Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Reception Newsletter 13.11.17

Term: Autumn 2                      Date: 13.11.17
Dear Parents,
      The children had a busy week last week as well as all of their usual activities they enjoyed finding out about Remembrance Day and the significance of the poppy, they also had great fun toasting marshmallows on the bonfire (special halal marshmallows were provided for those with dietary requirements).


     This week the children will be exploring the celebration of ‘Diwali’ we will be carrying out various related tasks including cooking and pattern activities.


     Please ensure your child has spare clothes in school, a number of children had toileting accidents last week and a great deal of time was wasted by teaching staff who were trying to find them something suitable to wear, because they did not have their own spare set of clothes hanging on their peg. Also please ensure the spare clothes are named  to prevent confusion.


     The learning objectives:
Personal, Social and Emotional
Can describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities
Can usually adapt behaviour to different events, social situations and changes in routine.
Confident to talk to other children.


Communication and Language
Listens to stories with increasing attention and recall.
Builds up vocabulary that reflects the breadth of their experiences.
Responds to simple instructions.


Literacy
Beginning to be aware of the way stories are structured.
Recognises rhythm in spoken words.
Sometimes gives meaning to marks as they draw and paint.


Physical Development:
Can usually manage washing and drying hands.
Runs skillfully and negotiates spaces successfully.
Draws lines and circles using gross motor movements.
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Mathematics
Shows an interest in shape and space by playing with shapes or making arrangements with objects.
Shows interest in shapes in the environment.
Uses shape appropriate for task.


Understanding The World
Shows an interests in different ways of life.
Can talk about some of the things they have observed.
Talks about why things happen and how things work.


Expressive arts and design
Beginning to be interested in and describe the texture of things.
Sings a few familiar songs.
Realises tools can be used for a purpose.


     This newsletter will  be posted on our EYFS blog and facebook page at the beginning of each week.   It will also be available in the outdoor area, in a blue tray labelled ‘Weekly Newsletter’
  
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       Learning Challenge
      Each half term we will be setting our pupils a challenge related to their learning. We believe that it is important for us to provide guidance for parents on how their children's learning can be extended at home.
      The learning challenge will include either a nursery rhyme, famous person,  illustration or a piece of music. Please talk to your child about the challenge and help them to engage in their learning. The children can choose how they present their learning challenge outcomes to their teacher or class.  The table below demonstrates some guidance.


       Poem/Song to learn: Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer
       Five little Men in a flying saucer.                                                                  Person: Mr Maker
       Flew around the world one day,
They looked left and right,
But they didn’t like the sight,
So one man flew away.
Zoom!                                                                               Composer/Piece of music:Vivaldi’s Four Seasons


Nursery Rhyme
Piece of music
Person
1.    Learn it off by heart.
2.    Draw a picture to illustrate the rhyme.
3.    Find out about stars.
  1. Listen to the piece of music.
  2. Create some movements to the music.
  3. Draw an illustration to represent their feelings.
1. 1.Draw a portrait of the person.
2.   Find out facts about the person.
3. Watch the person in action.


    Dates for your diary:


Friday 8th December - Christmas Story Evening 5.00pm
     Tuesday 12th December - EYFS Nativity 10.30 am or 2.30am


      The school will be closed on the following days for pupils:
       INSET Days: Polling Day:
9th February 3rd May
25th May
29th June
      
      If you would like to contact a member of the EYFS team via email the address is   eyfs@broadford.havering.sch.uk


       Kind regards


The Reception Team

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