Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- When will my child start to write?
- When will my child start to read in school?
- My child doesnt seem to be eating much at school. Is there a problem?
- Should my child be able to read their library book independently?
- What happens to children who stay for late car/bus?
- What can I do to help my child at home?
When will my child start to write?
In Foundation Stage 2, the children all start to write at
different stages. They are exposed to writing through practicing
their name and then beginning to write simple 3 letter CVC words
such as: cat, pen, bin. From there they will begin to write
simple sentences.
We will focus on the formation of letters as we introduce each
sound.
When will my child start to read in school?
Your child may already be able to recognise a few of their sounds
and be beginning to blend those sounds to read simple words. The
next step is to read words related to a story. In FS2 we start
with picture books to teach the children how to turn the pages
and read from left to right. This also enhances the development
of story language in the children as they become the story
tellers. This method provides the children with secure skills to
read stories with a few simple sentences.
My child doesnt seem to be eating much at school. Is there a problem?
The children have around half an hour to eat their lunch at
school. Even though lots of encouragement is given to the
children to complete their lunch, many find it impossible to
finish all that they have been given. Please check the size of
the lunch you are providing for your child. A sandwich and a
piece of fruit is often enough for the children to consume within
the given time. Have a look in the healthy eating section of the
website for some helpful hints and ideas for some healthy lunches.
If you are particularly concerned, please write a message to your
class teacher.
Should my child be able to read their library book independently?
No! These books are there as a stimulus for talk between child
and parent/carer. Their main job is to promote a love for
stories, which will hopefully help the children when they
themselves become readers.
What happens to children who stay for late car/bus?
Late car and bus children all wait together in a different FS2
classroom each day. They are supervised by FS2 staff and have
opportunities to spend time using outdoor equipment, watching an
appropriate DVD and eating lunch.
What can I do to help my child at home?
Keep looking at this site and check the newsletters with ideas
that you may like to do at home.The most important thing to do at
this stage is to talk in English to your child. Talk about their
day, their friends and anything that they are particularly
interested in. Also, share their reading books with them every
evening. The repetition will give your child the confidence to
read to others and try new or more difficult words. Continue
revising the Jolly Phonics sounds and blending 3 letter words
such as: pin, pat, sit. Look for words and numbers in the
environment. Sing number rhymes . Talk about writing shopping
lists with your child. Look at prices of items in
shops, talk about adding numbers together to find the total.
Bring learning into your everyday life rather than making it seem
like a lesson is always the best way to teach in the Early Years.
Above all have fun with your child!
