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 diary lets your child's teacher know how often you've been able to read and the types of books they've been enjoying.

There is a Compass post 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 a decodable book will be uploaded to Compass each week that you can read with your child. You may find that the decodable reader is at an easier level than what your child can read, which allows them to experience success. 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.

Each week there will be a new decodable reader for you to access. We strongly encourage that you continue to read this reader more than once, along with any other reading material. Your child may like to listen to an adult or sibling read, or attempt another book by themselves. Your child will 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.

Hard copy books will be arriving soon for your child to borrow and return on a regular basis each week. We will inform you when these arrive.

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 · 26 Apr 2021

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