1. Welcome to reception!

2. Settling In
- The children are generally settling really well and becoming a lovely group together.
Ways you can help:
- children to line up when the bell goes
- Say goodbye in the line and let them come and put their things away themselves

3. Reading and phonics
Children will begin bringing books with words shortly – they may bring one with and one without to begin with.
Please encourage children to read regularly – short bursts.
Share books to help to develop comprehension
Phonics – Phase 2 sounds are taught in an order that enables children to begin spelling and reading words quickly – S,A,T,P,I,N,M,D,G,O,C,K,CK,E,U,R,H,B,F,FF,L,LL,SS
Things you can do to help
- encourage your children to spot letters in the environment.
Talk like a robot – c-u-p to allow children to blend sounds orally
Practice the sound and word flashcards sent home
Books will be changed weekly
Giraffes on Monday Tigers on Tuesday Meerkats Wednesday
Pandas on Thursday Kangaroos on Friday

4. Mystery readers
We love to involve parents in school and would like to invite you to sign up to a slot to be a mystery reader.
Mystery readers come to school at 2:45pm to share a favourite book with the class. The idea is that it is kept a secret from all children so it is a lovely surprise.

5. Maths In maths we will be working with numbers 0-20
Children will learn to use these numbers confidently when counting, recognising numbers, adding, subtracting and solving problems.
Maths zumba
Shape – 2D and 3D shapes
Measuring – weight, length, capacity and time
You can help by
- supporting with maths zumba targets.
encouraging them to spot numbers in the environment
Providing opportunities to apply maths skills – shopping, baking, hopscotch, board games

6. Forthcoming dates 19th October – 2pm Reception class parent event
21st October – Harvest festival
21st October – 31st October – Half term
16th and 17th November – Parents evenings
8th December – 9am – nativity performance