Magic Pots, Flapjacks, Oats and Changes ahead!

 Hi Reception families,

Here we are at the end of another busy week!

This week our focus was The Magic Porridge Pot, we have had all sorts of Oat-y fun this week!

We have been making magic porridge potions, we've been experimenting with how much water and oats you need to make thick or runny porridge. We wrote down our potion recipes!

We also all took it in turns to make flapjack with Mrs Briant, I hope you enjoyed eating them with the children!

 We made Magic Porridge Pots in make and create using junk modelling and clay, wrote magic potions, completed the porridge oat challenge using only one finger at a time and started our Letterjoin handwriting sessions. 

All children brought a pencil control practice sheet home with them yesterday, we loved seeing the ones returned this week and they have been put on display on the castle.If children would like to complete the sheet and return it we would be delighted to see them.

You should have also received a letter about RWinc if you have not had one please let me know.

Our words in Get up Stand up/ Drawing Club were:

Enchanted, Cease, Despair, Conversation and Endless.

Turning our attention to next week:

Drawing Club: Road Runner

Power Maths: Numbers within 10

In Understanding the World we are focusing on Chinese New Year which is a lovely topic. On Friday we have a special Dragon Dance Workshop.

Changes Ahead:

This weekend I have changed the classroom around, this has been done for a number of reasons, our learning landscape needs to evolve as the children develop.

MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL:

 From Monday we will change our pick up and drop off point, to the doors within our outside area (where we did pick up/drop off when the playground was frozen) to this end we have moved the lockers.

Moving the lockers means we can begin to develop a focused Maths and Literacy area.

 I have also moved our construction and small world toys to give the children more space to play.

There is another activity area in Make and Create.

The Castle has become a dedicated two story 'home corner'

There are also a few more activity areas.

Carpet Kingdom, Snack Station and the Sensory Tent remain the same.

These are some big changes so please do take some time to show your child these pictures, I told the children that this was happening on Friday but a reminder over the weekend would be helpful, particularly for those who find change difficult. 

I am really looking forward to children playing in our new landscape.  Please do share this blog with other parents in the class so as many people as possible know about the changes and I'll be on the gate on Monday!

As ever, if there is anything I can help with, please do get in touch!

Ms Evans and the Reception Team.

The Gingerbread Man, boats and bridges!

 Hi Reception Families,

What a lovely first week back we have had!

This week we have launched our new topic Terrific Tales, our focus has been on the tale of Gingerbread Man!

On Tuesday we decided to help the Gingerbread Man by building him a bridge to cross the river and escape from the cunning fox! We planned our designs and used a magic 'button' to make them our models do something amazing!

We also explored making boats for him to cross the river, we discussed the importance of the boats being able to float.

We made our own Gingerbread people in story dough

We also had a wonderful time creating our Gingerbread Man designs using a variety of materials.

Children also made stick puppets and retold the story and made up their own Gingerbread tales

We had a wonderful time playing outside too!

In maths we have been focussing on counting to 8 and have been practicing using a 10 frame to help us count accurately. 

Children really enjoyed their PE lesson with Coach Luca this afternoon and practiced their catching and throwing skills.

General Notices:

Our next Parent Information session is on Tuesday 10th January at 9:00 I warmly welcome you to attend this session, we will be focussing on our new topic/ theme, Read Write Inc and the introduction of our brand new Knowledge Organiser. 

All children brought home a short fine motor activity home with them today, linked with our learning in Letterjoin. It would be beneficial for children to have the opportunity to practice this at home. Children can chose to colour the picture or continue to practice the pattern above the picture. If children would like to bring their picture back in to show us we would love to see them! 

Some children have brought home books or sheets related to their learning in RWI this video shows the correct pronunciation of each sound. 

We will discuss RWI in detail during the Parent information session.

Thank you for the safe return of books to love and reading records, we will continue to check these and issue new books to share on Friday each week.

It is unfortunately the beginning of chickenpox season, please refer to the letter sent by Mr Spracklen for details. Chickenpox

Moving our attention to next week:

Drawing Club: The Magic Porridge Pot

Maths Counting to 10

Understanding the World: Retelling familiar tales

If there is anything you would like to discuss please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Ms Evans, Mrs Johnson, Ms Cleaver, Mrs Briant, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Brooker and Mr Thompson

Spring Term News

 Hi Reception Families,

I trust that you all have had a wonderful Winter Holidays?

I am very much looking forward to seeing all the children tomorrow!

This half term we will be learning all about Terrific Tales, starting with the Gingerbread Man this week, in Maths we will be focussing on numbers to 8.

The children will be moving into new groups for RWI, children's groups are based on assessments completed at the end of term and each child has been carefully matched with the best group for their current development. 

The next Parent Information Session is coming up, we will have a focus on RWI, fine motor development and what the children will be learning about this term. Details of date and time of the session to follow.

This Term we will be having PE on a Friday afternoon, Coach Luca will be taking the class for Basketball which is really exciting! Children should continue to come into school dressed in their PE kits on a Friday. The session will be held outside, so please ensure that children are dressed appropriately, I would recommend children wear trainers or pumps instead of school shoes.

We will also be welcoming Mrs Johnson back to the Prince of Wales in her new role as Senior TA we are really looking forward to having her with us.

As ever, if there is anything you need please do not hesitate to get in touch.

See you tomorrow for another adventure!

Ms Evans