Tiger Class 2021-2022

Hello and welcome to Tigers!

Tiger class consists of mixed Year 1 and Year 2 children. Tigers live in the Northern hemisphere. In Tiger class, we are; brave, independent, friendly and caring towards our friends. In Tiger class, we enjoy working and learning together as one big family. We all have a growth mindset, are active learners and are always eager to try new things.

Adults working in Tiger class are:

Mrs. Tabbasam

Miss Shann

Mrs. Schofield

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

PE for Tigers is Wednesday and Friday. Please ensure your child comes into school wearing their PE kit on this day. It is important that your child does not come to school wearing jewellery or earrings on this day as they will not be able to participate.

Reading books and homework books are requested to be in school on Wednesday so they can be checked and changed. Please ensure you read with your child at home and leave a comment/signature in their reading record. They will be handed out on Friday. Children have got logins for Numbots to access at home.

OUR CLASS RULES AND REWARDS
As well as following our school rules, Tiger class have a set of class rules which we expect all children to follow. These include:

• Silent voices
• Eyes on me
• Empty hands 
• Hands, feet and objects still
• Ears listening and mind focused

The class rewards include: whole class reward time, certificates home, star achiever of the week, special mentions in assembly, phone call/ Dojo message to parents and visiting Mr Cahill for headteachers sticker. 

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP AT HOME

There are many ways you can support your child at home. Here are some suggestions about how you could help:
• Encourage your child to talk about what they have learnt at school.
• Link learning to real life experiences - encourage them to write shopping lists, read signs around the environment, count out money etc.
• Listen to your child reading – Please try to read on a daily basis with your child and ask them questions about what they have read.
• Encourage your child to practise and learn their spellings – discuss spelling patterns or rules.
• Talk about your child’s homework – discuss the work and ask your child to explain it to you.

You may find some of these websites useful to support your child:
• www.phonicsplay.co.uk
• www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics/play/
• www.topmarks.co.uk
• www.ictgames.com