Bathampton Primary School
Together on a Learning Adventure
Conkers- Reception
Welcome to Conker Class
Welcome to Conker Class
In Reception, Mrs Evans and Mrs Lee are the class teachers. They are supported by Mrs Makepeace.
Our PE days this term are Wednesday and Thursday. Please come to school wearing your kit on these days.
Forest School Wednesday 11th January - children to wear suitable warm/waterproof clothing.
Topic
Our topics for Term 3 start with a short topic Winter Wonderland. This project teaches children about the changes that happen during winter, including the types of weather associated with winter. We will explore places that have snow all year round and the types of animals that live there. This supports the main topic Starry Night this project explores the differences in the world at night compared to during the day. We will learn about the importance of a good night’s sleep, and discover what is happening in the world while they are sleeping, including finding out about nocturnal animals.
Our focus books will be The Gruffalos Child, Owl Babies, Peace at last, Whatever Next!, Astro girl and How to catch a star.
The topic will also flow all areas of the EYFS curriculum
- Communication and Language
- Personal, Social and Emotional development
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
We follow Little Wandle to teach phonics, please click the link for more information Little Wandle for Parents. This term we are learning phase 3 sounds.
We follow White Rose for Maths, this term we are focusing on
Alive in 5!
Introducing zero
Comparing numbers to 5
Composition of 4 & 5
Comparing mass and capacity
Growing 6, 7, 8
Combining two amounts
Making pairs
information please clink the link White Rose Math
Supporting your child at home
Children will bring home a fully decodable reading book, please read frequently with your child. They will also bring home a high quality sharing book from our wonderful library. We will also send home a sound book which you can use to support your child with their phonics.
Talk 4 Writing Owl Babies
Owl Babies Story Map
Useful Documents for Reception