Classroom Support with Mrs Spackman
Is reading a struggle for your child?
If so, remember to have their eyes and hearing checked!
The following link explains how to download an app to do a FREE HEARING CHECK for your school aged child. Information is also provided on this website about what to do next.
https://www.soundscouts.com/applications/schools/#
Reading problems arise for a variety of reasons. Every child is different and progresses at a different rate. However, ALL children need lots of practice to improve their reading. If your child is struggling, don’t give up and stay positive! Research shows a strong link between reading every day, reading at home and academic performance.
Try using the 3Ps: PAUSE, PROMPT and PRAISE!
- PAUSE: Give your child time to work out the word before you help or tell them.
- PROMPT: Offer a prompt to your child, eg. ‘it begins with the sound…’; ‘ends with the sound…’; ‘rhymes with ….’; ‘try that again…’; ‘cover part of the word with your finger and see if you can work it out…; ‘read to the end of the sentence and see if you can work it out…’; ‘read the sentence again…’;
- PRAISE: Make reading an enjoyable experience and always praise your child for their efforts!
READ EVERY NIGHT!
Reading Helpers Needed
We still need a few more volunteers for our READING INTERVENTION programs. If you have 45 minutes available on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, we would love your help!
Morning Club
Morning club continues each day from 8am-8.40am. It is an opportunity for children to arrive at school early when it is difficult for parents who need to be at work early or have appointments. This is available for all children from K-6 and is in the library. The children will be required to participate in quiet activities during this time, reading, writing, drawing, colouring, homework tasks and computer tasks. They may bring games to play. At 8.40am the children who attend will then go to the playground for morning supervision.
Maths Club
Maths Club continues after school on a Tuesday afternoon from 3.15-4.00pm, in the Star room. Children from Year 2-6 are welcome to attend. Maths tuition can be extension, revision, one-on-one assistance or to complete homework with help.
