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Morning Starters: Autumn 1 - Riveting Rockpools

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Did You Know?

Rockpooling is a wonderful way to appreciate nature and discover a variety of sea creatures. However, you must handle rocks carefully, as some animals are attached to them and can be harmed if disturbed. Patience and curiosity are key. If you wait quietly, creatures will slowly reveal themselves. By being respectful, you will help protect a rockpool community for everyone to enjoy.

Word Challenge

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.

Grammar Challenge

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Rewrite the sentence below, adding precise adjectives before each noun.

Rockpools are full of _____ treasures such as _____ , ______  fish and ______ , ______  shells.

Number Challenge

In a rockpool, there are 36 creatures in total. There are crabs, limpets and shrimp.

  • There are 6 more crabs than shrimp.
  • There are three times as many limpets as there are shrimp.

How many crabs, limpets and shrimp are there in the rockpool?

Hint: A bar model might help you solve this problem.

Critical Thinking

What are your top tips for responsible rockpooling?