As we are unfortunately not able to be together in school today, please find some activities below which you can get on with at home.
Reading - this is always our number one activity. You can practice reading your reading book/Read Write Inc reading book and can practice reading or sharing any other books you have at home or using the following links:
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/nc8h4zO2/nfrEtHZo
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/l2HLkY9z/sIm6GHw8
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/PuXIWnu7/UhvrsHSP
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/Rbjez9Pe/JdTiKgOf
You could also help your child write their name or other words using the phonic skills they have.
Play maths games such as snakes and ladders and ludo. Count objects when you are doing daily jobs or even find different ways to make a number to 10 e g. 3 and 2 make 5, 4 and 1 make 5.
We have also been reading the storyboard in a Jar. Which can be found recorded on YouTube. Ask you child To tell you the story.
Get your child to write and draw their favourite part.
Draw day and night pictures.
We would love to see some of your work.
Welcome to Class RDH.
Class Teachers : Mrs Domagala - Monday, Tueaday, Wednesday.
Miss Harrald - Thursday, Friday :)
Learning Support Asssistant - Miss Lamb
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 RDH.
Like all other Early Years Settings we use the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2023 and Development Matters 2023. This can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
Autumn 2
This term we will be reading the story 'Star in a Jar' by Sam Hay. following the Ready, Steady, Write scheme. The children will enjoy sequencing the story, getting to know the characters and learning the story song about a boy called Yan who stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes in on adventures. But the poor star is sad and misses his friends in the sky, so Yan needs to find a way to send it back home!
In phonics we have continued following our RWI scheme of work. The children are now in groups for phonics and have been introduced to single-letter sounds based on their prior knowledge and understanding. The children are becoming more confident blending sounds to read words and some children have begun writing words using their Fred Fingers.
In Maths we have been looking at how numbers are made. We have focused on the numbers 1 - 10 . The numberblocks have helped us to recognise how numbers can be arranged in different ways. We have used a variety of resources to help us with this including numicon, cubes, small toys, our fingers etc.
In RE, our first topic this term is Prophecy & Promise. The children will explore Advent and learn about the nativity story :)
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://www.ruthmiskin.com/parents/
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. Children will require a school PE kit, which should be labelled.
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 and school 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 and must be worn for PE lessons.
Football kits and other sportswear will not be allowed.
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/
Initially the book they will bring home will be a book to share to read for pleasure, once they have some basic reading skills read write inc books will also be sent out and homework linked to this will also be accessible via Oxford owl-login details are in the front of your child's reading record.
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.
Class Dojo
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 set homework challenges to complete. 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.
Homework
Initially homework will be sent home in your child's keyworker book and will involve school readiness activities. as the children develop their reading, writing and maths skills other forms of homework with books, worksheets and online learning will also be available.
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