This week in Reception we have been learning all about different insects. The children have loved learning about creepy crawlies so much that we are going to extend this theme into next week too! It is so lovely when the children become really engrossed in a topic, and I’m sure this was helped by our trip to the zoo on Wednesday. We had such a fantastic day. The children were so well behaved and we saw lots and lots of animals. The weather was glorious (not too hot!) and we also had the chance to take part in an insect workshop in the zoo classroom. The children had the opportunity to hold an indian stick insect, a huge cockroach and a jungle nymph. The children have been asking when we are going again ever since! I also want to say thank you to our parent and grandparent helpers who came with us on the day. They were a great help!
On Monday we will be taking delivery of some caterpillars. We are going to be learning about their life cycle and watching as they progress into butterflies. We will then release them into the wild.
Our Learning this week
Look at what we have been learning this week!
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 Debowska 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 their books at home.
Maths - this week the children have been practicing their counting skills with the help of Stanley Squirrel.
Writing - the children are now practicing their sentence writing daily in their Phonics groups. We also have lots of mark making activities in our classroom to encourage the children to pick up a writing tool as often as possible.
Fine motor skills - the children have been completing insect themed patterns.
Expressive Art & Design - the children have painted butterflies with Mrs Debowska.
Understanding the world - the children have learnt about different types of insects and their habitats.
R.E. - we have been speaking about how we are all special and loved in God’s eyes.
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 - Layla
Writing - Eva
Golden - Mabel
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/
Important Dates
5th July -MOVING UP AFTERNOON - a chance for the children to experience an afternoon in Year 1!
14th July - KS1/Reception SPORTS MORNING (Sport’s Day - but just the morning for KS1/Reception - KS2 are in the pm). Please note that if it rains and we are unable to do sports day, our next date will be 17th July.
17th July - Reports out to Parents.
20th July - SCHOOL CLOSES FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS!
Reception Celebration Assembly
As the current academic year draws to a close, I would love to invite you into school to celebrate the children’s achievements this year. This will be in the form of a celebration assembly. I will confirm the date of this on Monday and I will let you know via text or email when this is going to be.
I hope you have a lovely weekend,
Miss Heim-Sarac, Mrs Debowska and Miss Murray
