Planning and Activities

This block is all about writing letters in different contexts. Children write requests and responses, explore sentence types, focus on punctuation: capitals and end of sentence.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Texts
Here Comes Mr Postmouse by Marianne Dubuc
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Texts
Here Comes Mr Postmouse by Marianne Dubuc
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Group Readers
Dear Mr Postman
Dear Postman
Dear Postman is a super text for introducing letters to beginning readers. The animals write notes to the postman asking him to deliver their special treats, their patience is rewarded with a knock at the door. Readers will gain confidence with the repeated phrases and patterns of the book.
You can purchase printed copies of this Group Reader from Hamilton Education.
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Group Readers
Dear Postman
Dear Postman
Dear Postman is a super text for introducing letters to beginning readers. The animals write notes to the postman asking him to deliver their special treats, their patience is rewarded with a knock at the door. Readers will gain confidence with the repeated phrases and patterns of the book.
You can purchase printed copies of this Group Reader from Hamilton Education.
Home Learning packs are not being prepared for this Unit of learning.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Texts
Here Comes Mr Postmouse by Marianne Dubuc
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