Summer 2 Term

I can't believe how far we have come since September! We are reading, writing and spelling like champions and in just one short term we will be Year 1s.

I am really proud of how committed everyone (children and parents included) has been to learning this year. Thank you for your continued support and let us enjoy this final term together.

How many famous bears can you think of? This term we will be looking at lots of different bears. We will also learn about other animals and their habitats. We are continuing to develop our social skills and becoming professional problem solvers in and outside the classroom. Sports Day preparation has begun by practicing many running, catching and balancing activities. It is a busy term but as always filled with lots of fun.

-Miss French

Look how much fun we had at the Zoo!!

Our Curriculum

In Reception our play based program is designed to help children attain the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) goals appropriate for their age.

There are 7 main focus areas which include personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, mathematics, physical development, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. 

Please click the link below to find out more information.

The School Day

Children will have lesson of Religion Phonics, Literacy and Mathematics. French, Music, Art, ICT and PE are also taught throughout the week. 

Mathematics

We this term we are learning:

NUMBER: We will undertake a range of number activities focusing on saying the number names in order, forwards and backwards, and matching the numbers to objects counted.  We will encourage the children to form numerals correctly when using them within context.  We will also order random sets of numbers and attempt to recognise small numbers of objects without counting. We will continue to do basic practical addition and subtraction activities and focus more on written calculations.  The children will also continue to find more or less than a given number and learn about doubling and halving.

SPACE, SHAPE AND MEASURE: We will be measuring length and distance.  In addition, we will be teaching the children mathematical language relating to size, quantity and position.  We will continue matching, sorting, sequencing and pattern activities and learning the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. 

Please continue use ‘Mathletics’ is a fantastic learning tool to help develop maths skills.

Religion 

In reception we are an active part of the school community. We attend an infant liturgy and hymn practice weekly. In the classroom topics that will be covered in our Religion lessons include: GOOD NEWS, FRIENDS and OUR WORLD as well as observing the key dates in the Liturgical Year. 

Our class liturgy will be on Thursday 21st June 2018 at 10.10am.

Phonics

Term we will be learning the set 2 and 3 sounds. These can be very tricky for the children because there will be 2/3 letters making one sound or the same letters for 2 different sounds. Please keep learning these with your child. Below is a list of the letters with the rhyme that we use to help remind us of our sounds. Retaining these is a vital process for the children to master as it is essential to help with reading, writing and spelling.

It is really important that children are learning to sound and write these correctly.

Below are some useful links to help home learning

Literacy:

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/Early-Years.html

www.starfall.com

http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/

http://www.familylearning.org.uk/phonics_games.html

Games on this website such as:

Word wheel

Reading machine

CVC maker

Mathematics:

http://www.familylearning.org.uk

http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html

These are the 45 sight words for reception that we have been giving for spellings. Children should be able to read these by sight and spell them correctly.

Reminders

Please:

• Label all clothes, socks, jumpers, ties, shirts, trousers and skirts and PE kits (navy blue shorts, white t shirt, black plimsolls, spare underwear and socks)

• Book bags - check them daily

• Snacks- a small piece of fruit only should be sent in a labelled box for morning playtime. In the afternoons children will be given free fruit from school. Please no yogurt, crackers or sweets 

• Tuck shop- Tuesdays and Thursdays 20p, if required

• Continue to encourage your child to dress and undress themselves- especially buttons and shoes. Use a knife and fork to eat their food and write their name