Welcome back! Here we are… Term 3! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. We know that things are changing constantly at this continuing tricky time so please look out for emails that will alert you to any changes that are deemed necessary. We will post on the blogs about any changes to learning. The link continues to be shared for home learning if you need to isolate. If the class or school is closed then the home learning will be changed and you will be informed of how to access it and submit work etc.
Our new topic is…..
Noticeboard
- School opens for pupils on Tuesday 5th January.
- Remember to click the link to plans below if your child is needing to self-isolate but is well. Please email the class email address if you find yourself in this position and are unsure.
- We will continue to aim to get outside as much as possible so they really need a warm, waterproof coat each day.
- In RE we are discussing special stories and books that are important to us and our families so pick a favourite with your child and encourage them to think about why they like it.
English
*Don’t forget to write your keywords into your Sound and Keyword book.
Sounds: f- ph (phonics) ; w- wh (when)
Tricky words: could, would, should
Spell: when, what, where, why, phonics
Phonics /spelling Daily (4x sessions)
Alternative spellings for w : wh (whale) f: ph (dolphin) and recapping alternatives for ea (head and great) and oa ( goal).
BLENDING and SEGMENTING in every session.
Vocabulary: phoneme, sounds, blend, consonant, vowel, letter, word, sentence
Writing –
Vocabulary: letter, word, finger space, sentence, punctuation, lower case, capital, full stop.
- Look at powerpoint about writing a recount. What did we get up to over the holidays? What made it special? Write about their holidays. Punctuation and presentation key.
- Linked to previous PSHE in week. What are your goals for 2020? Again consider presentation and punctuation.
- Dictated Sentences – Spell: when, what, where, why, phonics
- Handwriting. Use correct formation and think about presentation. Use phonics and keywords from week.
Reading: Comprehension Focus – Change home books on the designated day of the week.
- Read as part of a group and/or individually, recognising and joining in with predictable phrases.
- Whole class reading – Concentrate on Comprehension Skill Development.
- I can look for patterns in words.
- Look at fluency and comprehension at differentiated levels.
- Read accurately by blending sounds in unfamiliar words.
Maths- Addition and Subtraction
Learning Objectives:
To subtract by counting backwards.
To add by counting on.
To add and subtract 1 and 2-digit numbers to 20, including 0.
[Exceeding: To add and subtract 1- digit and 2-digit numbers within 20 mentally]
To add 3 single digit numbers
To understand that addition is commutative
To use number bonds to 10 add 3 single digit numbers efficiently
To solve one-step addition and subtraction problems
To read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving +, – and =
Key difficulty point:
Explicit modelling on number line of counting on and then counting on again from the point you got up to.
Wider Curriculum
PE – Jasmine Real Gym Unit 1 Lesson 1
LO: I can use my body to create straight, star, tuck, straddle and pike shapes on different levels
and
I can understand and follow simple rules, name some things that I am good at and I can explain why someone is performing well.
This week we start a gym unit learning how to make a variety of shapes with our bodies on different levels. We are also focussing on our cognitive skills such as understanding and following instructions. Follow the PE plan in Topic plans.
Art – Using watercolours and mixing to create a wintry scene postcard.
LO: Use a wide range of materials creatively and Use painting to share ideas, experiences and imagination and Use colour, pattern, shape, form and space.
Children to paint postcards using watercolours in the style of Edgar A Whitney / Zoltan Szabo to create a winter scene. Focus on colours and mixing as well as effects of different techniques.
Science – Weather Diaries – Creating Symbols
LO: I can select appropriate symbols to represent different weather types.
This is a short format lesson to Introduce our medium term weather project. Children to select appropriate symbols that will be used to record the weather over time. There is a ppt Weather Symbols for inspiration.
PSHE – Goals and Dreams
LO: I can set simple goals and I can tell you about a thing I do well.
This week we decorate treasure chests that the children will use to keep records of their successes and treasure in. Using the pre-completed success coins for each child as a starting point, discuss what the children see as “success”. Also discuss the emotions associated with success such as pride.
RE- Special Stories
LO: I can appreciate that individuals and cultures express their beliefs and values through many different forms incl. through sacred writings and stories.
and
I can talk about what is important to me and others with respect for their beliefs and feelings
To start this unit we will look at the stories and books that are special to the children and their families. Children to lead discussion with their examples, other children to question respectfully to find out what makes it special.
Stars of the Week
(From last week of Term 2)
Class 4 Lottie
Class 5 Tom
Class 6 Tim