Mrs. King’s Eager Elephants Welcome Mrs. King’s Eager Elephants Mrs. King Learn, Aspire, Be

Timetable

Overview of the Term

Recommended Reading List Kensuke’s Kingdom Michael Morpurgo Billy the Kid Cool The Sheep Pig Dick King-Smith Bill’s New Frock Anne Fine The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Jeremy Strong Return of the Hundred Mile an Hour Dog The Naughtiest Girl in the School Enid Blyton Secret Seven series Famous Five series Animal Ark series Lucy Daniels Horrid Henry series Francesca Henry’s Charlotte’s Web E B White Flat Stanley Jeff Brown Fungus the Bogeyman Raymond Briggs Mystery Winklesea Helen Cresswell The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks Mr Majeika Humphrey Carpenter Please Mrs Butler Allan Ahlberg The Sam Pig Story Book Alison Uttley Railway Cat Phyllis Arkle Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone J K Rowling

Assessment Formative assessment strategies (self and peer assessment) Marking Policy Core Competencies , Certificates etc.

Home Learning The children will be given Maths, English and Spelling homework each TUESDAY. This is to be returned by SUNDAY. Spelling tests will be done on Sundays. Mental Maths targets will be set and sent home for the children to work on – Focus on Times Tables . The children may be given projects to work on at home – extra time will be given for such activities. The children are expected to read for 20 minutes each day. Home readers will be sent home for the children to read with an adult. Please sign the Reading Record once the books have been completed and ask your child to bring them in to class to enable us to exchange them. A list of useful websites can be found in the Communication Books,

Routines Timetables on the website – we will update if there are any changes. Healthy snacks – At all times Birthdays – Healthy snacks, small gifts for classmates ECA – Sign up using the GLG

Parental Engagement Staff availability - Appointments can be made via the Communication Books / email / Reception Communication books – updates / notes / homework letters r.king_wps@gemsedu.com

Parental Engagement TALK about Learning Ask questions about the world around us, support with repetition, and extend learning by introducing new vocabulary, ideas and examples (This best done without TV, phones or distractions) SHARE Learning Read together (proven best activity for Primary children) Explore and experiment with new things (kitchen science, building, learning through play, etc.) ENCOURAGE Learning Give specific feedback on how/what they are learning (simply state what they are learning) Role model a positive attitude towards learning, teachers, and school Role model perseverance and discipline – show your child that you stick with challenging tasks Set and guide their daily routines – this also promotes independence, stability and confidence Set high standards and realistic expectations – Discuss and agree on what is expected academically, behaviourally and socially

Let’s get Blogging! This QR code will take you to our class blog. This will be Updated each week and will help to keep you up to date With what is going on in our class. The Eager Elephants would LOVE to read your Positive comments on our class blog!

Thank you Any Questions?