Reception 2022 - 2023

Welcome to Reception 

Adults who work here:

RC - Miss Clark, Mrs Sweet 

RW - Mrs Wareing, Mrs Waugh 

Welcome to our year group page. Here you can find out what is happening in our classrooms each half term.

You can use the information below to discuss with your child what they are learning. 

This half term, 

Please have a look at our Autumn 1 term over view here.

Maths:

Sorting by colour, size or item

Looking at things that are the same and different 

Counting up to 5 objects accurately from a larger group

Reciting numbers backwards from 10

Reciting numbers beyond 10 

Looking at different patterns

English: 

Talk for writing unit - So Much by Trish Cooke 

We will also be doing a unit linked with Black History Month

Writing purpose -

Learning to write our name

Learning the sounds that go with the letters of the alphabet Phase 2 and Phase 3 sounds  

Hearing the initial/ final sound in a word 

Segmenting and blending the sounds in words e.g. c-a-t = cat 

Topic- All About Me & People Who Help Us

We will be learning all about each other and our families. We will talk about people who help us like the denitst who helps us to look after our teeth.

We will look at changes in the world around us as summer turns to Autumn and we explore the changes in the seasons. We will talk about the leaves changing colour on the trees and find out what happens to them. We will also go on some learning walks to see these changes first hand. 

We will also be talking about being new in Reception and learning about the different lessons we do during our school day.  

P.E.-

Outdoor Games- We are learning all about travelling with a ball. Outdoor games is delivered by an external coach.

Dance - We are looking at body shape and balance.

Both classes have outdoor games on Tuesday and dance in the hall on Friday. 

PE kits

Outdoor Games -  trainers, black shorts or tight fitting black leggings and a plain white t-shirt (track suit top and joggers if cold).

Dance and Gymnastics -  black shorts or tight fitting black leggings and a plain white t-shirt.

Remember to come into school wearing your PE kit on those days.

Reading books:

In class we care currently reading stories about friendship, such as-

Please read with your child every day and comment in their reading record when you do. Reading books should be in school everyday for independent reading and will be changed on Friday.

Homework: 

Our green brain builder books are given out each Tuesday. They can be returned to school when the work is complete. 

Reading Eggs - click here

A video on how to use Reading Eggs/ Eggspress is here

Please email reception@almapark.manchester.sch.uk if you have any questions.