welcome to foundation
Reading
In Foundation we use the Jolly Phonics program to teach children to read. This is an evidence-based program. Research has shown that synthetic phonic programs such as Jolly Phonics (and Jolly Grammar in grades 1-6) are the very best method of teaching children to read and write.
Writing
We teach the 6 + 1 Writing Traits which are:-
*Voice *Word choice
*Ideas *Organisation
*Conventions *Presentation
Mathematics
We approach mathematics by using an engaging and hands-on program linked to real life situations we develop the four proficiencies of:-
*Understanding
*Fluency
*Reasoning
*Problem Solving
in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability.