1. English and Maths Parents Workshop
Year 1 & 2

2. English English overview can be found in your pack.
The overview includes:
Writing
SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
Reading
REMEMBER – these are end of year objectives.

3. Handwriting
Understand the difference between lower case and capital letters.
Form the letters correctly.
Don’t forget to get ready!
As the children become confident with this style they move towards a more joined style.
See separate sheets.
Model handwriting and get ready stroke. Use the different colour lines to model where we start each letter and how the ascenders and decenders are formed. Also discuss how capital letters must be bigger. Model letters individually and then model how this gets them ready to join their letters.

4. Writing – composition Say out loud what they are going to write.
Write the sentence.
Re-read what they have written to check it makes sense.
Discuss what they have written with their peers.
Read aloud their writing.
Link with SPaG.

5. SPaG – punctuation and grammar
What is SPaG in Year 1?
On Saturday I went on a train to London and I stayed in a hotel.
Main SPaG focuses in year 1 are: spaces between words, capital letters and full stops, capital letters for proper nouns and joining clauses using and.

6. SPaG – spelling list
To be able to spell words containing the phonemes already taught.
Common exception words. (See separate sheet)
The days of the week.
Also they need to be able to:
Name the letters of the alphabet in order.
Use letter names to distinguish between alternative spellings of the same sound e.g. ay, ai and a-e.
Model the last point using the 3 sounds. Model like teaching the children same sound different appearance.

7. These words are in your child’s reading diary.

8. Sample spelling test paper.
Usually 20 questions.

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19 questions
20 minutes

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11. Working towards expected level.
Teacher judgement.
Working towards expected level.

12. Working at expected level.

13. Working at greater depth.

14. Send a Message - Frequently leave notes on pillows, desks, mirrors, wherever. Have your child write you a note in return. A family chalkboard or message board is a great tool for encouraging your child to write messages.
Letters - Make letter writing a habit for your child. Have your child write letters to family and friends.
Journals - On your child’s birthday, give him/her a special journal. Encourage your child to write in his/her journal as often as possible.
Make a Menu - Let your child design and write the menu for a family dinner. This is a great activity that will keep a child busy while you are cooking. If some of the words are difficult, write them down on a separate sheet of paper for the child to copy.

15. Read 4x per week at home
Guided or individual reading at school
Weekly comprehension lessons
Reading within the spelling programme

16. 20 marks

18. 20 marks

20. Phonics Groups
Children are grouped according to their phonics ability and can be with children of different ages.
Working on set 1, 2 and 3 sounds.
Nonsense words (pseudo).
Segmenting and blending.
Show the parents set 1, 2 and 3 sound cards. Model segmenting and blending using a parent and MTYT.

21. Phonics Screening Check
Interactive activity.
Set 1, 2 and 3 sounds.
Red and green words.
Apps.
Adults to have a go at reading some of the words from previous tests. Look at and explain red and gree words, have them out for parents to see.

22. How to help at home
Practise letter formation with a ‘get ready’ stroke.
Read at home 4 times a week.
Enjoy reading - share stories together.
Practise reading and spelling the common exception words.
Discuss new / unknown vocabulary together.
Ask questions when you do read together.
Download the phonics screening app.

23. Useful Websites to support English

25. Maths overview can be found in your pack.
Each lesson starts with daily counting
Always starts with 0
Daily Practice

26. Using concrete objects (cubes/counters) to help children understand Maths stories.
3 + 4 = 7
Builds up skill through Direct Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Work, Partner teaching.
Model acting out a maths story.

27. The names and properties of basic 2D and 3D shapes.
The names and value of coins and notes up to £5.

28. Times Tables Year One 2x 5x 10x Year Two 2x 5x 10x 3x
Times tables rocks

29. Year Two
Paper 1 Arithmetic. 25 marks. Pupils are not allowed any equipment to support them for this paper

30. Paper 2 – Reasoning. Pupils are not allowed any equipment to support them for this paper, except a ruler marks.

32. Maximum score is 60.
A scaled score of 100 is working at expected level.

34. Please see separate sheet for letter formation and number name practise sheets.

35. Thank you for coming
Any questions?