1. Welcome to Primary 1! with the Primary 1 Team

2. Our Team Mrs Stilwell Mrs Yacoubian Mrs Gilchrist Mrs Macfarlane Mrs Ingham – Classroom Assistant Mrs Benson – Support for Learning Primary 1, room 1 Primary 1, room 2

3. Our Day Organisation Soft start /Reading Mental Maths /Odds and Evens Active maths Active language – phonics, reading Handwriting Creative writing Story telling Topic work In amongst this we have: Science Music Gym ICT Drama Circle Time

4. Organisation Self registration From Me to You Snack Crayons and pencils ready

5. Active Learning Zone Learning which engages and challenges children’s thinking using real-life and imaginary situations. It takes full advantage of the opportunities for learning presented by: spontaneous play planned, purposeful play investigating and exploring events and life experiences focused learning and teaching "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Confucius

6. First 30 – 45mins: Soft Start – children have free choice as to the activities they participate in. These may be structured or unstructured At present the majority of activities are less structured but will develop more structure as the year progresses i.e. Free play in water will develop into activities related to volume

7. Mental Maths/ Odd and Evens Work on numbers 1 – 10 and then 1 – 20 using: number fans whiteboards and pens number line interactive whiteboard Odd and Evens (visualisation of number)

8. Reading Use of three integrated strategies 1.Phonics - Fast Phonics First 2.High frequency words 3.Reading book skills On this basis reading grows

9. 1. Fast Phonics First (phonics) Each letter is taught in a very active way using a variety of approaches As we move along we learn that two letters together can make a sound When we have learnt 7 or 8 letters we start putting these together and blending cat pat sat

10. We learn that there are vowels and that vowels have two sounds. Using all this information we very quickly learn to decode words Every night as part of our reading homework you will have the opportunity to practise this with your child using the sound board Parents can choose to buy a magnetic pack similar to the ones used in class if they wish. An information sheet will come home when it is time to start this

11. 2. High Frequency Words We have compiled a set of 40 words that your child needs to know to progress with his/her reading and writing skills You will be given 2/3 words each week to learn You will find these words in the reading diary At present we are learning the common reading book words – Kipper, Biff and Chip

12. 3. Reading Book Skills It must be fun Discuss the story with your child First night – read the book to your child Second night - read together Third night – your child reads it If your child wishes to read it every night then this is fine.

13. It is vital that you carry out all three aspects of the reading to support your child Approximately 2 books a week

14. Money and Lunch Always hand in any money in a marked envelope Money for bistro should come in a purse/wallet Please write on the From Me to You each day what your child is doing for lunch – this can be a stressful time for your child

15. Staffing Visiting Specialists P.E. – Mrs Lindsay Music – Mrs Yeoman Science – Mrs Macfarlane In class support Mrs Ingham – Classroom Assistant Mrs Benson – Support for Learning (Support staff are also out in the playground)

16. Other Information Any issues will be dealt with immediately Appointments can be made before school - 8.50am A quick chat at the gate at home time can often be enough to resolve any issues If your child needs help we will meet with you prior to parents night Parents night is a nice time to come and view your child’s classroom and work and the opportunity to have a chat with the teacher – not a time to worry

17. The Curriculum for Excellence A framework for change Builds on existing good practice Not a single document – allows for flexibility An ongoing process of review and change

18. Curriculum for Excellence The curriculum areas are: Sciences Languages Mathematics Expressive arts Social studies Technologies Health and wellbeing Religious and moral education

19. A New Curriculum- A Curriculum for Excellence3-18 The hope is that all Scottish children become http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/video/c/video_tcm4500634. asp?strReferringChannel=curriculumforexcellence

20. Thank you for coming!