

On J2e, we have a spelling task and our numeracy task is on mymaths!

Have a fantastic day and half term!

Thursday 11th February

Bore da! Another frosty morning today!

On J2e today, we are writing our factfiles! Use the facts you found yesterday to write it. Then we have Big Maths to do!

Have a go at one of Joe Wicks' PE lessons on Youtube today!

Then have a go at this matching game! You could print it off or I've also added it to J2e so you can do it on there too!

Have a brilliant day!

Wednesday 10th February

Bore da! Today let's have a go at making a fish mask. You could use one of the templates below or make your own!

Then wrap up warm and go for a walk with you family! What do you notice outside? Has the cold weather left any marks?

On J2e, we are going to research an under the sea animal! Then we have a code to crack for numeracy.

Have a fantastic day!

Tuesday 9th February

Bore da! It's a cold one this morning, mae hi'n oer! 

Today on J2e, Russ has joined us as she has some estimation problems! Can we help her with them?

We are also going to be writing some sentences about animals under the sea! Try to sound out as much as you can.

Have a go at the sea animal quiz below! How many did you get right? Let us know your score on Class Dojo.

Then let's do some yoga to warm us up, you can find Nibs the Octopus yoga below!

Have a fantastic day!

Monday 8th February

Bore da! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. 

Today is Safer Internet Day! I have shared a powerpoint with you on J2e about it. Have a read through the powerpoint and talk about the different situations with your family member. What is the safest thing to do if something like that happened while you were on the internet?

Once you have done that, you could make a video or poster showing how to stay safe on the internet. Share you video or poster with us on Class Dojo!

Also have a go at a Joe Wicks PE lesson today!

On J2e, we are starting to look at estimation! There is a powerpoint and a task for you to have a look at. There is also a word search for you to complete.

This week we have our next live sessions. Before starting the live session, can you make sure to bring a favourite toy or book for us to see and talk about!

Have a great day!

Friday 5th February

Bore da! What a fantastic week we have had - we have loved seeing lots of your smiling faces on our lives sessions!

On J2e today, we have a mymaths activity and spelling task.

Today, have a go at this penguin bottle craft! If you haven't got a bottle, maybe you could make it out of something else.

We are all missing our friends a lot at the moment! Have a go at the task below. Once you've done it, send it to us on Class Dojo so that we can share it with friends!

Today is also Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Music Day! While you are completing your work maybe you could listen to some Welsh music!

Have a brilliant day Dosbarth 4!

Thursday 4th February

Bore da Class 4! Today is Dydd Iau and Mr Barr will be checking over your work today so keep up the good work! 

Check J2E for your Literacy and Numeracy tasks today.

For today's physical activity have a go at the 'Squish the Fish' yoga activity using the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw

Sticking with our 'under the sea' focus this week, have a go at the drawing activity below. Pick an under the sea animal and follow each step on the sheet. If you follow each step in the right order you should end up with some fantastic drawings! You can colour in your drawings once you have finished. 

Wednesday 3rd February

Bore da! This week is Children's Mental Health Week, so today go for a walk with your family and try these mindfulness activities.

Then, have a go at this octopus craft using an old pair of socks!

On J2e today we are going to continue learning about digital clocks! As well as answer some questions about animals that live under the sea!

Have a great day, and don't forget to share your crafts with us!

Tuesday 2nd February

Bore da! Your under the sea pictures yesterday were fantastic!

On J2e today we are learning how to tell the time using a digital clock! You might see this type of clock on a phone or tablet. We are also learning some facts about animals that live under the sea.

It's important to stay healthy so have a go at making this fruity snack. You could use oranges or a different fruit!

Also have a go at these fishy movement! Which one is your favourite?

Have a great day and don't forget to share your work with us!

Monday 1st February

Bore da, today is the first day of February! On J2e, we have some phonics to do this morning and we are also going to be looking at different types of clocks!

To carry on our Animaltastic topic, this week we are going to start learning about animals that live under the sea. Can you make an under the sea picture? You could draw or paint it, or make a collage! How many different animals can you include?

