Key Learning-Autumn
Literacy- We are looking forward to sharing some interesting fiction and non-fiction texts during this Autumn term. Here is an introduction to the books we will be studying together:
Hello Friend! tells the story of one big-hearted and enthusiastic little girl who is insistent on making friends with a certain little boy. And why wouldn't he want to be friends with her? She's very good at sharing – even if it's a sandwich that he doesn't like. And she's certain that playing outside is their favourite thing to do, even if he is not so sure. But while he doesn't seem keen on many of the things that she loves to do, there is one thing he's very keen on after all . . . being friends.
Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last has delighted young children for almost forty years, and is equally beloved by tired parents who are all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear.
With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear and a house full of tapping and dripping and ticking, peace is hard to come by – will Mr Bear ever get a decent night's sleep?
The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy's delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story with children and adults everywhere. This is a beautiful refreshed edition of a much-loved picture book classic.
Three little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack ...
Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf?
With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!
Mathematics-
This term in Reception we will learn about:
- Sorting
- Comparing within groups of 5
- Time
- Representing, comparing and composition of 1,2 and 3
- 2D shape – Circles and triangles
- Representing numbers 4 and 5
- 2D shape- Rectangles and squares
- 3D shape
- Making simple patterns
Parent information.
Phonics
We will be exploring new graphemes (letter sounds) each week and teaching your child how to identify these when reading. Through games and activities, we will model techniques that allow your child to bring these graphemes together to develop their reading. We want the children to develop a love of reading through story time and exploration of high-quality books. We will be writing with different mediums. This could be pencil and paper, pens, blank greetings cards, whiteboards, outdoor chalks, labels etc. We will encourage and guide your child to apply the graphemes they learn in Phonics to write for a variety of purposes such as shopping lists, labelling their drawings, writing their name/the name of familiar people, writing simple captions. In the Autumn term we are asking children to write initial sounds (letters) and cvc words (such as c-a-t).
Tricky words for this term are listed below-
Reading Books
Please ensure that you bring your child's school reading book bag back into school daily as this will be used to bring home important letters and it will keep our reading books safe. Reading books are changed every Wednesday and returned Thursday.
We will also be working on reading eggs in class and at home! If you are unsure how to access Reading Eggs at home please ask a member of staff at school.
Your child also has access to online books through their log in to Collins Big Cat Ebook. These are the books your child has been reading in their guided reading sessions and is another opportunity to develop their fluency by sharing a book they are already familiar with.
P.E
PE will take place each Wednesday for Edinburgh and Cardiff. We are requesting that on their PE day children come to school dressed for PE with appropriate outdoor PE kit: black jogging bottoms, white/black plain T-Shirt and outdoor trainers. During colder periods your child can wear their school jumper or cardigan to take part in outdoor activities.
Outdoor Learning
Children will be completing outdoor learning activities planned and led by members of the class teaching team.
We are requesting that on their Forest School day, children come into school with their normal blouse / shirt and jumper/cardigan but bring with them in a named bag wear appropriate trousers for outdoors. It is essential that they also come with a waterproof coat/jacket and a plastic bag containing wellies or walking boot style shoes / old trainers.
Outdoor learning for Reception class will take place on Thursday afternoons (Autumn 2) and will take place every other week. More details to follow.
Snack and Water Bottles
Fruit, milk and water are available to your child throughout the school day. Your child should bring in a water bottle that is sent home to be thoroughly cleaned each evening.
Class Team.
Mrs Bostock- EYFS Lead & Cardiff Class Teacher
Mrs Nicholson- Cardiff Class Teacher (Wednesday)
Miss Biggs- Edinburgh Class Teacher
Mrs Parr, Mrs Webb, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Morris, Mrs Hughes and Mrs Thrall (Friday)- Reception Teaching Assistants
Upcoming Events.
Parents evening-
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Booking will be via Ping app.
How you can support us.
We value the learning partnerships with parents. You can support your child's learning at home by:
- reading with your child daily
- accessing Reading Eggs
- assisting them with reading and writing their tricky words
- encouraging them to create simple sentences independently in their homework books
- assisting with handwriting practice/formation
- daily counting opportunities such as when climbing the stairs
- using their number cards to support them with number recognition and place value
- talking with them about the world that surrounds them