Class 1 – Nursery / Reception

Class 1 is taught by Mrs Willington on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Middleton on Thursdays and Fridays.
Mrs Chandler is the Class 1 Learning Support Assistant on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Clinton on a Thursday and Friday.

Spring Term 1:

Our topic this half term is 'Dream BIG!'

This topic is all about fairy tales. We will be reading Little Red by Beth Woolvin- a new version of Little Red Riding Hood. We will be retelling the story and planning a trap for baddies!

We will be reading a vast collection of traditional fairy tales and enjoying lots of activities linked to the stories. We have a STEM focus this half term on problem solving for our favourite characters. A raft for the gingerbread man, a bridge for the Billy Goats and a new bed for the Princess.

Our roleplay has turned into Hansel and Gretel's Sweet Shop- full of yummy treats to buy. (Don't worry they are all pretend- no sugar rush in Class One!)

Read Write Inc
We will be continuing to build on the great progress have made in their phonics in the autumn term.

The Reception children will be consolidating Set 1 sounds and will be introduced to 'special friends' – sh the ch qu ng nk. The sound blending books will continue to come home to support the 'Fred talk – read the word' approach to reading CVC words with sounds that they have learnt.
During phonic sessions we will introduce 'ditty sheets'. These are simple sheets with 2 or 3 sentences that will build but your child's confidence before moving onto Red Ditty Books after Easter.

Nursery will continue to develop their listening skills with games, stories and rhymes and their early development of early sound recognition.

Literacy
During our English sessions we will be exploring the book Little Red by Beth Woolvin..

Mathematics
In mathematics we will be continuing the NCETM Mastering Number Programme:
Subitising to 5
Staircase pattern
Composition of 5
Composition of 6 and 7
Equal sets

And following White Rose Maths for Shape, Space & Measure:
Comparing mass, capacity
Making pairs
Length and height
Time

Knowledge and Understanding of the World
We will be using our knowledge of the story Little Red to develop our map work and following a route. We will also be programming the Beebot to find its way to Grandma's house without getting eaten by the wolf!

PE will take place every Tuesday and Friday.

Mrs Stretford will be teaching the class Art/DT every Tuesday morning. The children are very lucky to have such a talented teacher to help them produce some wonderful pieces. Please come into the classroom and look at the displays once they have to created.
This half term the children will be:
Making finger puppets
Peg Dolls
Marbling
Printing
Tracing
Black, white and red painting inspired by the illustrations in the book

STEM Challenges
A bridge for the Billy Goats
A bed for the Princess
A raft for the Ginger breadman

What a fun packed time we will be having!