Reception 2021 - 2022

Reception - Summer Term 2022

Welcome all the children and parents from Oak and Willow Class. We have planned lots of lovely, fun and interesting activities for the Summer term which we are excited to share with you.

Please check Tapestry regularly for daily / weekly learning updates, links to fun games / resources and home learning challenges.

Reception Class Teachers

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Mrs Hardisty

New EYFS Reforms: Parent and Carer Information

How can you help learning and Development at home to suport the new EYFS reforms?

Please click the link below.

https://content.twinkl.co.uk/resource/02/09/t-tp-2679621-new-eyfs-reforms-parent-and-carer-information-sheet_ver_2.pdf?__token__=exp=1644785446~acl=%2Fresource%2F02%2F09%2Ft-tp-2679621-new-eyfs-reforms-parent-and-carer-information-sheet_ver_2.pdf%2A~hmac=87e8902dfec6cbe057518d7b13f2c4da41c9fde37d4eafe9bca4aa02e4d18a1c

Phonics and Reading in EYFS

Reading is at the heart of our Foundation Stage Curriculum. A robust and consistent approach to phonics teaching through a systematic synthetic phonics programme, teaches children how to segment and blend words, recognise tricky words and apply taught skills. This allows them to independently read fully decodable text for most children within Reception. Some children need further support after each teaching session, and we run targeted 'keep up' sessions.

Every child will bring home two decodable books weekly. These books will match their phonic phase - blending skills. Books are changed every Monday.

Alongside our synthetic phonics teaching, EYFS staff develop children's love of reading through reading aloud daily, singing songs, learning rhymes, role play activities, readings dens, reading buddies with Year 6, secret reader, author visits and small world play.

Click on the link below to help support your child with their reading at home.

t-l-52084-eyfs-reading-prompt-bookmarks_ver_1.pdf (twinkl.co.uk)

Top Tips To Help Your Child Read

Talk to Your Child
Oral language is the foundation for reading. Listening and speaking are a child's first introduction to language. Talking and singing teach your child the sounds of language, making it easier for him or her to learn how to read. Here are some things you can do to help your child build an appreciation for words and language:
-Tell family stories about yourself, your child's grandparents, and other relatives.
-Talk to your child as much as possible about things you are doing and thinking.
-Ask your child lots of questions.
-Encourage your child to tell you what he or she thinks or feels.
-Ask your child to tell you about his or her day – about activities and games played.
-Sing songs and recite nursery rhymes, encouraging your child to join in.

Make Reading Fun
Reading aloud can be a lot of fun, not just for parents but for all family members. Here are some ways to get the most out of reading to your young child:
-Read with drama and excitement! Use different voices for different characters in the story. Use your child's
name instead of a character's name. Make puppets and use them to act out a story.
-Re-read your child's favourite stories as many times as your child wants to hear them, and choose books and authors that your child enjoys.
-Read stories that have repetitive parts and encourage your child to join in.
-Point to words as you read them. This will help your child make a connection between the words he or she
hears you say and the words on the page.
-Read all kinds of material – stories, poems, information books, magazine and newspaper articles, and comics.
The more you enjoy the reading experience, the more your child will enjoy it.

Read Every Day
Children love routine, and reading is something that you and your child can look forward to every day. By taking the time to read with your child, you show him or her that reading is important and fun to do.
Try to read with your child as often as possible. It's the best thing you can do to help him or her learn at school. It also allows you to spend time together in an enjoyable way and to build a strong and healthy relationship.

Talk About Books
Talking about the books you read is just as important as reading them. Discussing a story or a book with your child helps your child understand it and connect it to his or her own experience of life. It also helps enrich your child's vocabulary with new words and phrases. Here are some ways to help your child acquire skills in comprehension, reasoning, and critical thinking:
-Encourage your child to ask questions and to comment on the story and pictures in a book before, during,
and after reading it.
-Look at the cover and the title of a book with your child, and ask your child what he or she thinks might
happen in the story.
-Think out loud about the story as you read, and encourage your child to do the same. For example, ask, "Does
this make sense? Why or why not?"

Listen to your child read Daily
As your child learns to read, listen to him or her read aloud. Reading to you gives your child a chance to practise and to improve his or her reading skills.
As you listen to your child, remember that your reactions are important. Above all, listen without interrupting. Be enthusiastic and praise your child as often as you can. If possible, be specific with your praise so that your child knows what he or she is doing well.
-Show your child that you are enjoying the story by indicating interest and by asking questions.
-Give your child time to figure out tricky words, and show your child how he or she can learn from mistakes.
-Try to have your child read aloud to you at times when there will be no interruptions.
-Encourage your child to "listen" to his or her own reading. Listening will help him or her hear mistakes and try to fix them.
-Take turns reading with your child, especially if he or she is just beginning to read, or try reading together.
-Talk about a story after your child has read it, to make sure that he or she understands it.

Our Summer Topics

Growth and Change

So many changes occur during this time of year. We will be looking at Life Cycles and welcoming ducklings into the classroom. We will be talking about how we can care for and love others including caring for animals. We will observe how the ducklings change and grow during the time that they are in our care.

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We will continue to observe how the world changes around us. we will look at changes in the environment, considering changes such as buds on trees and the hours of daylight getting longer.

Celebrations

We will be looking at Ramadan and how Eid is celebrated around the world. We will be talking about giving to others and what this can look like.

Looking After Ourselves and Our World

The children will think about how we care for ourselves, each other and the world that we live in. We link with PSED and think about what makes a good friend. We will be thinking about looking after the environment and how it is important to recycle. We will be growing cress and thinking about healthy eating. We will also think about how to keep out teeth healthy and the importance of toothbrushing.

PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development)

Children will take part in weekly PSED sessions. We use a scheme called 1decision where different emotions are explored through using friendly 'dilemma drops' who are different coloured raindrops that come to life in stories. Through these stories and through giving children scenarios to discuss we can help the children to settle in to school. The scheme allows us to adapt our planning to meet the children's needs and we will look at topics that are relevant to the children. You can click the link below to meet the Dilemma Drops. We will continue looking at friendship and how to deal with conflict.

Forest School

Willow Class will take part in Forest School every Wednedays and Oak Class every Monday. Please send your child to school in their Forest School kit on this day.