WATER MILL PRIMARY SCHOOL 'Anything is Possible'
Reception
Welcome to Reception Class!
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What Your Reception children will need each day
| Item | Day /s | Details |
| PE kit | Needed everyday | Include shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, pumps or trainers,joggers, in a named bag (not a carrier bag) |
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School dinners |
All Reception Age children are able to have a free school meal or they can bring their own healthy packed lunch. | |
| Book bags | Everyday | only books to be carried in them |
| After school club | Everyday apart from the last day before a holiday | To be booked in advance, phone school for details |
| Reading | Everyday | Please read to and encourage your child to read a little each day. |
| Drop in sessions | Monday | 9.10-9.25 Please make an appointment with the office to check staff are available. |
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.
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
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: