Hello and welcome to Primary 1\/2 with Mrs Powell.<\/p>\n
We have been working hard the past few weeks to ensure pupils feel
\nsafe and happy on their first step in their Maidens journey. Our aim is to get to know the children, help them settle into the school environment and support them to know our rules and routines.<\/p>\n
Reading for Pleasure<\/p>\n
We are continuing to work hard at promoting a ‘Reading for Pleasure’ culture in our school. We enjoy reading a wide variety of books together, the children have access to a wide variety of books in our \u2018cave space\u2019 in class. This space also doubles up as our quiet space where children can go if things get a bit too much for them or they just need a bit of breathing space.<\/p>\n
Learning at Home<\/p>\n
Our Homework this term will focus on formation of letters and numbers (encoding) and reading the sounds and words in the little tubs that have been sent home in their homework bags. Homework will be sent out on a Wednesday and should be returned on Monday Morning. It would be helpful if the children could bring their book bags with them each morning as this is where we will put any letters for them to bring home.<\/p>\n
Literacy<\/p>\n
Phonics \u2013our Phonics program started week one. We learn our first letter sound on a Monday, consolidate this sound on a Tuesday, learn our second letter sound on a Thursday and consolidate this sound on a Friday. We teach the sounds through songs, rhymes and active games. We are sure you will find yourself singing some Jolly Phonics classics in the shower soon enough! Primary 2 have been revising sounds and will begin their new sounds after the holidays.
\nReading \u2013 In Primary One\/ Two we love sharing books and reading. Reading is an integral part of life and key to living. All pupils will read books appropriate to their level on a weekly basis. Pupils will complete further comprehension tasks from their reading, within the classroom. Writing \u2013 Our Writing day is on a Wednesday with Miss Eaglesham. During this session, the children will be supported to write and develop writing in various genres across the curriculum.<\/p>\n
Numeracy and Maths<\/p>\n
During term one we will be covering number recognition, formation
\nand counting, ordering numbers 1-20 (P1), 1-50 (P2) subitising, and
\naddition among other tasks. Maths is active and uses lots of
\nconcrete materials to encourage pupils to relax and enjoy the
\nlearning environment. We will be utilising both the classroom and outdoor spaces to support and extend learning. We will also be planning for daily mental maths, improving accuracy and speed. We use many different approaches to deliver mental maths lessons.
\nYou can encourage your child through number recognition and
\ncounting in the environment around you.<\/p>\n
PE:<\/p>\n
Please remember to have PE kit, including gym shoes in school for
\nlessons, we have changed our PE days to Monday and Friday. Gym kit (shorts and t-shirt) and shoes can be left in class throughout the year, taken home for the occasional wash. Please name all clothing and shoes, if you have already sent it in, we are happy to name it for you.<\/p>\n
Outdoor Learning:<\/p>\n
lease make sure your child has a suitable waterproof jacket with a hood, for outdoor learning. Due to the Scottish weather we cannot guarantee to be out in sunshine all year round. If you wish your child to wear wellies on the outdoor days, please send a pair in, named in a bag and we will keep them in school.
\nDue to other events that can sometimes occur in timetabling, we may need to move PE or Outdoor Learning in a week, so it is important to have clothing, in school, suitable to the learning.
\nWe hope to have a Den Building\/loose parts session each Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Health and Wellbeing:<\/p>\n
As a school, we adopt a whole school approach to nurture, this will
\nfocus on settling pupils into rules and routines and providing
\nnecessary supports for pupils as they start school. We will also cover
\ndifferent topics such as friendship and emotions, among other areas
\nas the year progresses.<\/p>\n
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