Welcome to Reception 2024-25

Achieving Excellence Together

We are so excited here in reception to have such an amazing learning environment. We are looking forward to providing a top notch education using our state of the art resources.

The staff in reception are always available for a chat and we look forward to spending this academic year with you and your children. For some Parental support please scroll to the bottom of the class page :)

Our theme is ...

It's Good Being Me

Within this theme we will be talking about our families, where we live, our community, special events and significant people. 

Through stories and rhymes we will explore specific characters from stories, as well as the adventures the characters go on.

We will explore our natural world and changing seasons through interactions, close observations and hands-on experiences. 

We will be exploring stories and texts such as:

Who is in my family

Mr Wiggle and Mr Waggle

Elmer

Giraffes can't dance

Celebrations/significant dates

and many more! 

Things to look forward to.........

Last year in Reception we had a visit from the 'Bug Man'. We had the opportunity to have close up live animal encounters. 

We developed our body-strength, balance, co-ordination and agility with Scootfit! We even played tugball and football on the scooters. It was so much fun. Take a look!

We worked hard in our Mastering Number sessions. We focused on our subitising skills. We don't need to count the amount, we just know it!  

From week commencing 16th September your child will be bringing home a reading book. Please keep your reading book and diary safe in your book bag. 

Please remember to read at least three times per week

       Homework        

27.09.24 - This week we would like you to complete a simple pattern.  

20.09.24 - This week we would like you to practise writing your name. Why not try writing in sand or mud, or even with water. Have a go at singing the song 1 2 3 4 5 once I caught a fish alive. Remember to use your fingers!

Keep working on number formation

Here are some rhymes to help with number formation!

02 . 09 . 24 - INSET Day - School closed 

04. 10.24 - Non-uniform day - donation £1

22.10.24 - Parents Consultations

23.10.24 - Parents Consultations

25.10.24 - INSET day - School closed, break up for half term

P.E is every Friday (starting Friday 27th September) please send your child to school wearing their school PE kit and school jumper or cardigan.

Our Forest School sessions are every Monday (starting Monday 23rd September). Children can come to school wearing black leggings or black tracksuit bottoms along with their school top and jumper. Children will need a weather proof coat with wellies in a bag. If it is sunny please make sure you send a sunhat and a named bottle of sun cream.  Please ensure ALL BELONGINGS ARE NAMED.

 Important Messages!

• Can all children please be in school in suitable black shoes  and complete uniform grey skirt/trousers or dress, white/blue shirt and a burgundy jumper/cardigan.
• In order to keep head lice at bay please check you ​ child nearly every day  

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    Read Write Inc        

All children in Reception will be taking part in RWI lessons this year. Your child will  be doing Word Time  where they learn the letter sounds and how to form simple words. Please help your child to continue their progress by forming and writing words and sentences.

 Please support your child/children by reading on a daily basis. 

Your child can practice their RWI sounds every day . For extra support please click on the images below to be taken to resources and fun activities. 

To help you understand RWI sounds please follow 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCI2mu7URBc

Please feel free to use the resources made available on our Reception class page below there are resources and games for you to enjoy.

Thank you

Would you like to find out more about Read Write Inc? Well here’s your chance … click on the image to view some sample lessons.   Please click the tab to explore	Fantastic free phonics games for  your budding reader to play at home.   Please click the frog tab to access.

The CBeebies ALPHABLOCKS has a great where your children can play games and enjoy short videos.   Please click on the tab	Here is a free website to help you support your child with reading and to foster a love for reading. Here you will find over 100 FREE ebooks to enjoy with your child. A great way to keep them reading over the holidays.   Click on the tab to explore

     Maths

Below are some links to help the children further their maths knowledge whilst at home.

Understanding the World

This Term our PSHE focus is Relationships

Being Me In My World

In school as part of our PSHE scheme we will be discussing the importance of the PANTS rule with all children

please click on the image below to access the PANTS rule website and child friendly Pantosaurus video.

Music

Bring the noise.

The website below has musical songs, raps, games and challenges.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise

Kiddles.

The website below has nursery rhymes and songs for younger children along with lyrics and activities.

https://www.kididdles.com/

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Reading stories

Come and join your teachers in reading stories

useful links

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/media/uploads/downloads/handwriting_phrases_v2.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yln6PpV1G1I

Parental Support

RWI Parent Kit is available from amazon please click on the image below to access 

the link image below if you wish to find out more and explore the range of packs available.

For a little something extra why not check out numberblocks to help your child with their maths skills

use the image below to find some interesting games and stories.

If you would like to help your child with their language skills pop onto the websites below.

Story time at home 

Join oxford owl for free!

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/library-page?login-error=true

http://www.signedstories.com/