Talk Homework

Monday 31st October

This week we will be learning about organisations and people who help others. Also, we shall be reading the story of 'The Good Samaritan' and considering the qualities of a Samaritan.

On Friday during our Big Talk / Write we shall be creating a list poem called,

'5 Things Found in a Samaritan's Pocket'.

During the week the children will need to talk about the types of items that might be found in the Samaritan's pocket, such as the qualities of a Samaritan, for example: love, trust, honesty, care, forgiveness, thoughtfulness, and any items they may have or collected:a thank you gift, bible, a smile from..., a heart warming memory of..., a blanket, prayers etc.

Here are two examples of similar list poems.

5 Things Found in a Fairy's Pocket

A bright pair of wings,
A bag of licking lollipops that last forever,
An invisible cloak,
A potion that turns you to dust,
A talking tree that tells you the right thing to do.

5 Things Found in Neil Armstrong's Pocket

A shooting star as dazzling as a crystal

A camera to take photographs of the dusty landscape

A bag of breath taking silence

A colourful USA flag

Feelings of missing family 250,000 miles away

Harvest Thank You Tree

Today, as part of our celebrations, the children have been discussing the meaning of harvest as a time for thanking God, sharing and giving. We have talked about the things we are thankful for in our lives, and have written thank you messages on Autumn leaves to hang on our 'Thank you Tree'.

At home time please take a moment to read their messages.

Big Talk Homework

Monday 17th October

Harvest Time!

This week the children will be continuing to develop the use of descriptive language through poetry writing.

During the week the children will be exploring and describing what's inside a pumpkin and tasting pumpkin soup!

During family meal times this week, I would like the children to describe the food they are eating in terms of:

• taste / flavour
• texture
• colour / appearance
• smell

examples of descriptive words to use could be:

• sweet, sour, bitter
• lumpy, smooth, crunchy, soggy, hard
• delicious, disgusting, divine

On Friday the children will be writing a poem entitled,

'A Pumpkin is...'

Autumn Days!

This week we will be exploring the outdoors whatever the weather!Therefore please could you ensure your child has brought a set of wellies to school.

Also, during play times throughout the day, we allow children to go out in slight drizzle, if possible, please could your child wear a shower proof coat on rainy days.

Thank you.

Mrs Bailey

Big Talk Homework

Monday 10th October

Autumn is here and the signs are all around us!

Last week the children loved exploring the school yard looking for and collecting signs of Autumn. This week we have decided to base our Maths and Language around the Autumn theme.

On Friday during our Big Talk / Write we will be writing a descriptive poem entitled:

'In My Autumn Basket I will put...'

During the week you may like to go on a walk to find signs of Autumn. This will further opportunities to develop their language through personal experience.

When talking about Autumn signs encourage your child to describe what they see, hear, feel (feelings), touch and smell.

For example:

• shinning brown conkers
• sun burnt rustling leaves
• spiralling sycamore seeds
• plump juicy blackberries

Please remind your child about the dangers of picking or touching unknown berries and plants.

I will provide an Autumn Hunt booklet to help you identify signs of Autumn and the children will also be making an Autumn Hunt bag to collect any leaves or seeds etc. I will also provide a recording sheet for children or you to scribe any describing words they use.

Enjoy and remember to keep safe when you're walking.

Toothbrushing Challenge

Remember to bring to school tomorrow your completed toothbrushing chart to receive a certificate. Thank you.

Big Talk Homework

Monday 3rd October

This week we will be reinforcing behavioural expectations within our class and school and then comparing these to

expectations at home.

Therefore I would like the children to talk to you about the rules and expectations they have at home.