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Ladybirds Class (Reception/Year 1)
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We are so excited to welcome the new Reception children into our school as well as welcoming back our returning Year 1's! We have lots of exciting learning taking place that we can't wait to share with the children! 
 
Our current class book is: 
 
 
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?' by Martin Waddell | Goodreads
By Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth
 
 
In preparation for starting phonics we will be learning the names of the pictures used in Read Write Inc. 
 
Please encourage your child to watch the video at home with your child so that they can learn the names of all of the pictures ready for starting phonics soon! 
 
 
Our weekly class attendance is: 100%
 
Our star of the week is: Jacob
 
Our reader of the week is: Adam

Important information for starting school:

  • Label everything! Trying to sort out 30 identical jumpers at the end of the day is incredibly difficult. If clothes are labelled it will make it so much easier. – Thank you
  • Please bring in a labelled pair of wellies to keep at school
  • Forest school is every Friday afternoon. Please send children into school wearing their uniform and a bag containing suitable clothes for forest school (t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, jumper etc) 
  • We will be outside in all weathers so dress for the weather of the day
  • Please pack a full change of clothes every day including shoes (Just in case) as children get very busy and excited often forgetting to go to the toilet until it is too late. 
  • Remember to regularly check the school website/tapestry for updates
  • Drinks bottles are not needed as we will be using cups in the classroom
 
PE days (send children to school in PE kits): 
Reception - Mondays
Year 1 - Mondays and Tuesdays 
 
Forest school: 
Every Friday afternoon - please ensure forest school clothing is in school for this.
Important dates
  • Wednesday 4th September - First day of school
  • Wednesday 11th September (2:30-3:00pm) - Read Write Inc parent information workshop (New reception parents)
  • Monday 16th/Tuesday 17th September - Bikeability balance bikes course (Reception children) 
Autumn Term
Our topics this term are 'My World' and 'The Snowman's Journey'. Below you will find out topic overviews to see what we will be learning. Also below is our Autumn Term Topic newsletter. 
Spring Term
The topics this term are 'Superheroes' and 'Jurassic Adventure'. Below you will find the topic overviews. 
Summer Term
Our topics this term are 'The Great Outdoors' and 'Out of Africa'. Below you will find the topic overviews. 
Staff
Mr Luke Smith

EYFS Lead/Class Teacher

Mrs Nadia Lynch

Teaching Assistant

Learning to Read
Developing a love of reading in children is a great way to encourage the development of many skills and enhances children's love for learning throughout their life. 
In class, we share many stories with children that interest them - anything from dinosaurs to princesses! 
Every Friday, your child can choose a book from our book shelf to take home. This is for you to share with your child, it is not for them to read. 
 
During phonics we will be using the 'Read Write inc' scheme. This gives children a fantastic start to their reading journey. Below are a selection of links to videos that introduce phonics and 'Read Write  inc' as well as showing how you can support your child at home.