English Autumn Term 1

Autumn Term 1

This half-term our topic is

'Me and My Family'

This half term will be focused around the children, learning about their interests and discussing and understanding our emotions while they settle into school.

Here are some of the books we will be reading:

So Much

The Colour Monster

My Shadow is Pink

We're Going On A Lion Walk

We're Going On A Bear Hunt

We also have story time twice a day! Children vote for their favourite story and we read it together at the end of the day.

Before morning play we have our 'Talk Through Stories' sessions which are based on key texts with rich detailed language. We talk through the characters, plot and extend our vocabulary through role play and discussions.

We also use 'Talk 4 Writing' in Reception, where children learn a story by heart and we use pictures and actions to help us remember. This allows children to recall and use different vocabulary and helps with their writing!

Reading:

In Reception, we use phonics to help sound out our words. We practice blending them together using Read Write Inc.

Look at our phonics page for more information and guidance.

Writing:

In Reception, children do 1 writing task a week in their red Literacy books. 

We will be practising how to hold our pencil, recognise our name, writing our names and practising writing the sounds from set 1 phonics.

Here are the Early Learning Goals for the end of the Year for Reception!