Summer Term 1

Welcome back!

Welcome back everyone.  We hope you have all had a wonderful Easter and that everyone has enjoyed the break.  We have a very busy half term ahead full of fun and exciting activities.

During this half term we will be basing our literacy work on our current book which is ‘Silly Doggy’ by Adam Stower.  This is a hilarious tale of mistaken identity.  It provides lots of opportunities for cross curricular work particularly Maths and Understanding of the World.  It also has the most wonderful illustrations which will no doubt inspire some creative artwork for our displays.

We will continue to work hard with our phonics learning.  You will be kept up to date with current sounds and phases.  We would encourage you to consolidate this learning with your child at home as this will really help their progress.

In Maths we will continue our work on doubling and sharing (halving).  We will also be looking at sequences and recreating patterns as well as capacity.

Our Understanding the World topics this half term starts with growing – plants and animals.  We will then talk about habitats from the arctic to deserts.  We will also be looking at pollution and recycling.

Reading books will still be changed weekly.  Your child will have the same set day to change their books.  If books and reading records are kept in book bags this makes it easier to change the books as there is less chance of them being left at home accidentally.  Please sign the reading record and make a comment to let us know how your child is progressing with their reading at home.  A quick reminder that your child still has access to The Bug Club which is on Activelearn which provides access to extra books to read and also to comprehension questions.  Your child has received a log in for this.

Homework will still be sent home on Fridays and should be sent back in by the following Tuesday.  If this is ever a problem then please let us know.

Our ‘stay and play’ sessions will continue this term.  A full list of possible dates will be emailed to parents and carers and can be booked via email or at the classroom door.

Please continue to check the class page for updates.  Gallery items are regularly put onto the class page to give you an insight into what the children have been doing.  The ‘Word of the Week’ is also put onto the class page weekly as a news item.  This is displayed in the class window too.

If you ever have any queries or anything you wish to speak to us about then please do not hesitate to speak to us at the door.  Alternatively there is the class email which is [email protected].  The email is checked very regularly.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support.  It is very much appreciated.

Mrs. Symes and Mrs. Williams

Useful links

Active Learn Login

Purple Mash

Music Links

Mini Music Makers

RNSO music challenges

Stomp Style Body Percussion

Mental Health links:

• Children's Mental Health resources - for parents
• 5 minutes of fun
• Partnership for Children
• Family Togetherness
• Relax with Hollie
• Cbeebies Mindful Garden

Please also visit the school's dedicated mental health and well-being page for more information on where to get support.

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Click on the icons below which will take you straight to the website. The website will give you ideas and activities for their age related learning journey. We will add to this over time. Don't forget to look on Google Classroom for your latest activities!