Reception Newsletter - 02.07.18

Term: Summer 2                     Date: 02.07.18

Dear Parents,

Sports day will be taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 3rd July) at 1.30pm.  Please send your child to school wearing sports wear and suitable shoes.

Also this Wednesday (4th July) Aspen Class will be delivering their sharing assembly at 9.05am.

The children had a fantastic time on Thursday at Paradise Wildlife Park.  They were all really well behaved and we wanted to say a big thank you to all of the parent helpers too. Look out for the blog with photos from the day.

We will be reading the text ‘Journey’ and carrying out related tasks.

Our Learning Objectives for this week are:-

Personal, Social and Emotional:

ELG: Children are confident to try new activities.

ELG: They say when they do and don’t need help.

ELG: They show sensitivity to others needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children.

                      

Communication and Language:

ELG: Children express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners needs.

ELG: They answer how and why questions about their experiences and respond to  stories or events.

ELG: They develop their own narratives and explanations by connecting idea or events.

Physical Development:

ELG: Children show good control and coordination in large and small movements.

ELG: They handle equipment and tools effectively, including pencils for writing.

ELG: Children know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe.

Literacy:

ELG: They write some simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others.

ELG: Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible.

ELG: They also write some irregular common words.

Mathematics:
ELG: Chn use everyday language to discuss position
ELG: They explore characteristics of everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.

ELG: They solve problems, including doubling, halving and sharing.

Expressive Art and Design:

ELG: Children use what they have learnt about media in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes.

ELG: Children use what they have learnt about media and materials in original ways, thinking about uses and purposes.

ELG: They safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

Understanding the World:

ELG: They know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, among families, communities and traditions.

ELG: They know that other children don't always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this.

ELG: Children talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members.

Important Notices:

Walking down the ramp:

It is that time of year when  we start to encourage the children to develop their independence skills even further and walk down the ramp with their peers.  If you feel you child is ready, please encourage them to do so. Parents and carers can stand at the top of the ramp and watch them walk safely in their classrooms. This usually helps with the transition in Year 1.

            

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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. Please find some ideas in the table below.  Please ensure the completed challenge is handed in to your child’s teacher by Monday 16th July, so that the certificates can be prepared.

Person:  Tinkerbell or Captain Hook

Piece of Music: George Frideric Handel Water Music

Nursery Rhyme: A Sailor went to sea

Learn it off by heart. Draw a picture to illustrate the rhyme. Find out about the rhyme

Draw a portrait of the person. Find out facts about the person. Watch the person in action.

Listen to the piece of music Create some movements to the music Draw an illustration to represent their feelings Able to name the piece of music when they hear it

 

Dates for your diary

Reception Picnic - Parents welcome (please bring your own picnic)

Tuesday 17th July - 12.00-1pm

     The school will be closed on the following days for pupils:

      INSET Days (Non Pupil Days)

      Friday 20th July

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