Developing literacy at the early level

Over the course of the week the children have been developing their mark making skills, with chalk, pencils and paint.

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The “Three Read” approach in nurturing early readers continues to take place on a daily session to help children develop really important literacy skills, understanding how books work, understanding stories, listening and talking about their ideas and experiences.

 

With frequent experience of the “Three Read” approach, children should develop their talking, thinking and listening skills, which are the foundations of learning to read and write

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Some Christmas activities for you to try at home

speech-and-language

 

Toy Giveaway

We are a group of friends who want to help those families who find Christmas difficult. No child should be without something on Christmas morning and no parent should be in debt to bring a smile to their child’s face.  Although there are groups that help those in need, they do not always reach every child and family that need their help.  That is why the toy giveaway is open to ALL.  That is why we would encourage you to take the time to notify your school community. Councillors Michael Ross and Paul Kelly are both supporting this event.

 

A Toy Giveaway has already been held in Wishaw this year. The article about the event in the Wishaw Press is attached for your information.  Many people generously supplied, toys, games, books and even children’s clothes. So with your support, we hope to give more children a Merry Christmas. In the anticipation of helping more children in Motherwell, we will need to gather more toys, games and books. Therefore, would you be able to collect used toys etc? We can organize a collection on the 9th of December.  The hall is also open for donations between 4-7pm on the 10th December.  This would be a great event to have your more senior students who are working towards awards (e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award) to participate in. If they want to take part or run a toy drive please let me know. So please spread the word and help us spread some Christmas cheer in 2016.

 

Martine Nolan c/o 253 Stewarton Street Wishaw, ML2 8AL

Mobile: 07976179277

E-Mail:martine_a_nolan@yahoo.co.uk