Hummingbirds

The Hive is home to the Hummingbird class. We are a key stage 2 SEMH class.

We aim to give each and every pupil the life experiences, skills and knowledge to start them on their journey to a bright future. The curriculum is designed to develop social and emotional learning, positive relationships and to create a safe and secure environment to enable the children to grow and learn.

The Hummingbird Classroom

Take a look inside the Hive

Class Staff

We also have two extra special members of our class. We have been learning to take care of Hazel and Willow and they help us to feel calm.

What does my child need to bring to school?

A drinks bottle – this can be left in school if preferred.

• Tuesday – PE day
• Wednesday – Forest School. Please ensure your child is dressed ready to potentially get muddy.
• Thursday – PE Day. We will let you know when it is our time to swim. Your child can wear PE kit on PE days, including trainers and suitable clothing for outdoors.
• PE kits can be brought in and left for changing into. Wellies can be left in school if this is easier. We do have spare wellies in school for children to use.

(central) Please remember to write names in all items that come to school.

Newsletter

Communication

Follow us on ‘Reach More Parents’ to see what the children have been learning.
If you need to contact me, please either phone the school office and leave a message or email me at Suzanne.collins-john@rocklands.mhat.org.uk and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
For daily communication, please use the ‘Message Centre’ on Reach More Parents.

Reading at Home

Pick any books to share with your child, take it in turns to read a sentence each. Read together where your child reads the words they know and you fill in the hard words. Make sure you discuss what is happening, what do they think might happen next?, what if this was you, how would you feel?, can you remember when we did…?

Here are some websites to help with different things to read, listen to or play.

Useful Resources

Phonics

In class we use all aboard phonics as our scheme. You can use their online videos/advice and download the app to help children continue their learning at home.

Phonics play have free trials that you can sign up for to play games that will help with phonics learning.

We will also be working on sight words. These are words we are practicing reading straight away and not sounding them out. Below are flash cards of sight words to practice quick reading. You may need to print two copies to play snap, or memory.

Maths

Maths is all around us in everyday life and so there are lots of things you can do everyday to help your child secure their learning around maths and number.

• Count objects – you can count anything, count out cutlery while laying the table, red cars passing on a long drive, toys as you pack them away.
• Adding up the cost of small items when shopping – allow a small amount of money as a treat, how many sweets can they buy with it.
• Matching items.
• Grouping items.
• Weighing out ingredients when cooking.
• Reading timetables, telling the time for significant times of the day. How long is it until the bus should be here?
• Playing board games – what number do I need to roll, how many spaces do I need to move? Who is winning, adding up scores.

Useful websites for your child

Outdoor Learning

In Hummingbirds, we like to take advantage of the space and freedom that the outdoors can offer to enhance our learning. We have Forest school sessions every Wednesday.

Why not use our outdoor spaces. Spending just 20mins outdoors has been linked to many benefits.

• Reducing stress.
• Improving health.
• Improving your mood and self-esteem.

Staying fit and active

Physical activity is important for both our physical and mental health. We should be aiming for 30mins a day, but every little helps. Find something you enjoy and get active.