Read Write Count 4 th December 2019 Read

Read, Write, Count 4 th December 2019

Read, Write, Count is a campaign to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of Scotland’s children by providing advice and support for the families of children in Primary 1, 2 and 3. It a key part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to raise attainment for all and close the attainment gap.

Reading, writing and counting together: • Gives your child the chance to practise skills they need now, and in later life • Turns everyday chores such as going to the shops into rewarding activities • Brings you closer together and makes your bond even stronger • Helps your child feel more confident • Makes you feel like you are doing a great thing for your child – which you are!

• Read, Write, Count activity bag • Online resources parentclub. scot, scottishbooktrust. com, playtalkread. scot • ER libraries – monthly RWC sessions @eagleshamps #epsreadwritecount

What is inside? Primary 2 bag • The King Cat by Marta Altes • Steve, Terror of the Seas by Megan Brewis • Number square • Notebook & pencil • Whiteboard pen • Number dice and counters • Story cubes • Parent guide Primary 3 bag • The Night who said No by Lucy Rowland & Kate Hindley • “You’re called What? !” Kes Gray & Nikki Dyson • Story cards and routine cards • Notebook & pencil • Number dice • Parent guide

Reading with your Child • Before you open the book, look at the front and back covers together. Ask your child about what they see and what they think the story might be about.

Writing Choices • Challenge your child to imagine a different kind of animal interrupting a story or nursery rhyme which you know – what might happen? Help your child write a few sentences about this. • Create a different ending to the story • Write a sequel. What happened next?

Writing tips you can easily serve up. . . • Sometimes, playing with food can be a good idea. Making letters with the food on their plate can encourage your child to eat their greens, and also write at the same time. Try making the letter ‘A’ with carrots or green beans. If you can get it, alphabet spaghetti is perfect for this activity. • How about asking your child to write a recipe? (Get ready for some amusing suggestions. ) You could talk about your child’s favourite meal, then get them to write out a recipe or some instructions for how to make it.

Counting at home • Take turns and play as a board game. First to 99 wins! • Can you spot your favourite numbers- age or house number? • Can you spot number patterns? • Odds & Evens? • Guess the missing number. Cover a numberlook at the number before and after. . .

Time flies when you are having fun. . . • • • Analogue Digital What time does school start? What time is lunch? What time does school finish? What time is bedtime?

Read, Write, Count at the Shops • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=UYdvq 5 Z g 1 Lc

Calm Amid the Chaos https: //www. youtube. com/w atch? v=Cm. CWP 40 FREw

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