Homework 28th November - December 2nd

Class reader - Ella Goes to the Airport: Read pg. 21 - 24 and complete oral language talk and discussion activities (one page and one set of activities based on that page per night). Please sign this page each evening. Maths home-links book: We are doing the story of 7 this week, and exploring all the various ways to make the sum of 7. Please complete pages 12, 14, 15. (Extension homework for anyone interested: Pages 13 & 16. This is not necessary, however if your child is flying through the work and would like to do more pages they can complete these.) Handwriting pages: Zz and Ww *** This week each child has a toothbrush, toothpaste, teeth-brushing chart and parent information booklet in their homework folder. This is a HSE initiative. The children are encouraged to brush their teeth twice a day, and we've explored healthy/ unhealthy foods and the damage that sugar can do to your teeth. We would appreciate if you could take the time to ensure your child knows how to brush their teeth correctly. All information is in the parent guide. On Thursday, a dental nurse will be in to give each child a certificate for taking part in The Mighty Mouth programme.

Visit from Sam

Sam Maguire popped in to say hello.

Oral Health Visit

This week and next we are participating in the Mighty Mouth oral health initiative. The children are learning about oral hygiene and how to look after their teeth. As part of the initiative we are having a certificate ceremony in school next Thursday. The ceremony begins at 8:45 and all parents are welcome. The certificates will be presented by a member of the Oral Health Promotion Team.

E-mails

A note will be sent home tomorrow asking you to write your email on it as I am updating the database. If you would prefer you can send me an email with your child's name in the subject line. My email is belmayneetaiveen@gmail.com Thanks for your cooperation.

Homework 21-25 November

Decodable graded reader: 5 - 7 minutes reading per evening. Please sign when your child can fluently read the book and I will give your child a new book. We will be listening to all children read and changing books if they're signed on Wednesdays and Fridays so please ensure your child has his/ her homework folder in on those days. Class reader - Ella Goes to the Airport: Read pg. 17 - 20 and complete oral language talk and discussion activities (one page and one set of activities based on that page per night). Please sign this page each evening. If your child is missing their copy of Ella please let me know ASAP as we do not read it everyday in class. Maths: Maths sheet. We are focusing on addition. Please complete the side with the balloons and as an extension they can complete the back of the page. Handwriting pages: Bb and Jj. In class we have been focusing a lot lately on letter height, and where each letter sits in relation to the line. It would be great if you could take this into consideration during handwriting homework too. Are the letters tall letters (like d), small letters (like a) or fall letters (like g)?

Homework 14th-17th November

Decodable graded reader: 5 - 7 minutes reading per evening. Please sign when your child can fluently read the book and I will give your child a new book. We will be listening to all children read and changing books if they're signed on Wednesdays and Fridays so please ensure your child has his/ her homework folder in on those days. Class reader - Ella Goes to the Airport: Read pg. 13 - 16 and complete oral language talk and discussion activities (one page and one set of activities based on that page per night). Please sign this page each evening. Maths worksheet: This week we will be revising over prepositions (above, below, behind, in front of, on, over, under, between, beside, down, up, in etc.) We'll also be doing some work on right and left. This week's homework focuses on prepositions. The second half of the sheet is an extension activity - do not complete if you child finds it too difficult. Handwriting pages: Ll and Ff. In class we have been focusing a lot lately on letter height, and where each letter sits in relation to the line. It would be great if you could take this into consideration during handwriting homework too. Are the letters tall letters (like d), small letters (like a) or fall letters (like g)?

Aistear Resources

This week we are making sock puppets based on the theme of Friendship. If each child could please bring in an old sock that would be fantastic. Also we will be making collages next week and we need old magazines for this. Thanks.

Homework 7th November

Decodable graded reader: 5 - 7 minutes reading per evening. Class reader - Ella Goes to the Airport: Read pg. 9 - 12 and complete oral language talk and discussion activities (one page and one set of activities based on that page per night). Please sign this page each evening. Maths: Worksheet on first, second and third. When the children are tracing the words please remind them to take their time. Handwriting pages: Oo and Uu. Please ask if the letters are tall letters (like d), small letters (like a) or fall letters (like g)?