Welcome to Class 1

Reception
Class Teacher: Mrs Bray
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Murphy

 

Gates open at 8:40 and children must be in school by 8:50.

Children should walk independently to their teacher, who will guide them through the main pupil entrance down to their classroom. For safeguarding reasons, parents will not be permitted past the red line on the playground. Please look for signs and markings that will direct you where to enter and leave the school premises safely. 

Our topic for Autumn 1 is Marvellous Me. Here is what we will be covering this term:

English

This term the children will be learning the stories ‘Elmer’, ‘The Hundred Decker Bus’ and ‘The Rainbow Fish.’ The children will use props and costumes to retell these stories as well as learn them through storytelling actions. The children will also have lots of opportunities for mark making and writing, as well as letter formation. The children will be encouraged to write their first names, as well as other simple words. We also encourage the children to write down their thoughts and ideas in all their provision. Throughout the term the children will take part in daily Read, Write, Inc. sessions, where they will learn to read, write and recognise sounds and words. Information will be given out at the parent workshops in October. The children will be encouraged to listen and share ideas through circle and story times.

Maths

This term we will be learning about numbers to 10. The children will develop their counting skills and recognition of numbers. They will develop their understanding of reading and forming numbers within 10. Also developing a deep understanding of the composition of numbers to 5. During this term the children will learn about 2D shapes and their properties. They will match, sort and compare objects based on shape and size. This will be carried out through the indoor and outdoor provision in Reception. The children will also take part in daily Magical Maths sessions to develop their fluency skills and begin a Maths programme called Ten Town. Information will be given out at the parent workshops in October.

**Remember to use your Ten Town login at home to improve your number skills.**

Topic

This term our topic will be ‘‘Marvellous Me”. We will be developing our understanding of ourselves, our families and the world around us. Children will learn about different types of houses and the local area. In Art and DT, the children will be using different materials to create portraits of themselves and art work associated with themselves.  In Science we will be learning about the way our bodies move and all about ourselves and friends. The children will also have lots of opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas during regular circle times.

Dates:

7th September -  First day at school.

      ** PE will be on Tuesdays. Please remove your child's earrings before school. Thank you.**

Our Daily Routine

*Regular hand washing and sanitising, alongside regular cleaning, is in place throughout the day*

8.45 - 8:55: Register and Early morning work

9.00 - 9.15: Input

9.15 - 10.15: Child led learning

10.15 - 10.30: Snack time

10.30 - 11.10: Child led learning

11.10 - 11.50: Read, Write, Inc.

11.50 - 11.55: Handwashing 

12.00 - 13.00: Lunch

13.00 - 13.20: Magical Maths

13.20 -13.30: Topic Input

13.30 - 14.45: Child led learning

14.50 - 15.00: Story/Show and tell

15.10: Home time

At Ghyllgrove, we have three Reception classes. Each class is set up to ensure that children learn through a play-based curriculum, and all children are encouraged to learn through first-hand experiences and exploration. During play, the children's concepts, understanding, skills, attitudes and achievements are extended.

All children will have access to a small-world area, writing areas, an investigation area, a fine-motor area, a reading area, and role play, as well as access to daily literacy and numeracy activities. The children also have opportunities to access the interactive whiteboard.

Homework

Homework will be uploaded to Tapestry each Friday. We ask that it is returned the following Tuesday each week.

Activities to try at home

• Practise reading and writing CVC words e.g. cat, dog, top, vet, etc.
• Practise letter and number formations. 
• Use coins when buying something.
• Find different 2D and 3D shapes around your house and describe them.
• Use objects to double and halve up to 20.
• Add and subtract to 20.
• Count and order numbers to 20 and beyond.
• Write simple sentences ensuring your child uses a capital letter, finger spaces and a full stop.
• Extend a sentence using ‘and’ or ‘because’.
• Encourage curiosity when reading, "what do you think will happen next?", "Why is the character feeling like this?"
• Make a 'reading den' at home. Use a clothes horse, chairs or a table and drape with a sheet. Fill the space with pillows/cushions and ask the children to find their favourite books.

Items to have in school:

• Spare clothes (tracksuit bottoms, t-shirt and underwear)
• Wellies
• PE kit- White/red t-shirt, red shorts and black trainers/plimsoles
• Water bottle - plain water only, please

**Please ensure everything is clearly named. Thank you.**

Please remember, if you have ANY concerns during the year then come and see us. We will always help you if we know anything is worrying you. We want to keep everybody at Ghyllgrove safe, happy and achieving. Please come and see us, email us at parents@ghyllgrove.essex.sch.uk or phone 01268 450067.

Many thanks,

The EYFS Team

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