Dear Families,

We have had a great first week back to school after the half term! Firstly, we would like to say that we are so proud of how responsible and resilient the children have been as we have begun to line up in the KS2 playground. They have done such an amazing job! 

This week we have started our new topic which focuses on the book 'The Water Princess' by Susan Verde. We have been learning about Georgie Badiel who is originally from Burkina Faso and has now started a charity to help people in her country have access to clean water. We wrote about the different ways Georgie uses water and why it is important that the water is clean. In maths, we have started to learn about teen numbers with a particular focus on  numbers 11 to 15. The children were able to count and order these numbers with increasing confidence. 

Next Friday (1/3) is World Book Day. We will be inviting your child to come into school dressed as a character from their favourite story! It could be a book that we have read in school or a special bedtime story. We can't wait to see what the children come up with!

Have a lovely and restful weekend. 

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. 

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

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.

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!