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Reception Message

2 years ago
Posted on 29th Mar 2023 by

30.03.23 No PE Forest School

Please can children come to school in their uniform tomorrow.

Many thanks,

The EYFS Team

 

2 years ago
Posted on 24th Mar 2023 by

EYFS Library Books

Unfortunately we have not been able to visit the library this afternoon. We have collected in all the library books from children’s bags and will give new books out the first week back after Easter. Please have a good search at home if you have misplaced your book because we are not able to give new books until old ones have been returned.

 

Many thanks,

 

The EYFS Team

2 years ago
Posted on 23rd Mar 2023 by

Week 4 – Spring 2 – Weekly Update

PE

The children negotiated space and depending on the equipment they came to they either practised their jumping, side stepping or catching skills.

 

Forest School

This week, Base 1 made their own treasure chests out of egg boxes. They then went to search for treasure (particular natural items found around the school grounds). They needed to find something soft, smooth, tickly, fluffy, flaky and sticky.

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn have been given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident reading aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school. We aim to listen to your child at least once a week.

Books will only be updated when your child can confidently read the words fluently.

 

Maths
This week, we are learning to estimate.

 

Challenges to complete at home:

Can you estimate how many apples are in the bag? How many teabags are in the box etc. 

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is Let’s Grow! This week we are reading Supertato.

All the children practised their cutting skills this week and enjoyed eating the chopped up vegetables and trying different dips!

 

Reminders

28th March – Superhero Theme day

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

2 years ago
Posted on 23rd Mar 2023 by

EYFS – Superhero Theme Day

Letters have been sent home today regarding our Superhero theme day next Tuesday 28th. 

 

We have been enjoying reading the book Supertato. We are asking that all children next Tuesday 28th March dress up as a superhero. This can be as simple as adding a cape to their own clothes or a making a simple eye mask.

 

Thank you again for your support,

 

The EYFS Team

 

 

2 years ago
Posted on 17th Mar 2023 by

Spring 2 – Week 3 – Weekly Update

PE

 Base 1 practised bouncing and catching a tennis ball. All children concentrated well!

 

Forest School

This week, Base 2 made their own treasure chests out of egg boxes. They then went to search for treasure (particular natural items found around the school grounds). They needed to find something soft, smooth, tickly, fluffy, flaky and sticky.

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn will has been given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident reading aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school. We aim to listen to your child at least once a week.

Books will only be updated when your child can confidently read the words fluently.

Apologies if your child’s book has not been changed this week. We shall ensure they come home with a new book next week. Thank you for your understanding. Please read other books at home and record these in your reading diary. 

 

Maths
This week, we have learnt to recognise and match the numbers 10-20.

Challenge to complete at home:

Click on the link below to practise counting and recognition of the numbers 10 to 20.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/todays-number-up-to-20 

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is Let’s Grow! This week we read Jack and the Beanstalk.

Please check your child’s bag to see if there is something special for mum inside.

 

Reminders

Some children are coming to Forest School with no wellies. Please can we ask that all children have wellies to enable us to go out in all weather. Please can all wellies that come to school be clean as we have had some very muddy carpets at the start of the day.

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Mar 2023 by

SNOW DAY ACTIVITES- EYFS

Snow Day!

We believe that snow is a treasured childhood experience and as such we encourage those that can and wish to to spend the day building a snowman, sledging, making snowballs and drinking hot chocolate. For those that stay inside today, here are some activities to keep your child learning and engaged:

Maths: What makes 10?

Click on the link below if you wish to print. If not, you can view the below picture and complete on paper.

t-m-31203-ten-in-a-bed-number-bonds-to-10-worksheet_ver_2

 

 

Writing:

Practise writing words and sentences linked to snow:

It is wet.

It is fun.

Challenge:

It is cold.

It is crunchy. 

It is snow.

(These sentences get progressively harder. Not all children have learnt the ow sound. Please challenge your child at their own level. We do now expect the children to write words that contain sounds they have not been taught. When writing, the children will write phonetically and may not spell the words correctly e.g. It is crunchee.)

 

 

Phonics:

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/forestPhonics/index.html

Click on the link and practise spelling words. Ask your child to show you their Fred Fingers. All children have been taught the ch, th, sh, ng and nk sounds. If your child recognises more sounds then they may wish to click on those.

 

Have a wonderful and safe Friday and we shall see you next week.

