Thursday

 To plan and discuss what to write about.  To use past tense for narrative.

Today is the day you get to write your story.

Before we begin lets listen to our stories from yesterday.

Your writing will include:

Spaces between words

Capital letters to start every sentence

Capital letters for names

Different punctuation marks (. and !)

Today we are going to continue and finish Review 1 (Number to 100) in our MNP books. This is independent learning but you can still use the resources in your math pots. 

Turn to page 23 and 24.

 Your teacher has set a spelling test on Spelling Frame for you as we check your spelling homework.

Do you understand that it is important to tell someone if something about your family makes you unhappy or worried?

"Tommy's Worry"

Tommy was a cheerful little boy who loved playing football and drawing dinosaurs. He always had a big smile at school. 

But one day, Tommy didn't feel like smiling.

At home, things had started to feel different. His mum and dad were arguing a lot, and it made Tommy feel sad and a bit scared. He didn't know who to talk to, so he kept it all inside.

At school, his teacher Miss Patel noticed Tommy wasn't joining in like he usually did.

"Is everything okay, Tommy?" She asked him kindly.

Tommy looked down and stayed quiet. Miss Patel said gently,

"If anything is worrying you, you can always talk to me."

At lunchtimes, Tommy found the courage to tell Miss Patel what was happening at home. She listened carefully, gave him a tissue, and said, "Thank you for telling me. You did the right thing. I'm here to help."

After that, Tommy felt a bit lighter. Miss Patel helped him talk to someone who could help his family, and little by little things got better.

• How was Tommy feeling at the start of the story?
• What made him feel worried?
• Who did he talk to?
• How did talking help Tommy?
• Who could you talk to if something made you feel sad or worried?

Sometimes, we feel worried or sad about things at home. It's never wrong to talk to a trusted adult.

What is a trusted adult?

Trusted adults are adults you know well, who care for you and help you to feel safe. You can go to them with your worries. 

They will listen to you and give you the help you need.

We are going to write a list of trusted adults in our PSHCE floor book.

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