Welcoming Parents

Learning Support Programme

- English (LSP)

- Mathematics (LSM)

Partnership with Parents

Question and answer

Closing

P1 Pupil sits for

Early Literacy / Numeracy

Indicators

Weak in Literacy

Skills

LSP LSM

Weak in

Numeracy Skills

What are the important features?

Regular

monitoring of

pupils

progressFocus on literacy & language skills and numeracy skills

Taught by qualified LSC’

Conducive

environment

Small group

teaching 4 to 8

pupils

Alarm

Daily withdrawal

from main class

during curriculum

time.

Benefits

Support that meets children’s needs

Greater experience of success

More teacher attention

Learning Support Programme

raise pupils’ self-esteem

motivate them

encourage independence

work closely with teachers

work closely with parents

Your child will

Improve in his/her basic numeracy

and language skills.

Build a good foundation to help

him/her learn better in the future.

Experience gradual success that

will build his / her self confidence.

The LSPLearning

Support

Programme

1 period a day, 5 periods a week

during English lessons

explicit & systematic instructions

opportunities for small successes

LSP Lessons

What pupils are taughtPhonemic Awareness

Phonics

Reading fluency

Vocabulary

Grammar

Comprehension

After School:

• Buddy Reading Programme• 2.00pm to 3.00pm

• (Tuesday & Thursday)

The LSMLearning

Support for

Mathematics

• To support pupils with weak basic numeracy skills

• To provide support early

• For P1 and P2 pupils only

• Small groups of 4 to 8 pupils

• 9 periods a week

• Full withdrawal from Math class

• Enhanced LSM package

• Focus is on basic mathematical skills/ concepts to build good foundation

• Aims to build pupils’ confidence and positive beliefs about their ability to do Math

• More varied activities

• Pupils learn through hands-onexperiences

The same topics and units will be covered. The same learning outcomes will be achieved.

However, the activities and lessons are very focused on building basic skills.

LSC will:

update parents of their children’s progress regularly

give advice to and share resources with them where necessary

Be involved in your child’s learning in school and at home

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• Ensure that your child attends all lessons regularly & punctually

•Go through the materials from school

• Check that your child does his/her homework daily

• Teach and supervise him to pack his bag

• Help your child revise and prepare for his /her spelling and test regularly

• Build in routines.

• Be good role models

• Highlight any issues that affect

your child’s learning to the LSP &

LSM teachers

• Create interest in English & Math

• Be more progress-oriented than

marks-oriented

• Family involvement and bonding

• Visit the library often.

• Develop good study habits

Manage time - use a timer

Establish a routine

(study, homework, preparing for school)

Organize homework

Plan for test, exams and assignments

Study away from distractions

Sit with the right posture, at the table on

the chair

Pack his / her bag

Encourage activities to improve

attention span even during the holidays

build sit down habits

Reduce playing on Ipad ,handphone,

gameboy and computer.

Reduce television time- select and

programmes

Avoid playing on phones, ipad and

computer before sleep

Remember, you are the parent.

AT HOME ……

Look around you. What are the shapes of objects around you?

Look at the calendar. What number pattern do you see ?

How many more/fewer steps are there on this slide than that slides?

Who is heavier? You or your friend at the other end of the see-saw?

Reading the price tag

Which is bigger? Which is more? Which is more

expensive? Do you have enough?

2 apples for $0.90 $2.50 per packet

What do they mean?

Read daily. Write out your child’s experiences for

him/her to read. Use books which are to his/her level. Be a good role model Play language games Words are everywhere! Watch music videos with lyrics Record them reading of text. Have a regular performance night

and include sibling(s)

Useful websites

STARFALL - http:// www.starfall.com

SLS - https://vle.learning.moe.edu.sg/login

SLPS WEBSITE - http://silingpri.moe.edu.sg/

COOLMATH - http://www.coolmath-games.com/

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