Reception Weekly Newsletter.

Term: Autumn 2 Date 02.12.13

This week and next, we will be sharing the story of ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’. Our class post box will be going up this week for the children who want to send cards to their classmates. We will send our class lists out this week. Over the course of the week, the children will be taking part in many activities learning new skills.

Personal, Social and Emotional
To gain an understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, through sharing stories.

Communication and Language 
Sharing the story, ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ and providing materials for props, to observe how children interpret the story.
Listening to children read their reading books. Please ensure books are brought into school every day. 

Physical
Exploring the outdoor equipment.
Developing fine motor skills through tracing activities, using tweezers and manipulating dough.
The children will be continuing to go out in small groups with Mr Clark. All children need a PE kit in school. 

Literacy
Writing our names, encouraging correct pencil grip.
Daily phonics sessions – the children are now split into ability groups and taught by staff that are fully trained in the delivery of Read, Write, Inc.
Writing letters to our friends, parents, Father Christmas etc… 

Maths
Reinforcing formation and recognition of numbers 1 to10 through playing bingo.
Making paper chains, to secure knowledge of repeating patterns.
Developing an understanding of positional and directional language. Giving instructions to our friends.
Solving problems from, ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ Story. 

Understanding of the World
Exploring our snow scene sensory tray.
Using the beebot to deliver letters to the characters in ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’.

Expressive Arts and Design 
Music and movement on the stage outside.
Painting winter scenes developing an understanding of light and dark. 
Role Play - Post Office.

Messages.
Please follow Broadford on facebook (remember to press the ‘like’ button) and twitter. We update the Early Years blog regularly with photos and information.
Show and tell is on a Friday. Children may bring in items related to our to.pic.
Please read daily with your child and sign the reading record book.

Thank you for your continuous support