he following day, we were greeted with a carved jack-o-lantern and a book titled 'Pumpkin Jack'. We enthusiastically read the story all about the lifecycle of a pumpkin. Over the year, we will watch Pumpkin Jack change and hopefully sprout into a new pumpkin vine!
Reception have worked so hard on their phonics! This term, we have started using our phonics workstation. Children independently use the station to access a short phonics video linked to their current next steps. Most children are currently working on their 'Fred Talk' (oral blending), some children are developing their blending skills, and a few children are already reading and spelling words. We are so proud of the class for being so enthusiastic towards their learning!
This term, we are finding out about and comparing different festivals of light. We will look at customs that are the same and different over the year. This week, we have been finding out about Diwali. The children made clay divas, rangoli patterns and read the story of Rama and Sita.
Each week, the class will be learning a different poem as part of 'Poetry Basket'. This is a short seasonal poem that children recite every day along with actions to build up their knowledge of poetry. The children particularly enjoyed performing 'Five Little Pumpkins'.
On Friday mornings, Reception parents have joined us for 'Cosy Club'. This is a time to join us in class and snuggle up with a story. Thank you to all those parents who have been able to join us!
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The start and finish times are
08:30 hrs – 15.00 hrs.
Morning registration takes place
at 8.30am
Total number of hours of learning time - 32.5 hours a week
The start and finish times are
08:30 hrs – 15.00 hrs.
Morning registration takes place
at 8.30am
Total number of hours of learning time - 32.5 hours a week
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The start and finish times are
08:30 hrs – 15.00 hrs.
Morning registration takes place
at 8.30am
Total number of hours of learning time - 32.5 hours a week
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