This week we have been learning the new sounds p and n. Next week is a consolidation week of the first 6 sounds we have learned. We have been working on making 3 letter words using these sounds e.g. pat, sat, tap. It would be helpful if you could reinforce blending these sounds to read similar words at home. Try building or making words out of playdough, pasta or anything else you have at home. There will be no new sounds next week.

In Maths we have been focusing on missing numbers to 20, 1 more/less and 2 more/less, number before after within 20 and recognising numbers to 20. It would be helpful to continue to practise the numbers 11 – 20 with your child.

Thank you.

Miss McConnell

This week we have been learning all about the letters “a” and “t” and the sound that they make. We have also learned the common words a, at and the. Please revise these with your child at home, practise reading them, writing them and finding them in the environment.

In Maths, we are continuing on with reading, writing and recognising numbers within 30. The children generally find teen numbers trickier so please practise these numbers at home. Today, we looked at 0’clock times. The children made a clock face and stuck the numbers on the clock.

Hello,

On Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th September I am going to be making a quick five minute check in call just to let you know how your child is settling in and for a chance for you to ask anything you are unsure about. I will be available on Monday morning between 9.15 – 11.50am and on Tuesday afternoon from 1.00pm – 2.45pm. Please let me know if you would prefer Monday morning or Tuesday afternoon if you would like a check in call.

You can email me at kirsty.mcconnell@eastayrshire.org.uk with your preference

Thank you.

I have uploaded a copy of what we call our jigsaw plan. This outlines what we are planning to cover between now and Christmas across the different areas of the curriculum. I hope you find this helpful.

This week in school we have been learning about the different types of animals that we might find on a farm as part of our topic – The Farm. Today we looked at the names of baby animals and matched the baby animals to their Mother.

In Maths we have been counting up to 20 and focusing on ordering numbers to 20.

For Literacy, we are doing activities which help to develop our fine motor skills to help make our little fingers strong for writing. We intend to start introducing sounds next week.

Just a wee note to say, I have tried to upload some photos of P1B boys and girls working hard in class, however, there is an issue with uploading the photos at the moment so I am unable to do this. I will get them on as soon as I can. 🙂