Ladybirds Class (Reception/Year 1)
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:
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.
We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We have had a lovely time starting school! We have begun making lots of friends and trying out new activities!
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We had a fantastic time at Forest schools with Jo! We made faces using natural resources!
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We had a fantastic time at Forest schools with Jo! We made faces using natural resources!
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We have been working hard to learn how to write our names.
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We have been exploring the different sounds that instruments make, trying to make loud and quiet sounds.
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We have been drawing pictures of our families and talking about them.
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We have enjoyed playing in the playdough, making faces and other creations!
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We have enjoyed playing in the playdough, making faces and other creations!
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We had a go at counting and choosing the correct numeral!
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We had a go at counting and choosing the correct numeral!
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We had a fantastic time learning how to safely use balance bikes!
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The Year 1's categorised animals into different groups such as mammals, birds, insects and reptiles.
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We worked on recognising numbers this week. We challenged each other using the number fans to show a given number.
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We worked on recognising numbers this week. We challenged each other using the number fans to show a given number.
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We worked on recognising numbers this week. We challenged each other using the number fans to show a given number.
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The Year 1's looked at the 7 continents of the world and labelled a world map.
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We have been making food for the Tiger who came to tea!
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We have been enjoying sharing books that we find interesting with each other.
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We have been having a go at writing the various sounds we have learnt in RWI! We tried writing them on paper and on the chalk board!
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Using the potatoes that we found, the children washed cut and cooked the potatoes to make a snack!
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We have enjoyed a little bit of role play. The children took on various roles including builders on their way to work.
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We have enjoyed constructing vehicles this week such as a helicopter!
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We enjoyed learning about the artist Patricia Pino and trying to recreate her work.
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We found some potatoes whilst digging!
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We enjoyed going outside in all weather! The mud kitchen got very wet!
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We have been having a go at writing lots of new letters this week!
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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.