Monday 20th July

Dear Class 1 Parents/Carers

For the last weeks of this term we have put together a series of challenges that can be completed by the children and the wider family. There are lots of activities covering a wide range of subjects for you to pick and choose from.

These activities are suitable for multiple ages so you can choose whichever ones you fancy trying as a family.  Try to complete a selection of tasks from the different subject areas.

Class 1 Parents/Carers

Updated 20.7.20

Reception and Year 1 Music

In addition to this, the children can continue with their music learning at home using the online music platform Charanga, which can be accessed here: https://www.norfolkmusichub.org.uk/yumu

 Your child should have received their student username and password, simply log on and you will see your child’s first music package called ‘Big Funk! Bear’. Click on this and your child can work through some, or all, of the activities.

If you would like to show us what you have been doing at home you can upload onto Tapestry as normal.

As well as the above links remember to join up for a free trial of www.readingeggs.co.uk - this is great for reading, vocabulary, spelling and comprehension.  Also continue to play on the Prodigy game - we are enjoying seeing you progress.

Staying Safe online

As the children are working online more frequently, please find some helpful websites below which give advice and guidance on how to keep your children safe:

www.internetmatters.org

www.net-aware.org.uk

www.parentinfo.org

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Home Learning Suggested Timetable 

• Phonics -  Log into Tapestry for a phonics recap with a class 1 team member.  
• Reception - Go through sounds learnt so far and have a go at making and reading words.  Phase 2  and 3 tasks on https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ are good fun.  Find the attachment above for sounds in phase 2 and 3 taught so far.

• Other math games - Carol Vorderman - https://www.themathsfactor.com/ ,  https://www.prodigygame.com/ and https://www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/reception-topics/open-ended-investigative-maths/mathematical-problem-solving/

• Outdoors - Spend some time in your garden and outdoors in the fresh air.
• Please also enjoy reading your reading books and listening to books read by your family.  

• Also don't forget to check out  https://www.thenational.academy/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize for online learning.  

  Pick a book to read it someone else and create a book review. 

  Did you like it?

  What happened?

  Who were the characters?

  Would you recommend it to someone else?

• Music -  https://charanga.com/site/log-in/ using your log in details given in your pack for fun music games.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to one of us, please contact officecantley@togetherfederation.school and we will contact you asap.

Kind regards from the Class 1 Team!

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Class One this year has Reception and Year 1 children taught by Mrs Daisley and Mrs Rafftree. The children’s learning takes place within several areas.  The main classroom has two separate carpet areas, with an adjoining small group room and outdoor area which allows for Free Flow playful learning, essential for accessing the Foundation Stage curriculum.  There is also an outdoor garden environment created by the children and parents to further enhance outdoor learning for all of the school. Inside we have areas for mathematical investigations, book sharing, mark making, group learning as well as accessing technology with our Ipads, laptops and interactive smart board.

In addition to accessing physical activities in our outdoor area, children have two opportunities to participate in P.E each week, taking part in team games, dance or gymnastic skills over the course of the academic year.  The children also take part in Golden Mile.

The children all read each day. This can be individual reading with a teacher, teaching assistant, voluntary reader or through guided group reading in our daily Phonic sessions.  Books are sent home for children to share with a parent or carer. We also have library books available for children to select and share at home.  Our phonics teaching uses resources from ‘Read Write Inc.’ and provides a fun way for the children to learn their sounds.