Literacy
It is crucial for children to develop a life-long love of reading. Reading consists of two dimensions: language comprehension and word reading. Language comprehension (necessary for both reading and writing) starts from birth. It only develops when adults talk with children about the world around them and the books (stories and non-fiction) they read with them, and enjoy rhymes, poems and songs together. Skilled word reading, taught later, involves both the speedy working out of the pronunciation of unfamiliar printed words (decoding) and the speedy recognition of familiar printed words. Writing involves transcription (spelling and handwriting) and composition (articulating ideas and structuring them in speech, before writing)
Literacy ELG: Comprehension
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary.
- Anticipate – where appropriate – key events in stories.
- Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role-play.
ELG: Word Reading
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Say a sound for each letter in the alphabet and at least 10 digraphs.
- Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending.
- Read aloud simple sentences and books that are consistent with their phonic knowledge, including some common exception words.
ELG: Writing
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Write recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed.
- Spell words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters.
- Write simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others.
TERM 2- Traditional Stories/ Christmas
Reading and Writing - Some children are now using Fred Talk to read CVC words and special friends. We have moved on to using Fred Fingers to spell CVC words and write them.
Elf Names & Letters to Santa
We wrote about the Elf and then, wrote our letters to Santa. The next day, we went to post them.
Jack & the Beanstalk
We painted a picture of a giant, so the giant had lots of friends. Then, we wrote sounds or words to describe the giant.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
We looked at different versions of this story and decided which troll we wanted to draw and describe.
Phonics - ch, ng, nk and Word Time
Phonics - x, qu, th, sh and Word Time
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
We read three different versions of the story and labelled the pictures.
Cinderella
We found a glass slipper in our room and decided it belonged to Cinderella. We read two different versions of the story and chose which one we liked the best. Then, we watched a film clip of the Fairy God Mother making Cinderella’s wish come true by using her magic wand. We used our phonic sound sheets and wrote what we would wish for if we had a magic wand.
Phonics - v, y, w, z and Word Time
TERM 1 - All About Me
Name Writing
First, we start at the dot and form our letters over the printed name.
Then, we copy our printed name into our books.
Chiemerie and Evie can write their own name without looking at her name card now. Fantastic progress in just eight weeks. Keep practising at home, making sure your child is starting at the correct place for each letter.
Phonics - l, h, r, j and Word Time
Phonics - u, b, f , e and Word Time
Kippers Birthday
We made a birthday card for Kipper.
Super Duper You!
We read this wonderful body positive story and talked about which part of ourselves we think is super duper. The children then pointed to the best part of them and I took a photo. We typed what the children said word for word and then they wrote their name on the sheet. It is now on display. Keep practising writing your name using the correct formation at home.
Phonics - g, o, c, k and Word Time
Grandparents' Afternoon - Stay & Play
This week we have been making our invitations and cards, ready to celebrate Grandparents' Day. We have been practising writing our name by writing over the top to learn the correct letter formations. Please encourage your child to use the correct formation. Please note we do not write all the name in capital letters, only the first letter is a capital.
Phonics - t, i, n and p and Word Time
Phonics - m, a , s and d
This week, the children will learn the pure sounds m,a,s and d. Please look at the training clip to learn how to say these sounds correctly with your child. I'm sure they will teach you. After our first Stay & Play session, I will be modelling a phonic lesson to show parents fun ways of learning these sounds. They will also bring home a sound letter formation sheet. Do not worry if your child cannot write the letter yet. They will practise at school everyday.
Watch this to help your child at home:
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/tRNga4M3/xQWKyS5a
Name Recognition:
This week , the children have found their own name and put it in the basket or put a circle around it. Great work everyone! Keep practising at home.
