Statement+of+Direction

Children in Year One will be involved in a range of developmental activities. They will be extending their knowledge of phonetic blends as part of //Word Study//, //Spelling//, //Homework//, //Early Years of Literacy// and //Early Years of Numeracy//. There will be excursions and incursions planned throughout the year. Such activities will help to make learning an interesting experience. = Reading Recovery = Reading Recovery is a school-based early intervention program which assists Year One students who require additional assistance in reading and writing. The program provides children with various strategies in order for them to experience success with their reading and writing and it complements the classroom Early Years of Literacy Program. Each child has an individual program designed for their particular needs by a trained Reading Recovery teacher. Daily sessions of 30 minutes ensure these children receive maximum opportunity to progress. Each child will be involved in the program for up to 20 weeks. Children who meet the program requirements will be considered for inclusion in Reading Recovery.
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