Welcome to Our Wonderful Reception Class - The Robins 

Autumn 1: 

 

A huge welcome to all our new and existing parents...what an exciting time for your child starting school in our Reception class. 

Our first topic is 'Traditional Tales' for Autumn 1. This topic is based around our first story; 'The Gingerbread Man' and we will move on to many more Traditional Tales. 

In Religious Education, we are beginning our new topic of 'Creation and Covenant'. This looks into the story of creation. We'll be learning all about the creation story and how to become 'stewards' on Earth. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Gingerbead Man'. We will be learning lots of new vocabulary, mark making, starting to form our first letters and re-telling the story in many ways! 

In Phonics, we will be begin short carpet sessions where we will be focusing on silent signals, Fred games and learning to read our first 5 sounds - m, a, s, d and t. We will be orally blending too. 

In Drawing Club, we will be reading; 'The Hairy Toe', 'The Colour Monster', '3 Billy Goats Gruff, 'Little Red Hen'  and 'Goldilocks and the 3 Bears'.   We will be drawing characters, settings and using lots of joy and imagination to come up with our own fantastic illustrations!

In Maths, we are focusing on subitising to 5. 

In our 'Understanding the World' lessons we will be learning about our families and how different we all are. We will be using our senses and exploring the natural world around us. 

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 have any questions please just ask, email or message me on Class Dojo.

Let's have a wonderful first half term together. 

Miss Kalnins and Miss Farmer.

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 Tuesdays

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.