Happy Friday Everybody!
This week in Key Stage 1 we have been learning the story 'Handa's Surprise'. We all came together for a very fun activity on Tuesday morning. We were exploring the different types of fruit that was in Handa's basket and writing a list of adjectives to describe them. This was then very helpful when we wrote our own version of the story.
Harvest Festival
We are celebrating Harvest time in school and talking to the children about helping others. We would really appreciate any donations of tins, packets, jars or toiletries, so that we can send them to the local charity Hopeworx. Below is a message from Hopeworx:
The items collected from your harvest festival are donated to HOPEWORX who are based at Brook Road in Rayleigh, and they support families and individuals. For over 10 years this charity has supported local people in the Rochford District with food parcels to alleviate crisis situations. The number of people requiring this support has escalated over the last few years due to the rise in unemployment, rise in fuel prices and the overall cost of living. As well as providing food, the parcel also includes information on local services to help people work towards positive solutions.'
Homework
Year 1 - This week the children have been looking at number bonds to 10 using the 'part, part, whole' method. They understand this method and we are now working on the important skill of recognising ways to make 10. The children have a single worksheet rather than the books this week. It is double sided but should not take the children long to do. Please only spend 10 minutes or so on this at home. Homework is not supposed to be a laborious task!
Year 2 - This week the children have been learning to place objects into equal groups to support their understanding of division (which will come later in the year!). This should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and matches the learning in class this week.
If your child would like to extend their Maths knowledge further, there are a range of really nice Maths games on this website. We use them occasionally in school too!
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/search.aspx?Subject=16&AgeGroup=2
Spellings
New spelling sheets have been given to the children. Once again, please do not spend lots of time completing these, little and often is much better for the children's learning, and remember, we do not need the spelling sheets to come back into school. they are for you to keep and practise at home when you have the time!
Reading
The children have their new phonics reading books in their bags. You do not need to read all 3 books at home each week. The Animaphonics book is the one that the children practise with an adult each week in school. The colour band books are for additional reading practise should you wish to do so.
Thank you all so much for your support. Please remember, if you have any concerns or queries to either message via dojo or pop in and see us.
Have a lovely weekend!
The Key Stage 1 Team x
