The children are growing and learning so quickly now and I have been reflecting on their first 6 months in Reception. They have come so far and I continue to be in awe of them daily. They are becoming confident, mindful and thoughtful learners and I really couldn’t ask for more! I have really been enjoying watching them embark on their reading journeys and to see them put into practice everything they have learnt so far. Well done Reception!
Our Learning
Look at what we have been learning this week! Our theme in Reception was Scotland through the book Nessie:
Phonics - we have recapped our Phase 1 and Phase 2 sounds and tricky words. The children now work in groups daily with myself or Mrs Debowksa to progress their reading skills. We hope you can see the progress they are making through their reading at home. Please continue to be patient and help your child to sound out the words as they work through the book.
Maths - this week the children have been grouping and practicing their subitising skills. They have also been sorting shapes.
R.E. - the children learnt about Jesus’ visit to the Temple as a young boy.
Mark making - the children drew their own Nessie and wrote a matching caption.
Fine motor skills - the children used their fine motor skills to decorate Nessie with Pom Poms.
Super six - our guided reading book this week was Nessie.
Communication and Language - we discussed our opinions as to whether we think the Loch Ness monster is real or fake.
Expressive Art & Design - the children created their own Loch Ness monsters.
Our theme next week is Lunar New Year - the year of the rabbit.
Award winners
Each week during our school celebration assembly I will be handing out three certificates - Maths, Writing and a Golden award. Here are our winners for this week:
Maths - Bea
Writing - Carter
Golden - Myah
Wednesday Word
We are delighted to be able to share with you the Good News Gospel readings for families. Please follow the link to share the Gospel at home with your family. These are really child-friendly resources to share at home. https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/faithfulness?pid=MTA101634&v=74.6
Please take a look at these Ten Ten resources to support prayer and worship at home.
http://www.tentenresources.co.uk/prayers-for-home/parent-newsletter/
Reading at home
Thank you so much for the support you are giving to your children to develop their reading skills at home. It is glorious to see how often the children are reading and to read your comments. You are making such a big difference! There is a small amount of children who do not appear to be reading at home at all. Please try to read with your child for at least 5 minutes a day. Not only is it a lovely experience but it is also greatly helping their progress. Thank you.
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend,
Miss Heim-Sarac, Mrs Debowska and Miss Murray
