Home Learning
Home learning is an important part of primary education as it helps children to consolidate concepts they have learnt at school and offers parents and carers an insight into the curriculum we are covering. At Hordle CE (VA) Primary School, home learning is pitched appropriately depending on both age and stage. If your child finds any aspect of home learning difficult, we would always advise that you speak with your child's class teacher.
Foundation Stage
Reading
We suggest reading with your child 5 times a week using the banded reading book that they will bring home in their book bags, alongside with sharing an adult read story each day. Should you require any support with how to read with your child at home please ask a member of the team who will be more than happy to help you.
The EYFS staff will also share via the learning journal app various games and activities across the year.
Numbots
In the Summer term, children will be given access to Numbots, an online maths game that teaches and motivates your child.
Key Stage 1
Reading
Children are expected to read at least 4x per week for around 15 minutes per read. These should be recorded in the Hordle Reading Challenge. Don't forget, extra points can be earned by taking part in the 'boost' challenges!
Spellings
Children should practise their spellings regularly at home to prepare for their spelling test, which is held each Friday. The spellings are listed in your child's Reading Challenge.
Numbots
All children have access to a Numbots account where they can practise their maths facts. They can earn points and certificates which are given out regularly at school.
Lower Juniors
Reading
Children are expected to read at least 4x per week for 15 minutes per read. These should be recorded in the Hordle Reading Challenge. Don't forget, extra points can be earned by taking part in the 'boost' challenges!
Spellings
Children should practise their spellings regularly at home to prepare for their spelling test, which is held each Friday. Click here to view all spellings.
Numbots
Children, particularly those in Year 3, to continue to work on their fluency with Maths skills using Numbots.
Times Table Rock Stars
Children to practise their times tables on Times Table Rock Stars regularly. Year 3 children (from January onwards) should go on Garage mode and Year 4 children should go on Soundcheck.
Century
Century homework is set every Wednesday and should take 20-30 mins per week. The useful help videos provide extra information and support.
Upper Juniors
Home learning is an important part of primary education as it helps children to consolidate concepts they have learnt at school and offers parents and carers insight into the curriculum we are covering. We encourage children in the Upper Juniors to start taking more responsibility for their home learning, with support from their adults at home. This helps to build valuable organisational skills that will help them transition to secondary school.
Reading
Children are expected to read at least 4x per week for around 15 minutes per read. These should be recorded in the Hordle Reading Challenge. Don't forget, extra points can be earned by taking part in the 'boost' challenges!
Spellings
Children should practise their spellings regularly at home to prepare for their spelling test, which is held each Friday. Click here to view all spellings.
Times Table Rock Stars
We aim to complete at least 10 minutes of TTRS every week in school but children can log in any time at home for extra practice. Click here to access TTRS.
Century
Century homework is set every Wednesday and should take about 30 mins per week. The useful help videos provide extra information and support. Click here to access Century.
Reading Plus
Reading plus is available to some of our Upper Junior pupils. They will use Reading Plus at school but can log in any time at home for extra practice. Click here to access Reading Plus.
