Learning Zone: Transition

3-4 Years Old

Transition to your child's next class can be made simple with our handy video guide, activities and carefully chosen websites to practise skills that will benefit them and ensure they're ready for September.

You can also look ahead and practise the types of skills your child will be learning from September, in our themed learning weeks for Reception, by accessing the Previous Weeks section (at the bottom of this page)

Top Tips for Reception Readiness.mp4

'Ready for Reception' video guide

wk11 Lit 3-4 harry and the dinsosaurs go to school activity.mp4

Literacy activity

wk 11 3-4 Harry and the dinosaurs go to school story.mp4

Story: Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School

Wk 11 3-4 Lit Harry and The Dinosaurs go to school Planning.pdf

Literacy Activity Plan

Stegosaurus colouring sheet.pdf

Activity Resource

10 things your child should know ready for starting Reception

These helpful tips with ideas about how to practise the skills to ensure they are ready for their Reception class can be really beneficial to your child.

Time For School - BBC iPlayer

This great BBC series helps your child to prepare for what to expect in Reception through short episodes with catchy songs.

Links for 3-4 year olds : these carefully chosen websites can help your child develop important skills in fun ways ready for their Reception year.


Previous Weeks:

Week 1- Friendship

Week 2- Growth and Change

Week 3- Water

Week 4- Food

Week 5- Traditional Tales

Week 6- Families: including Reception year learning - pop in and have a look

Week 7- Mini-beasts: including Reception year learning- pop in and have a look

Week 8-Amazing Places: including Reception year learning- pop in and have a look

Week 9-Colours: including Reception year learning- pop in and have a look

Week 10- Superheroes: including Reception year learning- pop in and have a look