SaltwoodHomework
Homework is a very important part of a child’s education and can add much to a child’s development and education. Children benefit greatly from the natural support of parents / carers and teachers in encouraging them to learn both at home and at school.
Homework is linked closely to the current learning in class and set weekly.
| Reception |
Overview sheet giving information of literacy and maths learning for the week ahead
Frequent reading (please complete record in Reading Diary)
Phonics / tricky words and handwriting to practise
Family learning task |
| Key Stage 1 | Frequent reading (please complete record in Reading Diary)
Spellings linked to phonics / tricky words and handwriting to practise
Maths task, including My Maths
Family learning task |
| Key Stage 2 | Frequent reading (please complete record in Reading Diary)
Spellings to practise
Maths task, including My Maths and times tables
Family learning menu of tasks for each term (optional) |
Playing maths based games can be a great way to engage child in their learning of Maths. These websites offer a range of maths based games. There are some game that are great for practising rapid recall of number facts and more specific tasks. Some also contain logic puzzles.
National Numeracy Parent Toolkit has a wealth of tips and advice for parents. www.nnparenttoolkit.org.uk
Oxford Owl includes a range of activities, tips and eBooks to help your child with maths at home. www.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths-owl/maths
Maths 4 Mums and Dads explains some of the milestones children make between the ages of 3-and-11-years-old. www.maths4mumsanddads.co.uk/index.php
An explanation of the bar model. This technique can help the children understand a maths concept visually. It can also help children to visualise a word problem, allowing them to understand the question and apply their knowledge to help them solve it. www.theschoolrun.com/what-is-the-bar-model-method
