1. Meet the Teacher Event

2. Welcome to P2/3T Aims of tonight: Get to know me a bit better
See around the classroom and school
Find out more about a day in P2/3T
To discuss your child’s learning as you look through their work.

3. Termly Newsletters will also be available.
Reporting Calendar
Reporting to Parents Session 2017/18
Term 1
Meet the Teacher (all jotters and work on show)
Term 2
Work Home: Learning Stories
Learning Conversation to follow at home
Term 3
Parents Evening (all jotters and work on show)
Term 4
Written Progress Report issued
Termly Newsletters will also be available.

5. House System
Bennachie
Drumrossie
Dunnydeer
Williamston

6. Class Charter
The children decided to have all of us on a (very long) bike! We discussed our rights and voted for the 3 we felt were the most important.

7. Positive Behaviour Management
Class Dojo
Please leave your address and I can connect you to your child’s avatar.
This allows you to see when they receive points and what for.
I will also use Class Dojo to communicate messages and photographs.

8. 1, 2, 3
We use 1, 2, 3 along with a restorative approach. This involves an open discussion with pupils which encourages the children to identify unacceptable behaviours and find a solution.

9. Communication with me
I will use Class Dojo to communicate whole class messages and photographs.
The best way for you to get in touch with me is through Class Dojo.
Or you can to arrange a time for discussion.

10. Homework
Reading:
Reading books will be given out on a Monday and Friday most weeks.
Spelling:
Spelling homework is given out on a Monday and handed in on a Friday.

11. Literacy in P2/3T Listening and Talking Reading Writing
Sharing thoughts/asking questions
Reading aloud using expression
Sounding out words
Explain like or dislike of a text
Discuss main ideas, characters, feelings etc.
Capital letters, full stops and finger spaces
Listening to instructions/directions
Using known sounds to sound out unknown words
Descriptions of real events
Talking with a clear voice
Answering literal (and inferential) questions
Detail about character, setting and time.
Talking at an appropriate volume
Identifying connectives
Using connectives

12. Numeracy in P2/3T Number Addition and Subtraction Data and Analysis
Measurement
Counting on and back
Adding on from the biggest number
Reading information from diagrams and tables
Length of a shape does not change (weight and volume P3)
Place vale (h, t, u)
Writing a number sentence
Using tally marks (or own methods)
Comparing size using an object
0 is a placeholder
Number bonds to 10, 20 and 100
Draw a diagram, table and chart (or pictogram)
Exploring and comparing area. P3 – estimating area
Using a number line
Exploring volume

13. Health and Wellbeing in P2/3T
Fine motor skills are practised and developed during Active Start.
This is also an opportunity to develop social skills.
Mrs Shank is working on the school Bounce Back scheme.
Mrs Glennie has P.E. with the children once a week (Fitness and Circuits).

14. Topic – Term 1 Royal Insch
P2 – Royal Insch Team
P3 – Safety is our Aim
Considering how to look after the community
Travelling safely
Identifying different types of housing and how they help people
Assessing and managing risk
Reducing potential for harm
Caring for the environment
Responding in emergencies
The importance of local organisations to meet the needs of different people.
Describing some of the work that people do, finding out about the wider word of work.

15. Visiting Specialists Monday Tuesday Mrs Shanks Health Wednesday
Mrs Glennie
P.E.
Thursday
Mrs Corbett
French
Friday
Ms Wendorff
German
Mr Carnegie
Kodaly

16. Feedback Writing – Every week the children…
Self-assess their writing against the Success Criteria
I explain to the children my thinking and and reasoning for my assessment.
Numeracy – Every week the children…
Self-assess how they feel they managed their Numeracy by colouring in the I can… statement green, orange or red.
Targets – 1 sticker when child tells me what they have done to achieve their target. 3 stickers = new target.

17. School Initiatives Mindfulness/Relaxation Relaxing music
Mindful videos (fish)
Massage (self and peer)
Colouring
Reading
Daily Insch KM Club
Improving concentration and learning
Improving sleep
Fun
Healthy
Positive state of mind.

18. School Initiatives Golden Tickets Developing the Young Workforce
Awarded weekly
Based on School Values
Golden Table on Friday (board games, tablecloth, juice etc.)
Developing the Young Workforce
Preparing learners for the work place
Developing communication, team work etc.
If you have any skills/contacts please let us know.

19. Helping at home Completing home learning spelling and reading
Mental maths questions
Investigating anything your child is specifically interested in
Having fun!

20. Curriculum for Excellence
Most children in P2/3T are working within First Level. This is a generic guide and leaners will all progress at their own pace – the framework is flexible.

21. Your child will now share their learning with you.
Sharing our learning!
Your child will now share their learning with you.