Writing

Day 100

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100 lessons on leesamee.com! Whoohoo!!!

Thanks for being a part of it.

Lisa

We will use this week – Day 96 to Day 100 – to do some practice tests to see how well our kids have understood the work, and also to highlight the areas in which they need more help. Each day will comprise the following three formal activities: Mathematics, phonics and writing. In addition to this reading, phonics list words, Life Skills and Afrikaans Additional Language activities will continue as usual. Let’s jump right in!

The thing about tests… Please read the note below.

The work in the tests is based on the work that we have been doing for Term 3. I do not recommend the tests for any child who has not been thoroughly prepared to do the work. Rather go back to previous lessons if your child has only recently started with Term 3’s work. The search function can also assist if you would like to go back to specific topics.

The tests should be done as informally as possible and with as little pressure as possible. The only reason why work should ever be assessed is so that we can have an indication of where more help is needed, or where a concept is not yet fully developed. So, don’t give the answers or help beyond the instructions, but do give lots of encouragement to your child. If they get stuck, encourage them to think back to how we did this previously. If you do not have access to a printer, just recreate them by hand. The memo’s give a clear indication of how marks have been assigned and what a teacher would be looking for.

mathematics

Term 3 – Measurement of length and massDownload
term-3-measurement-of-length-and-mass-memo
Term 3 – Measurement of timeDownload
term-3-measurement-of-time-memoDownload
data-handling-types-of-homesDownload
data-handling-types-of-homes-memoDownload

phonics test

reading comprehension

Water parkDownload
water-park-memoDownload

afrikaans additional language

We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

You did amazing work today and can be so proud of yourself! Well done!

Now go have lots of fun!

Lisa

Day 99

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We will use this week – Day 96 to Day 100 – to do some practice tests to see how well our kids have understood the work, and also to highlight the areas in which they need more help. Each day will comprise the following three formal activities: Mathematics, phonics and writing. In addition to this reading, phonics list words, Life Skills and Afrikaans Additional Language activities will continue as usual. Let’s jump right in!

The thing about tests… Please read the note below.

The work in the tests is based on the work that we have been doing for Term 3. I do not recommend the tests for any child who has not been thoroughly prepared to do the work. Rather go back to previous lessons if your child has only recently started with Term 3’s work. The search function can also assist if you would like to go back to specific topics.

The tests should be done as informally as possible and with as little pressure as possible. The only reason why work should ever be assessed is so that we can have an indication of where more help is needed, or where a concept is not yet fully developed. So, don’t give the answers or help beyond the instructions, but do give lots of encouragement to your child. If they get stuck, encourage them to think back to how we did this previously. If you do not have access to a printer, just recreate them by hand. The memo’s give a clear indication of how marks have been assigned and what a teacher would be looking for.

mathematics

Term 3 – Patterns 2Download
term-3-patterns-2-memo
Term 3 – Space and Shape 2D ShapesDownload
term-3-space-and-shape-2d-shapes-memoDownload

phonics

Term 4 – Phonics Rhyming wordsDownload
Term 4 – Phonics Rhyming words MemoDownload

writing

Term 3 – Writing PunctuationDownload
Term 3 – Writing Punctuation MemoDownload

phonics

We are learning new sounds. 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

Sound out unknown words and work on reading more fluently every day.

Water park (Story for reading)Download

life skills

afrikaans additional language

We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

You did amazing work today and can be so proud of yourself! Well done!

Now go have lots of fun!

Lisa

Day 98

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We will use this week – Day 96 to Day 100 – to do some practice tests to see how well our kids have understood the work, and also to highlight the areas in which they need more help. Each day will comprise the following three formal activities: Mathematics, phonics and writing. In addition to this reading, phonics list words, Life Skills and Afrikaans Additional Language activities will continue as usual. Let’s jump right in!

The thing about tests… Please read the note below.

The work in the tests is based on the work that we have been doing for Term 3. I do not recommend the tests for any child who has not been thoroughly prepared to do the work. Rather go back to previous lessons if your child has only recently started with Term 3’s work. The search function can also assist if you would like to go back to specific topics.

