Reception

Welcome to Reception!

Hello there and a warm welcome to the Reception Class page! We are in the last term of Reception and the children have been working very hard in all areas of the Early Years Framework. As the Summer term progresses we will have lots of exciting events such as sports day, transition days and a day celebrating Faith.

This page will be regularly updated to share key information with you and to keep you updated on our learning journey. Please check this page regularly for these updates, especially at the start of each half term.

If you need to contact me, please click the ‘contact me’ button and start your message ‘FAO Mrs Robinson’. Alternatively, contact the school office and leave a message and I will get back to you ASAP.

Understanding the World:

During Summer 2 we will:

The Natural World

• We will explore the natural world and make observational drawings.
• Be able to recognise some differences between the natural world and contrasting environments.
• Understand that the changes to the natural world around them.
• Be aware of the changing seasons and weather associated with this.

Past and Present

• Talk about peoples roles in society.
• Name some similarities and differences between the things in the past and the present.

People, Culture and Communities

• Describe the immediate environment.
• Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class
• Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps.

Expressive Arts and Design

During Summer we will:

Creating with Materials

• Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function
• Share their creations, explaining the process they have used
• Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories.

Being Imaginative and Expressive

• Invent, adapt and recount narratives and stories with peers and their teacher;
• Sing a range of well-known nursery rhymes and songs;
• Perform songs, rhymes, poems and stories with others, and – when appropriate – try to move in time with music.

Literacy

During Summer 2, we will be exploring different fairy tales new and old.

Comprehension

• Begin to notice some relationships between texts.
• Begin to makes links between texts and own experiences.

Word Reading

• Say the sound for each letter of the alphabet and for at least 10 digraphs
• Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending
• Read aloud simple sentences and books that are consistent with their phonics knowledge, including some common exception words

Writing

• Writing names correctly using the correct letter formation.
• Write simple phrases that can be read by others.
• Begin to sequence 2-3 sentences within purposeful fiction/ non-fiction writing.

Communication and Language

During Summer we will:

Listening, Attention and Understanding

• Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions
• Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding
• Hold conversation when engaged in back-and-forth exchanges with their teacher and peers.
• Understand humour more readily e.g. nonsense rhymes/jokes

Speaking

• Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary;
• Offer explanations for why things might happen, making use of recently introduced vocabulary from stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems when appropriate;
• Express their ideas and feelings about their experiences using full sentences, including use of past, present and future tenses and making use of conjunctions, with modelling and support from their teacher.

Numeracy

In Reception we follow the ‘Maths No Problem‘ scheme which is delivered across the whole school. Following this scheme will provide the children with a firm foundation for developing maths mastery.

During Summer 2 we will focus on developing:

• Automatically recall number bonds up to 5 (including subtraction facts) and some number bonds to 10, including double facts.
• Verbally count beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system.
• Compare quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other quantity
• Explore and represent patterns within numbers up to 10, including evens and odds, double facts and how quantities can be distributed equally.
• Compare length, height, weight and capacity
• Select, rotate and manipulate shapes in order to develop spatial reasoning skills

Physical Development

During Autumn we will:

Gross Motor Skills

• Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others Outdoor Cp designed to move around areas safely – walking/ jogging/ cycling.
• Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing
• Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing.
• Change movements and directions quickly.
• Further develop ball skills, and throwing / catching / kicking of different sizes.

Fine Motor Skills

• Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases
• Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery
• Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing. Include detail in drawings and observational drawing,

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

During Summer we will:

Self-Regulation

Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly

Set and work towards simple goals, being able to wait for what they want and control their immediate impulses when appropriate

Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.

Focus on keeping calm and being patient, waiting for a turn, sharing and tidying up together.

Managing Self

Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge

Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly

Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.

Building Relationships

Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others

Form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers