Welcome to Dragon Class
Our Team
Miss Spearman and Mrs Martin will be your Class Teachers alongside Mrs Riley and Mrs Fowler, the teaching Assistants.
English
We will use our history theme in English as the stimulus for creative story and poetry writing as well as learning how to create non-fiction texts such as instructions and reports.
Reading
Reading will be taught in guided reading sessions where the children will discuss the meaning, context, character, phonics and grammar in a challenging text. We are continuing to teach reading through our new ‘Whole Class Guided Reading’ approach and will be sharing a new book with the children over the coming weeks. Please continue to support your child by spending time reading with them at home, each evening if possible.
Reading is such an important skill; it really unlocks all areas of the curriculum. We would ask parents to hear their child read daily, 5-10 minutes a night is all that is needed. As well as supporting your child read the words it is also useful to ask questions and check your child's understanding of the text.
Children’s school reading books will be changed on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday if needed, but we encourage children to read books at home to expand the range of texts they are exposed to.
Phonics
Phonics is taught every day to all the children. Where necessary, extra phonics lessons are provided.
Maths
In Maths the children will review and secure their knowledge of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction methods as well as their reasoning and problem solving skills.
Times Tables
All the children are making great progress in their times table knowledge and are enjoying the weekly challenge in class where they can measure their own progress. Please continue to support your children’s learning by regularly asking questions or allowing them to play TT Rockstars to improve their instant recall of the multiplication and division facts of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables.
Science
In science the children will be exploring animals, including humans, and their needs for survival and compare the uses of everyday materials.
History
This term we will be exploring the factual and fictional area of Castles, Knights and Dragons to inspire the children’s learning and use this to find out about different aspects of history relating to castles.
R.E.
RE will focus on religious leaders and why we follow them with a heavy emphasis on the old testament. The children will explore different artistic styles through portraits with an emphasis on Picasso, Cubism and Hockney.
P.E.
The Dragons will have P.E. twice a week on Monday and Friday. Please leave P.E. bags in school all week, just in case an opportunity for an extra lesson is possible. Cricket and movement and dance will be taught during the children’s PE lessons.
Homework
The Dragon class use Learning Logs for their homework. Tasks set are based on what we have covered that week and it is up to the children how they show their understanding. Homework will be handed out on Friday to be returned by the following Wednesday.
Parent Partnership
We strongly believe in working closely with parents to ensure all children have a positive and successful experience in their education. We welcome any information you can share about your child and their individual learning experiences outside of school. This can be easily shared through the Class Dojo communication tool. To keep you informed on specific activities in the school, your teacher will also use the Class Dojo to share news and photos of school events. In the Dragon class, we welcome children into a stimulating, fun and creative classroom atmosphere. Our aim is for all children to be engaged, happy and enjoy their learning, allowing them to make progress and reach their potential.If you are interested in supporting the class, either regularly or adhoc, with your time for reading or a particular skill you have please contact the class teacher to see when would be a suitable time for you to visit the class. We are very grateful for any assistance.
Supporting Your Child at Home
Our experience has shown us that the support children get from home has a positive impact on their learning. Here are some websites which parents and carers may find useful:
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
www.letters-and-sounds.com
www.topmarks.co.uk
www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
www.timestables.co.uk
Miss Spearman and Mrs Martin will be your Class Teachers alongside Mrs Riley and Mrs Fowler, the teaching Assistants.
English
We will use our history theme in English as the stimulus for creative story and poetry writing as well as learning how to create non-fiction texts such as instructions and reports.
Reading
Reading will be taught in guided reading sessions where the children will discuss the meaning, context, character, phonics and grammar in a challenging text. We are continuing to teach reading through our new ‘Whole Class Guided Reading’ approach and will be sharing a new book with the children over the coming weeks. Please continue to support your child by spending time reading with them at home, each evening if possible.
Reading is such an important skill; it really unlocks all areas of the curriculum. We would ask parents to hear their child read daily, 5-10 minutes a night is all that is needed. As well as supporting your child read the words it is also useful to ask questions and check your child's understanding of the text.
Children’s school reading books will be changed on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday if needed, but we encourage children to read books at home to expand the range of texts they are exposed to.
Phonics
Phonics is taught every day to all the children. Where necessary, extra phonics lessons are provided.
Maths
In Maths the children will review and secure their knowledge of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction methods as well as their reasoning and problem solving skills.
Times Tables
All the children are making great progress in their times table knowledge and are enjoying the weekly challenge in class where they can measure their own progress. Please continue to support your children’s learning by regularly asking questions or allowing them to play TT Rockstars to improve their instant recall of the multiplication and division facts of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables.
Science
In science the children will be exploring animals, including humans, and their needs for survival and compare the uses of everyday materials.
History
This term we will be exploring the factual and fictional area of Castles, Knights and Dragons to inspire the children’s learning and use this to find out about different aspects of history relating to castles.
R.E.
RE will focus on religious leaders and why we follow them with a heavy emphasis on the old testament. The children will explore different artistic styles through portraits with an emphasis on Picasso, Cubism and Hockney.
P.E.
The Dragons will have P.E. twice a week on Monday and Friday. Please leave P.E. bags in school all week, just in case an opportunity for an extra lesson is possible. Cricket and movement and dance will be taught during the children’s PE lessons.
Homework
The Dragon class use Learning Logs for their homework. Tasks set are based on what we have covered that week and it is up to the children how they show their understanding. Homework will be handed out on Friday to be returned by the following Wednesday.
Parent Partnership
We strongly believe in working closely with parents to ensure all children have a positive and successful experience in their education. We welcome any information you can share about your child and their individual learning experiences outside of school. This can be easily shared through the Class Dojo communication tool. To keep you informed on specific activities in the school, your teacher will also use the Class Dojo to share news and photos of school events. In the Dragon class, we welcome children into a stimulating, fun and creative classroom atmosphere. Our aim is for all children to be engaged, happy and enjoy their learning, allowing them to make progress and reach their potential.If you are interested in supporting the class, either regularly or adhoc, with your time for reading or a particular skill you have please contact the class teacher to see when would be a suitable time for you to visit the class. We are very grateful for any assistance.
Supporting Your Child at Home
Our experience has shown us that the support children get from home has a positive impact on their learning. Here are some websites which parents and carers may find useful:
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
www.letters-and-sounds.com
www.topmarks.co.uk
www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
www.timestables.co.uk
