Squirrel Class
Years 1 & 2
Mrs Boote (teacher), Mrs Mawditt and Mrs Pasha (TAs)
This term, our first topic is The Great Fire of London. We will learn about how the fire began, which parts of London were damaged and the changes that were made following this significant event. We will also use the diary of Samuel Pepys to help us understand what life was like for people living in London at the time.
In Science, we will be learning about everyday materials. We will identify and name a range of materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. We will also explore and describe their simple physical properties and think about why different materials are suitable for different purposes.
Welcome to Squirrel Class,
Please take time to read the newsletter linked above. This is longer than usual and includes additional information explaining how the school day will look this year. We will be having parent drop-ins and whole school events which you are invited to attend, please see the diary dates on the fortnightly school newsletters.
Below are links to some recommended websites which you can use at home with your child. Phonics play (use the link button below) have some free games you can access without a subscription.
Noticeboard
PE days will be confirmed before term begins, please make sure your child comes properly equipped. PE will mainly be taught outside, so please make sure children are suitably dressed for the lesson.
Please send a water bottle into school for your child to use in class. We only allow the children water to drink in class but you can put a fruit drink in their pack lunch if you wish.
P lease make sure your child has a jumper or cardigan in school. We still go out to play when it is raining, so make sure your child has a suitable coat in school.
As it gets warmer, please make sure your child has a refillable water bottle and sun hat in school. Suncream either needs to be applied before school each day or you may send in a bottle of suncream if your child can apply it themselves (we are not allowed to apply it for them).
How you can help your child at home:
- Please listen to your child read as often as possible. As you know, reading is life skill all children need to master, regularly reading at home will support your child to continue to make good progress in this area. Each home read earns your child a green house point.
- Send your child’s reading book and record book in daily (even if your child has not finished their reading book). This will allow us to read with them each day in school and to change your child’s reading book when needed.
- If your child is in year 1 - use your child's "My Phonics Book" to help them practice and embed new sounds.
- If your child is in year 2 - help your child to learn their common exception spellings.
- Encourage your child to practice their 99 club level - this improves their rapid recall and application of times table knowledge. You can find practice resource sheets at https://www.ashillschool.co.uk/99-club
