Reception Class 2024 - 2025
Mrs Edwards
Welcome to Reception's Class Page!
In Diamond Class, we are made up of 16 very inquisitive reception children! In Reception we have Mrs Bate and Mrs L Edwards as cloass teachers until Mrs A Edwards returnsd from Maternity Leave. Mrs Phillips teaches Forest School lessons.
In our class, we absolutely love learning new things. We do this through exploring, playing, listening, singing, talking and having amazing experiences. We especially like to ask lots of questions to grow our brains! We will be sharing our experiences on Facebook every week so that you can see all of the exciting adventures that we have in school!
Our Topic this term is: Let's Celebrate
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Reading |
This half term, we will be reading traditional tales, rhymes and books written by our Authors of the Half Term, Janet and Allen Ahlberg.. |
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Writing |
In Literacy, we will be focusing on phonics, writing CVC words and speaking and listening. We will be reading some fantastic books and beginning to write sentences. |
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Maths |
In Maths, we will be working in small groups, working on lots of different skills. We will look at number, shape, space, measure and patterns and focusing on numbers to 5. |
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Science |
In Science, we are looking at seasonal change and sound. We will also be doing some activities linked to these topics in our learning outside the classroom lessons. |
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Foundation Studies |
Our topic this half term is ‘Let's Celebrate!'. This will influence our Art, D.T, History, Geography, Computing and Music. In RE, our learning will be based around Christmas and friendship. Our PE will be focused on teamwork and dance. |
It is always fantastic to see what the children are getting up to at home, so please share any exciting home experiences or milestones.
PE kit - PE kit should be kept in school on the children's pegs. This will be sent home every half-term.
Forest School Kit - Our outdoor learning day is Monday. Please bring in a change of clothes every Monday and wellies.
Helping your child at home:
Reading: Children will not initially come home with a reading book as they will be starting the Read Write Inc. Phonics scheme. When children are ready, they will come home with reading ditty and progress to a reading book. Please read regularly at home with your child, every day if you can, but aiming for a minimum of 4 times per week when children start to bring books home. Allow your child to listen to you read, as well as listening to them reading aloud to you. Children will all have a reading folder with a diary and book relating to their weekly Phonics lessons as they progress in Phonics. Reading records must be signed every time the children read at home and reading records will be checked weekly. Enjoy sharing exciting stories together as the children will love listening to you read to them and I am sure that you will also enjoy sharing a story with them!
Writing: Use lots of opportunities to write; shopping lists, cooking and baking, writing instructions and letters. Any mark making is valuable to children forming their letters. Don't be afraid to get messy with it! Children love to write in shaving foam, sand, paint or anything else that is messy!
Maths: Practise counting anywhere you can. Try applying numbers to real life and daily objects. Counting steps is a great way to get children counting! Try forming letters and numbers out of natural objects such as pine cones or leaves! Patterns are also a fantastic focus so please use different items make your own patterns!