Primary One 2017/18

2. Primary One2017/18 Miss Lyall – P1a Ms. Kennedy - P1b Miss Hoffman- P1c

3. Maths / Numeracy Main Focus • Numeracy • Different numeracy focus daily • Maths - time, shape, money, pattern, measure, • Problem Solving Resources used • Stages of Early Arithmetical Learning (SEAL) • Midlothian Understanding Mathematics Programme (MUMP)

4. Literacy Main Focus • Developing listening and talking skills (eye contact, when and what is appropriate) • Phonics - blending and segmenting words. • Correct letter formation • Build sight vocabulary (ORT key words/common words) • Foundations of Writing/Emergent Writing (next slide) Resources used • Jolly Phonics • Oxford Reading Tree books • Picture Books – developing critical thinking skills

6. Term 1 (August-December) Topics • Planet Earth (Aliens Love Underpants) • Autumn Harvest (Food to Fork topic) • People Who Help Us Structured Play Linked to learning outcomes Expressive Arts • Arts and craft – collage/fine motor Health and Well Being • Rights and Responsibilities • Hygiene- hand washing and teeth brushing P.E • Better Movers Thinkers Things to note: • Nativity • Literacy and Languages Week (Nov) Science Living Things/Plants Water • Specialist Teachers: • Mr Fruish (P.E) • Miss Gallagher (STEM)

7. Term 2 (January to March) Topics • Dalkeith “Then and Now” • Unique Differences “What Makes Us, Us” Health and Well Being • Wellbeing Indicators (SHANARRI) Expressive Arts • Steven Brown artist study (line/colour) • Pattern (kilts) • Dance Science • Toys & Forces (Push/Pull) Things to Note • Maths & Numeracy Week (Feb) Safe Healthy Active Nurtured Achieving Respected Responsible Included • Specialist Teachers: • Mr Fruish (P.E) • Miss Gallagher (STEM)

8. Term 3 (April – June) Topics • Keeping Myself Safe • Human Body – Senses, Body Parts, Inheritance Health and Well Being • Cool in School • Healthy Eating Expressive Arts • Music • Drama Things to Note: • HWB week • Sports Day • Specialist Teachers: • Mr Fruish (P.E) • Miss Gallagher (STEM)

9. French (1+2) • Country study • Greetings/Routines • Colours • Numbers to 5 • Days of the Week • Family members • Body parts Learning Qualities Wonderful Struggles (identifying own learning targets) • What makes a good learner? • Talking Partners • Growth Mindset

10. Classroom Policy-”Good to be Green” Linked to school policy “Rights and Responsibilities” • Right to be safe • Right to be respected • Right to learn Stages • Verbal warning given • Turn card • Yellow card • Red card – Restorative discussion with teacher during break/lunch No Golden Time in P1 – phasing out throughout school

11. How you can help... • Names on EVERYTHING please, including hats/scarves. • P.E kit: shorts, t-shirt and gym shoes • Sent home termly • Only water during class time (in line with health regulations). Milk sent home if not drunk in school. • One snack is sufficient • Healthy snacks encouraged • Name Tupperware • Homework bags to be brought to school every day. • Keeping in touch with us - make an appointment through school office • Asking your child about their LEARNING “What have you learned today?

12. Homework • Sounds • ORT reading book + key words • Talk for Writing • Context for writing shared, discuss with children to support ideas