Home Learning

At Morden Primary, we believe that home learning is a powerful way to consolidate class learning, prepare for new topics, and involve families in the learning journey. Performance evidence shows that regular home learning helps pupils make stronger progress, build confidence, and develop independence — all of which are vital for long-term success.

We understand the challenges many families face when it comes to managing time and routines at home. That's why we've structured home learning to balance flexibility and consistency. Our model includes core expectations that all pupils must complete, as well as optional enrichment opportunities.

Subject/Activity	Details
? Reading	All children should read to or with a parent/carer/sibling a minimum of 5x per week, and collect signatures in their reading record book. Children may read a range of texts, which may differ from their school reading book. Children may also receive weekly comprehension which may count as 1 of the 5 signatures. Signatures are counted in readiness for certificate assembly on a Thursday.
✍️ English	Children in Years 2-6 will be given a workbook for English which must be completed and returned to school as directed by their class teacher. A replacement cost will incur for lost books.
➕ Maths	Children in Years 1-6 will be given a workbook for Maths which must be completed and returned to school as directed by their class teacher. Alongside the workbook, you will receive an overview of the half term’s learning and useful support activities and websites that you may choose to use. A replacement cost will incur for lost books.
? Times Tables & Number Bonds	School have purchased https://ttrockstars.com/ for children to practise their times tables. Little and often, practise of carefully sequenced questions is at the core of TTRS. Ongoing practising of times tables is expected from Year 2-6. Children are expected to complete 30 minutes of TTRS per week at home. (Parents can choose how these minutes are distributed across the week) Class teachers will track the performance of each pupil to adjust the tables they are getting and see the improvements made. Expectations from the National Curriculum are as follows: by the end of Year 2, children should know their 2x, 5x and 10x tables; by the end of Year 3, children should also their 3x, 4x and 8x tables; by the end of Year 4, children should know ALL times tables up to 12 x 12.
?️ Half-Term Projects	Children should complete a project linked to a wider curriculum topic which will be provided by their class teacher. Provided on Google Classroom. Evidence is due into class by the end of half term.
Numbots	Pupils in Y1 will be expected to use Numbots for at least 20 mins a week. For most effective practise we suggest playing for at least 4 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Teachers will set the target time for each class and will monitor weekly.
Spellings/Phonics/ Grammar	Spellings, phonics and/or grammar will be sent home for children to learn. Provided on Google Classroom. Spellings are tested each week in class.

• Nursery: Weekly picture books and a weekend reading sack. Termly Learning Opportunities Grid with fun home activities.
• Reception: Minimum 5x reading per week. Little Wandle decodable books and Reading for Pleasure books sent home on a rotating schedule. Half-termly Learning Grids and weekly phonics/math activities.

NURSERY:
Reading
Monday/Wednesday	Reading for Pleasure books will be changed for children to share with their adults at home.
Friday	Children will bring home a reading sack for the weekend which should come back on Monday.
Weekly	Phonics sheet- to practise the weekly alphabet letter name and sound, as well as the weekly Nursery rhyme.
Learning Opportunities grid
Termly	A grid will be will provided suggesting fun learning activities that children can do with their parents at home. This will include some maths, phonics, fine motor and gross motor activities.
RECEPTION:
Reading – Children should read for a minimum of 5 times per week. This can be either the Little Wandle Revised decodable book, the Reading for Pleasure book or a book from home. This should be indicated by signing their reading journals each time.
Thursday NOT Autumn term	Little Wandle Decodable book will be sent home to be shared with adults. This book should be returned on Monday.
Monday	Reading for Pleasure book goes home for sharing with adults. This book should be returned on Thursday.
Learning Opportunities grid
Half termly	A grid will be will provided suggesting fun learning activities that children can do with their parents at home.
Maths
Numbots – To develop understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction.	Pupils will be expected to use Numbots for at least 20 minutes a week. For most effective practise we suggest playing for at least 4 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Teachers will set the target time for each class and will monitor weekly.
Maths for the half term.	All children will receive an overview sheet showing the small steps maths learning for the half term. This will include practical activities which should be completed each week.
Phonics/Handwriting for the week NOT Autumn term	Children in Reception will be given a workbook for Phonics which must be completed and returned to school as directed by their class teacher. A replacement cost will incur for lost books.

• Provide a quiet, distraction-free place to complete tasks.
• Listen to your child read and sign their reading journal regularly.
• Encourage independence and praise effort.
• Contact your child's teacher if they're struggling or you need help accessing resources.

? Accessing Tasks & Platforms

All home learning is shared via Google Classroom. Please use the links on the right of this page to log in. If you require login details or technical support, please speak with your child's teacher.

? Questions?

If home learning cannot be completed due to exceptional circumstances, please inform the class teacher via the school office. We are here to support every child and ensure learning is positive and manageable for all families.