Reception Weekly Newsletter

Term: Summer 2 Date 16.06.14

 This week, we are continuing with our Summer topic, ‘Buckets and Spades’. Over the next few weeks we will be focussing on books linked to the seaside and water. Our learning this week will be based around the story of ‘Punch and Judy’. Your child will be taking part in the following activities within the seven areas of development (activities are subject to change, depending on the children’s interests; however, the skills remain the same):


Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
In circle time, we will chat about the importance of friends and working together. We will be reinforcing one of our 4Rs – reciprocity.

Communication and Language 
We will be reading the story of ‘Punch and Judy’ and discussing the beginning, middle and ending of the story. We will be asking the children ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions.

Physical
Looking at handling tools and malleable materials safely and with increasing control.
Taking part in PE sessions with Mr Clark.

Literacy
The children need to be bringing in their reading books daily. We praise the children who regularly read at home to an adult and have a reward system in place.

The children will be focussing on writing sentences, working on capital letters, finger spaces and full stops.
The children will be writing a recount of the ‘Punch and Judy’ show.
We will be continuing our daily Read Write Inc sessions. 

Maths
Exploring characteristics of everyday objects and shapes.
Making play dough – focussing on quantity and weight.
The children will be solving problems, including adding and subtracting two single-digit numbers.
Looking at repeated patterns when making loom bracelets 

Understanding of the World
Making play dough. Children will be encouraged to notice changes in properties of media. They will discuss what is happening, helping them to think about cause and effect. 

Expressive Arts and Design 
Enjoying our daily dance warm up to the ‘5 a day’ fitness programme. 
Role play – Setting up a role play Ice cream parlour
Making ice-creams out of play dough 

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 this week should be linked to the story of ‘Punch and Judy’.
Please ensure children come to school with a sun hat and sun cream already applied. Due to allergies we will not apply sun cream throughout the day. If you feel your child needs a second application of sun cream you can come at lunchtime to reapply it. No sun cream should be left in your child’s bag.

Reception sharing assembly will be on Wednesday 25th June at 10.30 am. Following this will be a short transition meeting about what to expect in year One. After the meeting, we invite you to join us for our Summer Stay and Play picnic. This will be held in our outdoor play area between 11.30 and 1pm. Please bring a picnic with you.

 
Ways to help at home:
Sharing books to encourage story language and imagination.
Playing letters and sounds phase 2 and phase 3 games on the computer.


Thank you for your continued support.