The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Today's story is called The Twelve Dancing Princesses. I hope you enjoy it!

Can you answer these questions about the story? 

1. How many princesses were there? 
2. What did the King have to buy every day? 
3. What drink did the princesses give the young men? 
4. Who was the hero? 
5. What did the hero hide under his cloak? 

Chapter 2

Here is Chapter 2 of the Christmasaurus! 

Can you answer my questions about this chapter? 

1. Where does this chapter take place?
2. What do the elves always do? 
3. Can you find two words that rhyme? 
4. What did the elves find?
5. Where did the elves take the egg? 

I wonder what Santa is like! I hope we find out in the next chapter! 

Hope you are enjoying the story so far! 

Christmas Around the World 1

We begun our journey around the World yesterday in the UK and today we begin to travel further to find out how some countries celebrate Christmas. I love learning about other cultures! I hope you do too! 

Wow! There are so many different ways that people celebrate! Why don't you have a go at making some paper chains just like they do in China. All you will need is some strips of paper and some glue! You could use coloured paper or you could decorate the paper with a pattern! 

Can you tell me in the comments below, how you say Happy Christmas in the language you speak at home? I look forward to learning from you! 
  

OY Phoneme

Today's phoneme is oy and it is from phase 5! Remember to activate your memory at home so that it can help you with your reading! 

You read lots of words with the oy phoneme in but can you find any more? Let me know what new words you find in the comments below! 👇

E-safety 5

In today's e-safety video, I am looking at age limits for social media! I wonder if you knew that most social media apps are made for teenagers and adults! There are children's social media apps! I wonder if you use these! Watch the video to find out more! 

Remember the rules about age are to keep ourselves safe! 

Always ask an adult before you set up any account!  

Chapter 1

Here is chapter 1 of the Christmasaurus! 

Can you answer my questions about this chapter? 

1. What did William love the most? 
2. What was Mr Trundle's favourite time of year? 
3. What was hidden in Mr Trundle's wardrobe? 
4. How many fingers do elves have? 
5. What colour are Christmas beans? 

I hope you enjoyed the story so far! I can't wait to read more to find out what happens next! 

The Magic Porridge Pot

Today's story is taken from my new book. It has 100 classic stories in! The story I will read today is called the Magic Porridge Pot. I hope you enjoy it! 

Can you answer my questions about the story? 

1. Who did the farmer live with?
2. What did the farmer sell? 
3. What type of pot is the story about? 
4. What was the cook baking? 
5. Where was the rich man sat? 

Let me know what you thought of the story in the comments below! 👇