Welcome to Class 3

Daily routines

Non-negotiables Each week: Grammarsaurus 4x weekly for 15 minutes No-Nonsense Spellings 3x weekly for 15 minutes Complete one spelling test on a Friday Hear everyone read at least once (once assessments are completed) Read to the class at least once a week Provide opportunities for independent reading Practise handwriting weekly Complete one mental maths test or one arithmetic challenge Take part in counting activities Practise calculations on a Friday Choose a worker of the day each day Hold a Celebration Worship Display work on the WOW wall Hold an in-class worship

The number fourteen is written as 40? How is Maths taught? Fluency Fluency: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, number facts, rapid recall, speed challenges, vocabulary, talk for maths Reasoning: convince me, prove it, always, sometimes never, the same but different, odd one out Problem solving: rich and complex, trial and improvement, act it out, draw a picture, use an equation, work backwards, eliminate possibilies, draw a table, simplify the problem Problem solving Reasoning Challenge! True or false: The number fourteen is written as 40?

How can you help your child with Maths? Discuss and use the maths vocabulary. Take advantage of practical maths opportunities at home: weighing and measuring, telling the time, using and saving money and counting. Challenge children with: show me… Convince me… Same and different… Always, sometimes and never questions Encourage children to adopt a positive I Can Do It attitude towards Maths. Practise times tables and related division facts.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation How is English taught? Writing linked to topic theme and WOW experiences Variety of writing genres covered Self and peer marking Drafting and editing Grammar, spelling and punctuation Cursive handwriting Reading Vipers Class novels

How can you help your child with English? Encourage children to read daily. 30 minutes daily is the expectation for children in Key Stage 2 Paired reading Encourage children to read a range of texts Encourage children to write whenever possible. For example: diaries, shopping lists, thank you letters and signs Support children with learning GPS terminology

The Award is an exciting opportunity for pupils to learn about key leadership skills, grow in character and have practical opportunities to volunteer and help others in their community.

Thank you for your time. Please take a look at the materials in class and I’ll be here to answer any questions. Mrs Lancaster