2020-21

We hope you enjoy reading all about all the exciting learning that takes place in Reception! 

Miss Belcher (RA class teacher)

& Miss Miles (RB class teacher)

Home Learning

Here is Reception's timetable! If your child is isolating at home then it is important to stay in a routine as much as possible. You can use this as a guide to support your child's learning at home!

Purple Mash in Reception

At English Martyrs' we all have logins to purple mash! Please look in your child's reading record for their username and password. Purple mash is a fantastic resource to help your child develop their ICT skills whilst playing lots of educational games!

       Phonics in Reception

In Reception we follow the Letters and Sounds scheme for teaching Phonics. Phonics is taught everyday in Reception and helps your child with early reading. See below for the sounds we have learnt so far! You can revise these at home!

 Maths in Reception

In Reception we do Maths everyday. If your child is isolating at home then below you will find lessons to complete with your child each day!

Police  Visit

This week we have been learning all about People who help us! We had a special visit from two police officers. 

Litter Picking

This week in Reception this week we have been talking about the importance of keeping the world a clean and happy place. We have been curious by exploring different ways in which we can reuse and recycle our rubbish and how we can keep God’s world clean. Also we have been active by going on a litter pick in our playground. We have been recycling rubbish to give it a new use. This reminds us why we should keep God’s world a happy and clean place for everyone.

Healthy Eating in Reception!

In Reception we drink water and milk. We enjoy a healthy fruit snack and of course we love our school dinners!

First Day In

Reception 2020!

Today we joined the family

of English Martyrs’ School,

where we grow closer to God

each day through learning

and walking hand in hand with

him on our journey of faith.

 08/09/20 'While We Can't Hug' is a great story to help us all understand how we can show love to each other while we can't hug. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PnnFrPaRgY

Our EYFS Intent

2020

At English Martyrs’ school we are committed to providing all children with the best possible start in life. We believe that children should have a safe and stimulating environment in which they gain confidence and acquire the skills they need to become happy, independent learners.

We follow a Thematic Curriculum where children are introduced to a variety of language rich texts and inspirational teaching that brings learning to life. We plan our themes around the children and enable children to make progress across the seven areas of learning through our play-based approach.

Speaking and listening is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that giving children opportunities to express themselves effectively and listening to others will allow children to become effective learners and provides them with a solid foundation for later life.

There are 7 areas of learning and development in the EYFS. Below are the 7 areas along with some useful websites/ links to use when teaching these different areas at home!

The link below is from the Goverment website from the DFE, providing a list of resources:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education

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