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Friday Feedback!

29/5/2020

My Favourite Activities This Week!

My Star Students this week are Alan & Josh! Well done for uploading your favourite piece of work for Friday Feedback. It's so lovely to see everyone is keeping busy and happy at home! I miss you all so much so it's lovely to see some photos with your smiling faces!

Class Challenge

So here are the results of our homework challenge. Well done to Frankie, Hallie, Amelia, Seraphina for answering the maths question, you all got it correct! I hope you enjoyed the story and have been washing your teeth carefully every morning and night. I'm sure everyone is drinking lots of water in this hot weather, but it's important for our tooth care also.

That's it for this week. I hope everyone found the workbooks helpful and managed to complete some of the challenges with the children. We will see you back here on Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend.

Kind Regards,

Ms. Murray

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Homework 25th - 29th May

24/5/2020

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Homework Links

Tricky words and phonics assessment sheet
Dictation - click for video
Oxford Owl Readers
Irish: 10@10 as Gaeilge
Maths: Measure Activities

Message For The Children

This week we are learning all about taking care of our teeth. Please take some time to talk through the challenges below with your child. You will find a Parent Guide in your child's book pack which will talk you through the mighty mouth programme. Please take some time to read through it and talk to your child about how they can take care of their teeth.

Little Big Feet!

Watch the story below and then answer some of the questions below.

How to Brush Your Teeth

You have received a special pack with your tooth brush and tooth paste. Watch this video and make sure you know how to brush your teeth properly. When you have finished watching it have a go yourself with your new toothbrush!

Make yourself a tooth friendly snack!

Now that we know the basics of dental hygiene: brushing teeth twice a day and flossing daily. However, the secret to healthy teeth might be in your child’s lunchbox! Food has a big impact on their teeth-for better or for worse. Discover the tooth-friendly foods you should incorporate into every meal, and what you need to avoid!

For your lunch today make yourself a healthy tooth friendly snack with the help of your grown-up. Or draw a picture of your favourite tooth-friendly foods and label your picture!

Write a Letter to the Tooth Fairy!

In your toothcare pack you will have received a special envelope for putting your baby tooth in for the Tooth fairy. Write a letter to the Tooth fairy. You could choose from any of the ideas below:

Write her a procedure piece of writing telling her how to brush your teeth properly.
Tell her about what you did at the weekend.
Draw her a picture about all the food that are good and bad for your teeth.

Skipping Challenge!

Try out some of these skipping calenges with your new skipping rope. Have fun!

That's it for this week. I hope you enjoy the challenges. Don't forget to visit last week's Friday Feedback! Here are the books that you received in your pack. Have a look through your child's work and ask them to talk you through the work we have done over the year. You will find a few spare pages at the back of some of the copies that you can use for their homework.

Have a lovely week,

Kind Regards,

Ms Murray

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Friday Feedback!

22/5/2020

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My Favourite Activities this week!

My Star Student this week is Josh! Well done for uploading your favourite piece of work for Friday Feedback. You are just amazing and I love to see that you're working so hard. Well done!

Class Challenge

So here are the results of our homework survey. Well done to Amelia, Frankie, Seraphina, Hallie, Josh, Kaylum, Levi, Calum! for answering the maths question, you all got it correct! Here are some of your favourite Julia Donaldson books...

Amelia: Zog because it is about dragons. A Squash and a Squeeze is funny.
Frankie: The gruffalo because the animals are scared of the gruffalo and the gruffalo is scared of the mouse that makes it funny
Josh: Sharing a shell because I love learning about shells
Calum: The smeds and the smoos I liked this book because they looked funny and they were colourful they had funny noses too. I liked when they fell in love, there families didn’t like each other so was nice they fell in love and everyone was happy at the end.

Well done on entering your favourite story and telling us why you like them!

Have a lovely weekend. It's all about teeth on next week's blog. I hope you managed to collect your book bags and the few extra gifts for the girls and boys! There will be a collection on Monday for the few people who didn't get to collect yesterday.

Kind Regards,

Ms. Murray

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Homework 18th - 22nd May

16/5/2020

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Homework Links

Tricky words and phonics assessment sheet
Dictation - click for video
Oxford Owl Readers
Irish: Siopadóireacht
Maths: Time Activities
Maths Worksheets

Message For The Children

This week we are learning all about shells. Please take some time to talk through the challenges below with your child. Most of the challenges can be completed independently, with just a little support with the reading. I have added some more interactive elements to this week’s challenges which I think will made it a little easier to manage and enjoyable for your child. This week you will see it is an option to upload your child's "Favourite Activity!" see the end of the blog for more details.

