St Nicolas CofE Academy
Home Learning
Spelling Shed.
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
The Spelling Shed helps children to practise spellings via simple games. Your child’s teacher will set lists of words that your child should practise and will monitor their progress through the assignment.
TT Rockstars
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/37558
Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice. Your child will have a log in and times tables will be set by the class teacher for them to practise.
Further information about the game can be found here:
https://ttrockstars.com/parents/
Numbots
Numbots is used in Reception, Year 1 and 2 to help children to cement their understanding of counting and number bonds.
Further information can be found here
Home Learning Expectations per Year Group
Reading every day promotes reading fluency (speed and accuracy). We encourage parents/carers in all year groups to read and enjoy books with their children as often as possible to promote a love of reading.
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Year Group |
Reading | Spelling | Handwriting | Maths |
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EYFS |
Spring & Summer Reading aloud to adult RWInc. Book Bag Book and Library/Sharing book |
Autumn Daily Sets 1 & 2 Sounds on RWI Portal videos |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
Numbots Story Mode Try for at least three times per week |
|
Year 1 |
Reading aloud to adult Sets 1 & 2 Sounds RWInc. Book Bag Book and Library/Sharing book |
Practise spelling set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
Numbots Story Mode Try for at least three times per week |
|
Year 2 |
Reading aloud to adult RWInc. Book Bag Book and Library/Sharing book matched to the sounds being taught After Read Write Inc complete home reading book matched to reading ability Aim to read a few pages every day |
Practise spelling set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
Autumn & Spring Numbots Story Mode Summer TT Rock Stars Learn - x2, x5 and x10 times tables Try for at least three times per week |
|
Year 3 |
Reading aloud to adult home reading book matched to reading ability Aim to read a few pages every day |
Practise spelling set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
TT Rock Stars Revise - x2 x5, & x10 times tables Learn - x3, x 4 & x8 times tables as directed by the teacher Try for at least three times per week |
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Year 4 |
Reading aloud to adult home reading book matched to reading ability Aim to read a few pages every day |
Practise spelling set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
TT Rock Stars Revise – x2, x5, x10, x3, x4 & x8 times tables Learn – x6 x11, x7, x9 & x12 times tables as directed by the teacher Try for at least three times per week |
|
Year 5 |
Reading home reading book matched to reading ability Aim to read a few pages every day Weekly comprehension from CGP Year 5 Targeted comprehension Practice Book |
Practise spellings set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
TT Rock Stars Revise times tables as directed by the teacher Try for at least three times per week |
|
Year 6 |
Reading home reading book matched to reading ability Aim to read a few pages every day Weekly comprehension from CGP Year 6 Targeted comprehension Practice Book |
Practise spellings set on Spelling Shed Try for at least three times per week |
Weekly handwriting practice sheet |
TT Rock Stars Revise times tables as directed by the teacher Try for at least three times per week Weekly Maths Task from KS2 Maths Year 6 Targeted Question Book |
Please note that Spellings and Times Tables progress and scores are monitored in school through various class activities and progress will shared at Parent Evening meetings.