Class R is taught by Mr Foster, with the support of Mrs Britchford and Mrs Donovan
In Class R the children follow the Early Years curriculum which incorporates both indoor and outdoor learning and is both teacher led and child initiated.
As with all the classes in our school we believe in celebrating the uniqueness of every child and encourage them to flourish and shine in all that they do, preparing them for life’s journey.
Please use the tabs to see any information relating to year R. We are continuing to use Microsoft TEAMS for any other additional information and communication.
We are also a Marvellous Me school! Marvellous me is a parent communication App that allows you to take an active part in your child’s learning. Each day children can earn badges for showing good learning or behaviour attitudes and teachers can let you know what activities they have been taking part in as well as send you messages. The platform works through a Smart Phone App and a username and password has been sent to you.
Each week the children will receive a book which relates tot he phonic sounds they are learning. This is accessible on Bug Club. Please follow the link to access Bug Club. A video explaining how bug club works is also available on our You tube channel.
Log on to Bug Club to find a selection of online books with questions and quizzes to answer. Every child has been issued with a username, school code and password.
Reading Road Maps and Challenges Our Reading Challenge lists comprise of 50 books that Reception children may like to read before they leave Year R. They are fantastic quality books – fiction and non fiction – that have been recommended for their age group. All are available in school for the children to borrow. All the children have access to a challenge tick sheet which they can use to keep track of the books they have read. If they read all 50 there is a reward! These can be accessed below also for those of you who may want to purchase books for at home or read yourself alongside your child!
Why is reading with my child in Reception important? Reception marks the beginning of your child’s reading journey. Children in Reception will begin to learn to read – learning sounds, digraphs, being introduced to a variety of books and learning a love for reading. Reading to your child or alongside your child is so important has many benefits:
* It allows you to discuss tricky language and vocabulary * It allows you to question your child about what they have read * It continues to be a bonding experience * Create your own book club – read the same book as your child and then regularly discuss the story – they will most certainly want to beat you to finishing first! * Make reading fun by trying to interact with the author via twitter, facebook or instagram together
Children at Year R need to read alongside an adult. It helps them to practise and develop their fluency and also is a great way to develop their love for reading. Reading with your child and to your child allows you to help them develop this skill. Reading with your child allows you to hear their phonic ability, practise phonic sounds and help with their decoding skills. Reading to your child allows them to hear expression, understand how stories work, explore language and just enjoy a range of stories.
The children have access to a range of online platforms that they can use at home. Good practise would be that children read every night alongside an adult for 10 minutes.
From the Summer term homework expectations have changed.
We would ask all children in Year R to: read at least 4 times a week using either Bug Club or their physical reading book. play 10 games on Numbots across the week. Practise sounds and words sent home in wallets
A menu of homework is also provided that can be accessed below. This is optional and children can choose from it what they would like to complete. It is generally always linked to their topic for the term.
Online Platforms: Log on to Bug Club to find a selection of online books with questions and quizzes to answer. Every child will be issued with a username and password.
Access Numbots – You will need your child’s username and password
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Marvellous me is a parent communication App that allows you to take an active part in your child’s learning. Each day children can earn badges for showing good learning or behaviour attitudes and teachers can let you know what activities they have been taking part in as well as send you messages. The platform works through a Smart Phone App and a username and password has been sent to you.
