Greens Norton CE Primary School

Magpies Home learning

 Here are some brilliant websites to use at home:

https://www.oxfordreadingbuddy.com/uk

https://ttrockstars.com/ 

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/6-7-year-olds/ (try this link...it's all about keeping safe online!)

Friday 17th July

Morning Magpies,

We made it! 

Have a wonderful and safe Summer.

Mrs Sims

Spreading My Wings!

Thursday 16th July

Hi Magpies, 

Here are your activities for today:

Art: Create some bird art inspired by Laura Cooper

Maths: White Rose Video: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
(Maths sheets below)

Music: Birdsong!

Spreading My Wings!

Wednesday 15th July

Hi Magpies, 

Here is today's learning.

Maths: White Rose Video: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
(Maths sheets below)

Science: Create a documentary

Spreading My Wings!

Tuesday 14th July

Hi Magpies, 

The sunshine's back! Yay!

Literacy:  Draft a poem about your new bird. Use the RSPB link to help you. 

Maths: White Rose Video: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
(Maths sheets below)

Science: Match the class birds to their nests and eggs!

Spreading My Wings

Monday 13th July

Morning Magpies!

One more week! I can't believe we're at the end of Year 2!
This week we're going to focus on 'transitioning' into Herons:

Literacy:  Creating a poster about your new bird.

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

PSHE: Spreading My Wings booklet/questions for my new teacher

Mrs Sims

Friday 10th July

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

Today you'll be preparing for Year in your PSHE.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 9th July

Hello Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you're going to write instructions and learn a song!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 8th July

Morning Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you'll be design a poster for the Shirt Machine and interpreting music through art. 

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 7th July

Hello Magpies,

Today you're going to be listening to a new story 'The Shirt Machine' and you'll be listening out for some different musical elements!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 6th July

Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Today you'll be listening to a piece of familiar music! I wonder if you recognise it?

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 3rd July

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

Today you'll be thinking about your memories.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 2nd July

Hello Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you're going to write a letter and make a shadow puppet!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 1st July

Morning Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you'll be looking at mosaics, collages and mixed media inspired by the artist Louise Borgious.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 30th June

Hello Magpies,

Today you're going to be watching a new video 'The Clocktower' and comparing it to 'Zarah'. Then you'll be adding colour to outline drawings. Enjoy!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 29th June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Today you'll be doing some Insect Art!

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 26th June

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

Today you'll be learning about your body and how it grows and changes. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 25th June

Hello Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you're going to plan and write a short story and learn how to plant a flower.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 24th June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you'll be looking at parts of a plant!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 23rd June

Hello Magpies,

Today you're going to be listening to a new story 'Zahral' and learning all about trees!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 22nd June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Today you'll be learning about plants in the garden.

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 19th June

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

Today you'll be learning about growing, cracking some underwater codes and reading about some Forever Friends.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 18th June

Hello Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you're going to write a letter to Rose and check just how much you know about water.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 17th June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Did you hear the thunder last night? Today you're going to be writing some descriptive sentences about The Tunnel and learning how to be water wise!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 16th June 

Hello Magpies,

Today you're going to be listening to a new story 'The Tunnel' and learning all about Niagara Falls!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 15^th June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the weekend and all that sunshine! Today you'll be learning about the water cycle.

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 12th June

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

Today you'll be learning about growing and changing and there's an Addition Challenge code breaker.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 11th June

Hello wonderful Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Even though it is rainy, I hope you are getting out to blow away those cobwebs.Today you're going to write your own version of the story.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 10th June

Hello wonderful Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today you're going to write your own version of the story.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 9th June 

Hello Magpies,

Another dry day ahead. Get a short walk in today if you need a break.

Today you're going to be story-boarding!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 8^th June

Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the weekend, even with that strange weather! It's money week this week!

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 5th June

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! 

 Today we have our reading task, some PSHE learning and a Maths mystery activity.

