Basic Skills
Every morning children complete a basic skills session. This lasts 15 minutes. The focus is on learning number facts, spelling, phonics, and handwriting. Children are able to practise these skills & to use and apply them so that they are better prepared for learning in school.
Ready Steady Learn!
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Spelling |
Basic Skills, number bonds, multiplication tables |
Phonics |
Maths problems, using & applying
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hand writing |
Big Writing
This is a new programme for Alma that focuses on improving children's literacy. It has four key elements:
V.C.O.P.
Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers & Punctuation
Children really enjoy this programme especially ' Kung Fu Punctuation' . Children learn exactly what they need to do to improve their writing.
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| Friday to Wed |
Thursday |
| Children work on their VCOP |
Children complete
extended writing activity |
If you'd like to know more please speak to your child's teacher. |


Absence Line:
07950 08 06 08
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