Our new phonemes and spelling words for the next 2 weeks are:

d and e

as, he , did

Please practise these and use some of the suggestions on the above tab to help with ideas.  Also use the list of words to help your child to read and to write the spelling words.

We will continue with 2 reading books each week and we are now on the red reading level.  The tab on ‘reading’  displays the types of reading behaviours we will be looking for, please take a moment to read over these.

In order for me to keep tabs on the reading books (50 in a week!) the children are asked to place their reading books into their trays each morning in order that I can quickly check for any books which have been forgotten or left in bags.   I am grateful for your help in sending books into school each day and appreciate that at times they will be left at home.   Unfortunately, books do get left in bags and are in school ( unknown to me and despite being asked) and so a  blue form will be issued.  Blue forms enable me to keep track of where books are.

Class Hamper

As you would have seen in the recent letter, Room 1 are the ‘chocolate hamper’  please send in any chocolate items for the hamper into class with your child.

Library Visits

Mondays will usually be Room 1’s time for visiting the school library.  Unfortunately there was not enough time today for this to happen, so our first visit will be on Monday 25th November.  Your child will need their book bag or £1 (if it is lost) to keep the book in.

Many thanks for your support

Anthea Chan

This week we will be consolidating the phonemes ‘r’ and ‘m’ and the spelling words; me, my and am.

Please continue to practice these this week, especially the spelling words as many children are finding them tricky.  We will continue to practise them in class and we will also go over previous phonemes and spelling words.

Wishing you a happy and safe fireworks evening tomorrow.

Mrs Chan

This weeks new phonemes are ‘r’ and ‘m’. The spelling words are;
am, me and my.
Your child should have a list of the words, which you can add to the ‘box’ of previous words. Please continue to practise all the spelling words and all the previous phonemes too.
The activities suggested in the above tab can help to reinforce these at home.
New books will be issued on Monday and Wednesday.

With the chilly days now with us, can I please ask that your child is able to have a go at zipping up their jacket.
Many thanks
A Chan

I hope you’ve all had an enjoyable break. This week we will continue to consolidate the phonemes and spelling words we have covered so far, giving everyone a little more practise before starting new phonemes and words next week.
New reading books will be issued on Monday and Wednesday and should be brought into school everyday.

PE – Our PE days have changed to a Tuesday and Thursday. On these days it is helpful if your child wears a polo shirt, thank you.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Mrs Chan

Just to let you know there are a couple of letters in your child’s school bag this afternoon.
One is regarding a change of PE time: PE will now be on a Tuesday and a Thursday.
The other is regarding some cooking we will be carrying out in class on Monday 21st October (first Monday after the break). We will be cooking a potato and leek soup and also make some potato wedges, using vegetables from the school garden. If you do not wish your child to taste these, please leave a message at the office.

Also if you have a reading book at home please can it be returned to school on Monday 21st October as other classes will be needing them.

Thanks and enjoy the holiday.

Mrs Chan

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

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend, we have a busy couple of weeks before the October break.

In school bags this afternoon please find a ‘card’ design which you can order to create cards, tags, wrapping paper etc The children worked hard to create the Christmas Tree design. If you would like to make an order, please return the form (completed) and the design back to the school by Friday 11th October (the last day of this term) at the latest.

Also in bags there is an invite to attend the Parent’s evening on Thursday 10th October. Older siblings will have the form in their bags. Please return the forms promptly.

Finally, this weeks homework:
This week we will be working on the phonemes and spelling words below. We would appreciate your help with reinforcing these at home. Please see above tab for additional ideas.

Phonemes (Sounds)

p
n

Spelling Words

an
is
and

We will also read 2 reading books. The first will be issued tonight and then returned tomorrow, the second will be issued tomorrow and I will collect it in on Friday. Please help your child to spend some time each night reading the book and also help them to return the book to school each day, to complete activities in class.

Thank you for your support with completing the homework and practising the phonemes and words.  The extra practise at home really helps your child retain these new words and phonemes.

This week we will be working on the phonemes and spelling words below.  We would appreciate your help with reinforcing these at home.  (See above ‘homework’ tab for additional ideas)

Phonemes (Sounds)

s
i

Spelling Words

I
in
it

As we are not in school on Friday, this week’s assessment of the phonemes and spelling words will take place on Thursday. If your child finds any of the weeks words and/or phonemes tricky I will place a purple slip in their bag to enable you and your child to continue to practise them.

Also this week I have handed out a sheet with the numbers 1 to 10 on. This is to help your child practise the correct formation of the numbers and should be kept at home and used for reference.

Reading books – Many thanks for your support in returning the books to school each day . The children have been great at remembering to put their book in their trays each morning.

Thank you for ensuring your child brought their reading book to school today.

Please take a look at the above ‘reading tab’ which has lots of informative information about how reading is taught in school, how children learn to read and how you can help your child at home.

Reading should be fun, so try to choose a time in the day when  you and your child are not too tired and can enjoy reading a story together.

With the start of Active Literacy this week the children will be learning 2 phonemes (introduced on a Monday and a Wednesday), the sound and also the letter formation. They will also learn 3 common words, which they will learn how to recognise and also write.
Additionally, we will also be reading 2 reading books each week.   The first book will be issued on a Monday and will be collected in on Wednesday.  The second book will be issued on Wednesday and collected in on Friday.  Please ensure the book comes to school each day, as your child will use it to complete activities and to practise reading it.

Please use the homework ‘tab’ at the top of the page for ideas on how to help your child with the phonemes and spelling words.

Should you have any questions or queries,  I am about at the end of the day or contact the office.  Questions can be asked using the blog but please remember it is a public site and also I don’t check it daily!