RB
Spring term 2026
We have a busy term ahead of us. Below are some of the things we will be covering in class from January to Easter.
Reception
spring term 1
Communication and language Ask questions. Develop story language and understanding of stories.
PSED Develop resilience and perseverance skills. Understand the importance of being healthy.
Physical use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently- scissors, pencils, tools. PE-dance- dinosaurs, Develop ball skills and Parachute games
Literacy Read some letter groups that each represent one sound and say sounds for them. Re-read these books to build up their confidence in word reading, their fluency and their understanding and enjoyment. Spell words by identifying the sounds and then writing the sound with letter/s. To tell and write sentences around a theme( traditional tales) To instruct (Ready, Steady, Write) Through the stories Juniper Jupiter and Little Red.
Maths Subitising, shape, comparing number, more/ less. Mastering number White rose maths
Understanding of the World Celebrations and beliefs, Special places, comment on images and compare characters and figures from the past. Science-Changes in winter – Observe through outdoor provision – changes that are happening and what clothing is essential. Extend to look at animals in cold climates. Animal detectives – Follow on from desert to jungle – going into more depth around classifying animals.
EAD Develops stories in their pretend play Use tools and build for a purpose. Builds on prior learning to be creative. Works collaboratively.
Welcome to RB
A big welcome to all our children who have started Reception at St Christopher's after the summer break. We are delighted with how well the children have settled into RB and we are looking forward to see the children's learning journey and how well they progress and grow
Class Teacher- Mrs Baxter
Support staff- Miss Finlay
Like all other Early Years Settings we use the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2025 and Development Matters 2023. This can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
Independent Learners
In Reception we encourage our children to be independent learners. We encourage them to choose activities, tidy up after themselves, access snack and dress and undress independently - this is something we support initially. We ask that you support us by encouraging your child to become more independent at home e.g. dressing and undressing, helping with jobs around the house.
Phonics
In Reception we teach phonics daily. We follow Read Write Inc. Phonics is the learning and application of the letters and sounds children need in order to read and write. Phonics is split into groups based on children's development. Information can be found in the link below.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/I8Sthtva/WAuQvjU1
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning is an important part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum so the children spend a lot of time outside. On sunny days please ensure your child has sun cream, a cap and a water bottle. As the weather gets colder please ensure your child has a suitable coat, hat, scarf, gloves etc. Thank you.
PE
PE takes place on a Friday. On PE day children will come in already dressed in their PE kits. The school PE kit is available from Lazer School Wear St Mary's Road in Garston. This is a red t-shirt with the school badge on and school blue shorts. However, your child can also wear a plain red t-shirt and dark blue shorts that are available from most supermarkets. The children can wear any training shoes for PE. This is part of our school uniform policy and must be worn for PE lessons. Football kits and other sportswear will not be allowed. Children wearing the correct uniform will be awarded a Class monster point.
Book Bags
Children will read in class and we would encourage you to read with them daily at home. Children will be given a reading for pleasure book to share at home each Friday and once they have practiced a Read Write Inc text in school this will also be sent home for consolidation. Oxford Owl have put an online library on their website if you need extra reading materials.
www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Water bottle
Your child can bring water into school in a water bottle with a sports cap. The bottles need to be labelled with your child's name and we recommend that they bring a drink daily so they always have access to water.
Class Dojo
This year as a way of communicating with families we have sent you an email invitation to join our class Dojo page. This platform allows you to see when we reward your child with a monster point and see work we have done in class and messages on class story. If you have not received your invitation please inform a member of staff of your up to date email address so we can resend it or click the link below.
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=CWXQQJ9
External Links
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/eyfs/
https://www.gov.uk/early-years-foundation-stage
www.nrich.maths.org/early-years