Reception
On Shrove Tuesday we opened a pancake shop in Acorns. The children had to choose two ingredients for their pancake and work out the cost. They enjoyed counting the pennies and solving addition problems. Some children were able to use a 10p and pennies to make amounts to 20p. It is lovely to see children making links in their learning. Well done Acorns! Can you play shops at home? Can you help your child to count coins and add amounts? Post your work on twitter!
This week we carried out a traffic survey. We counted the different transport that we saw and recorded our data as a tally. We have been learning to group our tally marks into groups of 5. Can you carry out a traffic survey in your local area? How do people travel around? Which type of transport will you see the most?
Acorns have been learning about freezing and melting.we enjoyed using our senses to explore the ice balloons. We asked lots of questions and made observations. We made predictions too! Which ice block do you think will melt first, the big one or the small one?
Our lovely crossing patrol warden sally came into early years to teach us about road safety. We enjoyed having a go at doing her job. Thankyou sally.
We have been working on our physical development. This term we will be completing group tasks to help us to develop our control and coordination in large and small movements. We are working hard to strengthen our arms and shoulders. Did you know that this will help us to control tools such as pencils and scissors? How can you be more active this week? Can you post a picture on Twitter of your physical activity this week?
Reception have started learning their phase 3 sounds. They will learn to read and write 26 new sounds! Practice singing the new jolly phonics songs. Can you learn the phase 3 tricky words?
We had a fantastic time on party day! We loved the pantomime and our visit from Santa
Home learning challenge
This week we have been working hard on our letter formation. We have been using writing repeater to help us form each letter correctly. Why don’t you download the free mobile version to a tablet or phone and practise at home.
Use the guide below to help you write your letters correctly
Writing repeater
Can you watch and sing the tricky words song?
Search phase 2 tricky words on you tube.
Can you read the tricky words? Don’t let them trick you. They are just tricky words!
Acorn’s home learning challenges
This week we have learnt to read the sounds e, u and r. We have also learnt to read the tricky words the and my. Can you find the sounds and tricky words in your reading book?
This week we have been learning about 3D shapes. We looked around our school for 3D shapes in the environment. Can you find 3D shapes around your home? Can you name and describe the shapes that you find?
Parents attending the Reception class parents workshop. The children enjoyed teaching their parents about early years maths activities.
We have been thinking about fire safety. Do you know how to stay safe on bonfire night?
We have been looking at Damien Hirst’s spin paintings. We were inspired to create our own. How much paint should you use? Can you hold the spinner and turn the handle?
Reception children enjoying their mandarin lessons with Miss Ying.
Search for jolly phonics phase 2 songs on you tube. Can you learn the actions together?
Acorns home learning challenge.
we have been learning the sounds i, n, m, n, d, g, o and c. Can you find these sounds when you read? Can you do the action?
We celebrated Father Sean’s 70th birthday with a whole school tea party. Happy birthday Father Sean.
Home learning task
12.10.18
This week we have been working hard to form our letters correctly. We are really trying to form each letter in our names correctly. Can you use the practice writing your name?
Your child has been sent home with a blue book that they can practice their writing in. Please use a pencil.
Maths challenge
can you play a number game this week that will help you practice your counting. Can you play hide and seek or snakes and ladders?
Acorns home learning challenges.
This week the children have learnt the sounds i and n and we are beginning to read simple words using the sounds s,a,t,p,i,n. Can you practice making and reading words using the sounds such as sat, pin, tap, at, in.
We are continuing to recognise numerals to 10 and 20.
Acorn's class home learning challenges.
This week we learnt to read and write the sounds s, a, t and p. We learnt the songs and the actions too. Well done Acorns!
This weekend find things around your house that start with the sounds s, a, t or p. Perhaps you could post a photo on twitter showing what you find. Practice writing s, a, t and p in different places. Can you write big letters in chalk or make them out of play dough or spaghetti? We would love to see your work.
Next week we will be learning the sounds i, n and m.
We are also learning to recognise numbers and count to 10. Can you find different numbers in the environment? What does 7 look like? Can you do 7 hops?
Challenge - Do you recognise teen numbers?
NSPCC Assembly. We learnt how to speak out to stay safe.
Acorn’s class home learning challenge
Next week we will learning the sounds s, a, t and p. Watch the video below to familiarise yourself with each sound and the jolly phonics song. Can you join in with the song? Can you learn the action?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1he7WQ0N-_M
Reception parental inspire workshop. Children and parents worked together to explore how we teach early reading and writing in Reception.
Acorns weekend learning challenge
We have been reading lots of teddy bear books this week. We especially enjoyed reading and acting out Goldilocks and the 3 bears. We have been learning to count forwards and backwards and to help us we have been singing 10 in the bed. Please practice singing this song at home. What happens to the number of bears in the bed? Can you show that on your fingers? Use the link below to watch on you tube.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDypyS_5zE
Welcome to the Acorns class page. Please check in with us regularly to find out what we have been learning and sharing.
We enjoyed dressing up for Roald Dahl Day! Ask us about our costumes. Can you talk about your story character?
We have had a busy first week in Acorns. Look at us playing, exploring and making friends.
