St. Kevin's National School

Hi boys and girls!

Hope you are enjoying your break from school as much as possible and not missing us teachers or Mr. O’ Leary too much 🙂

Although some of you might be worried about the virus which is keeping us out of school, just know that lots of amazing people are working on it and things will be back to normal before long!

But on the bright side, this break from school is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your families and to learn lots of new skills so I hope you are making the most of it, getting lots of fresh air and enjoying your time at home with your loved ones!

Mr. O’ Leary has asked me to provide work for you over the break as he wants you all to still be a part of one of the best classes in the school when you return. You will find it below. Other than that, I will hopefully see you all very soon and I am really missing the fun we had in the classroom 🙂

Ms. Carroll

Hi parents,

Hope the break is going ok for you all and that the children aren’t getting too much cabin fever by being kept largely indoors.

For homework, if possible, could you please continue with the typical homework we had during the school term;

Monday
Spellbound (next unit) A and B
Mental Maths (next unit) Monday
Put words from Box 1 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Tuesday
Spellbound (next unit) C and D
Mental Maths (next unit) Tuesday
Put words from Box 2 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Wednesday
Spellbound (next unit) E and F
Mental Maths (next unit) Wednesday
Put words from Box 3 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Thursday
Spellbound (next unit) G and H
Mental Maths (next unit) Thursday
Put words from Box 4 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

In addition to this, could you get the children to practice their spelling words from Spellbound as normal (Box 1 on Monday, Box 2 on Tuesday etc.) and have a spelling test with them on these words each Friday. We also normally have a Mental Maths test each Friday (you will find it in the last column of work from the week they have been working on for their homework), so you can also do this with them if it suits.

Unfortunately, I’m aware that the children don’t have their readers at home with them, so for reading homework, try to get them reading books appropriate to their level as much as possible.

Here are some links that might be useful in the coming weeks!

Maths links
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Literacy Links
www.doorwayonline.org.uk/activities/firstphonics/
www.doorwayonline.org.uk/activities/speller/

Finally, I am very aware that everyones home situation will be different so please, please do not feel under pressure to get this all done if it is not possible to do so. Stay safe and I will hopefully see you all very soon!

Una

Hi again gang!
Hope you are all well and doing lots of exciting things at home, indoors and outdoors, to keep your wonderful little minds as active as ever! Below is some more homework for the coming week. Again please don’t feel under too much pressure to get it all done, but any work you do will go a long way in keeping that brilliant brain of yours working in top form!

Monday
Spellbound (next unit) A and B
Mental Maths (next unit) Monday
Put words from Box 1 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Tuesday
Spellbound (next unit) C and D
Mental Maths (next unit) Tuesday
Put words from Box 2 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Wednesday
Spellbound (next unit) E and F
Mental Maths (next unit) Wednesday
Put words from Box 3 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Thursday
Spellbound (next unit) G and H
Mental Maths (next unit) Thursday
Put words from Box 4 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Similar to last week, could you get the children to practice their spelling words from Spellbound as normal (Box 1 on Monday, Box 2 on Tuesday etc.) and have a spelling test with them on these words each Friday. We also normally have a Mental Maths test each Friday (you will find it in the last column of work from the week they have been working on for their homework), so you can also do this with them if it suits.

With regards to reading, please carry on getting the children to read books appropriate to their level as much as possible. For active P.E. lessons, look up Joe Wicks on Youtube. He is doing live exercise videos for children at 9a.m. every morning which are great. Don’t forget School Hub on RTE2 each day too!

Look forward to seeing you soon I hope!

Ms. Carroll.

Just a very short but special message to wish you a Happy Easter from everyone at St. Kevin’s. We miss you all but hope you are staying safe and keeping healthy. We hope we will see you again very, very soon!

Hi again gang!
Hope you are all well and had a super Easter – and didn’t eat as many eggs as me, too many!! Below is some more homework for the coming week. Again please don’t feel under too much pressure to get it all done, but any work you do will go a long way in keeping that brilliant brain fit and energetic!

