No homework this week!
I hope you all have a wonderful break on Friday and have a peaceful and happy holiday with your loved ones.
Mr Chrystal
This week will be the final written homework for the year!
Homework for this week is as follows:
Reading
Sea Snaps – Whole book by Friday, please.
Fantastic Mr Fox – Chapter 8 – end by Friday, please.
Antarctica : Land of the Penguins – Whole book by Friday, please.
Toyshop Terror – Whole book by Friday, please.
Spelling
You can complete the work on blank paper, in the jotter or record the activity in another way. The children can put good work onto their wall. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group conclude homework on Wednesday. Please complete the final task Miss Innes has set for Wednesday.
Maths
Ten mental maths questions each night. These are based on their previous and current mental strategies that they have been using. Please say the calculation out loud and allow them plenty thinking time. Any “concrete” strategies they favour should be encouraged (fingers, patterns, beads etc) Note down their answer onto the sheet. Any miscalculations can be discussed.
Have a great week.
Mr Chrystal
Homework WB 03.12.18
Wow! That’s December already!
Homework for this week is as follows:
Reading
Mum to the Rescue – Whole book by Friday, please.
Fantastic Mr Fox – Chapter 1 – 7 by Friday, please.
The Camel Fair – Whole book by Friday, please.
A Tiger’s Tale – Whole book by Friday, please.
Spelling
You can complete the work on blank paper, in the jotter or record the activity in another way. We have been filling our walls with the great work you have been doing. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group will get their new words on Wednesday. Please complete the task Miss Innes has set before Wednesday.
Mental Maths
Circles – At least 2 multiplication squares – all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Triangles – At least 2 multiplication squares – try all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Squares – 2 addition squares. Try to get as many calculations done as possible within the ten minute limit. (Or go for a full square!) £2 per square.
Rectangles – Mental Maths grid – Monday to Thursday
Thank you for taking the time to work with your child at home – it is greatly appreciated, especially at this busy time of year.
Mr C
Homework WB 26.11.18
Hello! I hope you all had a great weekend.
Homework for this week as follows…
Reading
A New Classroom – Whole book by Friday, please.
Animal Ancestors – Whole book by Friday, please.
Good Dog Lion – Whole book by Friday, please.
Hot Dog Harris – Whole book by Friday, please.
Spelling
You can do it on blank paper, in the jotter or record the activity in another way – we have been filling our walls with the great work you have been doing. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group will get their new words on Wednesday. Please complete the task Miss Innes has set before Wednesday.
Mental Maths
Circles – At least 2 multiplication squares – all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Triangles – At least 2 multiplication squares – try all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Squares – 2 addition squares. Try to get as many calculations done as possible within the ten minute limit. (Or go for a full square!) £2 per square.
Rectangles – Mental Maths grid
Thank you for your continued support of the school and your child’s learning. We all greatly appreciate your interest and involvement.
Mr C
Homework 26th November
Please start the week with some personal reading, tricky words spelling or online games for maths skills such as Hit the Button.
Homework W/B 19.11.18
Hello
Homework for this week…
Reading
Care of Henry – Chapter 4 to 6
Swimming with Dolphins – Whole book
Noah’s Ark Adventure – Whole Book
Stumpy’s Secret – Chapter 5 to the end
Spelling
Do two tasks from your active spelling grid. You can do it on blank paper or record the activity in another way – good examples will go on the children’s own wall. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group will get their new words on Wednesday. Please complete the task Miss Innes has set before Wednesday.
Mental Maths
Circles – At least 1 multiplication square – all tables. At least 1 addition square. Both 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Triangles – At least 1 multiplication squares – try all tables. At least 1 addition square. Both 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Squares and Rectangles – 2 addition squares. Try to get as many calculations done as possible within the ten minute limit. (Or go for a full square!) £2 per square.
Thank you for supporting your child with their homework.
Mr Chrystal
Odd Sock Day
As part of our focus during Anti-Bullying Week, the Rights Respecting Committee asked us to ‘Choose Respect’ and wear odd socks on Wednesday 14th November.
The odd socks represent everyone being different, unique and special.
Homework WB 12.11.18
Hello!
Hope your weekend was restful and fun.
Reading – to be completed by this Friday
Keep Out – Whole Book
Scarecrows – Whole Book
Care of Henry – Chapter 1 – 3
Ice Cream! – Whole Book
Spelling
Do two tasks from your active spelling grid. You can do it on blank paper or record the activity in another way – good examples will go on the children’s wall. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group will get their new words on Wednesday. Please complete the task Miss Innes has set before Wednesday.
Mental Maths
This week, the children have been set ten mental maths questions each night. These are based on their previous and current mental strategies that they have been using. Please say the calculation out loud and allow them plenty thinking time. Then note down their answer. And miscalculations can be discussed. Perhaps ask “Tell me how you did that one?” or “How did you come to that answer?”
Your child may have taken a reading passport home in error. You can keep hold of it until next week if you wish, or send it back in.
Hope you all have a great week.
Mr C
Homework W.B. 05.11.18
Hello!
I hope you had a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Reading – to be completed by this Friday
Dog to the Rescue – Whole Book
Dinosaur Whodunnit? – Whole Book
Camping Adventure – Whole Book
Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit – Whole Book
Spelling
Do two tasks from your active spelling grid. You can do it on blank paper or record the activity in another way – good examples will go on the children’s wall. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
If you need a new copy of the spelling grid you can download it here.
Miss Innes’ group will get their new words on Wednesday. Please complete the task Miss Innes has set before Wednesday.
Mental Maths
Thank you for supporting your child with quick table recall and number bonds to twenty over the last few weeks. The children’s accuracy and speed is improving because of the time you put in at home – thank you.
Circles – At least 2 multiplication squares – all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square.
Triangles – At least 2 multiplication squares – try all tables. 10 mins time limit. £1 per square
Squares and Rectangles – 2 addition squares. Try to get as many calculations done as possible within the ten minute limit. £2 per square.
I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday or Thursday.
Mr C
Homework WB 29.10.18
Hello! I hope you had a peaceful weekend.
Homework for this week will be reading, spelling and mental calculations/table recall.
Reading
How Does it Work? – Whole book by Friday.
Ollie – Whole book by Friday.
The New Baby – Whole book by Friday.
Greenfinger – Page 27 – 64
Spelling
Do two tasks from the active spelling grid. How you provide evidence is up to you. You can do it on blank paper or record the activity in another way – good examples will go on the children’s wall. Your signature will be enough to show your child has completed work.
Mental Maths
We will continue our focus on table recall and quick number bond calculations for homework this week.
Circles – At least 2 multiplication squares – all tables. 10 mins time limit.
Triangles – At least 2 multiplication squares – try all tables. 10 mins time limit.
Squares and Rectangles – 2 addition squares. Try to get as many calculations done as possible within the ten minute limit.
Mr C
