Week ending Friday 8th March 2024
Dear Families,
We have had another busy and successful week in Reception! Our curious question this week was, 'How can we save water?' The children showed a lot of responsibility, by suggesting things that we could do to not waste water. We also looked at how we could raise awareness about saving water and made some eye catching posters in our writing lessons. The children also finished decorating their clay pots, which we will be selling at a fundraiser in May (more information to come!).
We also enjoyed our maths lessons this week - we learned all about doubling numbers within 5 and we are getting much better at recalling doubling facts automatically.
Next Wednesday (13/3) we have our Come Dine with Me and we will also be hosting a physical development parent workshop on Thursday at 3.30pm. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.
Have a lovely and (hopefully) sunny weekend!
Best Wishes,
The Reception team.
Our Book this week
Click on the picture below to listen to the story with your child, then ask them the suggested questions.
"How do you use water at home?"
"How can we save water?"
Our Song/Rhyme this week
Click on the picture below to listen to the song/rhyme with your child.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
Can you sing along to our song of the week?
Our Traditional Tale
Click on the video below to listen to the story with your child.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Can you retell the story? Can you draw your own story map?
Our Words this week
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?
Water
How do you use water at home?
Responsibility
What is your responsibility at home?
Save
How can we save water?
Charity
How does Georgie's charity help the people in Burkina Faso?
Our Maths Learning
This week in maths we have explored the concept of doubling. We learned that doubling means to add the same number twice. The children confidently used concrete objects and addition equations to help understand this new concept!
Our Phonics Learning this week
We are now in phonics groups. If you are unsure which group your child is in, please speak to a member of the team.
Click on each picture of the sound to help your child practise their learning.
Ms O'Callaghan's Group
Mr McGivern's Group
Ms Lewis' Group
Ms Lunat's Group
Activities to try at home this weekend
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!
Make a poster
Can you remember the different ways we can save water? Can you make a poster to teach the people in your home how to save water?
3 Bears Puppets
This week in our writing lessons we described the three bears from our story. Can you use lolly sticks and paper to make your own puppets and retell the story with someone in your family?
Noticeboard
Come Dine with Me
We have another Come Dine with Me on Wednesday 13/3 . If you would like to book a place, please contact the office. We kindly ask you to only book 1 place per child to ensure as many families can participate as possible.
Clissold Park visit
On the 26/3, we will be going on another trip to Clissold Park. This will help us with our learning about nature and Spring. If you would like to come with us please let a member of the team know.
Physical Development Workshop
Next Thursday (14/3) at 3.30pm we will be having a parent workshop about physical development. Pick up some ideas of fun games and activities that can support your child to strengthen their gross motor skills and master a comfortable pencil grip!
Gallery of this week's learning
Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call the school office on 0208 802 4051 or email the team via: gboffice@newwavefederation.co.uk