Willow Class Information

Library Sessions

The library is open every Tuesday from 3.30pm to 4pm for children to borrow a book for 14 days after which it needs to be returned to the library and changed or renewed. Each book has a unique library barcode. Every child has their own code as well so books are scanned in and out of the library. Please do not return library books to the classroom. 

If you have any queries regarding the library please see Mrs Noad or Mrs Sheppard. 

PE Sessions

Tuesday afternoons from 1.15pm to 3.15pm

(changed from Term 4)

Please ensure your child has their full named PE kit in school. PE bags are sent home every holiday giving parents an opportunity to wash items and check that their kit still fits. PE clothing that is too small restricts the children and is uncomfortable.
PE kits should be in school every day as on occasions PE sessions may be rearranged.

Homework

Reading can consist of activities such as Page 99, Tricky Work Window, Dictionary work or answer questions about a section of the text.

Times tables are a focus for home learning. The expectation is that by the end of the year they will know 2,5,10,3,4 and 8 times table, up to 12x. A little and often approach can be taken – some suggestions include:

• Chanting times tables- Whether it’s marching up and down the stairs or over breakfast. The basic skill of going up and down in their times tables in very important.

• Quick fire questioning – Fire times table questions and get your child to answers back quickly. This is one step further than just chanting in order.

• Learning times tables with a broom! – This technique breaks the times tables down into smaller chunks and teaches them the relationship between them. E.g. 10x something is double 5x something. The clip below shows how it is done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdHGBfoqfw

• Times table songs – Below is a list of song which can be found on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTAwXjId4_E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWJ-aCxQ_gw

Alternatively just search the times table on YouTube and there are hundreds!

• Learning the tricks! – 12 x table trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhj1D_JxqV4

9x table trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbcra3rCqc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70UVUlobZyM

• Online Games – Just by searching “times table games” you will find hundreds of sites which can help develop you child’s number fact knowledge. Here are just a few:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/ma13tabl-game-tables-grid-find

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-multiplication.html

• Maths Apps – ‘Doodle Maths’ has been recommended to us by previous parents.
• Work books – Some parents like children to work through a work book. Any high street shop/supermarket make their own and any are good!
• Rock Star Maths – This is going to have a massive boost from school over the coming year and is a great way for children to practise their quick fire times table knowledge.
  Online Worksheets

Spellings

Reading

Reading record books are checked weekly ( day will vary so books need to be in school every day). Child will move up the reading train if read 5x.

Children can practice answering VIPERs questions. Click here – vipers questions for parents

Swimming sessions

Wednesday afternoon

This year only pupils in Year 3 and 6 will go swimming for 10 weeks during terms 1 and 2.

In Terms 3 and 4 those children who have not obtained their 25 metre badge will have a further block of 10 lessons. 

Please ensure your child brings their swimming kit to school every Wednesday morning to ensure they can take full advantage of their swimming lessons. See the diary of events or the website calendar for the dates swimming takes place.

Assessment Week

Monday to Friday

Term 3 -Week commencing 3rd February 2020

Term 5 -Week commencing 18th May 2020

Please ensure your child has a good nights sleep every night and a good breakfast. This will help with their concentration and ensure they do the best they can.