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Maze puzzle: giving directions
Father Christmas is stuck in a maze. Help him to find a way out so he can deliver your presents! Can you give Father Christmas instructions to the maze exit? Decide which way he should go, then write down your instructions using these commands. F = go forwards, R90 = turn right 90°, L90 = turn left 90° Your instructions might look like this: F\R90\F\L90… and so on. There are lots of different possible routes; try all the exits from the centre.
Number bonds to 10 matching
Father Christmas wants 10 presents to put in each stocking. Can you draw lines linking two piles that add up to 10? This Christmas-themed worksheet will help your child practise number bonds to 10 and simple addition.
Initial letter matching puzzle
There are lots of Christmas things pictured on this worksheet! Say the first sound of each picture. Now can you find the right sound and match it with the rest of the word?
Answering open and closed questions
A closed question is one which only requires a simple answer (usually one word), for example: What is your name? An open question allows the person being asked to talk more freely in a variety of different ways, for example: How are you feeling? Here are some questions for Perseus. Cut them out and sort them into a pile of closed questions and a pile of open questions.
Character descriptions
How would you describe the fearsome Gorgon Medusa? Use these boxes to write some more words and phrases to describe her. You will need to include adjectives, powerful verbs and adverbs. Try to include some similes, too!
Completing a story mountain
Can you write notes on this story mountain to show what happens in the myth of Perseus?
Composing a letter
Perseus has just returned home in triumph after killing the Medusa. He decides to write to a friend to share his adventures (and maybe boast about his achievements a bit!). What do you think Perseus says? Use the word bank on this page and the writing frame on the next page to help you compose a letter.
Creating a mythical character
Could you write your own myth? Use this planning sheet to help you. Remember to include the following: adjectives to describe people and things, powerful verbs to describe how things are done, adverbs to go with the powerful verbs, paragraphs, speech between characters (with correct punctuation).
Empathising with story characters
Think about the two kings in the myth of Perseus and how they feel in the story. Write a few sentences in each speech bubble.
Giving oral instructions and writing a manual
Find an appliance in the home that you don’t know how to use, for example a hairdryer, printer or microwave. Have a go using the appliance yourself. Now, the adult who is helping you is going to follow YOUR commands in using the appliance. They must do exactly as you say! This means that your instructions must be very clear.