Mild Tasks
Literacy
Read this passage with an adult and try to answer the questions below.
Halloween Reading Comprehension
The Pumpkin
Sam went to the pumpkin patch with Dad. He found a big, orange pumpkin. Dad helped him carry it home. They cut a face into the pumpkin. Sam put a candle inside. It looked spooky!
Trick or Treat
It was Halloween night. Mia put on her witch costume. She went trick or treating with her brother. They knocked on lots of doors. People gave them sweets and chocolate. Mia had a great time!
The Spooky House
Ben saw a spooky house at the end of the street. It had a creaky gate and dark windows. He heard a strange noise. Was it a ghost? Ben looked again and saw a black cat!
The Halloween Party
Lucy went to a Halloween party at school. Everyone wore fancy dress. There were witches, ghosts and monsters. They played games and danced to music. Lucy won a prize for the best costume.
The Little Ghost
A little ghost called Boo lived in a big castle. Boo wanted to make friends. He floated down the stairs and said, “Boo!” The children laughed. They were not scared at all. Boo was happy to have new friends.
Answer these 5 questions
1. What three things did Isla wear to keep warm?
2. Name two colours of leaves Isla saw in the park.
3. What was the squirrel collecting?
4. Why did Isla stand very still near the squirrel?
5. How do you know it was a chilly day? Give one clue from the story.
Listening & Talking
Share three facts you have learned about autumn.
Medium Tasks
Spelling
Choose a list of words (ee/ ea practice) from the columns below.
Practise reading and writing your words with an adult at home. As an extra challenge, you could try using your chosen words in a sentence.
| sea | read | queen |
| bee | team | dream |
| tree | beed | beach |
| ear | peel | seagull |
| eat | heal | speak |
| tea | three | canteen |
| fee | seem | wheat |
Numeracy: addition
Practice these problems using subtraction strategies you have been taught in class.
| Mild | Spicy | Hot |
| 10 – 4 = | 18 – 7 = | 68 – 24 = |
| 10 – 8 = | 25 – 5 = | 57 – 31 = |
| 10 – 1 = | 39 – 14 = | 79 – 48 = |
| 13 – 2 = | 47 – 12 = | 95 – 27 = |
| 19 – 5 = | 58 – 16 = | 86 – 38 = |
| 17 – 6 = | 35 – 13 = | 73 – 46 = |
Online numeracy extra practice:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/place-value-basketball
Hot Task: Head Teachers Challenge
HT Home Learning Challenge (Hot) Due Monday 19th October
It’s time for our annual Autumn Photography Competition. Simply email 1 autumn photograph, taken in the local area, to the school admin account along with your name and class before 19th October 2026. Three prizes up for grabs! Good luck and happy Autumn Watching!