Little Thetford C.E. (VC) Primary School
Autumn Term 2016
Reception
Reception
Information for parents
Mrs T Walker, Miss Bilimoria and Mrs Neville
Dear Parents/Carers,
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We will think about similarities and differences and the different people who
make up our family.
Welcome to a new school year in Reception. We all hope that you had a wonderful
summer. Every other Thursday the class will be taught by Mrs Tolland while I have
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We will think about who looks after us, our school and the community.
PPA time. This is ‘Planning, Preparation and Assessment’ non-contact time which all
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Celebrating Harvest and Christmas
teachers are entitled to. This booklet is to inform you of what your child will be
learning this term. Our topic is Amazing Me and Materials. This is divided into sub
topics such as our bodies, senses and looking after ourselves, sorting different
materials, is it shiny? Will it float? Is it magnetic? Lots of different investigations,
testing different materials. Please do feel welcome to come into the classroom after
school. It is helpful for you to see what topics we are learning about so that you can
talk to your child at home. Please encourage them to bring in any related objects or
books they may have to share with the class. We greatly appreciate the involvement
of parents and carers at our school in all aspects of school life. If you have any special
interest in any of the areas to be covered this term, eg a builder or could suggest any
resources or people who might like to help, please speak to me. Within this topic we
will cover the following areas as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Physical Development
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school every day)
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Exploring gymnastics movements using both large and small apparatus.
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Using large play equipment (climbing frame)
Mathematics
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Counting in order 1-5, 5-10, 10-20
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Using number names in order in familiar contexts up to 10 including ‘0’.
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Finding 1 more or less than a given number up to 5,then 10. Work with the
number line, putting an object on the number, children to think of a number that is
more or less
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We focus on developing speaking and listening skill within 0ne to one, small
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Using shapes to make pictures and patterns.
groups
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Using simple mathematical language to describe size, measure ourselves, foot
prints
Retell simple events that have happened in our own experiences at school
and at home
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Using simple mathematical language to describe shapes, make pictures using
shapes
Communication and Language
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Establishing the awareness of space and travelling, through a variety of
activities.
Curriculum:
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There will be 2 PE slots each week,(please ensure the children have their kit in
We learn a variety of rhymes, poems and songs linked to Amazing
Me/Materials
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
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We will be thinking about beginning and belonging.
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How we can make our classroom a safe and happy place.
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Comparing lengths.
Literacy
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Recognising and writing our own names
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Getting to recognise other children’s names
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Starting to introduce letter sounds – Letter and Sounds
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Listening to stories and rhymes
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Writing lists and labels describing our bodies and different materials
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Alphabet book – names of children, things in classroom, body parts, clothing
Yours sincerely
etc.
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Literacy will be an integral part of everything we do at school
Understanding the World
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All about me talking boxes/looking at Family trees/what was it like for our
grandparents
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our bodies; senses, body parts,
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our families; who’s who, other families
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class baby album; now and then
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looking after ourselves; washing, hygiene routines, healthy eating
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Computers – how to use the mouse, choose a program, using the drawing
program
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Learning about Harvest festival/Christmas
Expressive Art & Design
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Art – all about me
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Drawing pictures
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Painting pictures
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Experimenting with mixing colours,
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Printing using a range of materials
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Role play – Home corner/Baby clinic
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Singing and experimenting with sound and instruments, body percussion
As with all our work in Reception the topic will involve a strong emphasis on
practical activities to develop the children's learning. Please do not hesitate to see me
if you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s education. If I am not immediately
available I am happy to arrange a time to see you
Mrs T Walker