Dear families,
The information below contains an outline of work that we have prepared for the children.
This includes work in a range of subjects including Literacy. Gaeilge, Maths, Art, PE, SESE (History, Geography, Science) and Music.
The pupils have been provided with two At Home Work packs, their homework books, handwriting books and free writing copies. Some classes may have additional workbooks.
In addition to this, each class level has a list of other work detailed below, and a list of links to support your child’s learning.
A number of links to educational sites and tasks have been provided for parents to use with their children. Pupils should be supervised by an adult when using any internet links or websites.
All work should be retained and returned to school upon reopening of the school.
Kind regards, The Staff of Scoil Chormaic CNS
Second Class:
- Pupils should continue with their homework in their Maths Time and Tables Champion Book
- Pupils have been provided with a pack of work labelled
- At Home Work Week 1
- At Home Work Week 2
Literacy – English:
- A recount (their news)
- Procedural Writing – how to make toast/build a sandcastle/make hot chocolate
- Report Writing – write a report on an animal and a country
- Poetry – write an acrostic poem on the topic of Spring and Pollution
They should write one recount, procedure, one report and one poem piece each week
- Handwriting Book – pupils should do three pages per week
- http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/ (Story writing)
- https://www.storyberries.com/ (Story reading)
- Free Writing – pupil can do some free writing on the following topics – favourite animal/favourite pastime
Maths
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting (Maths games)
- https://www.mathplayground.com/ (Maths games)
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math (Maths)
- Maths worksheets
Gaeilge:
- https://dinolingo.com/learn-irish-for-kids/ (Irish)
- https://www.cula4.com/en/games/ (Irish games)
- https://www.youtube.com/user/tglurgan (Pop songs in Irish)
- Irish worksheets
PE:
- Please see the following links for active work for
your child
- https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2017/0201/849300-operation-transformation-karl-henry-s-10- at-10-on-february-10th/
- http://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CEI-Take-a-Break-Teacher- Toolbox.pdf
SESE:
- A project based on each of the following themes:
- Choose a myth or a legend – write about it and draw a picture
- How to take care of the environment
The project can be completed using any of the following formats
- A power point (6-8
slides)
- A poster
- A written project or a typed project (one page)
The project should include the use of headings, sub headings and images (printed or drawn)
Useful websites for project work:
Intercultural Day:
- Pupils should choose a country that is special to
them/that they have family from and complete a project on that country. The
project could include information on any of the following:
- General facts about: flag, language, currency, population, cities
- More specific information about: Food, Traditional clothes, history, landmarks, animals life
Art:
- 1. Draw a picture with the title ‘The Rainforest’ – draw and colour
- 2. Build a spaceship from recycled materials
- 3. Draw a picture of your family. You can draw a family tree or draw one of your favourite memories you have with your family
Music:
- Practice tin whistle
