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Optional Home Learning for Easter Inset Days

Dear Families,
As we have 4 inset days over the Easter period whilst we move over to the new school, we have set optional home learning for you to do at home with your children if you wish to do so.
I've attached everything on a PDF document which you will find if you scroll to the bottom of this page. If you have any questions please do let me know.
Best wishes
Miss Tims

Spring 2

Dear Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful half term!

This half term, our topic is 'Animal Kingdom'. Take a look at our curriculum map to find out more. As part of this topic, children will be exploring various animals and habitats. We also have a very exciting trip planned to Wroxham Barns towards the end of term which I am sure the children will be very excited about. We are also hoping to have a visit from a local Vets to explain to the children what is involved in being a vet!

We will continue to use Drawing Club and our books this half term will all be linked to our topic.
We've also started to incorporate something new into our timetable called '10 minute skills'. This happens 3 times a week and takes place straight after our drawing club input. The children go off in their groups to an activity for 10 minutes and over the course of 2 weeks, they will have visited all 6 activities. All activities are explained to the children and they access all of them other than 5&6 independently. The 6 activities are focused around:
1) Fine Motor Skills
2) Maths
3) Expressive Arts and Design
4) Independent Writing
5+6) Drawing Club focus group with an adult.
We have already noticed such a difference with children's independence and fine motor skills and they seem to really enjoy doing their 10 minute skills too!

PE will continue to be every Monday and Tuesday. Please ensure PE kits come back into school tomorrow as we will have PE in the afternoon.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Best wishes
Miss Tims

 

Spring 1

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you all.

This half term, our topic is 'Around the World'. Take a look at our Curriculum Map to find out more about our learning.

Phonics/Reading:
New reading groups will begin on Tuesday. Please can you ensure book bags are in daily so we can send books home. In Phonics, we will be beginning to look at our Phase 3 Sounds.

PE:
PE will continue to be on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon. We will not be starting PE until next Monday (13th) so please ensure PE kits are here by then.

Weather:
As you know, we do try and get outside everyday in all weathers. Most children have wellies here already. Please ensure that children have appropriate clothing to go outside in. We do have spare waterproofs if needed.

As always if you have any questions please do let me know. I look forward to seeing you all in the morning!

Best wishes

Miss Tims

Autumn 2

I hope everyone had a great half term. This next half term is always a busy time for us in Reception!

Our topic for Autumn 2 is 'Festivals and Celebrations'. Take a look at our Curriculum Map to find out more about our learning.

Drawing Club will continue to be used. It has been so wonderful to see how excited the children are to be introduced to a new book / new vocabulary each week. Their imagination is just incredible! 

Of course, this half term the children will also be learning lots about Christmas! They will take part in our Nativity Performance in December. Keep an eye out for the dates/tickets for this nearer to the time!

P.E will continue to be on Monday and Tuesday so please ensure that P.E kits are in school. Also a reminder that as the weather changes, waterproof coats and wellies may be needed so please ensure these are also at school.

Reading books (Little Wandle) will continue to be sent home on a Friday and will be collected on a Monday. Sharing books will be changed every Monday as normal too.

As always, if you have any questions, please do let me know!

Best wishes
Miss Tims

Autumn 1

Myself and Miss Lawrence are looking forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 4th September 2024. We will meet you on the front playground at 8:45am.

For the first week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), children will be in school until 12pm. From Monday 9th September, children will be in full time (8:45am - 3:20pm).

We will be holding a short 'Meet the Teacher' session in the first couple of weeks, where I will talk about the EYFS curriculum and our timetable.

Tapestry will be used as our communication platform so please keep an eye out for weekly updates and any messages. 

If you have any questions, please do get in touch!

We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday. 

Best Wishes

Miss Tims