Remember if you would like a challenge in Maths, you can still try the White Rose challenges for Friday.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 4th June

Morning Magpies!

Today you're going to be writing a postcard and learning about 1960's Art!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 3rd June

Hello wonderful Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today our learning continues with a short film of 'Tuesday'. You'll be writing a diary entry!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 2nd June 

Hello Magpies,

Another lovely day of sunshine ahead.  

I hope you enjoyed the start of our new 1960's topic!

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Monday 1st June 

Hello Magpies,

I can't believe today is the beginning of June. I hope you all had a relaxing week last week and enjoyed the lovely sunshine. 

Today we are starting a new history topic which is all about the 1960s.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 22^nd May

Morning Magpies,

Can you believe we have made it to another half term?

We finish our week today with a Maths game for you to play, some reading and a PSHE activity for you to enjoy.

Have a lovely half term!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 21^st May

Hello wonderful Magpies!

I hope you are having a great week! Today our learning continues with the Night Zoo keeper. We will write the ending to our story.

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 20^th May

Hello Magpies,

Today I was looking to see how you are getting on with Times Table Rock Stars! Lots of you are working hard to learn your times tables! Keep it up! If you need your login details just send an email to our class email address.

Today we continue with our Night Zoo keeper writing and our art topics

Here’s the Math’s link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 19^th May

Did you enjoy being creative yesterday afternoon? I am looking forward to seeing all of your designs!

Today we are starting a new Literacy topic all about the Night Zoo Keeper. You will need to get your imagination thinking!

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Have a great day!

Mrs Sims

Monday 18^th May

Morning Magpies!

Did you manage to solve the riddle over the weekend? The answer was a clock!

I hope you enjoyed spending time with your family over the past few days. This week we have an art topic in the afternoons. Today you will need a shoe box or a large box for your art project. If you don’t have all the resources, just be creative and use what you can find at home!

Here is your Math’s link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Mrs Sims

Friday 15th May

Morning Magpies,

Happy Friday! Here's a riddle to keep you thinking over the weekend....

What has hands but doesn't clap?

(I'll let you know the answer on Monday!)

Today we have our reading task, some PSHE learning and a Maths times tables activity. Remember if you would like a challenge in Maths, you can still try the White Rose challenges for Friday.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 14th May

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week learning at home. I have really enjoyed looking through lots of the work you have been sending in. I can see so many of you are working really hard with your learning! 

Here is the learning for today.

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 13th May

Hello Magpies,

Today we are continuing with our Literacy learning for this week. Did you manage to come up with some fantastic adjectives yesterday? I hope you are all remembering your capital letters and full stops every time you write!

Here is the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2

(Remember the sheets for today's lesson are below)

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 12th May

Morning Magpies,

Here is your learning for today. I hope that you enjoyed finding out a bit about David Attenborough yesterday. We are continuing our Science topic today with some research!

The sheets you will need for the White Rose Maths are below! 

Have a lovely day :0)

Mrs Sims

P.s Lots of you are continuing to learn your times tables on ttrockstars! Keep it up!

Monday 11th May

Good Morning Magpies!

I hope you enjoyed the longer weekend and had fun celebrating VE day at home! We enjoyed spending lots of time outside in the sun!

Here is the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2

This week we have a science topic in the afternoons. I know many of you always amazing me with your knowledge about animals and you enjoy learning about them!

Have a great Monday,

Mrs Sims

Friday 8th May

Hi Magpies,

Friday once again!

Here is your learning for today. The Math's challenge is a little different today and there is no video to go with it. We are practising our adding and subtracting using emojis! 

If you would like to carry on with the White Rose Maths video you can! 

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 7th May

Morning Magpies!

Here is your learning for today. How are you enjoying the Literacy this week? Lots of you have emailed in your work and I am so impressed! You are all working really hard at home and it does put a smile on my face to see what you have been busy doing!

