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Homework is an important way of reinforcing your child’s learning experiences to gain a secure knowledge and understanding for further development. Children in Key Stage 1 are expected to undertake 30 minutes of homework activities each week. Homework
for Key Stage 1 includes: ·
Children are expected to do 10 minutes
reading per day. Children
are encouraged to read a wide range of texts, so reading does not
have to be specifically from their school reading book.
Parents are asked to make a brief comment in their child’s
Reading Record giving some positive feedback of their child’s
performance. Areas for
development can also be noted. The
Reading Record is also a way parents can communicate with the
teacher if there is an issue either party wishes to raise, as these
are checked frequently. ·
SPELLING Children take part in daily phonics and
spelling work during the Literacy hour, but it is important that
children reinforce this knowledge through taking spellings home to
learn. Children can
practise these using the ‘Look, Cover, Say, Write, Check method or
alternative ways, which they may find easier depending on their
learning style. 10
spellings based on phoneme blends are given each Friday, to be
tested the following week. Key Word Lists for Years R, 1 & 2 are
contained in this pack for your reference.
It is important children practise reading and spelling these
words. ·
FINDING
OUT From time to time, children may be asked
to find out key information linked to topic work.
This aids children’s ability to use research tools such as
the library, internet, encyclopaedias, speaking to family etc.
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