This newsletter outlines the learning plan for kindergarten students in October 2026. It includes sections on writing, math, reading, phonics, and creative development.
This is a kindergarten newsletter for the 2026-2027 session, focused on the month of October. It is intended for parents and caregivers of kindergarten students, providing an overview of what children will learn during the month.
The newsletter details the scheme of work for November, covering writing, math, and reading. In writing, students will practice stories, spelling, and creative expression. Math topics include addition, subtraction, number bonds, and counting up to 100. Reading focuses on core readers like 'Cluck O’Clock' and 'Rocket to the Moon'.
Phonics and grammar are covered with common exception words, rhyming words, digraphs 'ee', 'oo', and 'ai', and plural forms. Students will also learn about personal pronouns, capital letters for nouns, and articles 'a/an'.
Home learning links are provided, including websites for practicing high-frequency words, rhyming, and articles. The newsletter also includes a book review section for 'Hats and Rocket to the Moon', with discussion prompts on fiction versus nonfiction.
Additional sections cover mathematical vocabulary, PSHE (personal, social, health education) topics like permission and safety, and creative development activities such as printing, identifying art elements in nature, and working with malleable materials.