Wednesday
To be able to find and compare the mass of a range of objects using non-standard units
Collect some everyday objects that can be weighed, and a set of identical cubes to represent a unit. Ensure that the everyday objects have a range of masses.
Encourage reasoning based on the measuring of mass using the non-standard unit represented by the cubes, and encourage mathematical language such as ‘is heavier than’ and ‘is lighter than’.
Complete page 139-140
To introduce and explore new vocabulary linked to feelings
To write the next event of the story including but so I’ll.
CHAPTER 2
Today we are going to watch the next part of the Thomas the Tank Engine story...
We will watch to 1:22 Watch - Time For A Story | Season 13 | Full Episode | Thomas & Friends UK
Your teacher will show you how to write the next part of the story now.
Here are some words that you could use to improve the story...
How was Thomas feeling? Here are some ideas:
thrilled
excited
pleased
happy
delighted
tickled pink
full of beans
bright eyed and bushy tailed
What could Thomas say?
I'll toot and I'll hoot
I'll chuff and I'll puff
I'll steam and I'll dream
but I won't be late.
Modelled write for teacher-
Thomas was thrilled because he had been chosen to deliver the storybooks. He had to take them to the library. I musn’t be late for storytime. I’ll toot and I’ll hoot so I’ll be there on time! Or I’ll toot and I’ll hoot but I won’t be late!
How can we better understand and manage difficult situations when we're struggling?
What Could We Do? Scenarios
Read out one scenario at a time and ask them to discuss:
- How might this person be feeling?
- Why might they feel this way?
- What could they do to help themselves?
- Who could help them?
Scenario 1:
Sam can't find his coat after playtime and starts to feel worried.
Scenario 2:
Aisha finds her maths work difficult and wants to give up.
Scenario 3:
Leo's friends are playing a game, but they won't let him join in.
Scenario 4:
Mia accidentally spills her water bottle over her work and feels upset.
Scenario 5:
Ben is nervous about reading aloud in front of the class.
Scenario 6:
Eva and her friend have had an argument during lunchtime.
- Take a deep breath.
- Count slowly to ten.
- Ask a teacher or trusted adult for help.
- Talk to a friend.
- Have a drink of water.
- Move to a quiet space.
- Try again.
- Use positive self-talk ("I can do hard things.").
- Explain how we are feeling.
- Ask for a break if needed.
Activity - Helping hand
On each finger, draw or write
One person who can help you
One thing you can do when they feel worried or upset. (look at the examples above)
- Teacher
- Friends
- mummy or daddy
- older brother or sister
- cousins
- Grandparents
"What is one thing you will remember to do next time you are struggling?"