Dear Families,

Welcome back! The children have had a fantastic first week back after our half term. This week we have been learning all about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. We were introduced to the story of Rama and Sita, made lanterns and even coloured some Rangoli patterns. The children were very curious about the celebrations and loved asking questions to find out more. 

The children have been busy across all areas of their learning this week. We have continued building our phonics knowledge, begun to explore addition in maths and started retelling a new story.

We are also looking forward to our first trip to Clissold Park on Friday 17th November in the morning. We will need some adults to make sure we can navigate the park safely, if you would like to volunteer to come with us please speak to a member of the team. 

Best wishes,

The Reception Team

Click on the picture below to listen to the story with your child, then ask them the suggested questions.

Click on the picture below to listen to the song/rhyme with your child. 

We have learnt the words below this week. Can you ask your child the suggested questions to encourage them to use the words in a sentence?

This week we have been learning a new traditional tale. Click on the video below to listen to the story with your child. 

We are now in phonics groups. Please check the sticker that your child brought home to remind them who teaches their group.

Click on each picture of the sound to help your child practise their learning.

If you missed our learning to blend workshop this week, please see the slides below and speak to a member of the team if you have any questions. 

Try out one or both of these activities with your child this weekend. Please send us any photos you take or bring your child's learning into school - we'd love the see them!