Friday 8th October 2026

Reading 

Children should be reading daily for at least 10 -15 minutes a day.   

Please do discuss the story with your child in order to check their understanding.

What might happen next?

How do you think the character is feeling? Why do you think that?

What happened in the story?

Can you find a word that means the same as ............?

What is the definition of .........?  If you don't know, can you find it in the dictionary?

Did you enjoy the story? Why?

Have you read a different story that has similar themes in to this story?

Remember to refer back to the text when answering the questions.

Reading books will be changed every Monday. Please ensure that your child's books and 'Children's Reading Record' book are in their bag in order for the books to be changed. We have a record of the books that your child has been given.  Please remember to sign it once they have read their books in order for the books to be changed. If the diary is not signed the books will not be changed.

Homework

English-Practise capital letters and full stops

To complete the given sheet. The children will read the sentences, correct the sentence using a capital letter and full stop. Finally, they will rewrite the sentence on the given line.

To be handed in on Wednesday 14th October.

Important notes

Your child has two books to read:

• One Read Write Inc. (RWI) book – this book has been carefully matched to your child’s current phonics group and the sounds they have been learning in school.
• One additional reading book – this book links closely to the RWI book and gives your child an opportunity to practise and apply their phonics skills.

The second book may feel a little more challenging, and this is completely normal. Please support your child by reading the book together. Encourage them to use their phonics knowledge to sound out unfamiliar words and help them when needed.

Most importantly, please make reading a positive and enjoyable experience. Lots of praise and encouragement will help build your child’s confidence and develop their love of reading.

PE days

The children need to come into school dressed in their PE kits on the following days:

1R- Tuesday and Thursday

1G- Wednesday and Thursday 

Your continued support at home plays a vital role in your child’s learning journey, and we look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year to make this a successful and enjoyable year for your child.

Have a lovely weekend.

Year 1 team