Northbrook Primary Academy - Homework Class: Year 1 Half-term: Autumn 2 (Monday 30th October – Monday 11th December) Theme: Happy Feet Instructions: • Choose and complete at least 6 activities over the course of the half-term. • Hand in through Seesaw or bring into school. • Each piece will be worth 1-10 house points. • We expect you to complete each homework task with care. • We expect you to complete each homework to the best of your ability. • Good Luck! We can’t wait to see your work. Write a list (and check it twice) Write a Christmas List to Father Christmas! Make sure you write ‘Dear Father Christmas’ and finish it with your name. You can either bring it into school to show me or post it in a post box –make sure Mums and Dads see them before you post them!
Reading Den Build a reading den and read in it! Fill your den with lots of comfy cushions, blankets and teddies and read a story on your own or with a family member.
Answer the Question Why do some people celebrate Bonfire night on the 5th November each year?
Reading Book Read your school reading book with an adult. Draw a picture of your favourite part of the story and write a sentence.
Animal Fact Finding Create a fact poster for an animal of your choice. Draw a picture of your animal and find facts in books or on the internet to go with it.
Happy Feet! Use your own ‘happy feet’ to create a dance to your favourite song! Record it and upload to Seesaw!
Animals from Hot and Cold places Research animals in hot and cold areas. Choose your favourite and create a 3D model of it!
Go on a Shape Hunt What shapes can you find around your house? Create a tally chart or list of the shapes you can see. You could even have a look outside at what shapes you can find!
Let’s get Physical! Create an obstacle course in your house or garden and complete it with a family member. Who can complete your course the fastest?
Weather Watch Observe the weather each day and create a weather diary. For extra points, can you write and record a weather forecast.
Bird Watch Go to the local park or sit in your garden, how many birds can you spot? Do you know their names? Draw the birds you can see.
Children’s Choice Have your own homework idea linked to our topic or what we have been learning about. Extra points for creativity.