LEARNING LOGSBURROWMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

WHAT ARE LEARNING LOGS?• Each child will bring home a ‘learning log’ to complete their homework for that week.

• Each week a double page will be available for the children to demonstrate theirlearning – this can be extended through a variety of fold outs, lift the flaps andother creative devices that engage the reader and create a really interactiveexperience.

• The children will be given one or two tasks with a question, title or learningobjective they should achieve. This will relate directly to the learning in theclassroom.

Write a recountof a family dayout that youhad.

Show medifferent waysto representmultiplication

WHAT ARE LEARNING LOGS?

• There will be time during school for children to share their learning logs with theirclass.

• Children’s good work and effort will be recognised and praised through stars andhouse points.

Tell me what youknow aboutdifferent religions.

How would youmake FlatStanley feelwelcome at ourschool.

Gold Star forexcellent work.

Gold Star – Excellent work

Silver Star – Good Work

Any other colour – Homeworkcompleted on time

WHEN DO WE COMPLETE LEARNINGLOGS?

• Learning Logs sent home on a THURSDAY and need to be handed in the followingTUESDAY.

• They should be in school everyday so children can add to them through the week.

• Homework club will still be available for those children who need that support.

WHY DO WE COMPLETE LEARNINGLOGS?

• Record learning in colourful, creative and personally meaningful ways.

• Extend and consolidate class learning.

• EVERBODY can complete the work.

• Use to revise learning.

• Demonstrate understanding.

IS THIS ALL THE HOMEWORK?The following homework expectations will remain

•Reading everyday. (10 minutes EVERY day really does make a difference!)

•Spellings

•Learning Maths facts.

•Year 6 may also have some additional work to ensure they are ‘Secondary SchoolReady’.

Make up your ownfable.

Design a WinterWonderland.

How do we keepGerm Free in theWinter?

Retell the story ofThe Friendly Giant.