June Update

We have had another fantastic month in Reception and cannot believe how quickly the school year is passing by!

In Drawing Club, we have enjoyed exploring the stories Tyrannosaurus Drip and Alan's Big Scary Teeth. The children have loved bringing the characters and settings to life through their drawings and writing. Their confidence and independence continue to grow, with drawings becoming more detailed and writing becoming increasingly independent as they write simple sentences to accompany their work.

In our Learning for Life sessions, we have been learning about the importance of looking after our teeth and understanding why good oral hygiene is essential for keeping them healthy. We have also been learning about sun safety, discussing how to stay safe in the sunshine by wearing hats, applying sun cream, playing in the shade and drinking plenty of water. We have certainly put this knowledge into good practice over the last week!

We were incredibly proud of all the children during Sports Day. They showed great resilience, determination and enthusiasm throughout all the events. It was lovely to see them cheering on their teammates and celebrating each other's successes. Thank you to everyone who came along to support the children and make the day so special.

We have recently begun our exciting seaside topic in preparation for our upcoming trip to Filey on 2nd July. We started by sharing our experiences of the seaside, listening to seaside sounds and reading What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, which has inspired lots of learning across the curriculum. The children have been learning about sea creatures, exploring patterns using shells and pebbles, writing postcards and learning about the features of seaside landscapes.

Outdoor play continues to be a favourite part of the day. Water play has been particularly popular, with the children enjoying playing with sea creatures and exploring different ways to create pathways and channels for the water to travel through. The children have also enjoyed den building, creating lovely, shaded areas where they can relax and use their imaginations.

In Maths, we have been learning about sharing and grouping and have been learning the difference between odd and even numbers. We have also been practising counting beyond 20 and developing our understanding of number patterns. The children are becoming increasingly confident in recognising patterns and applying their mathematical knowledge in practical activities.

As always, reading continues to be a key focus. The children are making excellent progress with their phonics and reading, and we would like to thank you for your continued support at home. Please continue to record any reading in your child’s reading record so we can celebrate their achievements together. Each morning during registration, the children apply their phonics knowledge by writing “I can see…” sentences with a different focus sound each day. We have seen some fantastic sentences, and the children are becoming increasingly independent with this.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our final Stay and Play session on Monday 6th July at 2.30pm. We hope as many families as possible can join us for what promises to be a lovely afternoon. Thank you for your continued support throughout another wonderful month of exciting learning.

Best wishes, Mrs Dodson