Phonics: 

We have moved onto phase 4 phonics.

We have looked at CVCC (consonant, vowel, consonant, consonant) words such as den-t, ram-p, ben-ch. We are beginning to read these by holding the penultimate consonant when beginning to blend for example d-e-nnnnnnnnnn-t = dent. Other examples include: crack, blob, flat, track, gran, flat.

We are now segmenting (sounding out with our robot arms) to write these words.

We are now looking at CCVCC words such as twist, flick, blend etc.

Tricky words:

We will also be looking at reading were and there and writing the below.

Phase 4 tricky words to practice at home: said so like come some have were there little one out do one when what.

Maths:

This week we are looking at teen numbers. Next week we will be looking at the composition of teen numbers.

Drawing club:

This week we are looking at Mixed. Next week we are looking at All Things Brave. On a Monday we look at the character; Tuesday the setting and for the rest of the week we go on an adventure.

Over topic book is currently Cinderella.

End of year expectations to practice at home:

Please keep practicing writing your full names and sentences that include a capital letter and a full stop.

Please practice number bonds to 5 as these need to be automatically recited:

I Know My Number Bonds 5 | Number Bonds to 5 | Addition Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann (youtube.com) 

Reading:

Please continue to read at home with your children as often as possible and document this in the children's reading diary. Not only is this the easiest way for children to earn dojos but it also helps the children practice their phonics and open up a new world of imagination that then transpires into their writing.