Autumn 1

Marvelous Me

Week 1

What a wonderful first full week we have had in Reception! We are incredibly proud of the way the children have settled into school life and are becoming increasingly familiar with our daily routines. Throughout the year, we will continue to nurture and support the children as they develop their independence, confidence and resilience.

This week, we began our first   phonics sessions  following the   Read Write Inc. (RWI) programme. The children are working in small groups and have made a fantastic start. Each day, they are learning a new sound and bringing home the sound they have been learning so that they can practise with you at home. They have been working hard to learn their phonemes and have particularly enjoyed playing 'teachers' with the sound cards!

In maths this week, we have been focusing on the number 3. The children have been learning to count to 3, recognise the numeral 3 and develop a deeper understanding of how the number is composed. We have enjoyed exploring numbers through practical activities and play, helping the children to develop their mathematical understanding in fun and meaningful ways.

Our topic this term is  'Marvellous Me!'  The children have been looking carefully at their own features and have created some wonderful self-portraits through painting and drawing. We have also been talking about our families and celebrating the fact that we are all different, unique and special.

It has been a lovely first full week in Reception, filled with learning, laughter and lots of new experiences. We are so proud of the children and all they have achieved already.

We are looking forward to many more exciting weeks of learning, exploring and growing together!