Reception Weekly Newsletter

Term: Spring 1 Date 03.02.14

This week we will be focussing our learning around ‘Princesses and Dragons’ linking in with Chinese New Year. As part of national Storytelling week, we will be reading a range of the children’s favourite stories. Please feel free to send in a book for us all to share.

Your child will be taking part in the following activities within the seven areas of development (although the skills remain the same, the activities may differ depending on the children’s interests):


Personal, Social and Emotional development:
During Circle time we will be discussing our favourite stories and why we like them.

Communication and Language 
All the children have a set reading day. Please make sure their book is in school at least for their reading day. We praise the children who regularly read at home to an adult and have a reward system in place. Many children have already received their bronze award.
On Monday, as part of National Storytelling Week, we have the Multi-Story theatre company in. The children will get to watch a great performance and complete follow up activities.
Sharing our favourite books. 

Physical
The children will be continuing to go out in small groups with Mr Clark. All children will need a PE kit in school. 

Literacy
Writing our names encouraging correct pencil grip.
We will be continuing our daily Read, Write Inc. sessions.
Writing invitations to our Chinese banquet to encourage children to write for a purpose. 

Maths
Forming numbers accurately from 0 to 20.
Playing number bingo.
Solving addition and subtraction calculations


Understanding of the World
Tasting different Chinese foods and discussing what they like or dislike?
Learning about different traditions. 

Expressive Arts and Design 
Chinese New Year activities.
Enjoying our daily dance warm up to the ‘5 a day’ fitness programme.
Taking part in a music scheme – Music express – linking music with stories. 

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. 

Homework:
Please continue to read daily with your child and sign their reading record. When your child brings home their words, please practise them as this supports their learning in school.

Thank you for your continued support.