Sitton Spelling

I have recently taken part in a professional development day on the Sitton Spelling program we have adopted. I would like to share the important features of this program and how it will benefit your child(ren).

1.This program teaches children how to spell and proofread. This is an essential skill for writing well.

2.The children learn the words in a meaningful context and not by a set list each week that is memorized and then promptly forgotten.

3.The children are expected to write the priority list words(set by year level)accurately every time they write no matter which curriculum area they are working on. They have access to these list words so they can check for accuracy each time they use them. Having high expectations and offering consistent support teaches children that spelling matters ALL of the time; not just on a spelling test.

We will be re-assessing the children's ability levels very soon. Feel free to stop in and check your children's results at the end of January.

See you soon!

Literacy Bags are on the Loose

I am so happy to be swarmed in the morning by children who are eager to collect a new literacy bag to take home and explore.
Earlier in the year we trialed the Literacy bags with Reception, Year 1 and Year2 with a very positive result. We then started to make literacy bags for the children in year 3 through 6.
We have 20 bags in active circulation and 5 more in the development stages!
Your feedback would be GREATLY welcomed! Please let us know what you like and dislike and be sure to share your good ideas too!

Happy reading!