Questions & Answers

Listen to the story Sharing a Shell in my video above and answer the questions below.

Mini Shell Counting Lesson

Watch the video of this activity above.
? ?make a number line of shells, stones, bottle tops or paper flowers etc.
? ?make a cover using a larger shell or egg cup.
? activities include:
- identify and order numbers
- point to and count numbers aloud
- hide a selection of numbers with cover

- identify number after/before (advance ability won't have to count from 1)
- count on from... 4, 7, 3
- two more/three less
- matching a visual pattern with the corresponding numeral
It is completely normal for children to make mistakes at this age, it is very much part of the learning process. Try to focus on what they did well, adding some positive reinforcement.

Yoga Under The Sea!

It's a Seashell Day! - GetEpic.com

GetEpic.com is a fantastic online library. Enter your email below and I will send you a free invite to set up a login for our class account. If you have already registered log in and you will see I have assigned the new book for our topic this week. Don't forget to check you Junk Mail for the invite to register.

Draw Your Own Seashells

Note to Parents: New Email Address Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com

Please note that you can now upload your favourite piece of work for our Friday Feedback by clicking on the 'Choose File' tab above. This can be one of the challenges above or something different you did yourself. You can send a picture, a document or a video. Hope you enjoy the blog this week! Don't forget to check out last Friday's Feedback below!

Kind Regards,

Ms Murray

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Friday Feedback!

15/5/2020

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Some great work to share on Friday Feedback today. Well done to Calum and Amelia! I know Amelia is missing school as much as I am! lol. Calum you are indeed a wonderful person! I hope everyone enjoyed the plant tasks this week. Remember my new email is Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com.

This video just made my day! It's so lovely to see you Calum and well done you on such a cool creation!

In case you missed our special message for the children. Check out the video below!

Class Challenge!

So here are the results of our homework survey. Well done to Levi, Zoey, Kaylum, Alan, Amelia, Hallie, Calum, Josh, Mia M. and Mia H. for answering the maths question, you all got it correct! Although, I'm sure Zoey managed to blow out all her birthday candles! Your favourite presents included...

Trampoline
Barbies
Batman figures
bike
Trip to Tayto Park
Aqua beads
Dave's Jungle!
Dinosaur toys
LoL Bathbombs
A Bike!

I sure you'll all agree you are very lucky children to receive such lovely gifts!

That's it for this week folks! Do make you join me back here on Monday morning. Have a lovely weekend,

Kind regards,

Ms. Murray

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I Will Teach You!

13/5/2020

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To all the girls, boys, mammies and daddies! Please take a moment to enjoy this special message from all the staff at OLV Infants to you!

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Homework 11th - 15th May

11/5/2020

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Links

Tricky words and phonics assessment sheet
Dictation - click for video
Oxford Owl Readers
Irish: Siopadóireacht
Maths: Time Activities
Maths Worksheets

Message For The Children

This week we will be learning all about flowers! We would normally have planted our sunflower seed by now. The seeds would have germinated and the shoots growing tall. I grew some at home this year and I'll share the progress they make over the coming months. I grew the tall giant sunflowers and my daughter grew smaller ones called Teddy Bear Sunflowers. The garden centers will be open from next week so maybe at some point soon you'll get to buy some seeds and grow your own!

Parts of a plant

Draw and label the parts of a plant.

Flower Power! - Guided Meditation

Online Library - Plants

Plant Cycle

Watch this video and learn how a seed grows into a plant! We call this the plant cycle.

Make some paper flowers

Follow the steps below to make some paper flowers and then make your own flower shop. Or why not make some paper flowers and leave them on the doorstep of someone you miss as a special gift! You need whole punch, papper, pencil, straws, colours. Optional: coloured card.

Note to Parents: New Email Address Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com

I hope you enjoy this weeks tasks. If you would like email me some photos of your child's work and I will share them on our Friday Feedback.

Kind Regards,

Ms Murray

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Friday Feedback!

8/5/2020

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Hi girls and boys! I hope everyone enjoyed this week's challenges? I would love to hear how you're getting on so please leave a comment or send me a picture you'd like me to share with your friends on Friday Feedback. Amelia sent me a lovely picture of a book she read and her cat Report! Well done Amelia, your a Super Star!

Class Challenge!

So here are the results of our homework survey. Well done to Frankie, Amelia, Josh, Bria and Kaylum for answering the maths question, you all got it correct! Your favourite party treats were... Cake, sweets and Jellies! I couldn't agree more and today I celebrate MY Birthday so I will make sure that all those yummy treats are on the menu!

