Miss Parker (Class Teacher)
Ms Brougham and Mrs Patel (Support Staff)
- Reception - Intent (126KB)
Autumn 2021
We have welcomed the children to school for their first time and I am so impressed and proud of how quickly they have settled and are starting to thrive. Not only are they achieving academically, they are also showing how kind, helpful and caring they all are as friends,
Reception have begun their journey through education and are getting the hand of school routines with a breeze! We have had a lot of focus on wellbeing so far, making sure the children are not worried and what to do if they do feel worried for any reason. We have begun to discuss our emotions and what to do in order to manage them effectively.
In English we have been looking at our names, seeing if we can recognise them and practicing some letters we might find tricky. We have also been looking at pencil grip, making sure we are holding it with 2 fingers and our thumb. In Maths we have been looking at numbers 1-10 and are beginning to explore patterns, both spotting them and making them.
The children have had the opportunity now to fully explore their surroundings and the areas they are learning in. Their areas of learning are constantly changing to fit themes of book topics and the children’s interest to ensure they are all engaged and motivation in their child initiated learning. They have been able to visit different areas of the school already to become familiar with their setting which, in turn, has enabled them to settle very quickly.
This term we will be exploring physical development starting our PE lessons to allow children to develop a multitude of ways to move and express themselves. We will be finding alternative ways to move around and building their confidence with moving freely. We will be linking this to the development of their communication and language, getting them to follow simple instructions and listening in small groups.
As always, there is lots you can do to support at home. See below are some general ideas…
· Play phonics games,
· Write their name,
· Write with pens, paint, sticks in mud\glitter\sand.
· Name numerals 1-10, and place in order.
· Develop independence getting dressed.
· Explore and make patterns
· Use music to express emotions
Summer 2021
- Write a card to a loved one,
- Write a shopping list,
- Write clues to find some treasure
- Write with pens, paint, sticks in mud\glitter\sand\custard.
- Name numerals 1-20, and place in order.
- Add two groups together by counting on from a number.
- Count in twos to 20.
- Develop upper body strength by hanging from the monkey bars for as long as possible.
- Throw and catch a ball.
- Develop independence getting dressed.