The good samaritan - Bible stories
This week we are retelling another story that shows how we can take care of others. Using this simple Bible story, we will talk about the Bible and Jesus's teachings, within enquiry/RE. We are also going to explore the style of a letter by pretending to be the wounded man who writes a thank you letter to the Samaritan.
Sounds of the week: a, e, i, o (alternative spellings)
Little People Big Dreams - Mother Teresa by Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Mother Teresa Mother Teresa's story of determination to change the world will inspire all our children. She is a great example of how to take care of others and show kindness to who is around us.
Sounds of the week: ay, ie, le, nk, ow
The Story of Robin Hood
We are learning about a local figure, that captivated the imagination of generations. The story of Robin Hood gives an example of how we can take care of others. It is also a great conversation starter to discuss justice, kindness and fair actions.
Digraphs and trigraphs of the week: oo, ure, er
We are dedicating this week's Literacy and Enquiry questions to the Queen and her Jubilee. We will learn all about this significant person for UK and the world, and what the Jubilee means.
Digraphs and trigraps of the week: oi, ear, air.
Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
This story about friendship and kindness will introduce the children to a place that is very different and far away: Antarctica. Was the penguin really lost? Or did he need a friend?
Digraphs of the week: ar, or, ur, ow
The Queen's Hat, by Steve Antony
The queen has lost her hat, because of a gust of wind, and all the queen's men run all over London trying to catch it. In this entertaining story we get the change to explore the most popular London Landmarks.
DIgraphs and trigraphs of the week: ng, igh, oa, oo
Amelia Earhart: A Kids Book About Flying Against All Odds
This week we are learning about Amelia Earhart, who made history by being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic ocean. We will talk about aspiration and gender equality, as well as airplanes and how they are made.
Digraphs of the week: qu, ch, sh
Whatever Next by Jill Murphy
Let's free our imagination and travel to the moon with this delightful story. We are using this story to introduce the weekly enquiry question on travelling in space and about the missions to the moon.
Digraphs of the week: th, ai, ee
The Journey-by Neil Griffiths and Scott Mann
A toy boat sails away and goes on a long journey. A rhyming book that will introduce the children to our new Enquiry question: Where Will My Travels Take Me?
The Gingerbread Man - Books Alive!
A good old classic folk tale about a a baker and his wife who bake their own little gingerbread boy only for the gingerbread boy to run away. What will happen in the end?
The Little Red Hen - Traditional Tales
The Little Red Hen is working very hard to bake a cake. Will you be willing to help her?
Digraphs and trigraphs of the week: ur, ow, oi, ear, air.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
We are continuing our journey through the most loved traditional tales with this fun story about three goats and a troll. Will the goats be able to reach the green grass?
Digraphs and trigraphs of the week: igh, oa, oo, ar, or.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Give Us A Story!
Another old-time traditional tale for children to act out and reflect on. What can we learn from Goldilocks?
Digraphs of the week: th, ng, ai, ee
The Three Little Pigs - traditional tale
Enjoy acting out and retelling this beautiful old-time traditional tale.
Zog - Give Us a Story!
This week we are re-reading the story of Zog, which children loved. We are learning how to create story maps and how to write short sentences to accompany a story map.
Phonemes of the week: j, v, w, x, y.
Zog - by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Life as a dragon can be tough growing up... Zog is eager to learn and perseveres in his challenges. What kind of dragon will he grow into?
Digraphs and trigraphs of the week: ure, er
What jobs could you do - Catherine Barr
Learn more about all the jobs you could do when you grow up and practice your sentence writing skills with this book full of information and clear in writing.
Digraphs and trigraphs of the week: ow, oi, ear, air, oo
Book of the week. When I Grow Up by Jon Hales
Let's free our imagination about what job we could do when we grow older. Through this book, we can explore different jobs (real and imaginary) reflect on our passions and find our aspirations.
Digraphs of the week: oa, oo, ar, or, ur
Book of the week: 'Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do' by Kathryn Heling
Can you guess the job by just looking at the uniform? This fun rhyming story will help us learn about different jobs in the community.
Digraphs of the week: th, ng, ai, ee, igh
Book of the week. A Superhero Like You by Dr. Ranj | Kids Book Read Aloud
Let's explore the emergency services and learn all about these jobs with this exciting story.
Digraphs of the week: zz, qu, ch, sh
Digraphs of the week: zz, qu, ch, sh
Book of the week: 'Christmas nativity'
Explore the origins of Christmas with the lovely story of the Christmas nativity and learn all about the birth of baby Jesus.
Phonemes and digraphs of the week: y, z, zz, qu, ch
Book of the week: 'Stick man' by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
This week we are practicing sequencing the story 'Stick man', remembering what happens in the beginning, in the middle, at the end and ordering the events.
Phonemes and digraphs of the week: ss, j, v, w, x
Book of the week: 'Stick man' by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler
Julia Donaldson | Stickman
Discover the seasons and the nature's changes with this fun and delightful story about a stick man and his adventures.
Phonemes and digraphs of the week: f, l, ll, ff, ss.
Book of the week: Leaf man
Leaf Man
Learn all about leaves and the turning of the seasons with this book on the journey of "Leaf man".
Phonemes of the week: e, u, r, h, b.
Book of the Week: Dipal's Diwali
Dipal's Diwali | Twinkl Originals - Diwali for Kids!
Discover Diwali as Dipal and his family celebrate the Indian festival of lights! Learn all about how people celebrate Diwali in this fantastic children's sto...
Phonemes for the week: g,o,c,k,ck
Book of the Week: Funnybones By Janet and Allen Ahlberg
Funny Bones by Janet & Allen Ahlberg. Funny, charming Children's story. Audiobook Read-Aloud.
A charming story about a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton, who live in a cellar. Bored one night, they set off for a dog walk and to fright...
Phonemes of the week: i, n, m, d, g
Book of the Week: Around the World with Max and Lemon
Around the World with Max and Lemon
Come on an amazing journey around the world with Max and Lemon !Max is determined to find out if anyone is the same as her...
Phonemes of the week: s,a,t,p,i
WC: 04.10.21
Book of the week: Hector's Favourite Place
Phonemes of the week: r,h,b,f,l
🏡 Hector's Favorite Place | Kid's Read-Aloud | Little Books Great Stories
Hector's Favorite Place is an amazing story and is especially helpful for children with anxiety and fears. It tells us that sometimes you just have to ket go...
WC: 27.09.21
Book of the week: To the Beach by Linda Ashman
Phonemes of the week: c, k, ck, e, u
To the Beach By Linda Ashman | Children's Book Read Aloud
To the Beach By Linda AshmanThank you for reading along with Lights Down Reading.This momma of three little girls thoroughly enjoys reading books when the Li...
WC: 13.09.21
Phonemes of the week: m,d,g,o,c
Book of the week:
We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty
WC: 06.09.2021
Phonemes of the week: s,a,t,p,i,n
Focus of the week:
Talk PANTS with Pantosaurus and his PANTS song #TalkPANTS
Meet Pantosaurus - our pant-wearing Dino! He wants every child to stay safe and strong, just like him, and he's on a mission to share an important message.We...
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