Diamond Class

Teachers

Chloe Bale

Teaching Assistants:

Jackie Mintern

Donna Russell

Elizabeth Johnson

Phonics:
Phonics is one of the most important lessons we teach in Diamond Class. It allows the children to become independent readers and writers and they love learning the new sounds!
If you would like to turn the tables and invite your children to become your phonic teachers during this home schooling process here are the links to the sound cards we use in school - set 1, set 2&3.
Don't forget that there are loads of games on phonics play to help you learn and revise these sounds! 

Useful websites and apps for Diamond Class children:
Teach Your Monster to Read - https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
This is an amazing resource (free to use on desktop/laptop computers but there is a charge to download the app onto a phone or tablet).  

Phonics Play - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
You can choose to subscribe to Phonics Play or there are a number of free games and activities to use. 

Rising Stars - https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f 

Each child has their own log in and has been assigned books at an appropriate reading level. Please do let me know if your child finishes their book set so that I can assign more!

Oxford Owl for Home - https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
A website with interactive books and reading activities to share with your child at home.

ICT Games - http://www.ictgames.com/
Some excellent English and Maths resources and games.

Numberblocks -https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
An excellent resource, including episodes, to secure understand of number and number patterns.

Cosmic Yoga - https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
A great resource to continue physical development and core strength