1. Welcome to P3 Meet the Teacher Mrs Alison Kennedy
Thursday 1 September 2016

2. P3 Expectations What do we expect from your child?
What can they expect from us?
Teacher/Parent Partnership

3. Weekly Routines Numeracy on Monday to Wednesday, Maths on Thursday
Guided Reading(term 1 and 4) on Monday to Wednesday, Writing on Thursday, Spelling on Wednesday
Assembly, Problem Solving and Golden Time on Friday
PE on Monday and Tuesday with me, Thursday with Miss Menzies. Run a Mile 3 times per week.
Show and Tell on first Thursday of the month.
Topic work, Expressive Arts, RME ongoing

4. Homework Active homework walls in terms 2 and 4
Traditional homework in terms 1 and 3
Spelling/Writing
Reading
Maths
Other subjects

5. P3 Topics
Term 1 Local Area – Materials/Science focus (local walks and visits)
Term 2 Food and Farming – trip to Gorgie Farm
Term 3 Senses/Human Body (skeleton) and Magnets
Term 4 Vikings – museum trip
Also have whole school topics

6. Growth Mindset Independence – lunch, lining up etc
Perseverance – ‘mistakes are good’
Determination – challenge (mild, hot, spicy)
Confidence – ‘have a go’
Curiosity – ask questions and reflect
Resilience – deal with emotions and setbacks

7. Questions
Your chance to put me on the spot!