Welcome to Puffin Class

On this page you will find weekly updates about what the children are learning in literacy, maths and phonics so you can support at home.  Our termly curriculum maps provide an outline of what the children will learn across all subjects.  More detailed information for a particular subject can be found in the curriculum area of the website.

Our PE days this term will be Wednesday (Swimming) and Friday. Please make sure all your child’s clothes are clearly named. Our PE days this term will be Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure all your child’s clothes are clearly named.

Please use Numbots regularly to improve maths fluency - log ins can be found inside their reading record. The top three children who have either played for the most minutes, earnt the most coins, or answered the most number of question correctly will receive a certificate on Friday.

White Rose one minute maths app is also fantastic and free to download and use to improve maths fluency.

Please keep remembering to read with your child at least 5 times a week so that Orlando the owl will hopefully come and visit us!

Week Beginning 7th September

Phonics 

This week we will use our knowledge of phonemes to look at spelling rules for 'ee, igh, oa , oo and ue' and the different graphemes that represent these. 

Maths 

In maths we will continue to explore the composition of two digit numbers and locate them using a number line. 

Literacy

In literacy we will use our grammatical and story knowledge of Jack and the beanstalk to plan and write our very own version of a traditional tale. 

Swimming

Swimming will continue on Wednesday morning, please ensure your child has a swimming costume, towel and goggles, plus a swimming hat if required. As the weather is turning please ensure your child brings a coat as they may be cold on the way back.

Reading

Every week, your child will read at least twice in a guided reading sessions. Home reading diaries will not be stamped on these occasions. Lots of reading certificates handed out this week, please continue supporting your child at home with their reading.

27th September - Numbot Champions

3rd - Amelia

2nd - Link

1st - Elsa

Week Beginning 30th September

Phonics 

This week we will finish Phase 5C which looks at adjacent consonants and some Year 1 National Curriculum requirements; alternative spellings for each phoneme. We will be focusing on the phoneme sh represented by the graphemes s (sugar), and ch (chef). We will then begin spellings recap linked to phase 5 phonemes.

Maths 

In maths we will begin to explore number 20-99, looking at different representations including thein placement on a number line. 

Literacy

In literacy we will finish off their  own adapted version of Jack and the beanstalk, using the knowledge of the story, sentences structures and vocabulary explored to plan their own traditional style story. 

Swimming

Swimming will continue on Wednesday morning, please ensure your child has a swimming costume, towel and goggles, plus a swimming hat if required. As the weather is turning please ensure your child brings a coat as they may be cold on the way back.

Reading

Lots of reading certificates handed out this week, please continue supporting your child at home with their reading.

27th September - Numbot Champions

3rd - Jack

2nd - Taya

1st - Emmalyn

In Year 2 this week:

Week Beginning 23rd September

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing Phase 5C  which looks at adjacent consonants and some Year 1 National Curriculum requirements; alternative spellings for each phoneme. We will be focusing on the phoneme /oo (June) / oo (tune) represented by the graphemes ie, u-e, ew, ue, 

Maths 

In maths we are continuing our understanding of multiples of ten. 

- adding and subtracting multiples of 10

Literacy

In literacy we will continue exploring the traditional tale - Jack and the Beanstalk. The children will use their knowledge of the story to explore the sentence structures and vocabulary. They will use this to begin writing their own adapted version of Jack and the beanstalk. 

Swimming

After a fantastic first week, swimming will continue on Wednesday morning, please ensure your child has a swimming costume, towel and goggles, plus a swimming hat if required. As the weather is turning please ensure your child brings a coat as they may be cold on the way back.

PE

A reminder our PE session is on Friday afternoon, please make sure your child has the correct PE in school with trainers/daps that fit. 

Reading

Lots of reading certificates handed out last week, please continue supporting your child at home with their reading.

13th September - Numbot Champions

3rd - Taya

2nd - Jack

1st - Amelia S

In Year 2 this week:

Week Beginning 16th September

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing Phase 5C  which looks at adjacent consonants and some Year 1 National Curriculum requirements.

alternative spellings for each phoneme. We will be focusing on the phoneme /igh/ represented by the graphemes ie, y and i-e

Maths 

In maths we are continuing our understanding of multiples of ten. 

- estimating on number lines

- adding and subtracting multiples of 10

Literacy

In literacy we have begun exploring the traditional tale - Jack and the Beanstalk. The children having been learning an adapted version in class, why not ask your child to retell it for you! During this week we will continue to explore story looking at adjectives used to describe both the characters and settings and retelling it through puppetry. 

Swimming

This week swimming begins on Wednesday morning, please ensure your child has a swimming costume, towel and goggles, plus a swimming hat if required. As the weather is turning please ensure your child brings a coat as they may be cold on the way back. 

PE

A reminder our PE session is on Friday afternoon, please make sure your child has the correct PE in school with trainers/daps that fit. 

Reading

Please see the letter regarding reading books and home reading.

13th September - Numbot Champions

3rd - Taya

2nd - Tilly

1st - Amelia S