Also have a go at this Squish the Fish yoga!

Have a fantastic day, and make sure to share you tasks with us on Class Dojo!

Friday 29th January

Bore da, we have come to the end of another fantastic week! You are all working so hard. We loved reading your stories yesterday, they were all brilliant!

For today, our literacy activity on J2e is some spellings, and for numeracy we have a mymaths activity to do.

Sut mae'r tywydd heddiw? What's the weather like today? We are going to be weather people today and practice some Welsh. Use the word mat below to think of a weather forecast! You could then ask your grown up to film you and share it with us on Class Dojo.

Also have a go at these yoga movements to help calm us down after a busy week!

Have a fantastic day, and don't forget to share these activities with us on Class Dojo!

Thursday 28th January

Bore da! Great work yesterday Dosbarth 4!

On J2e, it is time to write our stories! Use the word mat and sound charts (on Class Dojo) to help you sound things out. For numeracy, we are telling the time. Where should the big hand point to for o'clock? What about half past?

If you could be any animal what would you be? Why? Talk to your family about what animals you would all be and draw a picture of them.

Let's get active and do some animal movements like the ones below, can you make them into a dance?

Wednesday 27th January

Good morning! I hope you all enjoyed the virtual zoo yesterday, there was lots of exciting animals on there!

Today, on J2e we are going to learn about half past for numeracy! For literacy, we are going to be making up some sentences ready for our story tomorrow. Try to sound out those words as much as you can, and remember your full stops and capital letters!

One of the animals in the zoo yesterday were chimps! Can you make chimp faces like the ones below? Can you do the animal movements in the second picture?

Take photos of them and share them on Class Dojo! Have a great day! 

Tuesday 26th January

Bore da! You made some lovely cards and welsh spoons yesterday!

Today, we are going to learn about Chester Zoo. Visit the Chester Zoo website and watch some of their virtual zoo videos! You could watch the videos with you family and talk about it. What can you see? Did you learn any interesting facts? Which is your favourite animal, why? You could share some of your answers on Class Dojo.

Once you have done that, have a go at the mindfulness drawing below. You could draw something you saw in the videos or something from your house.

On J2e, we are going to continue learning about time. Today we are starting to look at clocks! For literacy, we are going to practice some spelling words from The Zoo Vet.

Have a great day!

Monday 25th January

Bore da! What a snowy weekend it's been, did you all enjoy building snowmen? 

Today is St Dwynwen's Day! Watch the video below and then make a St Dwynwen's Day card for someone you love! You could also have a go at making a Welsh love spoon like the ones below!

Our literacy and numeracy activities are on J2e. For literacy, can you fill in the words on the picture? Look carefully to where the arrows are pointing! For numeracy, there is an activity about days of the week and months of the year!

Have a great day! We can't wait to see your love spoons and cards on Class Dojo!

Friday 22nd January

Bore da Class 4! It's the end of yet another busy week and it's lovely to see how hard you've all been working! I hope you are all well and safe on this Friday morning! 

For today's activities...

1. First, have a go at the 'Jungle Drawing Activity' below! Pick an animal and follow each step on the sheet. If you follow each step in the right order you should end up with some fantastic drawings! You can colour in your drawings once you have finished and don't forget to share them on Class Dojo! 
2. Next, let's focus on our fitness! Complete 'Joe Wicks' 5 Minute Home Workout' using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w
3. Check J2E for your literacy and numeracy tasks, and there is also one on MyMaths today! Have a lovely day and make sure you get plenty of fresh air! 

Thursday 21st January

Bore da! You made some fantastic zoos yesterday!

Your first activity for today is to make owl cookies! I have left a recipe below for the cookies, make sure to have a grown up help you with these. If you don't have the ingredients, try and make an owl from other objects around your house instead!

Next have a go at the jungle safari yoga - Yoga Time! Jungle Safari: Kids Yoga and Nursery Rhymes | Cosmic Kids - YouTube 

Our literacy and numeracy tasks are on J2e. For literacy, you are going to be describing you favourite animal! For numeracy, you are going to be naming some 2D and 3D shapes!

