Homework Expectations

Please ensure children complete the following homework weekly:

Reading – Children need to read their RWI or levelled reading books at least 3 times a week at home for around 15 minutes. This is monitored and if not complete, they will stay in on Friday break time. We would expect for them to finish the book they are given within the week so that they can be changed every Friday. If your child does not finish their book, they will need to wait until the following Friday to have it changed. Reading records need to be signed by an adult, including the date and numbers of pages read. If your child has finished the book, please indicate this so it can be changed.

We also encourage children to read books for pleasure with you at home. These can be borrowed from school or can be books/magazines you have at home. Reading before bedtime is a lovely way to wind down after a busy day and allows for precious bonding time with your child. Please let us know what books your have enjoyed reading together using the book list pages in your child’s reading record. 

Times Tables – Children are required to know their 2, 5 and 10 times tables by the end of Key Stage 1. Please access Times Tables Rockstars and/or Numbots to practise these (Links in the 'Maths' tab). This knowledge will support them in their arithmetic skills ready for Year 2. If you need a reminder of your child’s login details, they are inside the cover of their reading record. Children are expected to complete 20 minutes online per week. This is monitored and if this is not completed, they will stay in on Friday break time. 

Spellings - Children will be tested every half term on a section of the common exception words for year 2. A list of words for each half term will be sent in September. 

Timetabling

PE – Children will have PE every Thursday afternoon whilst Mrs Bonney has PPA time.  Please come in to school wearing PE kits on this day according to school policy.