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We are the Robins!

Welcome back to a brand new year! I hope you all had a wonderful Summer break. A huge welcome to all our new starters and their families - we can't wait to have you here at CTK! 

Our topic this half term is Traditional Tales. We are beginning the half term with our first text - The Gingerbread Man (one of my favourites)

 

In Religious Education, we are beginning our new topic of 'Prophecy and Promise'.  We will be doing lots of lovely creative activities, learning all about the Bible, Mary and moving on to the celebrations and preparations of Advent in the run-up to Christmas! 

In English, we will begin with the story 'The Gingerbread Man!'. We will be learning lots of new vocabulary, we will be acting out the story in many ways and even baking our own yummy gingerbread men! In nursery, we will be doing lots of mark making, and we will use the images to retell the basic storyline. 

 In Phonics, we will begin our carpet sessions where we will be learning lots of 'Fred Talk' games and beginning to learn our set 1 sounds – m, a, s, d, t, i, n, p, g and o. 

In Maths, we will be focusing on subitising and the composition of numbers to 5. We will be doing lots of counting to 10 and beyond. We will also be looking at grouping and matching objects. 

In our 'Understanding the World' lessons we will be learning all about each other's families. We will share photos and draw our own. We will be looking lots at the changing seasons and taking part in lots of lovely, sensory Autumn activities!

In Expressive arts, we will be doing many activities, such as role-play and music and movement. We will be getting messy exploring with lots of paint and other materials. We will be focusing on sharing resources and communication and language through our masterpieces!  

Please make sure you are all checking Class Dojo when you can - there will be weekly photos and messages. 

If you need to get in touch or you have any further questions please come and see us on the door, email or message us on Class Dojo.

Let's have an amazing first half term together. We can't wait to get started! 

Miss Kalnins and Miss Newsome. 

PLEASE FIND OUR MEDIUM TERM PLAN FOR Autumn 1 ATTACHED BELOW.

 

Phonics 

Phonics is taught every day and children are regularly assessed and re-grouped according to their sound knowledge, accuracy and fluency in reading. 

Reading

Once your child can blend words independently, they will receive a 'blending book' to read at home every day. Once your child can read simple sentences, they will bring home a reading book which should be read at home at least 3 times a week. This will ensure your child gains more confidence and becomes more fluent in their reading. 

 

P.E is on... 

Please ensure your child has a full P.E kit in school. They will need a black pair of shorts, plain black joggers or leggings, a plain white t-shirt and pumps/trainers. All items will need their name clearly written on them. This is extremely helpful when the children are dressing and undressing for P.E.