Reception Acorns Class
Reception Acorns Class Key Information
Reception Acorns Class are taught by Miss Rachael Vincent and Mrs Katie Andrews and supported by Mrs Katy Clubb and Mrs Waude
Dates for the diary-
Wednesday 28th February Dinosaur Workshop in school
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- Starry Night
This project explores the differences in the world at night compared to in the day. It teaches children about the importance of a good night’s sleep and helps them to discover what is happening in the world whilst they are sleeping, including finding out about nocturnal animals.
Useful websites
CBeebies – nocturnal animals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p011n1lx
Good reads
Title Author ISBN
Peace at last, Jill Murphy, 9781509862597
Night Monkey, Day Monkey, Julia Donaldson, 9780749748937
How to Catch a Star, Oliver Jeffers, 9780007182329
The Night Pirates, Peter Harris, 9781405211611
Owl Babies, Martin Waddell, 9781406374377
Spring 4- Dangerous Dinosaurs
This exciting project teaches children about the different animals that roamed Earth millions of years ago and how they are related to animals that live on Earth today.
As part of this project we will take part in an engaging dinosaur workshop in school.
Useful websites
YouTube -Blipi learns about dinosaurs
CBeebies – Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures
Good reads
Title Author ISBN
The Girl and the Dinosaur, Holly Hughes, 9781408880548
Cave Baby, Julia Donaldson, 9780330522762
Dear Dinosaur, Chae Strathie, 9781407164700
Dinosaur Roar! Henrietta Srickland, 9781509885398
1,2,3 Do the Dinosaur, Michelle Robinson, 9781407143309
What’s happening in the Summer term?
Summer 5- Sunshine and Flowers
This seasonal project provides opportunities for outdoor learning and teaches children how to care for plants and animals in their local environment and how to stay safe in the sun.
As part of this project we will visit RHS Bridgewater Gardens.
Stories we will be reading throughout this project are listed below. You could go to the local library and share these stories at home with your children…….
Title, Author, ISBN
Summer is Here! Heidi Pross Grey, 9781490914411
Planting a Rainbow, Lois Ehlert, 9780152046330
Pop up Garden, Fiona Watt
Shark in the Park! Nick Sharratt, 9780857534781
The Tiny Seed, Eric Carle, 9780140557138
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.