 It has been a very strange year but we made it! Well done to all of the boys and girls you are finished Junior Infants. A huge thank you to all of the parents at home that have done tremendous work over the last few months. It is almost time to relax and recharge for the summer!
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5 Fun Activities!!!
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
 Paper Aeroplanes | 
|  Art/ Messy Play |
Thursday | Friday |
 Sensory Walk | 
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Paper Aeroplanes
with Ms. Mc Sweeney
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Picture Instructions
Check out the video below of the world record paper aeroplane distance.
He threw it 226 feet and 10 inches!!! Thats the same as 38 of me lying down.....and I'm really long!
How far can you throw yours?? How are you going to measure the distance?
(You can use a non-standard unit of measure here like your feet, colours, or books)
There are lots of different styles of paper aeroplanes that you can try. If you give this a go remember to send me on a picture or a video I would love to see all of your creations!
Maths
with Ms. Brooks
Art/Messy Play
with Ms. O'Shea
You will need:
- Paints
- Washing up liquid/bubble solution
- Water
- A straw
- Paper
Sensory Walk
with Ms. Maguire
We all have 5 senses...
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You will need:
Sensory Walk checklist
Clipboard and pencil
Sensory Walk
Colour and label your pictures
Baking
with Ms. Keogh
You will need:
Rice Krispies
250g of Chocolate (I used milk cooking chocolate)
Baking Cases
Large mixing bowl
small glass bowl
saucepan
kettle
big spoon
little spoon
Rice Krispies
250g of Chocolate (I used milk cooking chocolate)
Baking Cases
Large mixing bowl
small glass bowl
saucepan
kettle
big spoon
little spoon
Procedural Writing
Why don't you try writing out the procedure so that you have the recipe written down in case you would like to make them again!
Why don't you try writing out the procedure so that you have the recipe written down in case you would like to make them again!
Some of the super work still being completed at home! Well done.
I hope you all enjoyed the activities last week. There's just 2 weeks left before we finish up for the year!
I have added some new work and new fun activities for the week. Please split up the work in whatever suits you best. If you have any questions, please email me :)
I have added some new work and new fun activities for the week. Please split up the work in whatever suits you best. If you have any questions, please email me :)
English
- Blending practice (group 6 and group 7 words)
- Reader
- Handwriting (s, x, z)
- Writing workshop
Blending Practice
We are finished revising all of our sounds. Practice reading some words below.
- Ask your child the sounds before watching the videos.
- Complete the work on 2 separate days.
 Group 6 words |  Group 7 words |
Reader
Try and practice the reader a few times this week.
Handwriting
Revising the letters s, x and z. Practice writing on your whiteboard with me then complete the pages in your book. Try and split the handwriting over 3 days if possible as 3 pages in the book is too much in one day.
Example:
Monday: s
Tuesday: x
Wednesday: z
Example:
Monday: s
Tuesday: x
Wednesday: z
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Writing Workshop
Try to do at least one writing task this week, if you would like to do more that's great. I am writing about making fairy cakes, maybe you could write about one of the fun things you do this week.
5 Fun Activities!
Below you will find some fun activities to complete during the week. These are fun suggestions to try. Let me know if you do give them a try and if you liked them! Enjoy!
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
 Music |  Playdough |  Maths |
Thursday Science | Friday Baking |
Music
with Ms Keogh
We will be looking at 3 different things in music today!
The Orchestra
First of all we will be learning a little bit about the orchestra!
The main vocabulary to take from this lesson is orchestra, conductor, musicians, strings, woodwind, percussion and brass!
The Orchestra
First of all we will be learning a little bit about the orchestra!
The main vocabulary to take from this lesson is orchestra, conductor, musicians, strings, woodwind, percussion and brass!
Body Percussion/ Beat
Now, we will be learning about beat in a song and how our bodies can act as instruments through body percussion! There's lots of standing up and joining in for this one!!
Remember: A beat is a steady sound/pulse in the back of a song (kind of like a heartbeat💗)
Now, we will be learning about beat in a song and how our bodies can act as instruments through body percussion! There's lots of standing up and joining in for this one!!
Remember: A beat is a steady sound/pulse in the back of a song (kind of like a heartbeat💗)
Here's the fun popcorn song that you can try again if you'd like!
Rhythm
I am going to introduce you to Granny Semibreve, Mr Minim, Mr Crochet and Little Miss Quaver! These are different rhythms in music. After watching this video try and clap along with the song from Moana below! 😊
I am going to introduce you to Granny Semibreve, Mr Minim, Mr Crochet and Little Miss Quaver! These are different rhythms in music. After watching this video try and clap along with the song from Moana below! 😊
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Thanks so much to everyone for watching Music with Ms Keogh. I will be back next week with another fun activity! 😊
Playdough
with Ms. Maguire
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Method
- Mix the flour and salt together
- Add the wet ingredients (water, oil, lemon juice and food colouring)
- Mix together
- Microwave for 4/5 minutes
- Let it cool
- Mix
- Lightly flour counter and knead the mixture
Here are a few fun ideas for your new playdough...
Maths
with Ms. Brooks
A new game Buzz 10 from Ms. Brooks this week!
Science
with Ms. O'Shea
Hello again everyone! Today's experiment requires minimal resources. We will be making our own Lava Lamps, how cool! The super thing about these is you can choose your own colour by changing the food colouring. I really hope you enjoy it, and have FUN!!
You will need:
Don't forget to send on pictures and videos!!! :)
You will need:
- Water
- Oil
- Food colouring
- A clear container ie. a glass
- 1 Alka-Seltzer
Don't forget to send on pictures and videos!!! :)
The procedural writing is just an option you could do at the end, you may also like to do it orally to test memory!
