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This half term, our Christian Vision focus will be on KINDNESS.

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We are a happy, family school with strong Christian values. We all work together to promote a love of learning where children succeed and reach their full potential. We hope you enjoy your visit.Hanley Swan Primary School is part of the Hanley and Upton Educational Trust

What are we doing this week?

 

19.5.25

The Oak Tree

What a fabulous half-term we have had! The children continue to grow in confidence and ability.

This week, we will finish our theme on 'plant growth' by focusing on trees. We will use Julia Donaldson's book, The Oak Tree, to support our learning. We will also spend some time on the school field, observing our wonderful oak trees up close.

On Wednesday, Barry will join us to share a story from the Bible.

Have a fantastic half-term break! Please try to do a bit of reading with your child during the time off.

 

Monday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ew

Handwriting - Y y

Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc

Find 2D shapes within 3D shapes

Maths games

Tuesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ire

Handwriting - Z z

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Writing numbers to 20

Maths games

Wednesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ear

Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Writing numbers above 20

Maths games

Thursday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ure

Handwriting - Revise all letters

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Playing with numbers

Maths games

Friday

 

 

Home Support

Play with the sounds covered so far.

Regular reading - every day.

Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Count to numbers above 10.

Spot numbers in the environment.

 

 

12.5.25

Plant Growth

Thank you for the photos last week. The children had a wonderful time sharing them and discussing how they have grown.

This week, we will explore plant growth and enjoy the stories of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.

We will investigate how plants grow and spend some time in the allotment planting seeds.

Additionally, the Year 5 students will join us for a few mornings this week to assist with reading, writing, and maths.

 

Monday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce er

Handwriting - V v

Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc

Manipulate Shapes (Tanagrams)

Maths games

Tuesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ow (in cow)

Handwriting - W w

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Explain Shape Arrangements

Maths games

Wednesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ai

Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Compose Shapes

Maths games

Thursday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce oa

Handwriting - X x 

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Decompose Shapes

Maths games

Friday

Sound -  Revise set 2. Introduce ew

Handwriting - Yy

Activity -  Read, Write, Inc

Copy 2D shape Pictures

Maths games

Home Support

Play with the sounds covered so far.

Regular reading - every day.

Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Count to numbers above 10.

Spot numbers in the environment.

 

 

5.5.25

Human Growth

This week, we will focus on human growth. We will learn about the main stages of life, how we grow, and what we need for a healthy lifestyle. We will explore the parts of the body and discuss the variety of food groups necessary for our bodies to function well.

We will also be talking about how we have grown. It would be wonderful if your child could share a photo of themselves as a baby. The photos can be printed out and brought into class or emailed to class1@hanleyswanps.org.uk. (The photos will be deleted immediately after the 'show and tell').

Forest School starts on Thursday. Please remember to send old clothes in if they are not already in school.

 

Monday

 

 

Tuesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce a-e

Handwriting - S s

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Take away

Maths games

Wednesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce i-e

Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

How many did I take away?

Maths games

Thursday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce o-e

Handwriting - T t

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Select shapes for a purpose

Maths games

Friday

Sound -  Revise set 2. Introduce u-e

Handwriting - U u

Activity -  Read, Write, Inc

Rotate shapes

Maths games

Home Support

Play with the sounds covered so far.

Regular reading - every day.

Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Count to numbers above 10.

Spot numbers in the environment

 

28.4.25

Living or not living? 

Welcome back!

I hope you all had a lovely Easter and the children had a well-deserved rest.

We are jumping straight back into the swing of things this week by finding out about their Easter holiday and starting our topic on 'growth'.

We will begin by exploring the difference between things that are alive and things that are not alive.

 

PE will start on Wednesday, so please do not forget their PE kit.

 

Please remember to return the reading books (in the plastic wallets) and the library book on Monday. Many thanks.

 

Monday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ea

Handwriting - O o

Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc

Verbal counting beyond 20

Maths games

Tuesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce oi

Handwriting - P p

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Verbal counting patterns

Maths games

Wednesday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce aw

Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

Adding more

Maths games

Thursday

Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce are

Handwriting - Q q

Activity - Read, Write, Inc

How many did I add?

Maths games

Friday

Sound -  Revise set 2. Introduce ur

Handwriting - R r

Activity -  Read, Write, Inc

Adding on a number line and number square

Maths games

Home Support

Play with the sounds covered so far.

Regular reading - every day.

Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Count to numbers above 10.

Spot numbers in the environment.

 

 

 

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