This week we have started our phonics learning. The children can now recognise s and a. You could support them to reinforce this learning at home by spotting these sounds on road signs as you walk home from school, in books you read together or on food labels. 

We launched our central idea this week: 'Thoughtful choices can lead to positive relationships'.  A rocket landed on the playground! The children made the discovery and started sharing their ideas, thoughts and predictions together. This resulted in well thought out plans and the introduction of our key text, The Smeds and the Smoos. 

In mathematics we have been learning about 'sets' and 'sorting' in different ways which has built on our mathematical understanding from last week. The children were able to suggest that they could sort objects like buttons by colour, size or the amount of holes it has in it.

Your child will be coming home with a reading book this week. This book is for you to enjoy together. Listening to stories exposes children to new vocabulary and story telling teachniques. It lays the foundation for strong reading and writing skills later on.