Here is the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2

Take care,

Mrs Sims

PS a few of you have emailed in asking for your TTRock Stars login. If you don't know your username, send an email and I can let you know :)

Wednesday 6th May

Here's a joke to make you smile...

Why was 6 afraid of 7?

Because 7 8 9!

Nothing like a joke to keep us going! Here is your learning for today.

Here is the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2

Enjoy!

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 5th May

Morning Magpies,

Did you enjoy the Geography learning from yesterday? I can imagine lots of you will have some great ideas and interesting facts about Kenya!

Today we start a new Literacy topic for the week. It is one that I know you will enjoy! I'm looking forward to enjoying more of your writing.

Here is the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/  (Remember the sheets will be below!)

Have a great day!

Mrs Sims

Monday 4th May

It's Monday again, Magpies!

Did you enjoy the weekend? I am really starting to appreciate my daily walk and get some fresh air (especially if it's not raining!). I hope you are managing to get outside. 

How will you get on with your spellings, I hope you have been working hard and practising them!? 

Today is the start of our Geography themed learning! 

Here is the Math's link for today: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ 

You will see I have included the sheets for Maths with the tasks below

Enjoy! 

Mrs Sims :)

Friday 1st May

Happy 1st May, Magpies!

It's nearly the weekend. Put your feet up, have a rest and enjoy time with your family. Maybe you could do something extra kind this weekend, to put a smile on a family members face!

Today we have our Friday reading task to complete. 

Here is the Math's link for today: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ 

I know you will all enjoy the topic learning today! I am incredibly excited to see the letters, posters and pictures we get in for our very special time capsule! Think outside the box and enjoy being creative! 

Keep safe and have a great weekend! 

Mrs Sims :0)

Thursday 30th April

Morning all,

Today is the last day in April. Time does seem to go quickly when you are in lock down. I wonder how many days you have been learning at home now?

Here is the Math's link for today: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ 

I hope that you will enjoy today's Maths challenges. I have been very impressed with all the Maths you have been sending in. It looks like you are all working really hard.

Keep up the good work Magpies!!

Mrs Sims

P.s With lots of spare time on your hands why don't you have a look at this website. With lots of children using the internet, it is so important we remember how to keep safe online -https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/6-7-year-olds/watching-videos/

 Wednesday 29th April

Happy Wednesday Magpies!

I hope that you are having a good week! How did you get on with your writing yesterday? Did you use your neat Kinetic Letters? I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work from today :)

Here is the Math's link for today: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ 

Today we are reading the parable of the Lost sheep. This one is my favourite parable because it reminds me how important we all are. See what you can learn from the story!

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 28^th April

Morning Magpies!

I hope you had a great day yesterday and managed to enjoy the sunny weather. How did you get on with the Good Samaritan learning? We are finding out about another parable today!

Here is the Math's link for today: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

This week in Literacy we are watching a clip called 'The Bridge' to help us do our writing. I know it will make you laugh and help you to produce some fantastic writing. Don't forget to check your capital letters and full stops today!

Have fun,

Mrs Sims

Monday 27th April

Good Morning Magpies,

I hope you had a lovely weekend and are looking forward to completing your activities today.

Some topic learning this week has links to Youtube videos . For safety we always make sure at school that the autoplay function is switched off.

Here's the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Have a great day and I look forward to seeing some more of your lovely work.

Mrs Sims

Friday 24th April

Happy Friday!

I hope you have had a great week and enjoyed the learning. Today we have a PSHE activity for you to enjoy.

Our Literacy learning is a little different today as we have a reading comprehension to try out. Remember to use the VIPERs that we have been learning in class to help you!

Here's the Math's link: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Have a lovely rest over the weekend Magpies, remember to spread a bit of kindness to your family and keep safe!

Mrs Sims

Thursday 23rd April

Good Morning all,

How did the first lesson of measuring go yesterday? Did you manage to find a ruler to help you? Keep going today with the Math's learning: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Today we have a crafty activity for Topic to finish off our learning about Florence Nightingale. I hope you enjoy it! 

