Reception Acorns Class
Reception Acorns Class Key Information
Reception Acorns Class are taught by Mrs Malik and supported by Mrs Katy Clubb and Miss Joanne Crossland
Dates for the diary-
Inside Out Forest School day trip – October 2024
Reception Class Curriculum Map
Reading with your child
Sharing a book with a child is fun! It’s a time for closeness, laughing and talking together – and it can also give children a flying start in life and help them become lifelong readers.
If you’re not feeling confident about reading aloud or sharing books, don’t worry – there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a story together. But if you’d like some tips, here are a few pointers to help you out.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/fltNJYeC/Tyq4bBq5
Also, below is a video that demonstrates how to pronounce the sounds the children are taught in their reading lessons. It is important the children learn to say the sounds in a pure way. Pure sound pronunciation makes it easier for children to blend sounds and read words.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/SlQCaV2F/momMLHmE (pure pronunciation)
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/3sQ5Pyd6/zqU5xAYJ(blending sounds)
What’s happening in the Autumn term?
Autumn 1- Let’s Explore
This project teaches children about the environments that they share with others, including their homes, school and places in the local community.
As part of this project we will be visiting a local woods and taking part in a full day of forest school activities.
Useful websites
Google Earth
Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers – BBC iPlayer
Good reads
Title Author ISBN
Mr Gumpy’s Outing John Burningham 9780099408796
In Every House, on Every Street Jess Hitchman 9781788814072
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Michael Rosen 9780744523232
Harold and the Purple Crayon Crockett Johnson 9780007464371
Autumn 2- Once Upon a Time
This project supports children to develop a love of stories and reading. It encourages children to learn, retell and act out familiar and traditional tales including Cinderella, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
In this half term we will enjoy watching a travelling theatre company perform Pinocchio the pantomime in our very own school hall!
Useful websites
NSPCC – Talking to your child about online safety
Childnet – Keeping under fives safe online
CBeebies – Make & Colour
Good reads
Title Author ISBN
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Nicola Baxter, 978149306290
Little Red Riding Hood, Mandy Ross, ,9781409306313
There is no Dragon in This Story, Lou Carter, 9781408864906
Jack and the Beanstalk, Anna Milbourne, 9781409593485
Cinderella, Felicity Brooks, 9780746088111
What’s happening in the Spring term?
Spring 3- Once Upon a Time
This project supports children to develop a love of stories and reading. It encourages children to learn, retell and act out familiar and traditional tales including Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Good Reads
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Ladybird First Fairy Tale
Little Red Riding Hood, Ladybird First Fairy Tale
There’s No Dragon in My Story by Lou Carter
Jack and the Beanstalk by Anna Milbourne
Useful websites
Fairy tales to read or listen to at home.
https://sooperbooks.com/fairy-tales/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/bedtime-stories
Spring 4- Ready, Steady Grow
This project teaches children about food and farming and explores themes, including where food comes from, what plants and animals need to grow and survive and what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.
Useful websites
Tikabilla Growing Things
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079djm
Something Special Growing Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHdCznRDFvE
Good reads
The Gigantic Turnip by Aleksei Tolstoy
Eat Your Greens, Goldilocks: A Story About Healthy Eating by Steve Smallman
Three Classic Adventures of Supertato by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet
Pass the Jam, Jim by Kaye Umansky
What’s happening in the Summer term?
Summer 5- Animal Safari
In the Animal Safari project, your child will learn about incredible animals that live worldwide. They will explore various animal habitats and compare the animals that live there with animals in their locality. They will learn how to care for pets and what all animals need to grow, survive and stay happy and healthy. They will explore animal features and find out how they survive in the wild. They will compare the ways that animals are similar and different.
Good Reads
The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright
Book of Animals (Here We Are) by Oliver Jeffers
Animal ABC by Jannie Ho
Useful websites
TopMarks- Summer Activities
CBeebies- Beach Party
Summer 6- Big Wide World
This project teaches children about the global community to which they belong and explores how living things, communities and climates differ around the world.
As part of this project we will visit Manor Park. This is a wonderful trip which the children will really enjoy!
Useful websites
Andy’s Aquatic Adventures on BBC iPlayer
Google Earth
Good reads
Title Author ISBN
All are welcome, Alexandra Penfold, 9781526604071
Our World: Turn and Learn, Isabel Otter, 9781848578425
Planet Rescue, Patrick George, 9781908473158
Reading
At Gamesley Primary school, we teach reading using a scheme called Read, Write Inc.
To find out more from the Read, Write Inc Parent Guide, click on the link below-
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
Play along with the fun and friendly letters of the alphabet as they work together to make words and tell stories using phonics.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b01cz0p1/alphablocks
Enjoy different stories with your child using the Cbeebies website-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/stories?page=2
Maths
Daily Maths lessons following NCETM’s Mastering Number alongside White Rose Maths.
We often refer to Numberblocks when learning about numbers. There are lots of short episodes and games your child can play to support their learning.
Click on the link below to find out more-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
Take a look at the home learning ideas on the White Rose website. You could choose an aspect to look at and explore Maths at home further.