Week beginning 26th April
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Our learning this week…
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English
At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.
RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- Learn to read words using Fred Talk
- Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
- Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
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Maths
Our learning in maths will recap place value. By the end of the year children should be able to:
- counting in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10s from any number, forward and backward
- recognising the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (10s, 1s)
- identifying, represent and estimate numbers using different representations, including the number line
- comparing and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs
- reading and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words
- using place value and number facts to solve problems.
This week we will focus on:
- recognising the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (10s, 1s)
- identifying, represent and estimate numbers using different representations, including the number line
- comparing and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <, > and = signs
- using place value and number facts to solve problems.
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Art
In art we will be focus on hot and cold colours. In colour theory we can divide the color wheel in half, splitting the colors into warm colors and cool colors. Blues, greens and some purples are considered cool colors. Reds, oranges and yellows are considered warm colors. Warm colours are said to bring energy, and cool colours are said to bring a feeling of calm.
The children will learn more about Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky is famous for his use of colour, using it to express emotions and scenes in a new way of looking at the world.
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History
We will continue to learn more about Walter Tull. The focus this week will be all about Walter Tull’s childhood.
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RE
Our focus this term will be about Islam.
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PE
Our focus this term will be football and fitness.
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Thursday & Friday
Hungerford – Thursday & Friday
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PSHE
Jigsaw has two aims for all children:
- To build their capacity for learning
- To equip them for life
Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.
This term in PHSE we are focusing on ‘Healthy Me’. The focus this week will be on creating a healthy meal.
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Reading
When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.
Questions to ask before you read
- Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
- What makes you think that?
- What characters do you think might be in our story?
- Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
- Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?
Questions to ask during the reading
- What do you think will happen next?
- What can you tell me about the story so far?
- Can you predict how the story will end?
- Why do you think the character did _______?
- What would you have done if you were the character?
- How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
- As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
- As you read, what are you wondering about?
- Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?
Questions to ask after reading
- Can you remember the title?
- In your opinion, was it a good title for this book? Why or why not?
- Were your predictions about the story correct?
- If there was a problem, did it get solved?
- What happened because of the problem?
- Why do you think the author wrote this book?
- What is the most important point the author is trying to make in his writing?
- What was your favourite part of the story?
- If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be?
- Can you retell the story in order?
- If you were __________, how would you have felt?
- What is the most interesting situation in the story?
- Is there a character in the story like you? How are you alike?
Why did you like this book?
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Mathletics
A big well done to all the children completing their Mathletics. We are so proud. Please continue to complete your activities on Mathletics.
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Week Beginning 26th April
This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will continue our work on addition and subtraction. We will learn to estimate answers to addition and subtraction calculations and how to check our answers using inverses.
- In English we will continue our learning around the Bluest of Blues by Fiona Robinson. We will explore the next section of the book using drama and poetry.
- In history we will consider why the Romans came to Britain.
- In science we will look at the roots of a plant.
- In RE we will consider different descriptions of God in the Christian faith.
- In Relationship and Health Education we will thinking about relationships and exploring friendship.
We are looking forward to parent meetings on School Cloud on Wednesday and Thursday this week. We will also see parents on the same days next week. Appointments can be booked on School Cloud from Sunday 25th April. Revised targets for the children will be sent out on Tuesday 27th April.
Week Beginning 19th April, 2021
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Dear Parents!
Welcome back to Summer Term 1.
Our new topic is ‘It’s Raining! It’s Pouring!
English: Read Write inc. Programme. Assessment- Recount writing-My Easter Holiday.
Maths: Counting forwards and backwards within 20/50/100.
Science: I can identify conditions of plant growth.
RE: Christianity- Parables-The Good Shepherd.
Art: I can create different shades of a colour-dark/light.
Music: I can learn about and identify tempo.
PE: Basketball skills.
RHE: I can think of our rights and responsibilities.
Geography: To develop mapping skills-UK capital cities.
Computing: I can choose appropriate images, copy and paste from search engines on the internet.
Dream Big: I can discover new careers and begin to understand what it means.
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It’s Mindfulness Monday!
