1. Welcome to Class 3

2. Daily routines

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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