Reception

Our Learning this Term:

This half term we will explore the book, ‘Mad about Dinosaurs’ written by Giles Andreae. We will learn facts about dinosaurs whilst also exploring description and rhyme.

For Mathematics we will look at the concept of ‘parts’ and a ‘whole’. For example, a stem is a part, a flower is a whole, or 1 and 2 are parts, 3 is a whole. Subitise numbers up to 10 using number facts to 5.

In Communication and Language we will compare the past and the present by looking at pictures and discussing the changes that we can see. Talk about special events that have happened in our past. Discuss the future and describe our futuristic designs.

For Physical Development we will explore different ways to move around a space, thinking about speed and direction. Learn to balance and perform different jumps in preparation to travel on apparatus.

For Literacy we will continue to revise Phase 2 and 3 sounds as well as Hard to Read and Spell words. Focus on developing our writing skills, practising letter formations and using capitals, finger spaces and full stops when writing sentences. 

For Understanding the World we will explore what we know about dinosaurs and learn new vocabulary such as ‘extinct’, ‘prehistoric’, ‘fossils’, ‘carnivore’ and ‘herbivore’. Look at other prehistoric creatures including plesiosaurs and pterosaurs.

If you have any questions about the content of the Reception curriculum please contact the Reception Team Leader, Miss Irving who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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