3.7.09+T2+Newsletter

Hi Everyone Just a quick note to wish you all a good holiday break. The children are more than ready for a holiday. We thought we would give you a couple of tips on things the children could be working on over the holiday break to keep those minds sharp for term 3. Maths ** · Counting to twenty forwards and backwards, remember not to always start at 1 and 20 start at maybe 7 or 12 sometimes, makes them think! · Recognizing all the numbers to 20. · The numbers before and after a given number to 20, very tricky! · Don’t forget to ask your child to tell you the o’clock times during the holidays as they are very good at it now! Reading ** Mrs Christain would like the children to continue reading through the holidays as then they come back sharp and ready to go for the next term! · Remember to ask your child questions about the story to ensure they are reading for meaning! · Help your child sound out unknown words, don’t tell them but help them put the sounds together to form the word. Makes them feel very independent! · Ask the children to retell the story in their own words in sequence. Could all children please bring a new reading activity book (1A5) for term 3 as they have worked so hard the old ones are full! Could you also please ensure all children have two sharp pencils for the term ahead. Those of you still have glue sticks to send we will be more than happy to see them next term. Most importantly have a great break and we look forward to seeing you all back fresh and ready for a great term 3! Jo Schumacher and May Christian