This term the Foundation students will commence homework. The homework expectation is that you please read to, with (taking turns) or listen to your child read as often as possible - working towards every day if you can.

Marking reading completed at home in your child's yellow reading log book (which will be sent home soon), lets your child's teacher know how often your child has been able to read or been read to and the types of books they've been enjoying.

There will be a Compass post sent soon, with a note regarding the home reading expectations, please take the time to read through this.

As part of our IntiaLit approach to teaching Literacy, either a letter/sounds table or a decodable book and a list of Tricky Words, will be sent home so that your child can read. You will find that the decodable reader is at an easier level than what your child can read, which allows them to experience success and consolidate skills learnt at school. These books are designed to specifically reinforce the concepts we teach in the classroom. This will help your child to read more extensive texts later in their school journey.

We strongly encourage that you continue to read this reader each day for three days, along with any other reading material. Your child may like to listen to an adult or older sibling read, or attempt another book by themselves. Your child will also borrow a book from the school library each week which is another great source for you to re-use before returning in the following week.

Please contact your child's teacher if you are experiencing any issues with this or have further questions.

Foundation @ Billanook Newsletter

Billanook Primary School - 'Believe in Yourself'

Issue 2 · 06 May 2022

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