Reception
Welcome to Reception's class page
This week it has been HOT HOT HOT in EYFS! But we've tried to keep the children as cool and as safe as possible while they have been here. We've enjoyed lots of water play, and even though we had some slightly soggy children by the end of the morning, they have soon dried off. The children loved our 'foot spa' we set up outside. It gave us a chance to practice independently taking off our shoes and socks, and more importantly, putting them on again! Everyone managed this multiple times throughout the week, so why not have a go at home and see if they can impress you with their independence?
Next week looks to be returning to normal - just in time for our Farm trip on Thursday and Sports Day on Friday. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather for those days - messages will be sent out via email or Arbor next week with more information.
Have a good weekend. We hope you manage to stay cool in the sun this weekend, we will see you on Monday morning.
Miss Finney, Miss Highstead and Miss Morley
Home learning
For the final stretch of the year the only expectations we will have for home learning will be to read their reading book each night. However, if your child has attended a club, had an exciting experience or even made a picture they are proud of them please send in a photo. We love to celebrate their out of school achievements with them.
Maths Suppport
In class we love singing along to this double rap.
Family learning on Writing 21.4.26
Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception
Here is a video from Little Wandle sharing how we pronounce our sounds. I hope you find this useful.
There are lots of other useful and supportive videos on their YouTube channel if you need further support.
Letters and Sounds for Home and School - YouTube
Summer 1
Week 5 11.5.26
Forest School
Unfortunately, we were unable to go to the woods for forest school today. Several of the children did not have coats or forest school waterproofs in school. With the storms today, we did not want to chance those children getting very wet when the rain came down. Instead, we spoke about fire safety as we build up to having a fire at forest school. The children discussed the rules around keeping safe and then created posters to remind them and their friends about how to stay safe around a fire.
Week 3 27.4.26
A few reminders:
We have had several jumpers and cardigans go missing in class. Please can you ensure your child’s uniform is named. Can I also request you check if the uniform you have at home is yours? Some missing jumpers have the children’s names in. 30 jumpers all look the same to a 4 or 5-year-old.
The school day is: 8.45 am – 3.15 pm
Jewellery is not allowed. 1 pair of studs only.
Bags – book bags only. Please no large bags or backpacks. There is not the room in the cloakroom.
Please put names on EVERYTHING!
Named water bottle – no squash or juice!!!!
Reception PE Day 2025-26
Tuesday
Please come to school in your PE kit on Tuesday, ready for PE. The children will not be getting changed at school, so they will not need school uniform in their bags.
Please remember to remove the children's earrings on PE days.
Curriculum Map
Look at all the exciting things we will be doing this half term.
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Recommended Reading List
These are the core texts we will be using in Spring 1
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Healthy lunch box ideas
Please see below for some ideas about how to have a healthy and balanced lunch box.
Library Adventure with Hertfordshire Libraries
This autumn Hertfordshire Libraries are encouraging all Reception children to have their own library card. Our special ‘My First Library Adventure’ promotion gives your child the chance to win one of 50 personalised signed books by author-illustrator Ged Adamson (‘The Elephant Detectives’). Plus two children will win a special library visit with Ged Adamson for their whole class!
It’s easy for your child to take part. They just need to visit a Hertfordshire Library* twice by 21 December 2025 with their special ‘My First Library Adventure’ bookmark which they were given at school. For each step of the Adventure they will collect a sticker to celebrate their progress.
(*Please visit Hemel Hempstead Library as Leverstock Green Community Library is not taking part in the promotion).
A message for any families who are due to be starting our Reception Class in September.
I have attached a pdf story of a child starting school for you to share with your child. This will enable you to introduce the idea of staying all day at school, and will help all children that will be full time in September. Read the story and talk about it with your child. Doing this several times every now and again will help your child understand some of the experiences that will be ahead for them and help them cope emotionally for what could possibly be a challenge. We are very much looking forward to meeting you and your child and begin the process of getting to know you.
Ms Munro, Early Years Leader
Suzie goes to school
Starting Schools Booklet
Here is a copy of the new Starting School booklet for the parents and children starting reception September 2025
Curriculum Map
Look at all the exciting things we will be doing this half term.
Phonics Support
Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1
Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2
Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception Spring 1
This Phase 3 sounds taught in Reception Spring 1 video is designed to be shared with families to help them support the learning at home.
’50 Things to do before you’re five’
There is an app for families in Hertfordshire! It’s called ’50 Things to do before you’re five‘, it’s intention is to improve outcomes for our younger children. It’s full of ideas for activities and experiences that are free or low cost that encourage communication and language, being active and trying new things. Many experiences are outdoors and open ended so the whole family can take part!
How many experiences and memories can you tick off?
Further Phonics Support
Suggested websites
Below are 2 documents to help support you in supporting your child with reading over the year.
Below are some links to useful websites to support your children over the year.