This week and the first week after the holidays will be a consolidation week so we will be revising the phonemes and spelling words issued so far. Please continue to practise each phoneme and the spelling words. Towards the end of both weeks the children will be asked to read and write each phoneme and spelling word. Some children have received purple slips which highlight any phonemes/words which they have found tricky and should be focused on during these weeks.
I have asked the children to put a list of the spelling words in their bags and these can be cut up and used as flash cards or as you choose.  If possible keep the words in a tin/box and they can be practised as we progress through the year.  At the end of each block of words, I will issue new words which can be added to the container.
Additional activities could be:

• Making the phonemes or spelling words with playdough
• Encourage them to find the phoneme in any storybook, signs or in newspapers etc.
• Draw picture of something beginning with the phoneme
• Practise formation on a whiteboard or scrap paper

Phonemes (Sounds)

a t s i p n

Spelling Words

a at the
I in it
an is and

Two reading books will be issued this week on Monday and Wednesday. Many thanks for returning them to school each day.

I look forward to meeting you on Thursday for parents night and wish you a happy holiday, when it arrives on Friday.

Mrs Chan