The tests should be done as informally as possible and with as little pressure as possible. The only reason why work should ever be assessed is so that we can have an indication of where more help is needed, or where a concept is not yet fully developed. So, don’t give the answers or help beyond the instructions, but do give lots of encouragement to your child. If they get stuck, encourage them to think back to how we did this previously. If you do not have access to a printer, just recreate them by hand. The memo’s give a clear indication of how marks have been assigned and what a teacher would be looking for.

mathematics

Term 3 – Patterns 1Download
term-3-patterns-1-memo
Term 3 – Space and Shape SymmetryDownload
term-3-space-and-shape-symmetry-memoDownload

phonics

Term 3 – Phonics Rhyming wordsDownload
Term 3 – Phonics Rhyming words MemoDownload

writing

Term 3 – Writing Fill in the missing wordsDownload
Term 3 – Writing Fill in the missing words MemoDownload
Tidy room – write 2 sentencesDownload

phonics

We are learning new sounds. 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

Sound out unknown words and work on reading more fluently every day.

Water park (Story for reading)Download

life skills

afrikaans additional language

We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

You did amazing work today and can be so proud of yourself! Well done!

Now go have lots of fun!

Lisa

Day 97

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We will use this week – Day 96 to Day 100 – to do some practice tests to see how well our kids have understood the work, and also to highlight the areas in which they need more help. Each day will comprise the following three formal activities: Mathematics, phonics and writing. In addition to this reading, phonics list words, Life Skills and Afrikaans Additional Language activities will continue as usual. Let’s jump right in!

The thing about tests… Please read the note below.

The work in the tests is based on the work that we have been doing for Term 3. I do not recommend the tests for any child who has not been thoroughly prepared to do the work. Rather go back to previous lessons if your child has only recently started with Term 3’s work. The search function can also assist if you would like to go back to specific topics.

The tests should be done as informally as possible and with as little pressure as possible. The only reason why work should ever be assessed is so that we can have an indication of where more help is needed, or where a concept is not yet fully developed. So, don’t give the answers or help beyond the instructions, but do give lots of encouragement to your child. If they get stuck, encourage them to think back to how we did this previously. If you do not have access to a printer, just recreate them by hand. The memo’s give a clear indication of how marks have been assigned and what a teacher would be looking for.

mathematics

Term 3 – Numbers, Operations, Relationships 2Download
term-3-numbers-operations-relationships-2-memo

phonics

Term 3 – Phonics Word familiesDownload
Term 3 – Phonics Word families MemoDownload

writing

Term 3 – Writing PronounsDownload
Term 3 – Writing Pronouns MemoDownload

phonics

We are learning new sounds. 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

Sound out unknown words and work on reading more fluently every day.

Water park (Story for reading)Download

life skills

afrikaans additional language

We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

You did amazing work today and can be so proud of yourself! Well done!

Now go have lots of fun!

Lisa

Day 96

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We will use this week – Day 96 to Day 100 – to do some practice tests to see how well our kids have understood the work, and also to highlight the areas in which they need more help. Each day will comprise the following three formal activities: Mathematics, phonics and writing. In addition to this reading, phonics list words, Life Skills and Afrikaans Additional Language activities will continue as usual. Let’s jump right in!

The thing about tests… Please read the note below.

The work in the tests is based on the work that we have been doing for Term 3. I do not recommend the tests for any child who has not been thoroughly prepared to do the work. Rather go back to previous lessons if your child has only recently started with Term 3’s work. The search function can also assist if you would like to go back to specific topics.

The tests should be done as informally as possible and with as little pressure as possible. The only reason why work should ever be assessed is so that we can have an indication of where more help is needed, or where a concept is not yet fully developed. So, don’t give the answers or help beyond the instructions, but do give lots of encouragement to your child. If they get stuck, encourage them to think back to how we did this previously. If you do not have access to a printer, just recreate them by hand. The memo’s give a clear indication of how marks have been assigned and what a teacher would be looking for.

mathematics

Term 3 – Numbers, Operations, Relationships 1Download
Term 3 – Numbers, Operations, Relationships 1 MemoDownload

phonics

Term 3 – Phonics Build 4-letter wordsDownload
Term 3 – Phonics Build 4-letter words MemoDownload

writing

phonics

We are learning new sounds. 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

Sound out unknown words and work on reading more fluently every day.

Water park (Story for reading)Download

life skills

afrikaans additional language

We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

You did amazing work today and can be so proud of yourself! Well done!

Now go have lots of fun!

