Some of the things the children have been learning...
In Literacy we have used Peace at Last (Jill Murphy) and It’s ok to be Different (Todd Parr) to explore families. We have written about our favourite parts of the story and completed sequencing activities.
In handwriting we have been learning to form cursive h and b.
In Maths we have started to explore simple addition up to 5. We have combined sets to make totals of 5, starting to investigate number bonds.
In our PSHE work we have started our ‘Protective Behaviours’ program to teach key messages;
- We all have the right to feel safe at all times
- We can talk with someone about anything, no matter what it is
Some of the things the children will be learning next week...
We will be using the well-known tale Little Red Hen as our focus in Literacy. We will be sequencing the story and even making bread.
In handwriting, our next letters will be cursive f and k which are the last letter in Harriet’s tall family.
In Maths we will begin to compare numbers, identifying the biggest and smallest in a set. We will be counting on and back from given numbers and continuing with simple addition.
In phonics we have been practising single sounds…
c k e u r h b f
How to help your child at home…
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Practise counting to 20 and beyond
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Practise writing numbers 0-10
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Explore ways to make 5
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Practise writing first and last names – try to use cursive letters that have been introduced
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Share new and familiar rhymes/stories
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Encourage the children to dress/undress independently and pack their own school bag
What’s coming up/notices/information...
Children only need either their blazer or coat in school, not both.
Thank you for your support with cursive letters at home. We are aware some of the children are finding this difficult but it does get easier. If it helps please feel free to write a few letters for the children to trace. They have previously been introduced to the focus letter in class so should just need a little further practise to reinforce formation.
Mrs Pullen
Reception Class Teacher