The Balanced Reader

How can we best help our children to read at home?

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Students Of The Week ~Week 4

for Attitude, Values and Study Habits

Transition - Amelia Kleinschafer

for always putting in her best effort.

K-1-2 - Samuel Broadhead (K)

for excellent letter and sound knowledge.

Yr 3-4 - Jeremiah Talbott (Yr 3)

for calculating equivalent amounts of money using different denominations.

Yr 5-6 - Kayleigh Eather (Yr 6)

for her fantastic persuasive writing. Well done!

PRINCIPAL’S 'CORE VALUES' AWARD -

Hallie Thomson (Yr 6)

for showing pride in self and school.

READING AWARDS

25 Nights ~ Kayla Kleinschafer, Harry Stevens, Ellie Rodstrom

50 Nights ~ Lachlan Bates, Shakira Talbott

75 Nights ~ Evie Watt

Tips for parents: Patterns are the foundation of numeracy skills. Without a solid understanding of patterns, students may not understand numbers.

Some ideas to extend your child’s understanding of Patterns include:

Ask; “In what ways do authors use patterns in songs, poems and stories?” Many children’s books and songs repeat lines or passages in predictable ways, allowing children to recognise and predict the patterns.
Together, look for patterns in various storybooks and songs. Add a challenge by asking your child to compose a new line for the pattern in a book or song.
Ask; “What different types of shape patterns are there at home or in the neighbourhood?” Your child will find patterns in clothing, in wallpaper, in tiles, on toys and among trees and flowers in the park. Encourage your child to describe the patterns found. Try to identify the features of the pattern that are repeated.
What words can be used in describing patterns? Ask your child to describe the patterns they see or recognise.

Shape Pattern

Colour Pattern

Number Pattern

- a sequence of numbers formed by following a ‘rule’.

1, 4, 7, 10…. (rule: add three)

16, 8, 4, 2, 1, ½…. (rule: divide by two)

Bulletproof definitions: Pattern: A repeated design or arrangement using shapes, lines, colours, numbers etc.