Welcome to Hedgehogs Class (Reception/Yr1)
We are so excited to welcome the new Reception children into our school as well as welcoming back our returning Year 1's! We have lots of exciting learning taking place that we can't wait to share with the children!
I have provided some handy links to help you and child begin to understand our phonics program.
In preparation for starting phonics we will be learning the names of the pictures we will be using.
Please encourage your child to watch the video links at home so that they can learn the names of all of the pictures ready for starting phonics soon!
For our Yr 1 children, they will continue to build upon their phonics learning from last year.
Important News:
Our weekly class attendance is: 100%
Our star of the week is: Daniel
Our reader of the week is: Joshua
Important information for starting school:
- Label everything! Trying to sort out 30 identical jumpers at the end of the day is incredibly difficult. If clothes are labelled it will make it so much easier. – Thank you
- Please bring in a labelled pair of wellies to keep at school
- Forest school is every Friday afternoon. Please send children into school wearing their uniform and a bag containing suitable clothes for forest school (t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, jumper etc)
- We will be outside in all weathers so dress for the weather of the day
- Please pack a full change of clothes every day including shoes (Just in case) as children get very busy and excited often forgetting to go to the toilet until it is too late.
- Remember to regularly check the school website/tapestry for updates
PE days (send children to school in PE kits):
Monday PM
Forest school:
Every Tuesday afternoon - please ensure forest school clothing is in school for this.
Important dates
- Wednesday 4th September - First day of school
- Tuesday 11th September-11am EYFS Outdoor Area- Grand Opening
- Week Commencing 23rd September - Bikeability balance bikes course (Reception children)
Autumn Term
Our topics this term are 'Voyagers' and Phileas Fogg. Below you will find our yearly overview to see what we will be learning. Also below is our Autumn Term Topic newsletter.
Pumping water
1/7
Pedalling hard on the taxi trike
2/7
Digging for treasure
3/7
Mixing potions
4/7
Practising balancing skills on the two wheeled bike
5/7
Learning to Read
Developing a love of reading in children is a great way to encourage the development of many skills and enhances children's love for learning throughout their life.
In class, we share many stories with children that interest them - anything from dinosaurs to princesses!
Every Friday, your child can choose a book from our book shelf to take home. This is for you to share with your child, it is not for them to read.
During phonics we will be using the 'Read Write inc' scheme. This gives children a fantastic start to their reading journey. Below are a selection of links to videos that introduce phonics and 'Read Write inc' as well as showing how you can support your child at home.