Reception

Welcome to our Reception page!

Here you can find information on what your child is learning in school and how you can help your child learn. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at either the start/end of the school day or via the school office.

Mrs Patel & Miss Harris

Areas of Learning

There are seven areas of learning and development which give information on what pupils in the Early Years need to learn both in Nursery and Reception. The curriculum emphasises the Characteristics of Learning which highlight the importance of how pupils learn and the need to accommodate the uniqueness of each pupil’s learning style. The areas of learning are split into two groups, Prime areas and Specific areas. All the areas are important and interlinked.

 The Prime areas are:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
• Communication and Language.
• Physical Development.

The Specific areas are:

• Literacy
• Maths 
• Understanding the World.
• Expressive Arts and Design.

Click on the documents below for more information bout Early Years Foundation Stage:

Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework- DFE

Development Matters 

Key Information

• PE: We will be taking part in PE sessions every Monday and Friday, PE kit consists of plain blue/black shorts or jogging bottoms, a plain white t-shirt and black trainers. 
• Homework:  Homework will be handed out on Thursday and needs to be completed by the following Tuesday. 
• Reading books: will be handed out every Thursday and will be collected in the following Tuesday. 
• Class Library Book: Your child will choose a new book to enjoy at home every Thursday from our class library. Please make sure your child brings these books back on Tuesday. 
• Please send your child to school with a water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing as we access our outdoor learning area in all acceptable weather. (Wellies, waterproof coat, sun cream, sun hats.) - Please ensure all items are labelled. 

Autumn 1:

This term we will be focussing on traditional tales. We will be reading five different traditional tales and will explore the language within the book. We will focus on retelling the stories using full sentences and acting out the book too. At home you could encourage your child to retell a traditional tale we have read in class, and enjoy reading a story together. You could also encourage your child to look through a story book and use the pictures to create their own stories. We will be learning how to be a how to be kind and helpful members of the class.

We will also be practice being independent and learning the school routines, rules and values. 

Supporting your child at home: 

• Read a range of stories at home including traditional tales. Ask you child to retell these and encourage your child to make up their own stories.
• Discuss how to be a kind and helpful friend.
• Encourage your child to talk in full sentences, if you child answers with one word, you could model a full sentence back for them to copy. 
• Encourage independence e.g. putting their coat on, putting their clothes on and taking them off, using the toilet independently etc.

*Remember to check your Evidence Me account for your weekly Home Learning Challenge.* 

Autumn 2:

This term we will be learning to talk in full sentences using past and present tense correctly when sharing our experiences. We will also be focussing on sharing our ideas, what we like and explaining why. We will also be focussing on learning songs and actions which will lead into our Nativity performance!  

We will continue to practice being independent and learning the school routines, rules and values. 

Supporting your child at home: 

• Encourage your child to talk in full sentences, if you child answers with one word, you could model a full sentence back for them to copy. 
• Encourage independence e.g. putting their clothes on and taking them off, using the toilet independently, washing their hands using soap etc.
• Practising writing their name from memory.
• Encourage your child to put on their own coats and zip or button them up.

*Remember to check your Evidence Me account for your weekly Home Learning Challenge.* 

Spring 1:

This term we will be focusing on an author study. The author we will be studying is Catherine Rayner. We will be reading different stories from Catherine Rayner and we will be focusing on responding to the books whilst they are being read to us. We will be focussing on listening and understanding what we have heard, sharing our ideas and answering questions about the book.

Supporting your child at home:

• You could go to Evington Library and explore more books written by Catherine Rayner. The illustrations in her books are fantastic to provoke conversation with your child and are enjoyable to read together. 
• Encourage your child to talk in full sentences, if you child answers with one word, you could model a full sentence back for them to copy. 
• Encourage your child to make marks or write simple words. They could link to the stories they have read or their own stories they have made up. 

*Remember to check your Evidence Me account for your weekly Home Learning Challenge.*

Spring 2:

This term we will be focussing on different stories relating to birds. We will be focusing on answering questions around the stories that we read and using the new vocabulary we have learnt within our play to broaden our imagination. We will be using non-fiction texts to deepen our understanding of birds and learn facts about them.

Supporting your child at home: 

• You could go to Evington Library and continue to explore books that engage and excite your child. After reading the stories, try to ask the children 'why' questions. You can read books about birds and help your child gain a deeper understanding of birds.
• You could go to Evington Park and see if you can spot a range of birds or their habitat.
• Encourage your child to talk in full sentences, if you child answers with one word, you could model a full sentence back for them to copy. 
• Encourage your child to write simple sentences using the sounds they have learnt. The sentences could be linked to the stories they have read or their own stories they have made up.
• You may also help your child to form letters correctly using the formation sheet given.

Remember to check your Evidence Me account for your weekly Home Learning Challenge.* 

Curriculum

Reception- Autumm Long Term Plan

Reception- Spring Long term plan

Reception- Summer Long Term Plan

Maths- Long Term Plan

Real P.E Curriculum Map

Parent Workshop Information:

Phonics Workshop

Our Topic: Stories and Rhymes 

In the Stories and Rhymes project your child will be introduced to the wonderful world of stories and nursery rhymes. They will listen to and learn a range of traditional tales and nursery rhymes and work creatively to solve problems for the characters they meet.

Supporting your child at home

• Share a wide range of stories and retell favourite stories using repeated phrases.
• Sing nursery rhymes and songs.
• Talk about favourite stories and story characters.