Term 1 Week 5
RWI phonics QR code
Good afternoon!
A big well done to Esme and Ronnie whose hard work made it into Park Way’s Golden Book this week! Another big well done to those children whose hard work has been recognised in class this week, resulting in them being on our class Oak Tree: Esme, Heaven, Neeyara, Noah W, Ronnie, Rosie, Samika, Susan, Teffan, Tom, Willow and Zara! If your child’s name isn’t listed - please don’t worry! Everybody will have their chance to shine.
In Maths, we used our knowledge to find number bonds to 10. We applied this to number bonds to 20, working systematically to find solutions. We consolidated our understanding of counting to solve simple addition questions such as 5+3=8. When doing this at home, please encourage your child to put the largest number ‘in their head’ (e.g. 5) and then count on from this (6,7,8) to find the answer. They do not need to always start counting from 0 or 1.
In Literacy, we continued to practise our handwriting, particularly focusing on the lead ins for pre-cursive writing. Thank you to the children who have been practising at home too! It really makes a difference.
In phonics, we have learnt the special friend sounds ‘ar’ (start the car) Please find video links or QR codes attached to consolidate these below. You do not need a password or log in, the video should just load after being clicked on. Please ask if you need help accessing these.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/jBBfNtce/g3mkHLSo
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/r3O0C949/aCagGHe1
In History, we looked at other Victorian jobs such as Chimney Sweeps, Street Sellers and Factory Workers. We discussed what these roles entailed and the children created short videos, explaining which job they would have preferred (if they had to have one of course!) and why. Lots of children wanted to go to school instead! In Art, we moved on to look at the work of L S Lowry and thought about the people, feelings, colours and places we could pick out from his work. The children recorded these thoughts in their Art books.
Please spend time logging in and checking you can access all of the home learning websites as tasks will be set on them. The children have been encouraged to change their books as frequently as they need. Thank you to parents/carers who have been signing Reading Records already. Thank you to the children who are changing their books independently. Remember, they can do this every day!
Finally, we have our school trip on Tuesday 13th October to Kent Life. We are asking for volunteers who will be able to attend the trip with us from 9-3pm. Please make sure contributions have been paid through ScoPay. Any problems, please speak to the office. The children may also dress up in Victorian clothing for the trip to really get the most out of the Victorian day! Any questions, please see Mrs Daniells or Miss Muddassir.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Mrs Daniells, Mrs Clarke and Mrs Finnis.