Updated Information: 14/9/2021
FLEXIBLE AND REMOTE LEARNING 2021
Here are some educational resources you can use with your child to assist them with their learning:
LITERACY
KPPS Youtube Channel - Grade 1
1st 100 Most Used Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjaRxhqyxiQ&list=PLZUQo-BFKkCU8FJ2CKvFfsTuW8ED-MGxF&index=107
2nd 100 Most Used Words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLGin6Cn_Jk&list=PLZUQo-BFKkCU8FJ2CKvFfsTuW8ED-MGxF&index=106
2 Letter Word Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6JaFEmMw0&list=PLZUQo-BFKkCU8FJ2CKvFfsTuW8ED-MGxF&index=109
3 Letter Word Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04weZClubso&list=PLZUQo-BFKkCU8FJ2CKvFfsTuW8ED-MGxF&index=108
Epic (Digital Reading Platform)https://www.getepic.com/sign-in
Sign in with your child's unique class code.
Storyline Online - a wonderful collection of books which are read aloud to children.
https://www.storylineonline.net/
ActiveLearn (Bug Club)https://www.activelearnprimary.com.au/
NUMERACY
Mathletics
https://login.mathletics.com/
Interactive Number Chart
https://www.abcya.com/games/interactive_100_number_chart
Subitise Super Fast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI37YqVVQc0
How many more to make 10?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYLZD_m8NA
Doubles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jOzhiACB68
Maths Playground
https://www.mathplayground.com/grade_1_games.html
Maths Manipulatives:
These virtual resources are a great way of supporting your child with their maths tasks when you don't have concrete materials at home.
Dice - https://toytheater.com/dice/
Hundreds Chart - https://toytheater.com/hundreds-chart/
Counters - https://toytheater.com/two-color-counter-whiteboard/Number Line - https://toytheater.com/number-line/Tens Frames - https://www.didax.com/apps/ten-frame/Unifix - https://www.didax.com/apps/unifix/
WELLBEING
Mindfulness Yoga
https://www.anysprout.com/content/going-on-a-dragon-hunt-yoga
GRADE 1 TEACHERS
Sharon Patterson
Sarah PageMary Petroski
Lara Risteska
AIMS AND BELIEFSThe Grade 1 Team believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability in a safe and supportive environment.
We believe that young learners need:
LITERACYThe Literacy Program in the Grade 1 Team is based on the philosophies of the Early Years Literacy Program. The program aims to develop the students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through daily literacy activities and explicit teaching.Each session follows the Whole Class, Small Group, Whole Class structure.Our classroom programs focus on:
Reading
Writing
Speaking and Listening
READING INTERVENTION PROGRAMThe Reading Intervention Program is run for Grade One students who are at risk with furthering their reading and writing development.
LIBRARYStudents attend library sessions once a week. Students are encouraged to borrow books every week that they can share at home with their families.
NUMERACYStudents are involved in a wide range of activities through which they can actively build upon mathematical ideas in the following areas:
The program aims to develop mathematical thinkers by:
INQUIRYInquiry in Grade One involves students exploring new concepts through a range of engaging activities that encourage them to discover and wonder about their world.The Grade Ones cover the following inquiry topics:
These topics are explored through a variety of activities including Excursions and Incursions.
VALUESIn the Grade One team, we believe that the teaching of values provides the foundation for building healthy relationships and establishing a safe and supportive learning environment.These are some of the values we explore:
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPlease see the link provided by our Physical Education teacher Tony Kurvink.
https://youtu.be/Q4B7keQN4mc