Dear Magpies,
Term 2
Dear Parents/Carers
Literacy/Topic
This half term our topic is, ‘Where in the world would you choose to live?’ - It is an exciting opportunity to learn about some of the countries represented in our class and school! In our literacy lessons we’ll be writing letters, recipes and performing poetry. In Topic we will explore two countries in particular – Brazil and Philippines. We will have an opportunity to cook some food, visit the local library and get creative with rainforest inspired art.
Maths
In Maths this term we will continue learning about addition and subtraction, followed by shapes.
Science
We will continue to investigate ‘Living Things and their Habitats’ with an opportunity for outdoor learning and making food chains.
P.E
P.E. will be taught on Tuesday and Wednesday. School uniform should be worn into school and children will get changed before their P.E lesson. Please bring P.E kit (plimsolls/trainers, shorts/tracksuits, T-shirt and jumper) to stay at school.
Spellings
Spellings will be sent out on a Friday and a spelling test will be completed the following Friday.
Reading
Each morning, I will ask your child if they need to change their reading books.
Every day the children will have opportunities to read during our afternoon ‘DEAR time’ (drop everything and read time).
Some children will be starting our ‘Accelerated Reading’ program where they will complete quizzes that test their comprehension of the books they have read. Others will continue using our Little Wandle books.
We will try our best to make sure we hear your children read at least once a week.
Please do read with your child at home as often as possible, it makes such a difference and really boosts their love of books! I would also encourage you to ask your children questions about the book they have read to boost their understanding of the text. It is better that a child takes slightly longer to read a text and fully grasps its contents, than speeding through a text without having understood it.
Please do let me know if you have any queries
Miss Swain