Welcome to Ladybirds
Our teacher is Mrs Ramanandi, who is accompanied by Mrs Cole.
Our PE day is a Friday – Children should wear their PE kit to school on Friday’s.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
Click on the link below to access information about the year or should you require a paper version then just ask the class teacher or at the office.
Reception-class-parent-Information
Early Reading and Phonics at Windy Nook Primary School
Early Reading and Phonics Policy Windy Nook Primary School
At Windy Nook Primary School, we teach phonics using the RWInc Phonics Program.
For information about phonics please visit the Read write Inc website or click on the link below or scan the QR code to watch videos that support parents with understanding phonics and supporting children with phonics at home.
We host a Early Reading / Phonics meeting for parents every year in the Autumn Term. Click on the link below for a copy of the Reading Meeting Power point. Current Reception parents will have received a copy of this document via ping in the Autumn term.
Phonics and early reading parents meeting
Other resources that you may wish to download to use and support your child at home.
rwi phonics formation mat updated
rwi-set-1 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
rwi-set-2 flashcards – letter and rhyme hook
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
For further information about supporting your child with Early Reading and Phonics, please contact a member of the Early Years or Key Stage 1 Staff.
Resources:
Phonics websites for games to help support your child with phonics.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
Enjoying being outside
This week the children have been outside enjoying the sunshine. They have also been working together to problem solve as well as developing their fine and gross motor skills. Some children enjoyed investigating autumn leaves by doing rubbings of them. Article 13: You...
Christmas Cards
It's only October but the children have been busy creating beautiful artwork to be transformed into Christmas Cards, wrapping paper, gift tags and mugs. Over the next week the children will bring their artwork home to give you the opportunity to place an order. Each...
‘Telephone Conversation’ Open Evenings – Nursery – Year 6: week commencing 18th October 2020
5th October 2020 Dear Parents / Carers ‘Telephone Conversation’ Open Evenings – Nursery – Year 6 Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, we are unable to invite parents/ carers into school to talk face to face with class teachers and to look at a selection of your child’s...
We love practicing our names
Ladybirds have been practicing their names. They have been using their name cards to help with their formation. Some have even been practicing their friends names. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking,...
Windy Nook Primary Remote Learning Plan
Windy Nook Primary Remote Learning Plan All our children have returned to full-time education in September 2020 following the Co-Vid closure. We hope that the majority of our children will have an uninterrupted experience. However, there is the possibility that...
Marvellous Maths
Ladybirds have been investigating lots of maths this week. Counting, matching and representing. They have enjoyed playing different games and activities. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing,...
Understanding Titch
This week the children have enjoyed reading the story Titch linked to our topic All About Me. The children have been sharing with the class what family members are in their family. They also enjoyed ordering and retelling the story with their friends. Article 12: you...
Exploring our new classroom
This week the children have enjoyed settling into their new class environment with their new friends. The children have been exploring the different areas set up for them. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to...
Meet the Ladybirds of 2020/21
A very warm welcome to all our new friends in Ladybirds. The children have all settled in very well. They have made new friends and enjoyed playing with old friends. The children are learning how to access all of the different areas and the equipment. Article 28: You...
Ladybirds Last Week!
Ladybirds, Wow, well here we are at the end of the summer term and our time in Reception. It really is a shame we haven't all been able to get together again before the end of the term, but it has been lovely seeing some of you in the 'Ladybird bubble' over the past...
Ladybirds and Dragonflies work set 17.07.20
Hi Everyone, Well, here we are, the end of our Reception year together and what a memorable year it has been. We are so proud of how resilient you have all been and how you have all really rose to the challenge of home learning. Hope you all have a fantastic summer...
Ladybirds and Dragonflies work set 16.07.20
Hi everyone, Here are the activities for today. Kind Regards Miss Calam and Mrs Ramanandi Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well....