Monday
Spellbound (next unit) A and B
Mental Maths (next unit) Monday
Put words from Box 1 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Tuesday
Spellbound (next unit) C and D
Mental Maths (next unit) Tuesday
Put words from Box 2 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Wednesday
Spellbound (next unit) E and F
Mental Maths (next unit) Wednesday
Put words from Box 3 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Thursday
Spellbound (next unit) G and H
Mental Maths (next unit) Thursday
Put words from Box 4 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words).

Similar to last week, could you get the children to practice their spelling words from Spellbound as normal (Box 1 on Monday, Box 2 on Tuesday etc.) and have a spelling test with them on these words each Friday. We also normally have a Mental Maths test each Friday (you will find it in the last column of work from the week they have been working on for their homework), so you can also do this with them if it suits.

With regards to reading, please carry on getting the children to read books appropriate to their level as much as possible. For active P.E. lessons, look up Joe Wicks on Youtube. He is doing live exercise videos for children at 9a.m. every morning which are great. Don’t forget School Hub on RTE2 each day too!

Look forward to seeing you soon I hope!

Ms. Carroll.

Hi again everybody

I hope you and your family are all keeping safe and well. I know this is a hard time for lots of people, but please try to remember that it is also a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones and enjoy the beautiful sunshine so I hope you are all getting lots of exercise outside and learning some new and exciting skills! Below is the homework I would like you to do over the next week. Please don’t feel under any pressure to get it all done if it is not possible to do so, but any work that is done will help to keep that brain bursting with knowledge!

Monday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – A and B

Put words from Box 1 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 1 words

Come up with at least 10 words beginning with the sound ‘sh’.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/life-doesnt-frighten-me-by-maya-angelou

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Monday

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Addition within 10)  and record your highest score  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Gaeilge:

Ainmhithe (animals) – Tarraing (draw)

Sioráf

Gabhar

Moncaí

Turtar

Eilifint

Tuesday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – C and D

Put words from Box 2 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 2 words

Come up with at least 10 words beginning with the sound ‘ch’.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/life-doesnt-frighten-me-by-maya-angelou

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Tuesday

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Addition within 10)  and try to beat your highest highest score from yesterday  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

 

Gaeilge:

Ainmhithe (animals) – Tarraing (draw)

Rón

Madra

Piscín

Béar Bán

Coinín

Wednesday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – E and F

Put words from Box 3 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 3 words

Come up with at least 10 words beginning with the sound ‘th’.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/life-doesnt-frighten-me-by-maya-angelou. See how much of it you can remember on your own!

 

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Wednesday

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Addition within 20)  and record your highest score  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Gaeilge:

Ainmhithe (animals) – Tarraing (draw)

Damhán Alla

Nathair Nimhe

Iasc Órga

Giorria

Siora

Thursday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – G and H

Put words from Box 4 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 4 words

Come up with at least 10 words beginning with the sound ‘wh’.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/life-doesnt-frighten-me-by-maya-angelou  See how much of it you can remember on your own!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Thursday

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Addition within 20)  and try to beat your highest highest score from yesterday  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Friday

English:

Spelling Test on words from Box 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Spellbound

Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Maths Test – last column in Mental Maths workbook from this week’s unit

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Addition within 20)  and try to beat your highest score from the entire week  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Gaeilge:

Ainmhithe – List some animals you like and some animals you don’t like.

Is maith liom…. ach ní maith liom …….

SESE:

Minibeasts: Go on a mini beast hunt.  You can tick the minibeasts you spot on the activity sheet attached. Choose one of the following activities.

Research a minibeast and write down some facts about it.

Make a minibeast picture using fingerprints or handprints.

Collect pebbles and paint them to look like minibeasts.

If you have any questions or would like to send me your child’s work for correction/feedback, please do not hesitate to email me on stkevinsfirstclass@gmail.com

Stay safe and I will hopefully see you all very soon!

