Miss Vickers is the Pufferfish Class teacher.
Library visits and PE will both be on Mondays.
Hello Reception!
Here are lots of fun videos to watch when you're at home. They also help you with your learning. You will find your work set for each week on the Parents section of this website. Remember to try some of these activities and we hope you have fun doing them!
Stay safe and wash your hands everybody! We miss you! 😊
Twinkl
Twinkl are offering free home learning resources at the link here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?term=school+closure They have many brilliant resources for maths, writing activities and phonics work.
Teach Your Monster To Read
The TYMTR site offers plenty of fun phonics based games, videos that support our learning in school and parents can create a log in for their child so they can begin their own reading adventure! https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
Phonics play
Use the Phonics Play website (https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/freeIndex.htm) for a variety of free phonics games to play on a computer or tablet. Some of our Early Year’s favourites include ‘Picnic on Pluto’, ‘Dragons Den’ and ‘Buried Treasure’. In school, we are currently working on learning our Phase 4 sounds.
Phase 4 Sound Mat
Reading
All children should have 2/3 school reading books in their folder. Please read these and other books you have at home.
Although many libraries are closed, the library service offers free online membership and access to e-books and audio books which your child might also enjoy.
Literacy
At school we have been reading traditional tales including Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, The Enormous Turnip and Jack and the Beanstalk. It would be great if you could read these stories at home, if you have copies of them (there are also versions on YouTube to watch or listen to).
Could you then draw your favourite character, retell the story, describe the setting, act out the story or write your own version?
Top Marks Maths Games
Use the Top Marks website to play interactive maths games (https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting) on your computer or tablet. Our Early Year’s favourites include ‘Teddy Numbers’ and ‘Ladybird Spots’. In school we have learned about numbers up to 20 and are currently using numbers up to 10 to practice number bonds, ordering and comparing.
Number Blocks
Click the link to watch an episode of Number Blocks (https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks).
Occasionally, we use these short clips in our lessons. The children are familiar with the Number Blocks characters as what each character block represents.
Number Work
In school we have explored numbers up to 20 and practised counting, comparing and ordering.
Here are some ideas for enhancing this learning at home:
Shape Work
Recently at school, the children learned the names and properties of 2d and 3D shapes. They explored the shapes using paint, peg boards, play dough, natural resources and more!
Here are some ideas for enhancing this learning at home:
Topic
This term’s topic is ‘Outdoor Adventures’ and the children have been exploring their local environment and looking closely at nature. Here are a few ideas for at home:
Home Activities Bingo!
Keep boredom at bay with this fun bingo of activities to do around your home! Can you work as a team to complete the tasks?
Cosmic Kids Yoga
We use Cosmic Kids Yoga at school so the children are familiar with Jamie who takes us in yoga story adventures. Click the link to check it out! https://m.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga/featured