So far we have been very pleased with how all the children seem to be settling into the daily routine. The Reception children are already enjoying their new responsibilities of acting as ‘Buddies’ to the Nursery children. Some good friendships are already being formed!
The Early Years Unit is set out into three main areas – Language, Numeracy and Knowledge & Understanding of the World, plus the Outdoor area. Each class visits all of these areas for focused activities.
During focused activities all work is differentiated to suit the different developmental needs of individual children.
This term our Topic is ‘All About Me and My Family’. We will be looking at the different parts of our bodies and what we use them for, our senses, emotions, personal hygiene, people in our family etc..
In Language, we are currently focusing on letter sounds and correct letter formation with Reception children, and speaking and listening skills with Nursery children. Each week, we have a ‘News Time’ session whereby Reception children write their news and Nursery children recall their news orally.
In Mathematical Development, we are concentrating on counting skills and number recognition. Reception children will also be focusing on recording and correct number formation.
Personal, Social & Emotional wellbeing is an important area especially during the first term. Our primary aim is to ensure that all the children are happy and settled. We will then concentrate on social skills, listening skills, manners, personal hygiene and dressing/undressing skills.
As part of our Harvest celebrations, Reception children will be taking part in the Harvest Festival in Church on Monday 28th September at 1.30pm. All Reception parents are welcome to attend. Children are asked to bring a small food donation into school on that day. Please ensure that your food item is not too big or bulky as each child needs to be able to carry their gift over to Church (a challenge in itself)!! Nursery children are welcome to bring a donation if they wish.
As part of encouraging all children to become independent we would be grateful if Nursery parents could encourage their children to hang up their own coats, put away reading folders etc. when they come into school. This helps children to become familiar with their peg and possessions for when they have to collect their coat, pump bag etc. at the end of the session.
Please ensure that all children have their PE kit in school each week. All Nursery children have PE on Monday. Dosbarth D Reception children have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dosbarth E Reception children have PE on Tuesday and Thursday. Dosbarth G Reception children have PE on Wednesday and Thursday.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind parents to ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled.
Finally, please come along to the Early Years Coffee Morning on Tuesday 6h October at 9.15am. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the Early Years Curriculum as well as meet other parents.
Everyone welcome!
If you have any concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Early Years staff.
Thank you for your continued support and co-operation.
Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Dobie and Miss Evans