We have another week of exciting activities for you to complete in our topic lessons. We are going to be learning about two other Queens from the past and their names were Queen Elizabeth 1st and Queen Victoria. You are also going to be comparing fashion over time by looking at the clothes worn by Queen Elizabeth 1st and Queen Elizabeth 2nd. In our art lesson, you will be creating a portrait of either somebody you live with or of yourself. You will be learning about compliments, in our first Hillstone Lifeskills lesson. Our second Hillstone Lifeskills lesson focuses on mindfulness. You have two action packed PE lessons and drama with Bhav to look forward to. Finally, you have your music lesson and there are instructions for creating your own mini banjo. We hope you have a great week of learning! Remember to upload any work to the cloud for a Marvellous Me.
Monday- History
Today, we are going to go back in time to find out about two other Queens. You are going to be creating your own information wheel with key facts about Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. Watch the video below to find out how to complete this activity.
Below you will find some questions about each Queen. Remember, you do not need to answer all of the questions. They are there to give you ideas of facts that you may like to include in your wheel.
Queen Elizabeth I
Watch the video below all about Queen Elizabeth I. See if you can write a fact about each of the questions below. You may want to make notes in rough first like I did and then write them up neatly on your information wheel.
How many years ago did she become Queen?
Was she married? If she was, who was she married to?
Did she have any children?
Who was her Dad?
How many years was she Queen for?
Queen Victoria
Watch the video below all about Queen Victoria. See if you can write a fact about each of the questions below. You may want to make notes in rough first like I did and then write them up neatly on your information wheel.
How many years ago did she become Queen?
How long was she Queen for?
Who did she marry?
How many children did she have?
How many grandchildren did she have?
Why did Victoria dress in black?
Queen Elizabeth II
Visit these two links, link one and link two, to find out some information about Queen Elizabeth II. See if you can write a fact about each of the questions below. You may want to make notes in rough first like I did and then write them up neatly on your information wheel.
When did she become Queen?
How many years has she been Queen for? (you might need some help from a grown up to work this out).
Who did she marry?
How many children does she have?
How many grandchildren does she have?
Tuesday: Lesson One- Hillstone Lifeskills
Today, we are going to be learning to celebrate our differences by giving compliments to others. Listen to Miss Langford reading ‘Naked Trevor’ below.
I absolutely love that story! My favourite part is when the other animals give Trevor compliments about his new outfit. This week I have been giving compliments to the people that I live with. You can do this in a variety of different ways. I wanted to make it really exciting so I wrote some notes for my family and hid them around my house for them to find. Alternatively, you could just say your compliments to your family members. I’d love to hear some of the compliments that you give. Perhaps you could write them down and upload them to the cloud?
Tuesday: Lesson Two- PE
Below are some ideas of different PE activities that you could do this afternoon. Alternatively, visit Coach’s PE page for more ideas!
Yoga
We have just read a lovely book all about different birds! Why not take part in this super ‘Cosmic Kids Adventure’ about a sweet little owlet.
Workout with Joe Wicks
Why not complete a workout with Joe Wicks? Follow this link to visit his page and choose a workout.
Circuit
Follow this link to complete a fun circuit based on the letters of your name.
Wednesday: Lesson One-History
Today, we are going to be looking at how fashion has changed over time. We will be comparing the clothes worn by Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II. Have a look at the pictures below. Make a note of anything that you notice is different about what the two Queen’s are wearing.
Follow this link to find out a bit more about what Queen Elizabeth I wore and there are also some shocking facts for you!
Can you draw a picture of Queen Elizabeth I and label her clothes? You could make a list of differences between the clothes worn by Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II. Alternatively, you could create a list of shocking facts about Queen Elizabeth I’s fashion.
Wednesday: Lesson Two- Hillstone Lifeskills
Miss Langford is going to be reading you a story called ‘Kaya’s Heart Song’ today. Sit comfortably and listen carefully.
That was such a lovely story and I am so glad that Kaya found her heart song. It is so important for everyone to find an activity that they enjoy. When we are taking part in a calm activity that we enjoy, our mind is at peace. This afternoon, spend some time completing an activity that makes your mind peaceful. Below are some examples:
Yoga
Colouring
Reading
Drawing
Painting
Cooking
Thursday- Art
When Elizabeth I was Queen there were no cameras. Instead, somebody would paint your picture. This is called painting a portrait. There are some examples of Queen Elizabeth I’s portraits below.
Today, you are going to be creating a portrait of either yourself or a member of your family. If you are going to create a portrait of yourself, you will either need a mirror or a photograph of yourself. If you are going to create a portrait of somebody else then you could either ask them to sit in front of you while you complete their portrait or use a photograph of them instead. You will need to sketch your portrait first and then you can either paint it or use coloured pencils to decorate. Below is a video that will give you some tips for how to create a portrait using a photograph.
We would love to see your completed portraits so please upload them to the cloud for a Marvellous Me!
Thursday: Lesson Two-Drama
Today, your drama lesson with Bhav is based around the poem ‘The King of all Dinosaurs’.
Follow this link to take part!
Friday: Lesson One- PE
There are lots of different ideas for PE activities that you could take part in this afternoon. Alternatively, visit Coach’s PE page for more ideas. Let us know what you decide to do!
PE with Joe
Follow this link to complete a fun work out with Joe Wicks.
Dance
Here is a link to a Let’s Move’ podcast. You will be able to re-tell the story of ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ using dance moves. There are also lots of other stories on there for you to choose from! Your grown up will need to register for an account but this is quick and free to do.
Yoga
Why not end the week with some calming yoga? Today, you could re-tell the story ‘Frozen’ using your yoga moves.
Gymnastics
Practise your balancing skills in this gymnastics activity. Watch the video below for a demonstration!
Friday: Lesson Two- Music
Follow this link to visit Mr Farr’s music page where you can access Charanga. If you do not know your password for Charanga just ask and we will send them to you.
Musical Instrument
Why not make a mini banjo to add to your instrument collection.
You will need:
A lid from a jar
Either four elastic bands or loom bands
Sellotape
A lolly stick or you could make your own stick from cardboard
Felt tips to decorate.
Instructions
Decorate your lolly stick or cardboard strip using felt tips and any other decorations you may want to use.
Put your elastic bands or loom bands around your jar lid as shown below and secure them with some tape.
Stick your lolly stick to your jar lid using tape.
Enjoy playing your banjo!
A million dreams
Below is the link to one of our favourite assembly songs. Why not play your banjo as you sing along?