Class 1

Welcome to Class 1

Reception
Class Teacher: Mr Baker
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Lazaro

1:1 Teaching Assistants: Mrs Wright and Mrs Kneller

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

Children will now enter school and go home through their classroom door in the EYFS garden.

Topic

Our topic for the Spring Term is: 'Happy Helpers'.

Letters and Sounds

Sounds we have learnt so far:

Phase 2: s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, g, o, c, k, e, u, r, h, b, f, l, ll

Phase 3: j, v

Words we have learnt so far:

Phase 2: a, at, in, is, on, as, it, on, dad, can, and, get, got, up, mum, not, into, the, go, to, big, but, if, of. off, dad, him, had, his

Phase 3: he, she, we, be, me

Phase 4:

Dates

Monday 24th February: Non pupil day

Tuesday 25th February: Children back to school

      ** PE will be on Mondays**

Our daily routine

8.40-8.55- Register and Early morning work

9.00-9.15- Input

9.15-10.00- Child led learning

10.00- Assembly

10.15- Playtime

10.30- Letters and Sounds

11.00 - 11.15: Magical Maths

11.15-12.00- Child led learning

12.00-1.15- Lunch

1.15-1.40- Input

1.40-2.50- Child led learning

2.50- Story/ Show and tell

3.05 - Home time

In the Reception there are three classes. Each class is set up to ensure that children learn through a play-based curriculum in which they are encouraged to learn through first-hand experiences and exploration. During play children's concepts, skills, attitudes and achievements are extended.

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

Items to have in school

Spare clothes- tracksuit bottoms, t-shirt and underwear

Wellies

PE kit- White/ red t-shirt, shorts and trainers/ plimsoles

Water bottle - plain water only please

Please ensure all clothing is clearly named. Thank you.

Homework

Homework is sent on a Wednesday and needs to be returned on a Monday. Our focus for this term will be on literacy. Please ensure you are writing in your child’s reading record when you read.

Activities to try at home

Practise reading and writing your high frequency words and tricky words  

Practise your letter/ number formations. 

Use money when buying something.

Find different 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 above.

Write simple sentences ensuring your child uses a capital letter, finger spaces and a full stop.

Extend a sentence using ‘and’ or ‘because’.

If you have any problems, worries or just a general question please come and see us.

Many thanks

The EYFS Team