Extending Learning at Home

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Supporting Your Child at School

Even as children grow, simple activities at home continue to support learning and confidence:

Read, rhyme, and play with language – sharing stories, poems, and word games strengthens reading, spelling, and vocabulary.
Play with adults – role play, games, and shared problem-solving help children practise thinking, communication, and creativity.
Play with peers – cooperative games and group activities help children build friendships, teamwork, and social skills.
Encourage independence – taking responsibility for belongings, routines, and homework builds confidence and self-reliance.

Regular shared activities at home, along with play and practice, help children stay confident, curious, and happy learners throughout school.

Talking with Your Child: Conversation Starters for Home

At Crowmarsh CGPS, we know that the conversations children have at home help them reflect, learn, and grow. Whether it’s talking about a school day, a homework task, or a special project, these questions are designed to help you engage with your child and support their learning. You can also visit our Class Pages & use our termly curriculum grids and homework tasks as inspiration—these often provide excellent prompts for discussion.

Daily Reflection

What was the best thing that happened at school today? Why did you enjoy it?

Did anything happen today that surprised you or made you think differently?

Can you teach me something new you learnt today?

Was there a moment today when you felt proud of yourself?

Did you face any tricky moments today? How did you handle them?

Learning and Curriculum Connections

What are you learning in [subject] this term? Can you show me or explain it?

Did any activity today make you think in a new way or ask questions?

Can you find something at home that relates to what you learnt at school?

Which part of your current topic or project is the most interesting to you? Why?

Did any of the homework tasks spark a conversation at home? What did you talk about?

Creativity and Problem Solving

If you could change one thing about a story, experiment, or project you did today, what would it be?

Can you think of a different way to solve the problem you worked on today?

Which part of your project or homework made you think hard? How did you figure it out?

Did you come across a question today that you didn’t know the answer to? How did you try to find out?

Social and Emotional Learning

Who helped you today, or who did you help?

Did you have any disagreements or challenges with friends today? How did you manage them?

What was something kind you did or saw today?

How did you feel during different parts of your day?

Big Picture Reflection

If today were part of a story, what would the title be?

What do you want to get better at this week?

What’s one thing you want to remember about today?

Tip: Even short conversations can make a big difference. Linking questions to homework or the curriculum grids is a simple way to turn everyday chat into a meaningful learning opportunity.