I hope everyone received their postcard in the post this week? A nice surprise. Have a lovely, sunny weekend everyone! Remember, my new email is Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com so you can contact me there if you need me!

Stay Safe,

Ms. Murray

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May 5th - 8th May

5/5/2020

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Links

Tricky words and phonics assessment sheet
Dictation - click for video
Oxford Owl Readers
Irish: Caitheamh aimsire
Maths Time Games
Maths Worksheets

Message For The Children

This week to celebrate our new 'Wellness Support Pages' for children and adults, we are going to do some nice fun activities around the theme of Wellness and Self-care! It's important that while our normal daily routines are a little bit different we can still make the most of everyday by thinking positively and looking at all the good things we can be thankful for! Some of the activities have been tried and teated by my own daughter!

My News!

The children and I would normally write up our news each week! Why not write your news and tell us about all the great things up did over the bank holiday weekend! Read my news below together with your grown-up. Draw a picture to go with your news. Don't forget to use the 3 W's to help compose your writing. Can you spot the 'who, what, where, when and why' on my news?

Ms Murray's News

On Monday it was a really hot day. When I woke up I decided to go for a treck with my two daughters, Alexa and Sienna. We made our way down to the beach and headed out across the rocks. We passed the harbour and the boats on the way. We like to go for a walk every day because it is important to get exercise. Exrecise makes you feel happy! We had a great time.

Make your own Walking Stick!

Going for walks is even more fun when you have your very own magic walking staff! (Staff is an old fashioned word for a stick that has many different uses). Why not try making your own staff with a sick and paint! You'll have to find a long stick.

Be Kind to Yourself!

We Can't Wait Jar!

Right now, we’re sure there are lots of things you would really like to do, but can’t due to our current situation. Perhaps we can turn these ‘can’t do’ activities into ‘we can’t wait to’ activities! You could make a special jar, and anytime you think of something you can’t wait to do, add it to the jar. That way, you will have lots of fun activities waiting for you when we get back to normality!

I am a Wonderful Person!

Enjoy some positive vibes by thinking about everything you are good at! You can draw your own sheet, write it as a story or print out this template! You can send me a picture at the end of the week to my new email! Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com
The sentence starters are:

- I am good at....
- I am most happy when...
- I like myself when...
- I am proud of me when...
- I am special because...
- I am a good friend when I...

Note to Parents: New Email Address Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com

I hope you enjoy this weeks tasks. If you would like email me some photos of your child's work and I will share them on our Friday Feedback. Don't forget to visit our new wellness support pages under theAdditional Support tabs in the main menu bar.

Kind Regards,

Ms Murray

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Friday Feedback!

1/5/2020

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Well done to all the girls and boys for working away so hard at home. I know you're all doing your very best and also helping your grown-up out with all the housework too! Keep up the great work.

Wow Work

Well done to Frankie who shared some of his great work with me! Check out how amazing his handwriting is. I'm so impressed! And super cat drawing 😸

Class Challenge!

So here are the results of our homework survey. Well done to Frankie, Amelia, Josh, Levi, Calum, Hallie and Alan for answering the maths question, you all got it correct! I need to make it even harder for next week! Can you believe Alan is the only person who has a cat at home! Lucky Alan!

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend everyone! remember, you have the day off on Monday so we will see you back here on Tursday!

Stay Safe,

Ms. Murray

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Ms Murray's Class Blog

My Favourite Activities This Week!

Class Challenge

Homework Links

Message For The Children

Classroom Challenge!

Little Big Feet!

Answer the questions below:

How to Brush Your Teeth

Make yourself a tooth friendly snack!

Write a Letter to the Tooth Fairy!

Skipping Challenge!

My Favourite Piece of Work for Friday Feedback!

My Favourite Activities this week!

Class Challenge

Homework Links

Message For The Children

Classroom Challenge!

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers!

Mini Shell Counting Lesson

Yoga Under The Sea!

It's a Seashell Day! - GetEpic.com

Enter your child's name and your email to receive a GetEpic.com login

Draw Your Own Seashells

My Favourite Piece of Work!

Note to Parents: New Email Address Ms.Murray@olvinfants.com

Class Challenge!

Links

Message For The Children

Classroom Challenge

Parts of a plant

Flower Power! - Guided Meditation

Online Library - Plants

Enter your child's name and your email to receive a GetEpic.com login

Plant Cycle

Make some paper flowers

Class Challenge!

Links

Message For The Children

Classroom Challenge

My News!

Ms Murray's News

Make your own Walking Stick!

Be Kind to Yourself!

We Can't Wait Jar!

I am a Wonderful Person!

Wow Work

Class Challenge!

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