Primary 2Meet the Teacher

Primary 2Mr Nelson

Our Expectations• Now that the pupils are in Primary

2, we are encouraging them to become more independent and to respect their school environment and belongings. Weekly monitors are chosen to help with this.

• We expect good behaviour and good manners at all times.

• We ask the children to try their best at all times, working neatly and quietly.

How you can help• To be prepared for school each

day, your child should bring:

• a sharp pencil• a rubber• reading book & diary• a snack• a P.E kit (Tuesday, Wednesday)

• Please make sure you sign your child’s reading record when you listen to them read.

Primary 2Mr Nelson

A Curriculum for Excellence

• Interdisciplinary Learning - Literacy, Numeracy, Health and Wellbeing, Social Studies, Science, Technologies, RME and Expressive Arts

• Developing skills for lifelong learning -• Successful Learners• Confident Individuals• Effective Contributors• Responsible Citizens

Homework – How can I help my child?

• Spelling – Spelling homework is set on a Monday and should be handed in by Friday. Pupils are tested on Friday. Words are taken from the Single word spelling test and fry’s words schemes.

• Look, cover, write, check.• Weekly spelling should also be

completed with the appropriate spelling activity noted in homework jotters.

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Reading • Your child will read in school at least twice a

week. The pages to be read at home will be recorded in the reading record and should be signed each time.

• In addition to their reading books children will visit the library once a week to pick a library book of their own choice.

 Maths • Maths homework will be set as required and

should be returned by the date set in their diary.

 Other Curricular Areas • Occasionally work will be set in other areas if

relevant.

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P.E• Your child will be involved in

P.E on various days with their class teachers. They will also receive additional lessons from Mrs Mitchell. Please make sure your child has black shorts, a white T. Shirt and appropriately sized gym shoes.

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Specialist Teachers• We will also have lessons throughout

the year from: • Mrs Stewart – Music.• Mrs Mitchell – P.E.• Mrs Redmond – Drama / RME• Mr Buchan – Enjoy-a-ball

Support for Learning• Mrs Kellner will provide extra support

for specific children.

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Free Time Friday• Children who followed the class rules which

we drew up at the start of the year will be rewarded with Free time Friday on a Friday morning.

• Children who have chosen not to follow our class rules will lose some of their Free time Friday.

• Parents / Carers will be made aware of this with a letter home which we ask to be signed.

• A certificate will be issued at the end of each term to children who have not lost any of their Free time Friday time.

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How can I help my child with their reading?

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How can I help my child with their spelling?

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How can I help my child with their Maths and Numeracy?

Count in steps as you walk, count in 2’s, 5’s or 10’s.

Give your child coins to practice counting money.

Let your child weigh out ingredients for the evening meal or measure objects in the house.

Ask simple problems. I have 12 sweets I eat 6 how many left?

Play spot the shape where children spot shapes and have to name them.

Ask your child the time, use both analogue and digital displays.

If you have any issues or concerns please make an

appointment to see us or write a note in your child’s diary.

 

Any Questions?

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Thank you for coming.