Reception

Welcome to Reception!

We are...

Our aim within this year is to continue to provide the children with a broad and balanced curriculum that supports, enhances and celebrates the vast range of talents and interests that are prevalent in the current cohort. We always expect the children to try their best, show respect for themselves and others and to work as a team.

Please look at our weekly Friday Update which is emailed to parents/cares, for more information on our learning each week and ways you can support your child at home. 

We also use Tapestry to share our experiences and successes. 

Our learning this half term...

Here is a strategy we use in class to engage and inspire the children...

Busy Brains Club

Busy Brains Club is all about waking our brains up in the morning and getting those neurons connecting. The children have a range of learning to choose from and get busy with from the moment they enter the classroom. The activities are fun, engaging and target important skills such as memory, communication and fine motor control.

Saltdean Primary School - Print Letter Formation 

In Reception, we use print when writing. Animated clips that show the formation of each letter can be viewed at the following web address:

https://teachhandwriting.co.uk/print-letters-v5-beginners.html

Select 'turn on loop' to see each letter repeated.

 There are also handwriting worksheets that can be printed to practice handwriting at home.

Sounds Write

We follow the Sounds Write phonics scheme when teaching your child how to read.

Click here to find out ways to support your child with phonics and learning to read!

Watch this Sounds Write  video demonstrating the pronunciation of each letter sound.