Reception
Spring 2
This term we are concentrating on Superheroes in our learning - we are using lots of superhero books (Super Sloth, Supertato, Florence Nightingale, Real life Superheros, Brave and Superworm) to reinforce our writing journey as well as discussing and exploring what makes a superhero (imaginary or real). We will investigate a real life superhero from the past and using our super science skills to investigate the evil peas powers with ice!
Within Maths some of our learning is about reinforcing numbers to 10, number bonds, pattern, doubling, odd and even, and solid shapes.
Keep on looking at our individual class pages to see our learning happening. As the weather improves we will start planting in the outdoor area, learning about the growing process and what plants need to survive and linking to Spring.
Spring 1
This term we will explore our Local Area, London and the World. We will walk around our school and create a map of it. We will use Google Earth to visit familiar places in Dagenham as well as travel to London to see landmarks. We will explore the words village, town, city and countryside and further afield and look at how these places are different and their meaning to us. We will use the globe to explore travelling distances and transport.
In maths, we will continue to investigate and learn number bonds to 5, the names and properties of solid shapes and extend our number knowledge to become masters of numbers up to ten. Within phonics we will reinforce our known sounds and continue to learn different digraphs. We will start to read and write simple sentences using this knowledge and high frequency words.
Autumn 2
Welcome back! We have now settled into our classes and continue to establish friendships.
This half-term topic is 'Animals' and we have started our learning with different groups of animals (e.g. zoo and farm). Children are enjoying listening to stories about jungles animals. We are learning about animals habitats and their characteristics that allow them to live there. Before learning about animals around the world.
Then watch out as we will be beginning to get ready for our Christmas performance!!!!!
Please visit our individual class pages to see our learning in progress.
Autumn 1
We are very pleased to welcome you at the beginning of the new school year. We have been busy settling into our new classes and have been making new friends.
Our topic this term is 'All About Me' and we will be learning about ourselves and our family. This will include learning about our families, our bodies and feelings and our family occupations (e.g. chef, gardener, artist). Some of our activities will include cooking and creating our own artwork. We will also explore our family trees. Watch out for any letters asking for your help!
Please visit our individual class pages to see our learning in progress.
Miss Lockyer and Miss Ricart.
Organisation
Start time: 8:40
Be prompt- our learning starts from 8.45 am
Lunch time: 12:00 - 1:00
Finish time: 3:15
PE Day: Tuesday. Please come to school in your PE kit on Tuesdays - black tracksuit bottoms/ shorts, white t-shirt and black trainers /plimsolls.
Other important things to consider:
- Large plastic wallet (phonics) and small plastic wallet (Basic Knowledge-numbers and high frequency words) in class EVERY DAY .
- Library books will be changed every other week. Week 1 of the Dinner Menu.
- Reading Records and reading books come home and are changed on Fridays. Please read with your child for a minimum of 10 minutes per day - sign their record to show how proud you are of them
- Bring a book bag every day.
- Bring a water bottle every day.
Remember to label ALL of your child's belongings with their name and class to help us minimise lost property. Please send in a bag with a spare clothes for your child to keep in class.
If your child is having a school dinner, please spend some time discussing the options with them so they can say what they would like in the morning.
ICT Links to help with learning:
Please use the links below to support your learning at home.
ICT Games: A selection of games for learning - please make sure you choose games ideal for your child's age to enhance their learning. https://ictgames.com/
TEACH YOUR MONSTER TO READ is an interactive reading game. With the help of friendly monsters, the game helps children to learn sounds and develop their reading skills. You will need to create a free account to access. https://www.teachyourmonster.org/account
BBC Early Years English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zphybqt