Our whole-school homework this week is:
Living and Learning:
I know that people I see in the media don’t always reflect real life… is our Living and Learning statement this week.
Body image is part of self-esteem. It is how you feel about how you look. Body image also includes how you think others see you. Physical appearance shouldn’t really matter too much in contrast to what you might have talked about in the previous week. However, children – like everyone – are exposed to so many images of people in the media: music stars, actors, YouTubers, influencers… Often, these people present an image of themselves that’s far from real life. Help your child become a savvy media critic by talking about bodies on television, in magazines and on the internet. Chat with them about the pictures of models they see in print and online ads. Explain that many of these images are retouched or changed so the bodies appear ‘perfect’.
For children in Key Stage 2, BBC Bitesize talks about a related theme: ‘Understanding the media’.
Reading: please make sure your child is reading on a daily basis.
Number Fact Fluency: use Numbots or Times Table Rock Stars in regular short bursts.
Talk Time:
This week’s Talk Time relates to your end-of-year report.
I can talk with adults at home about my report, recognising successes and strengths.
It’s important to remember that your achievements come in many forms. Your key strengths could relate to your learning behaviour, your attainment in a particular subject or your speed of progress.
This is also a great opportunity to apply your understanding of the 8Rs for learning:
- responsive
- ready
- (safe) risks
- responsible
- resourceful
- resilient
- remember
- reflect
Being reflective will be the most prominent of the 8Rs in your conversations as you’ll identify successes recognised by your teacher in the report but also other strengths that you’re aware of. Consider which of the other 8Rs you currently excel at the most. Perhaps you’re a very responsible individual who always demonstrates good learning behaviour. Maybe you’re extremely resilient and have a never-give-up attitude. It could be that you’re very resourceful, using what’s around you to support your learning and not always seeking help right away.