Welcome to Reception Class

We hope your children have a wonderful time in Reception! Here is some information that we hope you will find useful. 

• Children should bring a water bottle containing only fresh water
• Seesaw is used to share information, learning and messages between school and families 
• Snack, fresh fruit and milk is offered each day

Reading:

After the initial baseline assessments have been competed the children will begin to bring picture books home to share and discuss. Once children have an understanding of letter correspondence and are able to segment and blend words then they will be given a phonics reading book and a reading for pleasure book of their choice. We will change the phonics books every Friday.

We will listen to the children read three times a week during Reading Practise Sessions but expect them to read a few pages every night at home to an adult before completing their Reading Journal task (more information on the inside cover of the journal) 

Please make sure your child brings their reading bag back to school each Wednesday. Do not put water bottles inside your child's book bags. 

Phonics:

We use Little Wandle Phonics scheme which is taught daily in Reception. More information can be found on the Phonics and Early Reading page. The children's reading books directly link to the phonics sounds the children know. 

Forest School:

Forest School sessions will take place each week. Children should wear their PE kits each Thursday and must bring a pair of wellies and some spare socks.

Check Seesaw for regular updates and photographs.