Have a great day!

Wednesday 20th January

Good morning! Mae hi'n bwrw glaw heddiw. It's raining today so let's do some fun indoor activities.

Your first task is to play a game with your family, you could choose any game to play! What's your favourite game to play?

Next, let's design a zoo! You could use lego like the ones below, use playdough, draw your zoo, or maybe use something else from around your house.

Our literacy and numeracy activities are on J2e. For literacy, we are going to read The Zoo Vet and then answer the questions at the end! For numeracy, you have a video to watch and then some questions to answer about shapes!

Have a fantastic day!

Tuesday 19th January

Bore da! I loved seeing all of your ideas for our Animaltastic topic, you all seem excited to learn about lots of different animals! To start our topic off, we are going to read a story called 'The Zoo Vet'. I have shared it with you on J2e as well as an activity to go with it. For numeracy, we are going to carry on looking at 2D shapes - did you remember their special name? You will find both of those activities on J2e!

It's important to exercise regularly, so have a go at the workout below:

Also let's make a paper plate animal today! You could make one of the animals below or choose a different one!

We can't wait to see what you make, make sure to share it with us on Class Dojo!

Monday 18th January

Bore da, we hope you had a great weekend!

This week we are starting our new topic Animaltastic and it's all about animals! For your first activity can you make a mind map or poster showing everything you know about animals already, and any animals you would like to learn about! You can then send it to us on Class Dojo.

For our next activity, let's think about what makes us happy! Use the sheet below or make you own.

On J2e, we have some phonics and a shape activity for you to complete.

Make sure to keep in touch on Class Dojo and have a great day!

Friday 15th January

Bore da, it's the end of another week and what a busy week it's been! You have been working so hard, Mrs Quigley, Mrs Evans and I have loved seeing all of your hard work!

Today, let's do some yoga. Try this one today Sonic The Hedgehog | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! - YouTube

It's a bit icy this morning, so let's make a snowman like the one below!

Check J2e for your literacy and numeracy tasks, and there is also one on mymaths today. Keep in touch on Class dojo and have a great day!

Thursday 14th January

Bore da! Today on J2e, we are going to carry on the fact families from yesterday, and learn about the qu and ch sounds!

Now that the weather has dried up, go on a walk with your family. While you're out, collect some sticks, leaves, twigs, and other materials to make your name like the ones below! You could also try and make other words after doing your name.

Don't forget to keep in touch on Class Dojo, and have a lovely day!

Wednesday 13th January

Bore da! It's very rainy today - can you remember how to say that in welsh? Mae hi'n _______ .

Today, let's make our own stained glass window. This one was made with nature materials but you could use other things like sequins, beads or glitter!

Next have a go at this exercise! Which one is your favourite movement?

Tuesday 12th January

Bore da! The weather isn't very nice today so it's a good day to stay in wrapped up warm!

Can you make an animal painting like the one below? You could do a polar bear or choose a different animal.

Have a go at this Simon Says game with your family too!

Check J2e for our other activities and have a great day! 

Monday 11th January

Bore da, it's the start of a new week! The weather has been very cold recently so let's make some snowflakes today!

Let's also do some yoga too! Minecraft | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! - YouTube

We can't wait to see your snowflakes on Class Dojo and our other activities on J2e!

Have a great day!

Friday 8th January

Bore da! It's the end of our first week. It's been great seeing all of your lovely work! You've been working very hard at home! Here are today's activities, and don't forget to check J2e for the others. I will also be sending the name of your next reading book on Class Dojo today!

Today, our first activity is to go on a nature scavenger hunt! Make sure you wrap up warm though as it is very cold outside. Can you find all of the items below?

What was your favourite thing you saw on your walk? It might have been a giant tree, or a river, or maybe an icy puddle! Draw what you saw on your walk and send it to us on Class Dojo!

Have a great day! 

Thursday 7th January

Bore da, another day of learning! Today, have a go at the game below:

As it is a new year, let's make some new years resolutions. You could use the stars, like the ones  below, to write them on.

