Welcome to Reception!

What we are learning in Spring 2

Spring topic knowledge organiser

What we are learning in Spring 1

Winter topic knowledge organiser

What we are learning in Autumn 2

The Jolly Christmas Postman Topic

What we are learning in Autumn 1

Autumn topic knowledge organiser

Ourselves and our families topic knowledge organiser

In reception, children learn through play and exploring areas of provision, both inside and outside of the classroom, as well as directed activities. 

Everyday, we learn phonics, maths and literacy. We also do lots of fun topics which help us learn and develop in all areas of learning. 

The 7 areas of learning: 

3 Prime areas:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)
• Physical Development 
• Communication & Language

4 Specific areas:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts & Design

Our Learning:

R.E: Celebrating (Local Church - Community), Gathering (Eucharist), Growing (Lent/ Easter). 

 

Maths: 

• Exploring numbers to 5.
• Exploring mass, capacity, length, height and time.
• Counting objects to 10 and saying how many, comparing groups to find the whole, using 10 frame.
• Developing spatial awareness.
• Exploring 2D and 3D shapes.

 

Phonics: 

Phase 3 sounds, blending CVC words and reading harder to read words. 

Literacy: 

Winter 

Topic:

Topic work runs in line with the Literacy theme and covers all EYFS areas of learning. 

Phonics tips and support

• Phase 2 sounds

• Phase 3 sounds

• Phase 5 sounds

Some useful information: 

• Reception children should arrive at school at 8.55am and will finish at 3:15pm. Children will come into school through the front door by Mrs Skitt's office and leave via the reception gate.
• Snack money is £10 per half term. Children will be provided with snacks and drinks throughout the day.
• Please provide your child with a reusable water bottle which can be filled throughout the day.
• PE will take place on Monday. Please send your child to school in their PE kit on these days. They do not need to bring a change of clothes.
• Reading books will be sent home once per week on a Friday. Please try to read a little to/with your child each day and write in their home reading diary. Children will receive a maximum of 2 reading books per week and should read these several times to build fluency and confidence.
• Infant children are entitled to universal free school meals. Please advise Mrs Skitt if you wish for your child to receive a hot dinner or confirm that you will be providing a packed lunch.
• If your child requires any medication or has any allergies, please speak to the class teacher.

If you have any questions, please speak to the reception staff or leave a message with Mrs Skitt, and we will get back to you! 

Miss Powell - Class Teacher

Miss Higgs - Teaching Assistant

 

Useful links

• Pronunciations of Phonics sounds

• Teach your monster to read
  Fantastic phonics games/ app

• Oxford Owl
  Useful online library for children to access and read online.

• Topmarks Games
  Useful games for early years children

• Jolly Phonics songs
  We use the Jolly Phonics songs to help us remember our new sounds, good for recapping already taught sounds.

• Tricky Words Phase Four
  Great for remembering tricky words such as 'said'

• Tricky Words Phase Three
  Useful for recapping and learning phase 3 tricky words

• Counting in 2's
  How fast can you count in your 2's?

• Counting in 5's
  We enjoy counting in our 5's, remember to do your hi 5 as you sing along :)

• Doubles, Doubles, I can add doubles!
  Reception particularly like this song, it helps us remember our double numbers :)

• Phonics Play
  Interactive games to support blending of words and revisiting phonemes- free for parents at the moment! Very useful

• Alphablocks

• Play along with the Alphablocks and have fun with the letters of the alphabet.