Lisa

Day 94

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We are taking on some fun challenges today! We are going to sequence numbers, solve a story sum, calculate totals and change, talk about 2D shapes, practice our handwriting, find rhyming words, read, and rewrite sentences with the correct punctuation. In Life Skills we will learn about homes. There is also a Phonics activity if Afrikaans is your additional language. Let’s get started!

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.

Money totals and change: Even though the examples do not demonstrate this, it is very important to write all answers in the R14,00 format. The worksheets were taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Mathematics workbook 2.

DBE Money p 23 (3)Download

2D Shapes: The worksheets were taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Mathematics workbook 2.

DBE Balls & boxes p 49,51 (3)Download

Counting, story sum and handwriting: 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: We are learning new sounds. 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.

Rhyming words (circle two words that rhyme in each line) and Punctuation: There are only a few clues today. Try to find all the words that must be written with capital letters. Remember those full stops!

Life Skills – Homes: We are learning about different types of homes. This page was taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Life Skills workbook for Terms 3 and 4.

Afrikaans First Additional Language – Phonics: We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

Wow! You did an amazing job!

Now go have fun!

Lisa

Day 93

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Today is a new day full of wonderful challenges! We are going to count, solve a story sum, double and halve, do addition and subtraction on a number line, practice our handwriting, search for sounds, read, and write sentences for a picture. In Life Skills we will talk some more about homes. There is also a Phonics 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.

Counting:

Story sum, doubling and halving:

Number line – Addition and subtraction: Look carefully which sums are plus and which are minus. Remember that we do each type of sum with a different method.

Download the template here.

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

Phonics – New words: We are learning new sounds this week. It is very important to note that these words are not reading words. 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. The phonics lists are available to print here.

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 sentences:

Banana boat – write 2 sentencesDownload

Life Skills – Homes: We are learning about different types of homes. This page was taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Life Skills workbook for Terms 3 and 4.

Afrikaans First Additional Language – Phonics: We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

Wow! You did such a great job!

Now go have fun!

Lisa

Day 92

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Today is a brand new day for learning and fun! We are going to count, solve a story sum, write number names, calculate bonds of 10, break up numbers, practice our handwriting, build words, read, and write a sentence in the past tense. In Life Skills we’ll learn about homes. There is also a Phonics activity if Afrikaans is your additional language. Let’s 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: There is a new page of Maths Methods. 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.

Counting, story sum and number names:

Bonds of 10: Use any of the methods you know to calculate the answers – use counters, your fingers, draw circles, count on the number line, or count on.

Breaking up numbers into tens and units: Use your number builder cards.

number-builder-cards-tens-and-unitsDownload

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

Phonics – New words: We are learning more new sounds. It is very important to note that these words are not reading words. Sound them out and ask Mom or Dad test how well you can write them in a little test.

Reading: We have a brand new story today! 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.

Past tense:

Life Skills: Today we’re learning about different types of homes. The page was taken from the Department of Education’s Life Skills workbook for terms 3 and 4.

Afrikaans First Additional Language – Phonics: Repeat along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

Wow! You were amazing today!

Now go have fun!

Lisa

Day 90

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We are taking on some fun challenges today! We are going to sequence numbers, solve a story sum, calculate totals and change, talk about 2D shapes, practice our handwriting, find rhyming words, read, and rewrite sentences with the correct punctuation. In Life Skills we will learn about food. There is also a Phonics activity if Afrikaans is your additional language. Let’s get started!

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.

Sequence numbers and story sum:

Money totals and change: The worksheets were taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Mathematics workbook 2.

dbe-money-p-24-29-2Download

2D Shapes: The worksheet was taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Mathematics workbook 2.

dbe-round-straight-sides-p-94-95-2Download

Handwriting: 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: We are learning new sounds. 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.

Rhyming words:

Punctuation: There are only a few clues today. Try to find all the words that must be written with capital letters. Remember those full stops!

Life Skills – Food: We use different ways to keep food fresh for longer. Talk about these and write the answers at the bottom of the page. This page was taken from the Department of Basic Education’s Life Skills workbook for Terms 3 and 4.

Afrikaans First Additional Language – Phonics: We’re learning Afrikaans sounds. Follow along with the video and try your best to always speak in full sentences. The pages were taken from the Department of Education’s Workbook 1 for Afrikaans Home Language.

Wow! You did an amazing job!

Now go have fun!

Lisa