(Good morning Mr Joooood).
I hope you are all keeping well. I've got a couple of things for you to try today (or at some point this week) both online but with potential for extended use.
Please remember, however, that there is no right or wrong way to do something. We are all feeling our way through the dark here and you are not compelled to do anything I suggest in these blogs. In these remarkable times the health and mental well-being on yourself and your children is paramount. You know what approaches are best for your child so trust your instincts in this regard.
English
I have managed to put a "Project" on www.myon.co.uk. To access this, once you have logged in click on the Projects tab at the top:
You will see a list of assigned projects:
The current one is "Thinking About Stories - Fables." Click on this and you will get an explanation of the task and the books that are assigned to the project:
Choose a book and read it. You can click on the journal tab at the side to write a response as directed in the project description.
It is worth noting that although the project is marked as finished after reading one book, you can click back into the project and read the other books. Don't forget that the website allows the book to be read to you if your child needs help.
Maths
The website Numbots has been made free to access for children with a Times Tables Rock Star account.
Go to the site:
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
Log in by choosing school and the pupil and finally putting in the school's name and username and password. This is detailed on the slips of paper your child took home at the end of last week.
Once logged in, focus on the story mode aspect. The website tailors questions based on how your child responds so although you should support your child it is important that you don't just tell them the answer as the website won't give your child further practice on the concepts they need to practice.
This video introduces Numbots story mode for your child:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2L9N8Nbn3U
Again don't fret too much about doing these tasks "right." Just allow your child to have a go on their own terms.
Sadly I am unable to be available on the phone today as I promised - I am truly sorry for this. However, Miss Wakefield has stepped into my shoes so you will still have someone available if you need to ask a question, particularly around logging in issues.
I wish you all well,
Mr Jude
