1. P1 Curricular Evening
Welcome
to P1K and P1S

2. P1K –Mrs. Russell P1S – Mrs. Wilson Primary 1 Teachers
Music – Mrs.Young
PE – Mrs. Bain
Science – Mrs. Flett

3. School Initiatives
Encourage children to be responsible for their own well-being
Health promoting – bring healthy snack to contribute towards points for a “Golden Carrot” award
Eco School – children encouraged to recycle and take care of their environment
Rights Respecting School – Children are aware of and encouraged to stand up for their rights.

4. Practical Matters Your child should:
Enter the playground on arrival to school and should line up at the first bell
Know who is picking them up from school, please let us know of any changes (including bus)
Have a freshly filled water bottle each day -
 No juice 
Bring their book bag daily – please check this every day at home for homework or letters

5. Personal Organisation
Ensure your child can dress and undress quickly
Show him/her how to fold their own clothes carefully
Show them how to hang a coat on a coat hanger
Ensure your child can fasten their shoes/ belts etc.
Belongings are clearly named
Stationery is provided at their tables 
Discuss lunch choices with your child

6. Homework You can help your child complete homework by –
Supporting your child by talking about the tasks
Signing completed work
Making sure homework is in on time!
Homework will be issued after the children attend for full days and this will normally be given out on Thursday and back on Tuesday

7. Numeracy/Maths Ways you can help –
Talk about numbers around you and count day-to-day objects
Look for patterns and sort objects
Play games - I Spy, Number Hunt, Hide the Teddy etc
Talk through daily routine – days of the week, times of day etc

8. Reading Every child is unique!
Take time to share books, not just ‘hear’ reading
Clues – picture, shape of word, sounding out, context
Reading every night (doesn’t have to be a book!)
Reading books should be kept in their book bags and brought to school everyday

9. Phonics Sounds not letters, eg. ssssss not es
All sounds have actions – ask your child!
Use knowledge of sounds to begin blending and reading simple words, eg. sat
Reinforce at home using simple games and activities, eg. sound hunt

10. Common Words
Most pupils will be introduced to three common words per week. A note of these will be sent home along with homework.
This runs hand in hand with spelling and writing.
Regular practice is key, but not a chore! Take time to ensure your child gains confidence with these common words at home and practise them as much as you can.
Have fun – bingo, spot the word, write the word anywhere you can (in the mud in the garden!) etc.

11. General Carousel/Stations Taught Writing Daily Writing – phonics
Topic Work – I am Unique/Dinosaurs
On Fridays we will be sending home our class toy to be returned on Mondays
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12. Thanks for coming!
We will now share a literacy then numeracy workshop with you.