 

Thank you for your continued support,

 

The EYFS Team.

 

 

 

2 years ago
Posted on 09th Mar 2023 by

Spring 2 – Week 2 – Weekly Update

PE

For our warm up the children played ‘Traffic lights’ and followed the instructions well.

When Mr Mountford said “Snowing”, the children had to put their windscreen wipers on. When they heard the word “Reversing”, they needed to walk backwards, carefully negotiating the space and using their arms for balance. They needed to change directions when they heard the word “Roundabout”.

We then played a game of ‘Beans’. The children responded well to quick instructions and changed their body movements according to the name of the bean given.

The children were then all given their own ball. They uses their finger tips to roll the ball around both of their legs.

They then used both hands to roll the ball between their legs making the figure of 8. All children concentrated well.

They were then challenged to roll the ball around their body.

The children then sat and bounced the ball gently between their legs taking care to not loose their ball and always be in control.

Next the children stood and bounced their ball on the ground, making sure the ball came back up before catching.

  

 

Forest School

This week, Base 2 made snowmen! Very different to the Spring hunt we had planned. The children really enjoyed adding characteristics to their snowmen to make them appear more life-like.

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn will be given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident reading aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school. We aim to listen to your child at least once a week.

Books will only be updated when your child can confidently read the words fluently.

 

Maths
This week, we are learning to continue and create patterns and match pairs.

As you can see, children enjoyed matching pairs of socks.

 

Challenges to complete at home:

Can you match socks? Encourage your child to help you pair socks when putting clothes away.

Can you spot patterns? E.g. patterns found on curtains, duvets, teapots etc. 

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is Let’s Grow! This week we are reading A Tiny Seed.

All the children have had the opportunity to plant their own bean this week.

 

Reminders

We look forward to seeing you all at parents evening next week.

Sports Relief 17/03/23

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

2 years ago
Posted on 02nd Mar 2023 by

Spring 2 – Week 1 – Weekly Update

PE

Base 1 played a range of games in order to develop their team building skills.

 

Forest School

This week, Base 2 went on a hunt to look for the first signs of Spring. We found Hazel catkins and Elder budburts! We also spotted birds nest being built and enjoyed listening to birds singing.

 

RWI

Ways in which you can support your child are to:
Practise reading different individual sounds your child finds difficult –  sounds your child needs to learn will be given to you at parents evening.
Support your child to blend the sounds to read the word e.g. m-a-t = mat
When your child is confident reading aloud, encourage them to read in their head ‘Fred in their head’.

Please ensure your child’s reading book and reading diary stay in your child’s plastic folder which comes to school every day so your child can read with an adult in school. We aim to listen to your child at least once a week.

Books will only be updated when your child can confidently read the words fluently.

 

Maths
This week, we have been comparing numbers within 10 using the language fewer, more and same. We have also learnt to combine two groups to work out how many there are altogether.

Challenges do complete at home:

Compare amounts when shopping e.g. there are more apples than oranges.

Practise adding two groups together that total no more than 10 e.g. I have 2 sweets and you have 8, how many do we have altogether? 

 

Theme
This half term, our topic is Let’s Grow! This week we are reading Eddie’s Garden.

We are really impressed by the children’s artwork. Photos to follow soon!

 

Reminders

Please can all children bring their library book back to school each Friday to be changed.

Next Monday we will be celebrating World Book Day.

 

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.

2 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Spring 2 – PE/Forest School

Spring 2:

On the week beginning 27.02.23 please see below for which Base will have Forest School or PE:

Base 2 – Forest School

Base 1 – PE

 

Many thanks,

 

The EYFS Team

2 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Spring 1 – Week 7 – Weekly Update

Maths

This week, we learnt to name 3D shapes and use the correct mathematical vocabulary to describe them.

At home, you may wish to spot 3D shapes you see around the house. Challenge your child to a name the 3D shapes they see and use the vocabulary:  curved, flat, face/s.

 

Theme
This week we read Owl Babies. For their adult focus task this week the children developed their drawing skills and drew the key features of an owl. During Independent Learning Time the children were challenged to write their own Valentine’s Day card; find the matching hearts that display the number bonds to 10; decorate a heart using a range of resources and make a house for an owl.

 

Reminders

Thank you to all those who have completed the map project we set for this half term. If you have not completed this yet, please speak to a member of staff for details.

Have a wonderful half term.

Thank you for your continued support,

The EYFS Team.