Class 2
Spring Term 1
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Topic - Food Glorious Food
This term we will be learning all about food. Art - We will be looking at artists and how they use food in their art work. (Guiseppe Archimboldo and Andy Warhol.) History - Our focus will be on popular food from the last 100 years we will be looking at some old recipes as part of this; as well as the history of farming. Geography - Food comes from all around the world which we will be discovering this term, the farming across different countries and food festivals. |
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English
This half term our class will focus on instruction writing, fact files and continue to improve their story writing. WOW Words - As children continue to grow so does their vocabulary. I would like all children to be focusing on wow words that they hear or find. Children should know the meaning of this word and be able to use it correctly in context, then they can bring their WOW word into class and it will go onto our word wall. Each word brought in by your child will receive 5 house points!!! Phonics Phonics continues to be a priority in year 1 with the phonics screening checks taking place at the end of the school year. Please continue to practise phase 4 and 5 sounds, high frequency words and fluent reading with your child at home. Phonics websites: https://letters-and-sounds.com/index.php/phase-4-resources/ https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ Reading suggestions: 24 Must-Read Books For 6-9-Year-Olds | Children's Fictional Stories (penguin.co.uk) Children's Book Reviews, Recommendations and Free Opening Extracts | Lovereading4kids UK 
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Maths Addition and Subtraction Place Value to 50 Please continue to practise writing numbers the correct way, spelling numbers and representing numbers with your child at home. Maths websites: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=year%201%20maths https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8 https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/?s=maths+PDF+download&fwp_post_types=activities What should we be doing at home? |
In order for your child to improve academically, socially and mentally it is important that work is being done outside of school too. These are just a few things can make a huge difference and don't have to be time consuming.
1. Read with your child. Every child is given a reading book for home, once they have finished the book it can returned to school and exchanged for a new one. Children should be practicing their reading skills and working on fluency. Please try and listen to your child read their book even if it is just a few pages each night.
2. Practice their spellings. Children are set 6 spellings to practice each week. They are expected to practice these at home and will be tested on the following Monday. Children can practise these on spelling shed or an alternative method if they wish such as Look, Cover, Write, Repeat. (Spelling timetable attached below.)
3. Encourage independence. Although your children are only 5/6 years old, it is important to encourage them to do tasks independently such as filling up a water bottle, getting dressed, putting shoes on the correct feet and taking care of their own belongings.
1. Read with your child. Every child is given a reading book for home, once they have finished the book it can returned to school and exchanged for a new one. Children should be practicing their reading skills and working on fluency. Please try and listen to your child read their book even if it is just a few pages each night.
2. Practice their spellings. Children are set 6 spellings to practice each week. They are expected to practice these at home and will be tested on the following Monday. Children can practise these on spelling shed or an alternative method if they wish such as Look, Cover, Write, Repeat. (Spelling timetable attached below.)
3. Encourage independence. Although your children are only 5/6 years old, it is important to encourage them to do tasks independently such as filling up a water bottle, getting dressed, putting shoes on the correct feet and taking care of their own belongings.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Miss Billson - class2@wymeswold.leics.sch.uk |
