Reception Parrots
Learning in Reception is based on enquiry questions for each half term, the children also take an active role in this process and this is displayed in the classroom.
Are you ready for an adventure?
During this term the children will be learning about how the different types of transport, journeys and places around the world. They will be sorting and classifying different types of transport. The children will be sharing their personal experiences of holidays and visits with their family. This will involve learning about the similarities and differences between places.
During the second half of the term, we will be learing about the seaside and take part in an exciting event called Livingstone by the Sea. The children have also requested to learn about space! To support the children with their transition to Year 1, they will take part in activities, such as visits to their new classroom.
There will be activities uploaded on Purple Mash for your child to complete on a weekly basis. You can also encourage your child to use Num Bots to support their Mathematical development. Please remember to share photos or email us about your child's achievements at home penguinsandparrots@gmail.com
A couple of reminders
Children come to school in their P.E kits every Wednesday and Friday.
Reading books are changed every Monday and Thursday.
Please read with your child everyday and sign their diary.
Children should only bring plain water to school.
Please could you send a spare set of named uniform and underwear for your child to keep in school.
Curriculum overview
All about the UK https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/geography-ks1--ks2-the-united-kingdom/zhtgrj6
Go jetters Africa https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/pshe-eyfs-ks1-go-jetters-continent-of-africa/zfv7d6f
Go jetters Antarctica https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/pshe-eyfs-ks1-go-jetters-continent-of-antarctica/zj9c382
Resources for parents about Internet safety at home
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/
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Please share traditional stories with your child at home using the links below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE2tBnXu6vA&t=4s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5rxfLRgXRE&t=230s
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/eyfs-listen-and-play-traditional-tales/zjjkbdm
Learning Nursery Rhymes will help your child to develop their language skills further
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-songs-index/zhwdgwx
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/zh-hant/songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nMMMJKL7c
We use this the technique below to support children's well-being and mental health
Useful links to reading and phonics
Reading at home tips
- Find a time that is good for your family routine each day to read the book.
- Encourage your child to talk about the pictures, characters and setting. There is a list of questions you can ask in the diary.
- Ask your child to make predictions about what will happen in the book.
- If your child comes across a word that is unfamiliar, talk about the meaning.
- Remember to sign the diary everytime you read at home, so they can get a sticker for their reward chart.
- Please watch the videos below to help your child apply their phonic knowledge to read the words.
To support your child with their reading, please click the link below:
This website contains a free e-book library, search for level 1+ or 2 books, we also use these in school. There is an option for your children to listen to the story as well as read it. I would recommend using one phonics book a week and read real books everyday. The children benefit from exploring a combination of fiction and non-fiction texts.
Useful links for Mathematics
Useful links to parenting resources
Please use the video about internet safety with your child.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMSHtE42mmI&feature=youtu.be
Oral health
Please click on this link if you wish to find a dentist
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist
Free oral health resources for families:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/
https://www.dentalcare.co.uk/en-gb/oralbkidspackguide
http://www.child-smile.org.uk/parents-and-carers/3-to-5-year-olds.aspx
Useful websites to support parents and carers
Links to information about Parrots Class
Links to online learning
If you would like to know how to use Zoom, here is a video to help you: