Room 9: March update - some activities for senior infants

Hi girls,

I hope that you are all well and enjoying the good weather we have had these past few days. Have you noticed all the signs of spring that are with us now? Next time you are outside have a little look for some spring flowers like daisies and daffodils. They are so pretty.

I hope that you are all enjoying your time at home. I know that you are keeping busy playing with your toys, reading your books, watching tv and getting outside when you can. I bet you are all being wonderful little helpers at home too. I am so proud of you all and I look forward to hearing all of your stories when I see you again.

Easter is coming up soon, I bet you are all so excited to have some chocolate Easter Eggs. I know I am!

I have put together a little list of things you might like to do over the next while. Try as many things as you can but don’t worry if you can’t get everything done.

I miss you all so much and I am looking forward to us all being back together at school soon.

Warmest wishes to you all and all of your families,
Ms. Frances Horan

Some suggestions to keep Senior infants busy!

English- Writing Topics 1.Our News    2.Spring  3.Easter 

Write as much as you can on each topic. Don’t worry about spellings, just try your best. You could also draw pictures and add some labels. Read aloud your writing for someone in your family.

Read as much as you can. I am sure you have lots of lovely books at home. If you are find one that you think we might enjoy at school you can bring it in and we will read it together when we are back at school. 

Listen to stories. There are some nice ones on this website.  https://stories.audible.com/discovery

Practice some rhymes: Try and learn '5 currants buns' if you can. Maybe someone at home already knows it, if not you could learn it together:  https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=139

Word boxes: Practice your word boxes at home. 

Phonics: y, x, ch, sh, th Can you think of words that have these sounds in them? Can you find things at home or in the garden with these sounds? Practice writing words with these sounds. 

Handwriting: Practice writing lowercase and uppercase Cc, Oo, Ss, Zz, Vv, Ww, iI, lL . Use pencils, crayons, markers, pens, chalk or whatever you can find at home. 

Maths- Practice counting. Count forwards and backwards to 10. Count things in your home. Help your Mam or Dad set the table for dinner.
Play some counting games like these: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

Number 9- Practice writing the number 9. Count 9 things inside and 9 things outside. Count up to 9 on your fingers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n77JKKpRvPw

Adding to 9 - using things that you have at home ( anything like crayons, spoons, straws etc will do) find all the different ways that you can make 9. 0+9=9, 1+8=9, 2+7=9 etc. 

Patterns- make patterns using your toys. Draw a pretty pattern of spring flowers.

Days of the week- Can you name the days of the week? Ask an adult to write the names of the days of the week on pieces of card and try to put the days in the correct order.

Time: Use a clock at home to practice 1,2,3,4,5 O'clock. Where is the big hand? Where is the small hand? Can you draw your own clock or make one using a paper plate? 

Gaeilge – Watch a programme on TG4. https://www.cula4.com/ga/

P.E. - Practice skipping if you can. You can skip with or without a rope.
You can also practise some of our favourite go noodle dances at home.
https://app.gonoodle.com/search?page=1

S.E.S.E- look for signs of spring outside. Can you see spring flowers? Can you see any daffodils, daisies, baby animals, leaves starting to grown back on the trees?
Use playdough to make things that you might have seen outside,
(Recipe for homemade playdough – mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, tablespoon of any vegetable oil, half a cup of water, some paint or food colouring)

Art- Draw or paint some spring flowers. Draw or paint the Easter bunny.

Religion- The Easter story- If you would like to watch a little video of the Easter story here it is:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PSgoPdKQFQ

Make an Easter card for someone that you love. Do something kind for someone. Say a prayer.

Other activities you might like to do with your family: 

• Help out at home - Ask someone would they like some help doing a job? It could be washing up, sweeping, tidying etc
• Have a teddy bear's picnic with your favourite teddy bears
•  Paint and draw lovely pictures of anything that you would like
•  Play as much as you can
•  Enjoy your time at home with your family!

If you would like to send any pictures of yourself keeping busy at home to our school website cashelgirlsschool@gmail.com please do!