Class 3G 2023 - 2024

Mrs Cottam

Class 3G 2022 - 2023

Welcome to our Class Page

I am your teacher Mrs Cottam and I am your teaching assistant Miss Barton.

This year in Class 3G we have two groups of children. A Monday and Tuesday group and Thursday and Friday group.

When the children are not learning in Class 3G they will be at their home schools. We have good working relations with all dual schools and aim to make sure children enjoy their learning. Miss Barton delivers speech and language on a one to one basis with the support of Communicate Speech therapists.

This is our class page where you will find out what we have been learning and enjoying in school.

Remember to use your Seesaw account for regular updates of your child's learning achievements.

You can also follow @mrscottamatthebrow on Facebook for updates.

This Half Term...

This half term we will be learning all about caring for animals and wildlife.

Our learning challenge questions are...

'What is happening in this picture or scene?'

We will be reading the following texts:

Our Speech and Language Priorities this term are

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Physical Education

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Please ensure children wear PE kits to school on a Monday and Thursday

Indoor PE kit is White t-shirt, navy shorts, black pumps.

Ourdoor PE kit is: White t-shirt, navy jogging bottoms, school hoodie and trainers.

Rewards

The children will earn rewards for demonstrating positive behaviour, positive attitudes towards learning and working towards our school three school rules:

1. Be Safe

2. Be Kind

3. Be Respectful

The children will receive praise points for individual behaviours and class points for whole class efforts. When 20 class points have been awarded the children will choose their class reward.

One child each week will also be rewarded with star of the week. If excellent work or achievement has been demonstrated the children may get to visit Mrs Webb and show their work. Mrs Cottam and Miss Barton will always be watching to see who earns a place on our class 'shout out' board for excellent behaviour!

Home/ School communication

We will be using the Seesaw app to communicate with you about your child's learning and achievements. You will receive an information booklet and instruction sheet explaining how to log on. We will put photos of what we have been doing in class and also any other information we feel that you need to know.

Our Learning Journey

Curriculum and learning will be delivered based on basic skills and individual speech targets. All speech targets will be set by and following an assessment review with a Communicate Speech and Language Therapist. Once we have received up to date copies of plans, parents will be sent a copy of the Speech and Language Care Plans. These targets will be taught discretely as well as being weaved into the curriculum.

Writing, Reading & Speech

We read a class book with the children in class every day. The pupils will complete 1-1 reading on a weekly basis linked to their phonics needs.

The 'BIG TALK' during reading we are looking at different pictures and asking/answering questions:

Who? What? Where?

When? How? Why?

Homework

Please support your child through reading and game based activities to 'talk' and rehearse 'sounds'. You will be sent resources with your child's speech plans and these will detail suggested activities to complete at home.

Snack & Water Bottles

Every child will need to bring a clearly labelled water bottle which we encourage them to drink throughout the day alongside other drinks. If you would like your child to bring in a piece of fruit they can do so or a healthy snack such as crackers, breadsticks.

Learning in the Outdoors

We value learning outside of the classroom. We use the outdoors every day as part of our curriculum offer to enrich our learning. We have fantastic school grounds with two woodland areas and a large playground. The children will be taking part in Outdoor Play in the EYFS garden once a week. PE is on a Monday and Thursday.

Wellbeing and Sensory

We enjoy a range of activities linked to our well-being. We talk about our feelings with our Colour Mood Monster and take part in peer massage, fine motor activities on a daily basis.The children will be able to access a sensory area both within the classroom and in the outdoors.