Welcome to Reception Class!

 

Your teacher will very soon be filling this page with exciting class news, pictures of things we’ve done and more.

 

Do you have any ideas for this page? Why not let your Teacher know!

What Your Reception children will need each day

 

 

Ways to support your child

 

Play games

Practice writing letter sounds and child’s name.

Reading with them and sharing stories every night

Playing games (e.g. board games / card games)

Take them to the library

Take them swimming

Talk to them about what they’ve been doing, what they see around them etc

Enhance their knowledge and experience by taking them to places of interest like museums, country parks, castles etc.

Counting with them

Talk about activities / stories

Practice writing Childs name.

Practice getting changed for PE

Talking with your child:

Research shows that speaking, listening, and understanding are central to every aspect of our lives. A child’s later educational success stems from their ability to express their needs, learn how the world works, and communicate with others. The website show short, simple videos, such as when to introduce new vocabulary or how to have an engaging back-and-forth conversation with your child.  

Https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/toddler/learning-to-talk/learning-conversations-and-telling-stories-3-to-5-years/ 

 

Phonics and early reading

Reading is a vital life skill. Children who are regularly read stories and rhymes will have the opportunity to open the doors to many different worlds. More importantly, reading will give your child the tools to become independent, lifelong learners. At school, we follow the Little Wandle programme to help children learn to read fluently. Families can support this by developing a love of books through daily reading and access to a wide range of texts at home, in school, at the local library, and through online resources such as:

Https://literacytrust.org.uk/parents-and-families/ 

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/bedtime-stories 

 

Additional guidance and links for EYFS parents.

A parent’s guide as to what to expect in the early years along with a locally developed app, 50 things to do before you’re 5, in Birmingham!

50 things to do before you're Five

Statutory Framework for the EYFS

Developing Fine motor skills (NHS)

Click on the links below to see what is covered in each Reception Theme:

As the EYFS curriculum has recently been changed new plans for the rest of this year will be added shortly. More curriculum information can be found in the EYFS section of our curriculum pages.

What will my child learn in Reception?

Further information for parents can also be found in the following documents:

Useful links:

Homework in Reception

Details of homework for reception pupils can be found on this page: