In the Classroom
Literacy
Phonics
Red class are exploring phase 2-4 phonics! Using sensory-based experiences, we have been mark-making sounds and CVC words into a number of differing resources, from sand and dough, to glitter and spaghetti!
Every day, Red class explore our sound bag to find the sound of the day, before forming our new sounds and associated CVC words in such materials alike! Some pupils are now even using whiteboards and pens to form CVC words and short sentences during our daily phonics input! We pride ourselves on the ability to incorporate fun, sensory-based, real-life experiences into our phonics learning, in bids to make phonics teaching a memorable, joyful experience – laying the foundations for reading for pleasure.
English
Later in the term, we will begin to explore a range of texts for our literacy topic of Fantasy & Fairy Tales.
Maths
This term, Red class will be exploring the Number System, Shape and Movement. We will use a range of resources, from Dienes to Numicon, and even natural resources at forest school, such as leaves, to support our understanding. We will be also be using a number of physical and manipulative resources to aid our progress in numeracy, as well as relatable, visual images such as literary characters or animals, as per our topic, allowing for transference of knowledge, also.
We are all at different levels and therefore, the boys' learning tasks are highly differentiated.
Science and Topic
This term, Red class are learning about Our Body and Minerals!
We are using sensory experiences and real-life experiences, enhancing our fine/gross motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and senses to explore and investigate. We are also using extra-curricular subjects such as cooking and forest school to consolidate our learning in this regard.
We are also developing our teamwork skills through foundational subjects.