Hello!

This week in phonics we have learnt the sounds d, t, I, n and p. Here are the videos you can watch at home:

d - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/IBso2MXl/c8JYtmMu

t - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/LyoRP2df/e2gzs6hz

i - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/ZSfdts28/udf0Om3L

n - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/ULCzktCE/Pt7DPYuN

p - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/X1eaUKf4/tpeuRkdi

Here are some Fred games you might like to play at home to help your child practise oral blending:

Fred says colours - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/nvUwEc4g/Z85741Tr

Fred’s adventures – camping - http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/f7rcWLUF/IcHztXBm

Fred’s house – Fred’s fridge -  http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/w61Zy2vI/0fxyxrCt

In maths we have been using the weighing scales to compare the weight of objects, using the vocabulary heavier and lighter. We have also been practising our counting skills and verbalising our mathematical ideas. The puppet came to visit our classroom and he had some trouble counting accurately but with the children’s help, he got there in the end! The children came up with some tips to help the puppet, including counting in the right order, counting one object at a time, moving the objects if needed to make sure we don’t count one more than once and that the last number we say when we count is how many altogether. These ideas all link in with the counting principles which are the foundations of developing a strong number sense. At home you can count things around the house. How many chairs have we got at the table? How many plates do we need? Can you lay the table and check how many?

Here are some songs we have sung this week:

Five currant buns - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-five-currant-buns/zm4nmfr

Five little men in a flying saucer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-five-little-men-in-a-flying-saucer/z6qgscw

Five little speckled frogs - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-five-little-speckled-frogs/zjjbnrd

In understanding the world, we have been learning about how to be a good learner. We have read the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discussed how the caterpillar liked to try new things. Throughout the week the children have been discussing which new things they have tried out in class, at lunchtime or at home. Zog was our character who practises and tries hard at things. We discussed ideas such as learning to ride a bike or learning how to write our letters. Our final story was Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell. This story is all about thinking of new ideas and adapting our plans. The children have been trying hard all week to try to be like these characters.

If your child displays any super learning at home, trying new things, exploring, trying hard, never giving up or adapting their plans and ideas then it would be lovely to hear about them. You can send in any pictures or videos through Tapestry.

Next week we will be recapping sounds and learning the next 5 sounds. You can support your child’s phonics journey by practising flashcards with them and helping them to form the letters on the handwriting sheets sent home.

 Next week in maths we will be comparing capacity and thinking about how much different containers can hold. You might like to get some different containers for bath time so that your child can explore this concept through their play. Can they use the vocabulary empty and full, nearly empty and nearly full? We will also be learning about the composition of number and how 2 is made of 1 ‘ and another 1’, and how 3 and 4 are made up, for instance 4 can be made from 3 and another 1. This link explains more about the composition of number: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/features/exploring-the-composition-of-number/

In understanding the world, we will be learning about the artist Kandinsky and will be responding to his artwork and creating some of our own. We will also be learning about how the police can help us – this is one of the units of our safeguarding curriculum.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Reception team