Welcome to Reception with Mrs Boler.

We also have our wonderful teaching assistants to help us throughout the day.

      

Mrs Shepherd and Miss Yaya

We enjoy teaching children through both adult-led and child-initiated activities. We do this by teaching whole-class carpet sessions and through our carefully planned continuous provision.

         

Home Learning

Your child will receive a new book every Monday. Please ensure that you read this book with your child at least three times a week. Once you have read with your child, please sign their planner. Your child will receive a golden ticket for every three reads they complete at home. This will then go into a raffle for a free book! 

Your child will also have a phonics homework booklet to support them with the tricky words and sounds that they have been learning in school.

Your child may also receive additional learning to support them further throughout the term.

Starting Reception

We have loved welcoming our new Reception children and families into our Academy. We hope you found our induction events useful.

Reception will have PE every Thursday and Friday. Please ensure they have their kit in school and that everything is labelled with their name.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the EYFS Lead via email: chloe.boler@lowedgesacademy.org, who will be more than happy to help. 

Autumn 1 - Helping Hands

During the first half-term, the children will be learning about people who help us in school, at home and within our community. Children will also have the opportunity to meet different people that help us and ask them questions. We may even be able to explore some emergency service vehicles! 

In Literacy, we will be reading the story 'Think Big!' by Kes Gray. This story will support us when we learn about the police force and will also enhance our understanding of traditional tales.

Parental Involvement- This half-term parents will be invited every Friday morning, 8:30-9:00 for phonics mornings. These sessions will enable parents to find out what their children have been learning in phonics, provide ideas for supporting their children at home and to ask any questions.

 

    

 

Autumn 2- Animal Kingdom

During the half-term, the children will be learning about different animals and their habitats. They will use the art of sketching to draw some of their favourite animals.

In Literacy, we will be reading the stories 'Be Brave Little Penguin' and 'Lion Inside'. This story will support us when we learn about the animal kingdom. 

Parental Involvement- The children will perform a Nativity for their parents and carers. They will each take on a role, wear a costume and perform on the stage. 

  

Spring 1- Traditional Tales

During the half-term, the children will be listening to different traditional tales and comparing them. They will create art linked to the stories they hear.

In Literacy, we will be reading the story 'Mr Wolf's Pancakes'. This story will support us in comparing traditional tales and the characters within them.

Parental Involvement- The children will look forward to engaging in a Parent Pancake Workshop where there will be a carousel of activities, including making batter, chopping fruit and ending with eating their delicious pancakes. 

  

Spring 2- Minibeasts and Muddy Boots

During the half-term, the children will be learning about minibeasts and creating a 'Minibeast Mansion' for our outdoor area. They will be creating fact files and non-fiction books about the minibeasts they know. 

In Literacy, we will be reading the story 'Bee and Me'. This story will ignite our excitement about minibeasts and help children to understand the importance of bees and all other living things.

Parental Involvement- The parents will be invited in to create minibeasts with their children using natural resources.

  

Summer 1- Dinosaurs

During the half-term, the children will be learning about dinosaurs and becoming paleontologists. They will be digging for dinosaur fossils and identifying the dinosaur they have discovered.

In Literacy, we will be reading the story 'Simon Sock'. This story will support children with re-telling stories and they will also write their own.

Parental Involvement- The children will hopefully be going on a trip to Gulliver's Valley to engage with their dinosaur workshop. We will be looking for some parent volunteers to support us on the trip.

   

Summer 2- Under the Sea

During the half-term, the children will be learning about life under the sea and identifying a variety of sea creatures. They will create different sea creatures and create a non-fiction book about them.

In Literacy, we will be reading the story 'Little Whale'. This story will support children with their understanding of whales and ignite their excitement for learning about other sea creatures.

Parental Involvement- The children will hopefully be going on a trip to Cleethorpes beach. We will be looking for some parent volunteers to support us on the trip.