Infant Induction Meeting

Helping your child adapt to school life.

Subjects

English (4 areas: Reading Writing Phonics Oral Language

Irish Maths SESE(History, Geography,

Science)

Art Music Drama

P.E. S.P.H.E. (Social, Personal

& Health Education)

R.E.

Gaeilge Emphasis on oral

language Try and use a cúpla

focail at home Topics-ar scoil, bia,

aimsir…

Cluichí, ról imirt Rannta agus

amhráiní

No formal reading until second class - new curriculum

Mathematics Matching Sorting- by

shape/size/colour Grouping Comparing Counting items to

10 Write no’s 1 - 5 Addition to 5 Shape-2d, 3d shape,

spatial awareness

Pattern Ordinal Number Money Time-sequencing events

Measurement-length, weight, capacity

Jolly Phonics Children encounter

letters in a novel and interesting way.

Learn the sounds the letters make.

Song and story to accompany each letter.

Sound copy for each child.

Blending sounds together to make words.

Beginning Reading Big Books will be

used Word Pockets-

familiar words will be sent home in these and should be looked at every night.

Create simple sentences

Phonological Awareness

Shared Reading-foster a love of reading

Starting to Write Fine Motor Control-

cutting, threading, play dough, colouring, tracing, buttoning, using zips...

Patterns Colouring Drawing Painting

Formal Instruction begins in November

Groups of letters e.g c, o, a, d, g

Air tracing 3 P’s-posture, pencil

grip, paper position.

Developing the child’s vocabulary skills

http://www.ncca.biz/Aistear/

Oral Language

S.E.S.E/S.P.H.E S.E.S.E - Social

Environmental and Scientific Education

Topic per fortnight Integrated with other

subjects

S.P.H.E - Social Personal and Health Education

Topic per fortnight Incidental - Healthy

Lunch Policy Stay Safe

Music

One or two songs per week Listening and responding to music...various

genres Some music theory - high, low, beat, rhythm

e.t.c Making music with percussion instruments-

shakers, tambourines Assembly

Visual Arts 6 strands

Drawing Paint and Colour Print Clay Construction Fabric and Fibre

Seasonal Topics

Drama Exploring and making

drama- role play, mime

Co-operating and communicating- in pairs/groups

Physical Education

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: (weather permitting outside. Halla )

Athletics-running, jumping, throwing

Dance-creative, simple dances

Gymnastics-balancing, jumping, travel in different directions, levels, pathways

Games- ball handling, kicking, carrying and striking. Mini games. Playground games.

Outdoor and Adventure activities-outdoor challenges

Religion Alive - O List of

topics...stories, drama

Prayers - say these at home with your child.

Homework Sound Copy, word

pocket and Reading Should take only 10 -

15 minutes Time should be

spent looking at your child’s folder

Listen to songs and rhymes

Assessment Continuous informal

assessment Parent -teacher

meeting in November

Standardised reading tests in Senior

Infants

Other bits and pieces Incredible Years:

Behaviour Management

Building Positive Relationships...Using Praise.

Rules Individual Rewards:

Stickers, Happy Grams/Super Star/High Five

Group Rewards: Stars and prize from the prize box

Molly and Wally

Elvis...good listener

Please label all clothes Please ensure your child

can manage coat, shoes, lunch, bag

Healthy eating policy-treat day Friday

Written explanation for absences

Full day to 1:40pm starting 15th September

Thank You.