Today we are going to follow Miss Ancel to learn how we can use nature for a self massage. Click on the link above the photo to access the self massage video.
Enjoy!
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Summer 1 – Week 1 – 19th April 2021
Happy Summer Term to all of you and your families,
Now that the sun is finally a little kinder to us, we will feel the energy oozing out. This coming week, we will be learning:
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I can multiply 3-digit by 2-digit numbers.
I can multiply 4-digit by 2-digit numbers.
I can multiply 4-digit by 2-digit numbers – investigation.
I can divide 4-digit by 1 digit numbers.
I can divide 4-digit by 1 digit numbers – with remainders.
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I can use expression when reciting a poem. (Love that Dog by Sharon Creech)
I can use group discussions to explore motives and patterns in poetry.
I can use “Tell-Me-Booktalk” to explore a poem.
I can express likes and dislikes about poetry.
I can develop balanced arguments about poetry.
Reading Focus: I can use and secure different reading comprehension strategies.
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I can acquire first words and phrases when talking about my home.
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I can explore algorithms to create Art in Scratch (linked with Inkscape)
This term, we want to try something new and arrange the other of our foundation subjects in blocks. As a result, we will then have several lessons in a week hoping this allows us the chance to keep on the ball and dive deeper into our topics.
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I can design a large scale sculpture according to a given specification
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We will focus on finishing off our SRE topic:
I can identify physical changes during puberty and compare them.
I can identify psychological changes.
I can identify and acquire strategies on how to cope with changes at home and at school.
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow morning.
Miss Winser, Mrs Verma, Mrs Brown and Mr Grundey
Week Beginning 19th April 2021
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Our learning this week…
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English
At Howard Primary School we have adopted Read Write Inc Phonics.
RWI is a method of learning centred round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK’s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.
Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.
When using RWI to read the children will:
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
- Learn to read words using Fred Talk
- Read lively stories featuring words they have learnt to sound out
- Show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions.
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Maths
Our learning in maths will focus on time.
- To recap quarter to and quarter past
- To tell time to the 5 minutes
- To recap how many minutes are in an hour and how many hours in a day
- To find durations of time
- To compare durations of time
— To recap quarter to and quarter past
When the minute hand is pointing to 3, we say it is a quarter past the hour.
When the minute hand points to 9, we say it is a quarter to.
— To tell time to the 5 minutes
Children will use their knowledge of 5 times table to help them. When the minute hand on a clock moves from one number to the next, it has moved 5 minutes.There are 12 numbers around the clock face, and each interval is 5 minutes, so there are 12 x 5 = 60 minutes in a hour.
— To recap how many minutes are in an hour and how many hours in a day
— To find durations of time
— To compare durations of time
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Art
In art we will be focus on hot and cold colours. In colour theory we can divide the color wheel in half, splitting the colors into warm colors and cool colors. Blues, greens and some purples are considered cool colors. Reds, oranges and yellows are considered warm colors. Warm colours are said to bring energy, and cool colours are said to bring a feeling of calm.
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PE
Our focus this term will be football and fitness.
Please remember to send your child to school in their PE kit on their PE days.
Westminster – Thursday & Friday
Hungerford – Thursday & Friday
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PSHE
Jigsaw has two aims for all children:
- To build their capacity for learning
- To equip them for life
Jigsaw brings together PSHE Education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development.
This term in PHSE we are focusing on ‘Healthy Me’. The focus this week will be on medicines. We will think about healthy foods.
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Reading
When reading with your child at home ask them questions related to their book.
Questions to ask before you read
- Can you look at the pictures and predict what you think will happen in this book?
- What makes you think that?
- What characters do you think might be in our story?
- Do you think there will be a problem in this story? Why or why not?
- Does the topic/story relate to you or your family? How?
Questions to ask during the reading
- What do you think will happen next?
- What can you tell me about the story so far?
- Can you predict how the story will end?
- Why do you think the character did _______?
- What would you have done if you were the character?
- How would you have felt if you were the character? (use different characters)
- As I read____________, it made me picture________ in my head. What pictures do you see in your head?
