Term 3

Literacy

This term we will be continuing our active literacy approaches.  This will involve the children working independently, with partners and as part of a group to complete activities.  Please help your child by practising their common words at home e.g. short  5 minute bursts using flashcards for word recognition and practise writing these words so that pupils develop the ability to write these independently.  This greatly improves your child’s ability to read and write.

 

Numeracy

We are learning to add and subtract through games, songs and other activities.  In the next few weeks children will receive number bond flashcards e.g. 4 + 1 = 5, 2 + 3 = 5.  Please help your child learn these.  We will also be learning about money and time.

 

Topic

This term our topic is dinosaurs.  We are learning about different species and their characteristics.  We are learning to use factual books to carry out research.  We are learning about the work of a palaeontologist and when dinosaurs lived in relation to humans.  We will also explore different theories about dinosaur extinction.

 

Other

Appointments – it is very important that you notify the class teacher in writing, in advance, of any appointments.

Our gym days for rooms 4 and 5 are on a Monday and Thursday and room 7 is on a Monday and Friday.

Thank you!