Ladybirds (Reception)
Miss ByrneWelcome to Ladybirds
Our teacher is Miss Byrne, 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
http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.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
For more information about helping your child with phonics please refer to the following websites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYx1CyDMZSc
Online Homework and Information
Home activity packs available on websites:
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/free-home-learning-packs/
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-he-770-free-home-education-resources-sample-pack
Maths Activities:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/52060
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
Phonics Activities:
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
Literacy Activities:
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pnn9d/episodes/downloads
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pnn9d/episodes/downloads
Wellbeing & Physical Activities:
Ladybirds Have Fun At The Farm
We had a fantastic day at the farm on Friday and not only saw and learnt facts about lots of different farm animals but got to hold them too. How exciting! We got to hold chicks and they were only 1 week old! We also enjoyed holding and stroking the rabbits and...
Ladybird Wildlife Crowns
Take a look at the wildlife crowns we made in Thornley Woods Yesterday!
EYFS – If You Go Down To The Woods Today You’re Sure Of A Big Surprise!
The Ladybirds and Dragonflies had an exciting day in the woods yesterday. We had the chance to explore a different kind of environment, looking at woodland creatures, going on a pond dip, observing and smelling wild plants and flowers, creating a wildlife crown and...
Ladybirds Eclipse Excitement
This half term we are investigating and exploring space. We have already talked about the Solar System, looked at the different planets, moons and stars in the universe and watched the NASA rocket launch last week. However we were all really excited when we found out...
Ladybirds Do Something Funny With Their Faces
Look at the funny faces we pulled this morning for Red Nose Day!
Ladybird’s ‘I Love You’ Session
The weekly theme in Early Years this week was 'I Love You'. We celebrated this yesterday by inviting a member of our family in to take part in craft activities including creating a heart necklace, decorating a cake, creating tissue flowers and a basket and decorating...
Ladybirds and Dragonflies Out Wild Continued
We also tested our rafts to see if they would float! We dug up the soil and planted some seeds too! We even created stone decorations. Last of all we had lots of wet fun cleaning the cars and bikes.
Ladybirds and Dragonflies Go Wild in the Outdoors
Yesterday the Reception classes held their outdoor launch session and invited parents and carers into school to join in the mucky fun! We participated in lots of fun activities including creating fantastic wigwams that we are playing in today. Creating mud...
Ladybird Chinese Celebrations
As Chinese New Year is during the half term holidays this year EYFS are investigating and exploring it this week. Yesterday we had fun watching videos of Chinese lions and dragons dancing to music and dressed up in Chinese outfits. We can't wait to do our own Chinese...
Ladybird’s Build Their Perfect Outdoor Homes
This week the children in Early Years have been following their interests in the outdoors. some of the children decided they wanted to use the sticks and ropes to create shelters to sit in with their friends. Just look at what we created!
Ladybirds and Dragonflies Have Fun in the Snow
The Ladybirds and Dragonflies were having so much fun in the small dusting of snow we found this morning that we decided to venture out onto the top field to see if we could find more! Luckily we found just enough to make our wonderful snowman.
Having fun outdoors
Bread crates are not just used for delivering bread. Look what happens when nursery children sit in them. A Reception child with the help of the teacher pulls them along .