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Welcome to Mrs McFadden's class page!
This class page will keep you updated about our learning in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy.
I hope that this will be a useful tool for you as parents as we work together to support your child in their learning journey.
Mrs. McFadden
Numeracy
Numeracy - September/October
Number
- Counting through rhymes, songs and poems.
- Counting orally to 10
- Number recognition to 4
- Making sets to 4
- Number formation activities
Shape & Space
- Recognise 2D shapes - circle, square & triangle
- Explore and talk about shapes in our environment
Measures
- Use everyday language associated with length, weight & capacity
- Become familiar with the routines of the school day/week.
Handling Data
- Sort a variety of materials for two criteria e.g. colour, shape.
The children will also take part in Maths Week 2024.
Literacy
Literacy - September/October
Talking & Listening
- Listen to and follow classroom instructions
- Become familiar with class routines
- Circle Time e.g. sharing news, PATHS lessons.
Reading & Comprehension
- Listen to and respond to shared stories
- Join in with familiar rhymes, stories and songs.
- Understand the term 'syllable' and hear and clap syllables in names, topic words etc.
Phonics
- Introduction to the Sounds Write phonic programme
- Understand that sounds are represented by symbols
- Recognise initial sounds s,a,t,i,m and find words that begin with these sounds.
- Develop an awareness of sound - symbol correspondence
Writing
- Begin to develop correct pencil grip
- Demonstrate increasing pencil control through tracing activities
- Practice using scissors with increased control
- Develop correct letter formation for sounds s,a,t,i,m
- Understand that writing is a form of communication
- Give lots of opportunities through play based learning to write and practice mark making
WAU: Our theme is ‘A Time to Rhyme’
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Greenhaw Primary School,
Carnhill Estate,
Londonderry
BT48 8BA
Tel:028 7135 1908