Learning Themes 

Our themed learning this half term is "Animal Antics."

Throughout the half term the children will be taking part in lots of exciting activities and exploring food(Plants) and animals. We will be looking closely at different groups of animals (Farm animals and Pets) and showing our knowledge and understanding within our provision work. We will be continuing some of our work about where our food comes from, from last half term. The children will plant various herbs and vegetables and investigate the life cycle of a plant and what a plant needs in order to grow. 

Please see our learning matrix below for more information about what we will be learning within this theme. 

The children are really enjoying their topic of "I Wonder Where Does It Comes From?"

We have shaped the classroom environment to allow the children to develop their independent working skills. Please take a look at our lovely classrooms.

Learning Themes 

Our themed learning this half term is I wonder where does it come from? 

Throughout the half term the children will be taking part in lots of exciting activities and exploring food and animals. We will be looking at a range of stories and information books. During our topic lessons we will be looking at creating representations of animals and exploring similarities and differences.

Please see our learning matrix below for more information about what we will be learning within this theme. 

Welcome to Reception!

We are having an amazing time at school. The children have settled well and are enjoying exploring our environment and topic.

A small reminder!

The P.E days for this term will be Thursday and Friday each week. Please ensure your child has their pumps in school and comes in their PE kit. Following Lancashire Policy all children must not wear earrings during P.E, please ensure your child is not wearing earrings on these days.

Reading - The children will complete a guided reading sessions each week with a member of staff in school. They will bring a home reading book home on a Monday and this must be returned on a Thursday. Please ensure you read with your child each night. If you would like some support with helping your child read please fill out the form on the reading letter below.

Homework - Home will be sent on a Friday.

Our class

We are Reception!

Our teachers are Mrs Schofield, Mrs Heyes and Mrs Nagy.

Mrs Seedat, Mrs McDermott, Mrs Harrison, Miss Green and Mrs Batan,  help us every day.

We have a lovely unit with lots of different equipment. We learn through our play. Outside we also have a secure, canopied play space with a sandpit, house, garden, mud kitchen and decking

Weekend Wonders

 Homework

Each friday homework will be sent home. We ask for your input in the homework as we love to hear what your child has been learning and doing at home.  We will also include a talking homework discussing key vocabulary for the next weeks learning. This is to be done in the child's first langauge. Please take a few moments to write a comment about your child's achievements.  We can celebrate this during key worker time.

Homework will be given in a homework book each friday. Phonics and maths work will be set consolidating the topics taught in class each week. All homework is be handed in by the following Wednesday.

Our class rules

Our Rules

To keep us safe and happy in the classroom, our rules are:

• Good looking
• Good listening
• Good sitting
• Good thinking
• Keep our hands and feet to ourselves
• Use quiet voices inside
• Walk when we are inside
• Put our hands up when we want to speak
• Look after each other
• Look after our toys

We have downloaded a useful mat with shape names on to support your child in learning the names of 2D and 3D shapes at home.

Online games to support learning this half term