Welcome to Reception
We would like to welcome you all to Reception and can't wait to start an exciting term with you. Each term, you will receive information about all the wonderful things your child will be learning so that when you ask your child the age-old question — 'What did you do in school today?' — you will already know the answer! We have such an exciting curriculum planned and we can't wait to get started.
Music
Expressive Arts and Design — Being Imaginative and Expressive
Children will take part in daily circle time sessions where we will sing a variety of well-known nursery rhymes and songs, joining in with the actions and practising moving in time to music!
History
Understanding the World — Past and Present
All about me and where I live
Big question: Who am I and where do I belong?
This term in History, we will be learning about how we have changed since we were babies. We will think about what we were like in the past, how we are different now and begin to understand that people change as they grow older.
Vocabulary
Toys
Big question: How have toys changed over time?
We will also be exploring toys from the past and present. We will look closely at old and new toys, compare what they are made from and how they work, and begin to understand how toys have changed over time.
Vocabulary
D&T and Art
Expressive Arts and Design — Creating with Materials
During continuous provision time, the children will have access to a D&T and art area. Here, they will be encouraged to safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques whilst experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. Children will proudly share their creations, explaining the process that they have used and, when appropriate, will make use of their creations when role playing characters in narratives and stories.
PE
This term in PE, we will be developing our agility, balance and co-ordination through a range of fun games and activities. We will practise different ways of moving, build our confidence and learn to keep trying when we find something tricky.
Geography
Understanding the World — People, Culture and Communities
Big question: Who am I and where do I belong?
This term in Geography, we will be looking at our local area. Children will be naming different types of homes, locating key areas in the school grounds, locating key areas in our local community and drawing and labelling a simple map.
Vocabulary
RE
Understanding the World — People, Culture and Communities
Big question: Why do we celebrate Christmas?
This term in RE we will be learning about the creation story, why Christmas is celebrated by Christians and why the word God is important to Christians.
Vocabulary
Science
Understanding the World — The Natural World
This half term, we are excited to be participating in the whole school science day! For this, we will be learning all about our five senses and why they are important to us. We will meet the virtual Professor Poric and do practical investigations to discover more about our bodies.
Homework
To support your child with their RWI reading journey, we will be sending QR codes every Friday. They will also receive a handwriting sheet of the sound that they have learnt that day.
We would love for you to read with your child every day. This could be sharing a book together, listening to your child read or reading to your child. We would like reading at home to be an enjoyable and shared experience.
Curriculum letter · Reception · Autumn term