I can't wait to see some of the learning you have been doing this week! Don't forget to send in all your best pieces!

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 22nd April

Morning Magpies,

How did you get on with the Literacy yesterday? Today we are building upon yesterday's ideas! 

We have finished our learning in Fractions now and we move on to measurement. We are learning to measure accurately in centimetres!

I was enjoying the sunny weather once again yesterday and enjoyed a beautiful walk. I hope you managed to spend some time outside.

Mrs Sims

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Monday 20th April

Good Morning Magpies,

I hope you have had a brilliant Easter holiday at home and you have enjoyed time with your family. 

Today would be our first day into the Summer term! We have added in some spellings for you to learn throughout the week and we will now be doing a different topic unit each week. Today we start by looking at how Florence Nightingale helped changed hospitals in the past.

We are still following the White Rose teaching for Maths so have a look at your learning today:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Don't forget you can email in any pieces of learning that you are really proud of. It would be great to see what you have been up too!

magpies@greensnorton.org.uk

Have a great day!

Mrs Sims

 Friday 17^th April

Hello Magpies,

Today we become artists! Can you draw or paint your own spring flower? Maybe you could have a look in the garden to see if you have any flowers growing.

Have a safe, relaxing weekend! We will be back on Monday with our Maths, Literacy and Topic learning!

Mrs Sims

 Thursday 16^th April

Good Morning!

How did you get on with the Easter maze? I hope you managed to help the chick! Don’t forget you can send in your Easter activities to our Magpies email address.

Once again, I have been enjoying the sunshine. I hope you have managed to go for a walk, run or bike ride if you can get out for a bit!

Mrs Sims

Wednesday 15^th April

Morning Magpies,

Today we have a word search challenge and a maze to escape out from! Maybe you could make your own Easter maze for another member of your family- don’t make it too tricky!

Have a great day! Mrs Sims

Tuesday 14^th April

Welcome back Magpies! I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend and you didn’t eat too many chocolate eggs! I hope you managed to spend time enjoying being with your family.

I have enjoyed the sunny weather and I spent most of the weekend in the garden. We have a little robin bird that keeps coming to see us!

A chance to get a bit messy with the art today! Have fun!

Mrs Sims

Sunday 12th April 2020

A special Easter Sunday assembly with Leah from the Lighthouse Trust - 

https://lighthouse-trust.org.uk/monthly-blog/easter-sunday/

Friday 10th April 2020

A special Good Friday assembly with Leah from the Lighthouse Trust - 

https://lighthouse-trust.org.uk/monthly-blog/good-friday/ 

Thursday 9th April

HAPPY EASTER!! 

Easter might feel a little different this year but I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend with your family. In all the fun of Easter eggs and celebrations, I wonder if you can think of at least three things that you are thankful for this week. 

Today you will need a splash of creativity as we enjoy designing our own Easter eggs (and the packaging!) 

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Sims

P.s. Don't forget to share those chocolate eggs with your family!

Wednesday 8th April

Morning Magpies,

I hope you enjoyed the finger painting yesterday and you managed to tidy up after yourselves! Today we have a Math's Easter problem solving activity to try and we are making our own frogs! Make sure you think of a great name for your Frog!

Don't forget to send your pictures and learning in to the email address! I am excited to see your fantastic creations!

Mrs Sims

Tuesday 7th April

Hello Magpies,

Today we have some great Easter activities to try at home. We are finger painting and enjoying a tricky Easter Wordsearch. If you want you could try and make your own wordsearch after for your family to try. 

Here's an Easter joke to make you smile...

Why shouldn't you tell an Easter egg a joke? (It might crack up!)

Have a great day!

Mrs Sims

Monday 6th April

Good Morning Magpies!

How was your weekend? I hope you all managed to go out and enjoy the weather. 

This week's activities are a little different to the previous weeks. They are all linked to Easter and Spring. I hope you enjoy doing them!

