Swan Spellings & Homework
At Harrold Primary Academy, children follow the No Nonsense Spelling programme from Year 2 to Year 6. No Nonsense Spelling supports children in learning spelling patterns and rules, statutory words, common exceptions and personal spellings. Children are taught in a 'Little-but-often' structure which allows them to revisit and review, learn new strategies and apply.
A variety of strategies are suggested so that children with different learning styles can find out what works well for them. Handwriting activities are also included, to develop muscle memory of the spelling pattern.
The series has clear progression through each year, and is helpful because it splits the work for Years 3 and 4, 5 and 6 into single year groups, building on previous learning.
Suggestions for homework are adapted for children to use range of strategies, and regular tests are built in to children's lessons.
Swan Class bring new spellings to learn home in their spelling journals on a Monday in preparation for their weekly spelling test the following Monday.
Children in Swan Class are also set Maths and English homework to support what they are learning that week in school. Children will bring home homework on a Thursday and it is due in on the following Thursday.
Children can view their spellings and homework at home by logging into their class Team with their school username and password. Teams can be accessed through the Teams app or by logging in at www.office.com and using the Teams webapp.