Earth Class

Reception and Year 1

Miss Young - Class Teacher

Miss Cockram - Teaching Assistant

(PE day = Tuesday for Year 1, Wednesday for Reception)

Week 6-phonics update

Year 1 phonics information:

Here are the sounds Year 1 have learnt during this half term.

 

 

Reception phonics information:

Week 2

This week the children have been working hard in all areas of learning. Reception children have started learning their phonics sounds (s,a,t,p) while Year 1 have recapped sounds and tricky words before starting phase 4. We have been learning about Friendship this week, with a focus on our school rule 'Be Kind'.

On Thursday, we went on a Welly Walk into the woods looking for signs of Autumn. The children loved this, and it gave us an opportunity to extend our topic learning about our local environment.

Week 1

What a fantastic start to the school year the children have had! We have focused on learning our classroom rules, getting to know each other and establishing routines. Year 1 children have been busy working alongside Year 2 with their learning. They have been fantastic with the Reception children, acting as brilliant role models during playtimes and in the mornings.  

Next week, Reception will begin Phonics, reading groups and maths, alongside other subjects.

 

Welcome to Earth Class!

We are excited to welcome both the new Reception children and Year 1's into Earth Class. We cannot wait to hear all about your summer holidays and get to know you all! 

In Reception, children learn through a combination of play-based activities and structured lessons. The Early Years Curriculum is designed to be engaging and develop fundamental skills including; Literacy, Maths, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Expressive Arts and Design and Personal, Social and Emotional development. During the first half term our focus topic is 'Let's Explore'. 

In Year 1, children transition to a more structured teaching approach within the National Curriculum. The curriculum is taught through a combination of teacher-led learning, group work and focus activities. Key subjects include English, Maths, Science with a focus on phonics, reading comprehension and basic writing skills. Year 1 children will also participate in other subjects including Geography, History, RE, Computing, Music, PE, Outdoor Learning and Art. Year 1 will be taught by both Miss Young and Ms Isaac, with many opportunities to work in class with Year 2.

Please regularly check our website and class page for updates about events, term dates and your child's learning.

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