I've formulated a new system for Dojo points. There may well be teething problems so we see what works and what doesn't work - I'm still finding my way around the ins and outs of the online systems. Please let me have any feedback about how you think it's working and I'll tweak as we go.
Home Learning on Dojo
For each piece of home learning posted onto Dojo (either by photo, video or comment from you) I will award 1 Dojo point.
Mathletics
For each complete 30 minutes spent on Mathletics each week, I will award 1 Dojo. Children can earn certificates too. To get a Bronze Certificate, they need to earn 1000 points in a week. To get a Silver Certificate, they need to earn 5 bronze certificates and to get a Gold Certificate, they need to earn 4 Silver Certificates. Some children have already earned certificates earlier in the year and are already on the road to Gold - I will send these certificates out to parents. For any certificates earned during the home learning period, I will award 5 Dojos for each Bronze, 10 Dojos for each Silver and 20 Dojos for each Gold!
Reading Eggs/Reading Eggspress
For each complete 30 minutes spent on Reading Eggs/Reading Eggspress each week, I will award 1 Dojo. Children can earn medals too. To get a Bronze Medal, they need to earn 1000 points in a week. To get a Silver Medal, they need to earn 5 bronze Medals and to get a Gold Medal, they need to earn 3 Silver Medals. There are no certificates to print for these awards. Heidi is the only child who has already earned her 1st Bronze Medal earlier in the year. For any medals earned during the home learning period, I will award 5 Dojos for each Bronze, 10 Dojos for each Silver and 20 Dojos for each Gold!
TT Rockstars
There is no data available on TT Rockstars which tells me how long each child has spent on TT Rockstars in a week. Instead, I'll be awarding 1 dojo every time your child goes up a level.
Dojos for Mathletics, Reading Eggs and TT Rockstars will be added on Sunday evenings ready for a fresh start on Monday.
The six children with the most Dojos at the end of each week will be the winners.
PE
If you can, do the Joe Wicks YouTube PE lesson at 9am live (search Joe Wicks PE Lesson after 8.55am). 30 minutes.
English
The children have really enjoyed writing adventure stories in class but we never got to finish them. We have been writing stories inspired by Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'. It's a really tricky text but the children have risen to the challenge of writing in the same style. I'd love the children to finish them! I have attached the whole class story which we have been writing together. The children have then been writing their own and should be at the same point in their stories as in the class story. Their stories will mirror the class story to some extent but characters and events will differ slightly.
Outdoor Learning
If you have a safe outside space which isn't shared and the weather allows, challenge your child to make a den using household and garden materials. Make the den comfy with cushions and pillows. If you don't have an outside space which you can use, utilise an area inside your home. I'd love to put your photographs on the class story! (30 minutes)
Reading for Pleasure
Let your child choose a book to read in their den. (20 minutes)
TT Rockstars
Do the gig to set your new starting level if you haven't already, then play in the Garage or challenge Year 4 in the Battle of the Bands. (10 minutes)
English
Continue to write adventure stories as per Tuesday's planning (see below). 30 minutes
Maths
Complete some of the set Mathletics activities or some pages in your maths pack. 30 minutes
Computing
Scratch Coding. The children have been beginning to learn how to use this software at school. It's free and you can access it via the below link. Follow one of the tutorials together and then have a go at one of the mini projects on the 'ideas' page. 30 minutes
Reading for Pleasure
Choose a book/magazine or other text and curl up somewhere comfortable for a read. 20 minutes
TT Rockstars
Year 3 - 7160, Year 4 - 8115! We are now 955 points behind Year 4 in our battle. I'd like to say a particular well done to Ruby, Elliott and Harry who have scored 4218 of our 7160 points between them - you are true rock heroes!! Let's see if we can smash Year 4's score - click on 'Battle of the Bands' when you log on. 10 minutes
English
Continue with adventure stories as explained in Tuesday's planning. 30 minutes
Handwash Challenge
Medicspot is calling all primary school children to share their creative ideas to help encourage frequent hand washing – the best way to keep yourself and others safe from coronavirus. Find out how you can enter and win £500 for Millbrook Primary School by following the below link. 30 minutes
PE
We are subscribed to an account with 5-a-day Fitness, which is used to boost physical activity, health and wellbeing throughout the school day. 5-a-day Fitness is a collection of online 5-minute follow-along fun fitness routines with an array of different themes, from Pirates to Superheroes, and Pop to Jive. Resources can easily be used at any time, in most spaces, and without any physical equipment. The Time-2-Chill resources are 2-minute follow-along routines concentrating on relaxation, imagination, co-ordination and mindfulness, a great way to assist well-being. There’s no preparation required, simply log in, select a video routine, join in, have fun, get fit and learn at home!
IMPORTANT:
*THESE LOGIN DETAILS ARE TO BE USED BY PARENT/CARERS AND PUPILS FROM MILLBROOK PRIMARY ONLY!
*DO NOT SHARE THESE LOGIN DETAILS WITHIN ANYONE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME/IMMEDIATE FAMILY.
The home access username and password for parents/carers and pupils is:
USERNAME: 5-a-dayAtHome
PASSWORD: AtHome123
30 minutes
Reading for Pleasure
Find an unusual (but safe) spot within your home or garden to read - send me your pictures and I'll award 20 dojos for the most imaginative. 20 minutes
TT Rockstars
Oh no - we are losing our battle with Year 4. The scores stand at: Year 3 - 7324, Year 4 - 10,591. Just log on and play to earn points for Year 3. If everyone does 10 minutes, we'll soon catch up! 10 minutes
English
Finish writing your adventure stories. Don't forget to edit and improve your finished work! Scan and send them if you can - I can't wait to read them! 30 minutes
Maths
Complete some of the set activities on Mathletics or in Maths booklets. 30 minutes
Life Skills
Help your parent or carer prepare lunch or tea for your family. Send a photograph of your finished meal and write or draw step by step instructions so that the rest of the class can have a go! 30 minutes to write instructions
Reading for Pleasure
Read a book or text which you enjoy. 20 minutes
TT Rockstars
Year 3: 9879 vs Year 4: 12,476. Our points are increasing but we are falling further behind Year 4. Come on Year 3 - we can do it! 10 minutes
Dojo Winners!
Well done to the following children who are the top six Dojo earners this week. I've sent them all a certificate and they will be having some Golden Time at home this week!
Thanks to everyone (parent and child) who engaged with home learning last week - you are all amazing!
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