We are going to do some great work today! We are going to describe number patterns, solve a story sum, use arrow notation to subtract (minus), do Mental Maths, subtract (minus) using the number line, practice our handwriting, unjumble words, read, and write captions for pictures. In Life Skills we will talk more about plants. There is also a speaking activity if Afrikaans is your additional language. On your marks, get set, go!

If you’re new here, the resources used for counting in multiples, sounds learnt (to be cut into sound cards to build words), phonics lists and reading sight words (to be cut out in order to flash the words) can be downloaded here. There are also some practice assessments available on the page.

Maths methods – summary: A second page has been added. This is useful to keep on hand should you forget how each of the different methods in Maths is calculated. Mathematics is one of those subjects where you will always have to show how you got your answer, whether you are in Grade 1 or at university, so make sure to include all the steps for each type of sum. Always leave one line open before starting a new sum – as indicated by the orange crosses.

Describe number patterns and story sum:

Arrow notation and Mental Maths:

Number line – Subtraction: Download the template here.

Handwriting and Phonics – Jumbled words: Because handwriting is assessed it is very important that special attention be given to the formation of letters. Make sure that letters start and stop in the correct place, try to touch the top and bottom lines and do not lift your hand whilst you write.

Phonics – New words: The new lists are available to print here. You don’t need to learn or write the sentences – they are simply there to help you understand what the words mean. Only sound out the words in the blocks on the left and ask Mom or Dad to test how well you know them.

Reading: Read the story. Sound out words that you don’t know. If you get stuck on some of the words in the lists above, practice them some more. Try to read more fluently every day. Also try to read with expression. Think about where your voice needs to be louder or softer. Remember that your voice needs to sound as though you are asking a question when there is a question mark.

Write – Write sentences for the pictures: First talk about what you see in each picture and decide what you would like to write. You can use some of the words that have been provided and also sound out and write any other words that you would like to use. You only need to write one sentence for each picture. Try by yourself before you ask for help.

Life Skills – Plants: Write the names for the different parts of the plants. This page was taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Life Skills workbook for Terms 3 and 4.

The following are external links to videos that tell us more about why we need plants:

Afrikaans First Additional Language – Vocabulary: We’re learning about farm animals. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The picture was taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans First Additional Language.

Well done for the great work today!

Now go have fun!

Lisa