Don't forget to check J2e for your other activities, and there is also one of mymaths today!

Have a great day!

Wednesday 6th January

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! It's the start of a new year! We hope you had a great Christmas holiday!

To get us started, let's do some Cosmic Kids Yoga Moana | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! - YouTube . 

Lot's of people celebrate the new year with fireworks, have a go at making your own firework drawing/painting. You could do a painting like the one below! 

We also have activities on J2e for you to complete. Have a great day, and don't forget to keep in touch on Class Dojo!

Friday 18th December

Bore da, today is our last day before Christmas! Today, can you design a Christmas card? Also have a go at the scavenger hunt below, how many items can you find?

Check J2e for our literacy and numeracy activities! Have a great day!

Thursday 17th December

Bore da! Today can you design your own Christmas jumper? Design it on paper and then upload a picture to J2e or Class Dojo. Have a go at some Christmas yoga - Christmas Special | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure! - YouTube . Check on J2e to see our literacy and numeracy activities for today!

Have a great day 

Thursday 26th November

Homework this week is on J2e. It is to practise reading and spelling some of our key words.

Pupils can practise the spellings on J2e, or on a piece of paper if needed.

Please also continue to practice reading using Oxford Owl.

Friday 20th November

Homework this week is on J2e. It is to complete doubling challenges. Please read the instructions to your child and support them if needed.

Please also practice reading on Oxford Owl.

Friday 13th November

Homework this week is on J2e. Please also continue to read using Oxford Owl.

Friday 6th November

Homework for this week is on J2e. Children can complete the sums on J2e or using paper if needed.

Please also continue practicing reading using Oxford Owl.

Friday 23rd October

Homework for half term is to create a weather diary using J2e. There is a document in the pupil files with a page for each day of the week. Your child can draw a picture and write, with support, about the weather.

There is also a task on mymaths.co.uk to be completed.

Please continue to use the reading resources on Oxford Owl as often as possible.

Have a great half term and thank you for your continued support,

Miss Grinnell, Mrs Quigley and Mrs Evans

Friday 16th October

This week, homework is to be completed in J2e (Hwb). Children will be writing about their favourite story - you will find more information about this in our shared files on J2e. 

Friday 9th October

Bore da, we hope you are all settling back into our new routines. Homework will be set every Friday using either J2e or mymaths.co.uk.

This week's homework will be maths based and can be found on mymaths.co.uk.

Reading activities can be found on www.oxfordowl.co.uk and used as often as possible.

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Grinnell, Mrs Quigley and Mrs Evans

Welcome to Class 4!

We have made a great start to the new school year. The children have settled well and are excited to get back to their learning! We began by working on well being, including our handwashing and sanitising routines, and exploring our classroom together.

We have now moved on to our topic of Julia Donaldson. We will be reading and doing activities based on three of her books - Monkey Puzzle, A Squash and a Squeeze and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book. The children have thoroughly enjoyed reading Monkey Puzzle this week!

Class Information

- Your child will be working with myself (Miss Grinnell) during the week, as well as Mrs Quigley and Mrs Evans.

- We have PE on a Tuesday. Please send your child to school in appropriate clothing and footwear.

- We have our outdoor learning day on a Wednesday. Please send your child in clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or wet. Some children may still have their wellies in school from their previous class, if not please send wellies in.

- We will not be sending reading books home, instead we will be providing online reading tasks. You will receive more information regarding this soon. In the meantime, please continue to use the Oxford Owl website (www.oxfordowl.co.uk)

- Homework tasks will be set online using Hwb (J2e). You will receive information regarding this Friday 18th September.

- Please ensure children bring a water bottle to school labelled with their name. Please also label any cardigans or jumpers which come to school.

- We do ask that no resources are brought to school from home given the current circumstances.

Please follow our Twitter account @BryncethinPS4 to see some of the activities we do in class.

Many thanks,

Miss Grinnell, Mrs Quigley and Mrs Evans

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