Another lovely week in Reception, the children are doing so well in understanding and following school routines, showing increasing levels of independence - superstars!
Phonics -
Graphemes - i, n, m, d.
The children are becoming more confident in writing these letters on their whiteboards, hearing the initial sounds of words, and oral blending.
To support this at home, have a go at oral blending everyday words 'can you put on your c-oa-t?' 'where is your b-a-g?'
Maths -
Our maths lessons began this week and with the help of the Numberblocks, we have explored subitising. Subitising is knowing how many objects are in front of us by 'just seeing' and knowing straightaway, without having to count.
Subitising can be categorised as ‘perceptual’ or ‘conceptual’. Perceptual subitising is used for very small sets of objects (initially up to about 3) and conceptual subitising is used when sub-groups can be perceived within a larger set and the whole is recognised, e.g. if 6 dots are arranged in a dice pattern, children may recognise this as ‘two 3s’ and know this is 6. We have explored perceptual subitising this week, with small sets of up to 3 objects.
Ideas for home -
- Use paint to make thumbprints in patterns of 3. How many different arrangements of 3 can be printed? How about printing one that's not an arrangement of 3?
- Quickly reveal small quantities of objects under a series of pots, can you see how many are there without having to count?
Topic -
We enjoyed reading The Koala Who Could this week, a story about Kevin the Koala who was very nervous to leave his tree, but when he decided to be brave, he realised how much fun he could have with his friends.
We thought back to a time when we were feeling nervous about trying something new and how it made us feel, but then how we felt after we had a go. This led us to discussing the words persevering and resilience, where we know its ok to feel worried about trying something new, but we should be brave and have a go anyway, as that's how we learn and grow.
We then introduced our Regulation Stations within the classrooms, which show a range of feelings and then strategies to use to help regulate, some include taking some deep breaths, having a snack, asking for a hug, and counting to 10.
Notices -
Please feel free to bring in water proof trousers/all in ones to live on your child's peg as we'll continue to have our garden doors open during child initiated learning.
Please ensure spare clothes bags have been brought in.
Australia's library day is Thursday, Antarctica's library day is Friday.
Have a lovely weekend!