Year 1 Welcome Meeting Year 1 Staff Miss

Year 1 Welcome Meeting

Year 1 Staff Miss Pullenger Mrs Grimes Amber Class Miss Keeshan Mrs Alvis Orange Class

Transition from Reception to Year 1 - First ½ term • To prepare children for the learning style of KS 1. • Mainly focussed practical activities, with an emphasis on developing mathematical, writing, reading and social skills. • Encouraging independent working and more sustained periods of concentration.

Year 1 -Learning Behaviour • Encouraging independence and formal working. • Sitting at a desk. • Following a set of instructions.

Homework �The Year 1 children are set Maths, English and Spelling homework on Wednesday. In addition to this they may be set a Topic project or Religion work. ALL homework is to be returned to their teacher on the following Monday. � Also, we ask that you sign your child’s reading record every day to show that they have read. Children who can show they have read 4 nights a week until the last week of half term will be rewarded. � We do expect the correct amount of time to be spent on homework and for it to be high quality.

How can parents help? • The best help is interest taken in learning and progress. • Supporting homework. • Good communication between the school and home. • Getting a good sleep on a school night!

How can I help with writing? • Again, reading a variety of texts – the more children read, the more familiar they become with different text types. • Reading homework – comprehension • Writing homework –sentence structure • Spelling – spelling lists / rules every week

How can I help with reading? • Ensure your child reads every night! • Encourage them to read fiction and non-fiction. • Try to listen to your child read and talk to them about what they are reading. • Help them with the different skills of reading especially ‘skim’ reading where they are looking for key words in the text. • Speed reading for fluency • Reading homework

How can I help with Maths? • Support with homework – not just helping with the Maths but reading the question can really help by highlighting the key information. • Be patient-children require quality thinking time! • TIMES TABLES!!! (2, 5 and 10) • Help your child to check their work through – this will help them to spot mistakes that can sometimes be easily fixed.

PE Kits and Uniforms

PE Kits and Uniforms

Clothing • Please label your clothing. • Please ask the class teacher at the end of the day if you are missing a piece of clothing.

Thank you If you have any queries throughout the year please do not hesitate to book an appointment through the school office.