Thank you to all of the parents/ carers who were able to attend our Phonics Workshop on Friday 17th November. We hope you found the information that was shared useful to help you support your child as they develop their early reading and writing skills. It was lovely to see so many parents enjoying the opportunity to work with their child in class. If you were unable to attend, you can find the presentation that was shared below.
Meet the Team:
Miss Crutchley
Teacher (Tigers)
Mrs Jackson
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Bailey
Teacher (Giraffes)
Mrs Reynolds
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Regan
Teacher (Giraffes)
Miss Jordan
Learning Support Assistant
Reception Curriculum Map
If you would like to know a little more about what the children in Reception will be learning about this half term, please refer to our curriculum map document below. Alternatively, click here.
Champions of the Week
Well done to our class champions!
Our Learning Journey
Below you will find out about our learning journey over the last term. Please click on any document links for further information.
Welcome to Reception
English
In English we have been looking at the story 'Pumpkin Soup' by Helen Cooper.
Please find below a link to watch our story at home -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDax5kx2-Ks
As part of our English lessons, we have introduced 'Drawing Club'. Drawing club immerses children in the world of story and sends them on their own adventure.
Check out some of our pictures below.
Phonics
In Phonics we have been learning our initial sounds. We follow the RWI scheme.
Please see below the order of the initial sounds.
Please see below some links to website to support your child with phonics at home.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z7tr96f
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
Maths
In Maths we have been looking at number from 1-10.
We have focused on; number formation, counting forwards and backward, ordering numbers from 1-10 and representing the numbers in different ways.
We have been doing this with the help of our friends at 'Ten Town'.
See below some links you can use to support your child's learning at home:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg7xbk
https://tentown.co.uk/for-parents
Getting Creative!
Outdoor Learning
PE
In PE, we have been focusing on the fundamental skills needed to engage in physical education.
So far, we have focused on spatial awareness, balance and ball control.
Look at our skills in practice below.
Creative Curriculum
Our topic for this term is 'People who help us'.
We have been learning about the real life hero's who help us all daily.
Some of our hero's include:
- Police
- Firefighters
- Doctor and Nurses
- Teachers
- Dentists
- Postal Workers
- Lollipop Person
Mindfulness