TROON PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY YEARS CENTREHome Learning: Primary 3

LiteracyReading Spelling Writing

We are learning to read for enjoyment and information. We are learning to use the spelling rule ‘are’. We are learning to write a set of instructions.

Task: Log onto Bug Club and find the books chosen for you this week. After you have read each book, you will find some tasks to complete. The tasks may be something to talk about, draw, do or write. Each week we will top up your books so keep logging in to enjoy reading! https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0Keep reading and enjoying your own books at home. Remember you can read aloud to others, be read to and do paired reading of a book.

Task:Using the ‘Rainbow Writing’ approach, write your spelling words out 4 times. List attached.

Plurals - changing f to a ves. Look carefully at the attached sheet then try the Sumdog Plurals Challenge.

http://www.games.galacticphonics.com/othervowels/are/are.htm

Task:Writing Instructions- How to Plant a Sunflower Seed

Using the word bank below write, a clear set of instructions on how to plant a sunflower seed. Your

instructions must be in order and should be in simple sentences. Try to use the different sentence openers included and remember to read as you write to check spellings are correct and that each sentence makes

sense.At the end of this task traffic light your work and write a comment about what you did well and what you could

improve.Challenges: Use your instructions to plant a seed.

Design your own seed packet. Plants need…..worksheet.

NumeracyMental Arithmetic Core Learning ICT Support

We are learning to multiply quickly and accurately by 2, 3, 5 and 10.

We are learning to read a calendar.We are learning to multiply 2 digit numbers by 3.

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Keep using your tables flashcards to improve your speed and accuracy with the 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables.Challenge: Sumdog Challenge

1. Write the months of the year. Number them in the correct order. Answer the questions below.

Challenge: Do not look at the months list until you have finished.Print or use your jotter to complete special events in each month. Remember to stick or write the months in the correct order. Some months will be busy and some months may have nothing.

2. Complete TJ Exercises 3 and 4Personal Project: Space Health and Wellbeing

We are learning to recognise the signs of Spring. We are learning to classify minibeasts. We are learning to do exercise to keep fit.We 1. Go on a Spring senses walk. Look out for 10 things that you can either see, hear, smell or feel that tell

you it is Spring. Record you findings in words and/or pictures when you return home. On Glow Teams, share what you found with your friends.

2. Minibeast Groupings. With an adult read the information sheet below and watch the short video on BBC bitesize.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv/articles/z9fkwmnMake a chart with the 3 headings arthropods, molluscs and annelids. List as many minibeasts as

you can under the correct headings. Illustrate your work.Challenge: Can you find any more fun facts about minibeasts? Share them on Glow Teams.

Make a collage of images that make you happy. You can draw or cut out pictures from magazines etc. Enjoy the sunshine! Try to do some exercises in the garden or when out for a walk.

Spelling Chilli ChallengeFrom the word lists below, select the set that will challenge you at an appropriate level:

Mild Medium Hothare share nightmarecare scare preparebare flare hardwaredare square softwarefare stare comparerare spare declare

Use the Rainbow Writing spelling approach to secure your spelling skills this week.

Plants need ……

How to plant a sunflower seed

Word bank: seed soil pot water sunlight sunny place cover put hole First Then Next Finally