Reception Round Up
In class we have been trying hard to establish comfortable pencil grips and practised reading and writing our names.
We have been singing number rhymes and practised counting to 10.
In Maths we will be looking for, and creating our own repeating patterns. We will practise number formation focussing on numerals 1-5.
We will be starting our first topic, ‘Me and Family’ and talking about our favourite things.
In Phonics we will be introducing single sounds initially focussing on;
s a t p i n
c k e h r m d
How to help your child at home...
- Practise single letters and their sounds. Play games that encourage the children to identify the initial sounds of objects e.g. eye-spy
- Share stories, encourage the children to identify sounds in print
- Encourage mark making/writing and practise holding a pencil correctly and comfortably
- Practise counting to 20
- Match numerals (1-5) to amounts
- Encourage the children to dress independently
- Practise packing school bags with daily equipment – reading folders, snack bags
What’s coming up/ notices/ information...
- Please remember to send in a puddle suit and wellies for Forest School. Also please send spare underwear in their bags so we are prepared for any accidents
- Timetables have been sent home – please ask if you have any queries
- On Fridays we have ‘Show and Tell.’ The children are invited to bring in something from home that they are willing to share and talk about
Mrs Collie
Reception Class Teacher