Literacy and Language ‐ I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of language and can use what I learn. LIT 0‐01a / LIT 0‐11a / LIT 0‐20a ‐ I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they work together, and I can use what I learn to help me as I read or write. ENG 0‐12a / LIT 0‐13a / LIT 0‐21a ‐ Within real and imaginary situations, I share experiences and feelings, ideas and information in a way that communicates my message. LIT 0‐26a ‐ I enjoy exploring events and characters in stories and other texts and I use what I learn to invent my own, sharing these with others in imaginative ways. LIT 0‐09b / LIT 0‐31a ‐ I can spell the most commonly‐used words, using my knowledge of letter patterns and spelling rules and use resources to help me spell tricky or unfamiliar words. LIT 1‐21a ‐ I can write independently, use appropriate punctuation and order and link my sentences in a way that makes sense. LIT 1‐22a ‐ Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense. LIT 1‐ 23a ‐ I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for my reader, combining words, images and other features. LIT 1‐24a ‐ I am learning to use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore problems, generate and develop ideas or create new text. LIT 1‐25a ‐ By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in a logical sequence and use words which will be interesting and/or useful for others. LIT 1‐26a ‐ I can convey information, describe events or processes, share my opinions or persuade my reader in different ways. LIT 1‐28a / LIT 1‐29a ‐ Having explored the elements which writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to create my own stories, poems and plays with interesting structures, characters and/ or settings. ENG 1‐31a Maths Number Primary 1/2/3/4 Term 1 2012/2013 I have explored numbers, understanding that they represent quantities, and I can use them to count, create sequences and describe order.MNU 0‐02a I use practical materials and can ‘count on and back’ to help me to understand addition and subtraction, recording my ideas and solutions in different ways. MNU 0‐03a I have investigated how whole numbers are constructed, can understand the importance of zero within the system and can use my knowledge to explain the link between a digit, its place and its value.MNU 1‐02a I can use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division when solving problems, making best use of the mental strategies and written skills I have developed.MNU 1‐03a Curriculum Information for parents & carers Time I can use a calendar to plan and be organised for key events for myself and my class throughout the year.MNU 1‐10a Money Minibeasts I am developing my awareness of how money is used and can recognise and use a range of coins. MNU 0‐09a I can use money to pay for items and can work out how much change I should receive. MNU 1‐09a Technologies Make a minibeast Expressive Arts Within real and imaginary settings, I am developing my practical skills as I select and work with a range of materials, tools and software. TCH 0‐12a I explore materials, tools and software to discover what they can do and how I can use them to help solve problems and construct 3D objects which may have moving parts. TCH 1‐12a Work on laptops I enjoy playing with and exploring technologies to discover what they can do and how they can help us. TCH 0‐01a By exploring and using technologies in the wider world, I can consider the ways in which they help. TCH 1‐01a Sciences and Social Studies Minibeasts ‐ I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on eachother. SCN 0‐01a ‐ I can distinguish between living and non living things. I can sort living things into groups and explain my decisions. SCN 1‐01a ‐ I can explore examples of food chains and show an appreciation of how animals and plants depend on each other for food. SCN 1‐02a Care of Animals ‐ I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured. HWB 0‐50a ‐ I am learning about where living things come from and about how they grow, develop and are nurtured. HWB 1‐50a How can you help us?! Art and Design ­ I have the freedom to discover and choose ways to create images and objects using a variety of materials. ­ I have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of media and technologies to create images and objects, discovering their effects and suitability for specific tasks. Music ­ I enjoy singing and playing along to music of different styles and cultures. ­ I can sing and play music from other styles and cultures, showing growing confidence and skill while learning about musical notation and performance directions. Health and Wellbeing P.E. ‐ I am discovering ways that I can link actions and skills to create movement patterns and sequences. This has motivated me to practise and improve my skills to develop control and flow. HWB 1‐21a ‐ I understand that my body needs energy to function and that this comes from the food I eat. I am exploring how physical activity contributes to my health and wellbeing.HWB 1‐28a ‐ I can follow and understand rules and procedures, developing my ability to achieve personal goals. I recognise and can adopt different roles in a range of practical activities. HWB 1‐23a ‐ I can recognise progress and achievement by discussing my thoughts and feelings and giving and accepting feedback.HWB 1‐24a Rules I am aware of my own and others’ needs and feelings especially when taking turns and sharing resources. I recognise the need to follow rules. HWB 0‐23a I am learning about respect for my body and what behaviour is right and wrong. I know who I should talk to if I am worried about this. HWB 0‐49a Religious and moral education Stories Jesus Told Your child has discussed the topic with the class and teacher. They have discussed what they already know and what they would like to find out. I there is anything that you might be able to help with or have specific expertise in, we would be very grateful. As our topic is minibeasts I understand the children are very keen to bring in specimens from home! Please send them in with a container which lets in some air but keeps the insect safely stored inside!! As I explore Christian stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with some beliefs Christian people have about God and Jesus. RME 0‐01a Through exploring Bible stories, I can describe some beliefs Christians have about God and Jesus. RME 1‐01a By exploring some places and investigating artefacts, I am developing my knowledge of Christian beliefs and my awareness of the role of Christianity in Scottish society and the world. RME 1‐01b I can talk about my own beliefs, or express them in other ways. RME 1‐01c How can you help your child? Help your child to complete their homework every night. Try to read with them every night. We will be reading with them everyday in class and it is a real boost to a child’s confidence and understanding if parents read with them frequently. Go over number patterns with them and talk to them about the time. Try counting out loud, writing the numbers down, recognising the numbers in the world around you e.g. TV, packets and labels, at the shop. Also talking to them about which day of the week it is and when a new month begins can be really useful in reinforcing the things we are learning in class.