Hello Primary 1.
We are very excited to welcome you into our school family. This page will be full of photos/videos and information that will help you get excited for starting school. We are a school family and you are going to have an amazing 7 years with us.
This video will help you learn about some parts of the school day. Click here to see our primary 1 information video.
This week we would like to share some story books about starting school. Click here to access a range of books being read on You Tube to help you discuss starting school with your child. (16/6/2020)
Parents/carers often ask what skills are needed to help their child hold a pencil properly. Click here for more information on the motor skills needed for good pencil control which leads to good handwriting. (19/6/2020)
There are lots of skills to practise at home that will help you when you start school in August:
- help with jobs around the house to practise following simple instructions and encourage independence
- Going to the toilet independently
- washing your hands correctly and throughout the day
- opening their own snacks and water bottles
- using cutlery at home when eating their meals
- Writing and recognising their own name
- Putting on their jacket and zipping it up
- Putting on school jumpers and cardigans
- Ensure all belongings are clearly labelled
- Play dice games and provide opportunities for turn taking
- Using scissors safely
- Holding a pencil properly
- Singing nursery rhymes and reading stories at home
Understanding the full value of nursery rhymes and songs will open up the learning opportunities for children and help create a positive attitude towards language.
So why is singing nursery rhymes and songs important;
- Children learn new words
- Develop their non-verbal communications skills
- Learn early maths skills
- Children understand how words are formed
- Enables children to copy actions
- It boasts children language communication and literacy skills
- Helps develop children’s social, skills
- Children learn about different beats and rhythms
- Provides the opportunity for children to value language and become confident learners.
- Creates a close relationship between adult and child
It is important that adults are confident when singing nursery rhymes and songs as this will be portrayed to the children. If adults are having fun children are more likely to respond.
Adult’s role in singing nursery rhymes and songs;
- Be confident
- Sing songs slowly and clearly
- Use a clear tone
- Use props to support the songs
- Involve children
- Use actions, pictures or widget symbol
Is singing nursery rhymes and songs included in your everyday routine? Singing nursery rhymes doesn’t just have to be during song time why not share a song or two during nappy time or when children are sitting down for lunch. Theses times are ideal in providing children with opportunities to develop their communication and language skills.
Read more about why nursery rhymes are not just for babies here or watch some nursery rhymes online by clicking here.
This is a great picture of what would help you get ready for school:
Adults for more information on supporting your child starting school in August then read our Parents Guide by clicking this link -P1 information Powerpoint
Here are some of our wonderful pupils telling you why they love our school. Click on the video link here to watch our full welcome video or have a look at some individual photos/ videos below.