- As you read, what are you wondering about?
- Can you put what you’ve just read in your own words?
Questions to ask after reading
- Can you remember the title?
- In your opinion, was it a good title for this book? Why or why not?
- Were your predictions about the story correct?
- If there was a problem, did it get solved?
- What happened because of the problem?
- Why do you think the author wrote this book?
- What is the most important point the author is trying to make in his writing?
- What was your favourite part of the story?
- If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be?
- Can you retell the story in order?
- If you were __________, how would you have felt?
- What is the most interesting situation in the story?
- Is there a character in the story like you? How are you alike?
Why did you like this book?
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Mathletics
A big well done to all the children completing their Mathletics. We are so proud. Please continue to complete your activities on Mathletics.
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Week beginning 19th April 2021
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Welcome back to school for Summer Term 1!!
We hope you have had a restful break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 19th April.
Kind Regards,
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TOPIC: Summer 1 – Caring for Animals
MATHS: Place value within 20 – Estimating and Counting reliably within 20, tagging each object and saying one number name for each item, also counting actions or objects which cannot be moved, counting objects in regular and irregular arrangements.
GROUP PHONICS: Phonics will continue to be taught in Groups. Please refer to parent information in yellow reading diary for information about what your child will be learning in their Phonics group this term as it will be a continuation from the previous term.
UW: To talk about our natural world and identitfy some of the things that live in it
PE: Outdoor games/ Indoor gymnastics
Grosvenor Class: Thursday Chelsea Class: Friday
On their PE day, please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit (black jogging bottoms, PE tshirt, School jumper) and school shoes. They will change into PE shoes at school.
HOMEWORK – Animal Word List: Please continue to help your child learn their key words (on Google Classroom)
HOMEWORK – Further homework will be posted on Google Classroom in the Homework section on Friday, 23rd April
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Week Beginning 19th April
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This week our learning will be as follows;
- In mathematics we will be developing our skills in column addition and subtraction. We will solve problems using addition and subtraction.
- In English we will be continuing our unit of work based on the Bluest of Blues by Fiona Robinson. We will be writing letters in role as Anna Atkins.
- In history we will learn about why the Romans came to Britain.
- In science we will be introducing a new topic on plants.
- In PE we will learn to play cricket.
- In RE we will learn about Christian belief in the Holy Trinity.
PE will continue to be each Tuesday and Thursday. Children should wear their PE kits on those days.
Week beginning 19th April 2021
Our learning objectives this week are:
English – We shall be using thought bubbles and freezeframes to explore characterisation, using book talk, writing a character profile in role as another character, identifying and evaluating the key features of a news report and, finally, planning a newspaper report.
Class reading book –
A soaring tale of empathy, hope, and resilience, Tina Athaide’s unforgettable middle grade debut follows two friends whose lives are transformed by Idi Amin’s decision to expel Indians from Uganda in 1972.
Twelve-year-old Asha and her best friend, Yesofu, never cared about the differences between them: Indian. African. Girl. Boy. Short. Tall. But when Ugandan President Idi Amin announces that Indians have ninety days to leave the country, suddenly those differences are the only things that people in Entebbe can see—not the shared after-school samosas or Asha cheering for Yesofu at every cricket game.
Determined for her life to stay the same, Asha clings to her world tighter than ever before. But Yesofu is torn, pulled between his friends, his family, and a promise that could bring his dreams of university within reach. Now, as neighbors leave and soldiers line the streets, the two friends find that nothing seems sure—not even their friendship. And with only days before the deadline, Asha and Yesofu must decide if the bravest thing of all might be to let each other go.
Maths – We shall be revisiting and securing our number and place value knowledge.
Science – We shall be planning our very own investigation.
PE –
QE2 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tower – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please remember to wear your full PE kit on days that you have a PE lesson.
Geography – We shall be looking at Japanese culture over the next two weeks.
RHE – We shall be continuing with our learning about reproduction.
Music – We shall be composing a school song.
RE – We shall be looking at pilgrimage.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is…. learning to understand more about yourself and then the power to decide who you want to be and how you want to react.