Have a good day!

Mrs Sims

Friday 3rd April

Morning Magpies!

It's Friday! I hope you have had a great week at home. What has been your best part? I have enjoyed going out for a walk each day!

Here is today's learning:

Maths:https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

We have art this afternoon, which I know you all enjoy!

Have a lovely weekend! Mrs Sims

Thursday 2nd April

Happy Thursday Magpies! We are nearly at the end of the week! How did you get on with the topic learning yesterday? I hope you found it interesting learning all about clouds. 

Today you need your creative hat on! In Literacy, you will be discovering a new world between the trees and in Topic you will be learning all about Internet Safety. 

Here's the Math's link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

Have a super day! Mrs Sims

Wednesday 1st April

Hello Magpies,

Happy April fool’s day- I hope you have been kind and not tricked any of your family members! Last year Mr Sims made me a cup of tea but instead he gave me a cup of coffee....yuck!!

Today for your learning you have a grammar game to play with your family. Maybe you can challenge a brother or sister? What is the highest score you can get?

Here's the Math's link:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

We have an interesting topic learning today! We are learning all about clouds.

Have fun! Mrs Sims 

Tuesday 31st March

Good Morning Magpies!

I am currently sat with my cup of tea and planning some learning for the week! How is the week going for you? Have you had any time to log in to Oxford Reading Buddies?

Here is today's Maths link- https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/

I hope you have a great day!

Mrs Sims

Monday 30th March

It's Monday again Magpies!

How was your weekend? I hope you had some fun outside and maybe played some new games! Remember you can practise your times tables at any time or just simply pick up a book. 

Literacy will be a reading comprehension

Maths - Continue with this weeks White Rose Maths  https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ remember you can watch the video to help you. 

In Topic, we are going to be looking at Dinosaurs! 

Enjoy your learning,

Mrs Sims

Friday 27th March

Hello Magpies!

How did you get on with the Literacy Task yesterday? We really enjoyed the lego activity in school. We managed to take our learning outside and enjoy the lovely spring weather. 

Literacy will be continuing with our Lego writing!

Maths - Continue with White Rose Maths  https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ 

In Art, we are using shapes to create some self portraits! 

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs Sims 

Thursday 26th March

Happy Thursday Magpies!

How did you get on with the Geography task yesterday? Did you manage to design your own plate of food?

Maths - Click on the link to White Rose maths. This has 5 lessons available for you to use throughout the rest of this week.  https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/ 

In literacy, we are designing and describing our own lego character.

In Topic we are thinking about being a kind friend. How could you make a member of your family smile today? Could you do something kind for a brother or sister? Enjoy your day! Mrs Sims 

Wednesday 25th March

Good Morning Magpies,

You are half the way through the week! I hope that you are enjoying your home learning and that you are making the most of the lovely weather! 

Your learning today is below. Here is your Maths task:

Sorry the website did not update today so see true or false maths activity below!

Keep safe, Mrs Sims

Monday 23rd March

Morning wonderful Magpies!

I hope that you have all had a brilliant weekend and that you are ready for your learning at home! It feels very different not taking the register and welcoming you to the classroom but I’m sure you will have fun learning at home!

Today’s learning activities are explained below. You will not need to print them out as you can just write them straight into your home learning book.

Maths

Today we are recapping over our understanding of odd and even numbers and using it to help us solve problems. There is a quick reminder on the sheet to get you started! If you would like an extra challenge then make up your own true and false questions!

Literacy

Today we are thinking back to our character descriptions about the magical dragons. Your challenge is to write some sentences describing the dragon in the picture. Make sure you include some interesting adjectives to bring your dragon to life!

Topic

For our topic learning, we are continuing to learn about Captain Scott and prepare for our adventure to the South Pole!

Remember you also have Oxford Reading Buddies and Times Table Rock Stars to keep you busy!

We will be thinking of you all! Keep safe!

Mrs Sims