Baking
with Ms. McSweeney
Today we are going to make fairy cakes! I have used a simple all in one recipe so that it's easy to make, and have the little ones join in on the process. I hope that you enjoy and that they taste great!
| Ingredients - Fairy Cakes
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| Ingredients - Icing
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Have Fun and Enjoy!
I hope you all had a great week. I've added a story below and some pictures of the work completed this week. Well done everyone!
Read Aloud
The Way Back Home, by Oliver Jeffers.
Amazing Work
Hi everyone,
I have put up the work for the week. There's some phonics, handwriting, reading and maths to complete during the week. Please split up the work in a way that suits the needs of your family. I have also added some fun activities for the week. These are for your enjoyment, please feel free to complete them whenever you wish. Please keep sending me on your work and I will post some examples on Friday. Have a great week!
I have put up the work for the week. There's some phonics, handwriting, reading and maths to complete during the week. Please split up the work in a way that suits the needs of your family. I have also added some fun activities for the week. These are for your enjoyment, please feel free to complete them whenever you wish. Please keep sending me on your work and I will post some examples on Friday. Have a great week!
Phonics
We are onto revising our last group of sounds. Well done. I have split the group into 3 videos to be completed on 3 separate days during the week.
- Video 1: qu, ou
- Video 2: oi, ue
- Video 3: er, ar
Video 1: qu, ou | Video 2: oi, ue | Video 3: er, ar |
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Handwriting
We are going to revise 4 letters this week. I would suggest doing 1 or 2 letters a day and trying to complete the corresponding page in the book. I have made 2 videos below with the correct formation.
- Video 1: u, y
- Video 2: w, v
Video 1: u, y | Video 2: w, v |
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Reader
I have added 1 red and 1 yellow reader for the week. If you would like another one please let me know.
Writing Workshop
Using the same checklist as last week. Choose something you are interested in and draw and write about it. Pick 2 different days to complete your writing on.
Remember to send me on your work. I really love to see your drawing and writing
Remember to send me on your work. I really love to see your drawing and writing
Checklist
Maths
Try and complete a few pages in your maths book. Below are some suggestions.
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5 Fun Activities
June is the time for winding down and having a bit of fun. We have added some extra activities for you to try at home this week. Complete as many of the tasks as you wish and do them on whatever day suits you. Have fun!
P.E.Ms. McSweeney  | MathsMs. Brooks | GeographyMs. Maguire  |
ScienceMs. Keogh  | ArtMs. O'Shea  |
P.E.
with Ms. McSweeney
Maths
with Ms. Brooks
Geography
with Ms. Maguire
Sycamore leaf | Oak leaf |
Leaf rubbings
You will need:
- Paper
- Crayon
(I used a twistable but a thick crayon on its side would be better)
Don't forget to take pictures of your leaf rubbings to send to your teacher.
Science
with Ms Keogh
Today we are going to do 2 fun science experiments! For these experiments you will need:
| Experiment One (Volcano): 1. Vinegar 2. Baking Soda 3. Food colouring (optional) 4. Spoon 5. Small glass | Experiment Two (Balloon) 1. Vinegar 2. Baking Soda 3. Balloon 4. Water Bottle |
Remember: In science, Vinegar is an acid and baking soda is a base. When an acid and a base come together a chemical reaction occurs!
Before you wacth the video try and predict what you think happens when vinegar and baking soda is mixed together...
If you like, after your experiments you can draw a picture of what happened. You could even try and label the picture and write about it!
Before you wacth the video try and predict what you think happens when vinegar and baking soda is mixed together...
If you like, after your experiments you can draw a picture of what happened. You could even try and label the picture and write about it!
ART
with Ms. O'Shea
with Ms. O'Shea
Butterfly life Cycle
Today we will do an art activity based on the life cycle of a butterfly. Many of us know what butterflies are, but do we know where they come from? Watch the powerpoint video below to learn more and then get ready for some creativity! Enjoy :)
Today we will do an art activity based on the life cycle of a butterfly. Many of us know what butterflies are, but do we know where they come from? Watch the powerpoint video below to learn more and then get ready for some creativity! Enjoy :)
You will need:
** Click into images to see in full**
- A paper plate
- Paper/card
- Scissors
- A ruler
- Glue
- A leaf
- Pasta pieces
- Grains of rice
- Colours/pencils
** Click into images to see in full**
If you are looking for some extra activities to do today or over the weekend (or at any stage). Check out some of the other pages on our blog.
MathsFor some Maths fun check out: HSCL Page |  |
SkippingFor some skipping fun check out: Skipping School |  |
The following pages are more focused towards senior infants and first but some of you may find them interesting.
LiteracyCheck out some tricky words with Ms. Stanley, and story time with Ms. Fallon and Ms. Callan on the Literacy Support page. |  |
Maths ChallengeThis page has lots of maths quizzes for anyone that's looking for a bit of a challenge. Have a look at the Maths Support page. |  |
Please send any work to: ms.mcsweeney@olvinfants.com
I can see all the wonderful work still being done at home. Well done everyone. I can see that there is lots of work being completed in the books sent home. Please feel free to complete any pages that you wish if your child is excited to do them.
Also please feel free to fill up the copies that were sent home. They are for you to keep and use as you wish. So have fun practicing drawing pictures, writing stories, writing numbers or little sums, or whatever you like in them.
Also please feel free to fill up the copies that were sent home. They are for you to keep and use as you wish. So have fun practicing drawing pictures, writing stories, writing numbers or little sums, or whatever you like in them.
English
- Phonics: th and th
- Handwriting: revision page in book
- Reader: Re-read from yesterday
- Writing workshop: try an add some adjectives
Phonics
Handwriting
Complete revision pages 44, 45 in your handwriting book.
Writing Workshop
Maths
Number before and number after.
Complete page in your book.
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