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 ...

Amazing adventures 

This half term, we are diving into "Amazing Adventures," where we will explore exciting stories like The Gingerbread Man and Whatever Next. Through stories and rhymes, we’ll get to know fascinating characters and follow their incredible journeys. Alongside these tales, we’ll delve into the natural world, discovering the beauty of changing seasons through hands-on experiences, close observations, and interactive exploration, sparking our curiosity and creativity at every step!

Take a look at Reception's amazing Gingerbread Man homework projects! The children have brought the story to life by creating gingerbread houses, crafting characters, and even baking their own gingerbread treats. Well done, everyone!

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!  

We change reading books on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's. Please encourage your child to take their book and diary out and pop in the home tray.   Please keep your reading book and diary safe in your book bag. 

Please remember to read at least three times per week

       Homework        

17.01.25 - This week we would like you to label the Gingerbread man using your phonic knowledge. 

10.01.25 - This week we would like you to explore addition. Count how many winter items you have altogether to find a total.   

20.12.24 - The Gingerbread Man project - cannot wait to see your creations! 

Keep working on number formation 0-10 

Here are some rhymes to help with number formation!

Keep writing your name  - forming each letter correctly

06 . 01 . 25   - School reopens - Spring 1 term  begins 

10 . 01. 25 - PE begins - wear school PE kit, trainers/pumps. 

13.01.25 - Forest School begins  - bring wellington boots 

27.01.25 - INSET day - School closed

14.02.25 - Break up - Half term 17th - 21st.

24.02.25 - INSET (MAT) day - School closed

25.02.25 - School opens  - Spring 2 term 

18.03.25- Parents Consultations

19.03.25 - Parents Consultations

P.E is every Friday please send your child to school wearing their school PE kit and school jumper or cardigan.

Our Forest School sessions are every Monday PM. 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

Spring 1: Dreams and Goals

Spring 2: Healthy Me

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/