Welcome to Red Class! Autumn Term
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Red Class! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting learning journey with your children. Together, we will explore fascinating topics, from the wonders of our natural world to the magic of stories. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and eager to learn. We can't wait to get to know you all, and we look forward to forming strong partnerships to support your child’s growth and development.
Literacy / Phonics
Children will recall story characters and events, join in with rhymes and songs, and retell stories using role-play. They will hear, blend and segment sounds, recognise sight words (tricky words), and read simple captions. They will be practising writing their name, sounds and simple words using phonics.
Please visit - Support for parents | Letters and Sounds for further guidance.
Mathematics
This term in Mathematics, we will embark on an exciting adventure of sorting objects and comparing amounts. We will explore mass and capacity by experimenting with different containers and materials. We'll create simple repeating patterns using everyday items, such as leaves and pebbles. Through careful counting, we will discuss one more and one less, helping us to understand number relationships. Additionally, we will investigate shapes in our environment, subitising groups of objects, and representing numbers in various ways.
Communication and Language
Children will learn to listen carefully, follow instructions, and participate actively in stories, songs and rhymes. They will develop their ability to speak in sentences, expand their vocabulary and express their ideas, needs and feelings. They will also practise taking turns in conversations, asking questions and speaking confidently in groups during play.
Understanding the world
Children will share their life stories and reflect on how they have changed. They will observe and describe what they see, hear and feel outside, including weather and seasonal changes. They will compare homes and lifestyles from the past and present, explore different celebrations and special places, and learn that families live in various parts of the country and the world.
Expressive Arts and Design
Children will learn to use a variety of tools to create and describe their artwork. They will practise retelling stories, engaging in role play, and singing songs with guidance. They will listen attentively and respond to sounds, gaining confidence in expressing their ideas.
PSED
Children will explore and identify different emotions while building friendships and growing confidence. They will practise following simple instructions, managing their personal needs, and trying new activities. Through play and sharing, they will develop resilience, independence, and learn to follow rules as they persevere with challenges.
Physical Development
Children will learn to move more confidently, climb, and connect movements smoothly. They will build strength and coordination, practise using tools like scissors and cutlery, and start drawing shapes with increasing control.
This term PE will be on a Monday and Thursday (weather permitting, outdoors). Please ensure your child comes to school in their P.E. kit.
Reading
Reading underpins children’s access to the curriculum, and it clearly impacts on their achievement. There is considerable research to show that children who enjoy reading and choose to read benefit not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.
Decocable book
Books will come home on a Wednesday and be collected in on Monday.
Children will have group reading sessions three times a week (Mon, Tues & Wed). They will only read books that are entirely decodable, this means that they should be able to read these books as they already know the sounds contained within the book. We only use pure sounds when decoding words (no ‘uh’ after the sound). We want the children to show off their reading skills at home, they should be able to read this book fluently and independently. Encourage your child to continue working on these skills:
Decode – sounding out and blending to read the word.
Prosody – using intonation and expression to bring the text to life!
Comprehension – answering questions to check their understanding
Extra housekeeping!
Please ensure that all school uniform is clearly labelled.
Please ensure water bottles are in school daily and have their name on – water only please.
Please bring book bags every day.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress, or you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office or arrange a meeting.
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