Ms. Carroll

Greetings again gang! 🙂

I hope you are all enjoying the great weather and making the most of it by getting outside to play as often as you can. I am really missing you all very much and am hoping I get to see you very soon and hear about all the fun and exciting things you have done since we have last seen each other! Below is the homework I would like you to do over the next week. Again please don’t feel under any pressure to get it all done if it is not possible to do so, but like last week, any work you do complete is fantastic for keeping those brilliant little minds of yours active!

Monday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – A and B

Put words from Box 1 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 1 words

Come up with 10 words containing the ‘ou’ sound. Watch the following link for ideas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qtCB7CYH3I

Poetry: Read the poem ‘What is Pink?’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/what-is-pink-by-christina-rossetti

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Monday

Subtraction: Answer the following

8 – 2=?/10 – 5=?/7 – 3=?/9 – 4=?/6 – 3=?/8 – 5=?/3 – 0=?/10 – 10=?/7 – 6=?/9 – 8=?

Gaeilge:

Éadaí (clothes) – Tarraing (draw)

Cóŧa

Hata

Scaif

Lámhainní

Buataisí

Tuesday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – C and D

Put words from Box 2 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 2 words

Come up with 10 more words containing the ‘ou’ sound.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘What is Pink?’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/what-is-pink-by-christina-rossetti

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Tuesday

Subtraction: Answer the following

82 – 11= ? 67 – 25 = ? 46 – 30= ? 78 – 70= ? 87 – 21= ? 44 – 22= ? 28 – 12 = ?99 – 9 = ?

Gaeilge:

Éadaí (clothes) – Tarraing (draw)

Geansaí

Bríste

Culaith Shnámha

Léine

T-Léine

Wednesday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – E and F

Put words from Box 3 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 3 words

Come up with 10 words containing the ‘oi’ sound. Use the following link to come up with ideas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTITdRL_cU

Poetry: Read the poem ‘What is Pink?’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/what-is-pink-by-christina-rossetti  See how much of it you can remember on your own!

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Wednesday

Subtraction: Answer the following

24 – 10= ?  14 – 7 = ? 85 – 25 = ? 8 – 0= ? 24 – 12= ? 10 – 1 = ? 69 – 17 = ?7 – 6 = ?

Gaeilge:

Éadaí (clothes) – Tarraing (draw)

Stocaí

Bróga

Pitseamaí

Slipéir

Thursday

English:

Spellbound (next unit) – G and H

Put words from Box 4 in Spellbound unit above into full sentences (7+ words)

Spelling: Spellbound Box 4 words

Come up with 10 more words containing the sound ‘oi’.

Poetry: Read the poem ‘What is Pink?’ to a listener https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/what-is-pink-by-christina-rossetti   See how much of it you can remember on your own!

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Mental Maths (next unit) Thursday

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Subtraction within 20)  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Gaeilge:

Éadaí (clothes) – Tarraing (draw)

Veist

Carbhat

Sciorta

Riteoga

Friday

English:

Spelling Test on words from Box 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Spellbound

Reading – Please choose a different story from the following online resource https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources/?levels=0&classes=0&subjects=0&serieses=0&booktitles=0@types%5B0%5D=Book%20+Sample) each day and answer the questions orally to a listener. Also continue to do your own reading outside of this to ensure continuing progress!

Maths:

Maths Test – last column in Mental Maths workbook from this week’s unit

Spend at least 10 minutes on the game Hit the Button (Subtraction within 20)  and try to beat your highest score from yesterday  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Gaeilge:

Éadaí – List some of the clothes you are wearing

e.g. Tá geansaí orm, tá bríste orm…

Art/Geography:

Conserving Water: Discuss different ways in which we use water at home and school. Discuss some ways we can help save water and the importance of doing so. Design posters to encourage people to save water.

If you have any questions or would like to send me your child’s work for correction/feedback, please do not hesitate to email me on stkevinsfirstclass@gmail.com

Stay safe and I will hopefully see you all very soon!

Ms. Carroll

You should now receive suggested work directly from you teacher so be sure to check your email regularly and be sure to show teacher some of your great art, project work and snaps of your different activities!

We look forward to seeing you very soon!