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01/05/2020 3rd Class Mary Lucey

Hello again 3rd Class.

I do hope that you and your families are keeping well. These are difficult times for everybody but we will all do our best. I am sending some suggestions for work for the next 2 weeks. Again I stress, do only what you can manage and what suits home circumstances.

Gaeilge:

Continue to log onto http://www.edco.ie/bua.

Make labels around your house as Gaeilge for rooms, furniture etc…

Maths:

Continue Tables (8 & 9) Multiplication and Division.

Have a quick fire tables quiz.

Revise weight and capacity (kitchen items if baking/cooking).

Daily column of Mental Maths for the next 2 weeks (Use Fridays as a test day).

English:

Daily columns English in Practice.

Jolly Grammar (Next 2 units. Include spellings).

Just Handwriting (one page per day).

Reading Zone: One new story to be chosen per week. Activities done orally with an adult.

SESE:

Choose one new unit from Small World – Geography & Science (activities as oral work).

Other possible activities:

Make a May altar at home – write your own prayer to Mary.

Keep a daily diary of your thoughts and experiences at this time.

Write a card/note/letter to a grandparent or someone else you know.

Go on a nature walk (With an adult and within your 2km radius!) Gather some wildflowers and press in a large book. Create your own wildflower picture.

Keep watching RTE School Home Hub.

Do a daily workout with your family.

Kenmare library has access to ebooks etc.. (if you’re not a member join online for free).

Make sure you get as much fresh air and exercise as possible. Eat as healthily as you can and get enough sleep. I miss you all and look forward to our next News Session! Help out at home and be kind to each other. Stay safe!

Best wishes,

Mrs. Lucey