Reception Remote Learning Booklet Spring 1/D 2021

Reception Remote Learning Booklet
                                      Spring 1/D 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have put together this pack to support you with helping your child to learn during this closure period.
Our topic this term is Winter and this week we will be looking at winter wildlife and the story of ‘The
Mitten’ by Jan Brett. We have read the story and we have added the video link onto Evidence Me.
We would like our children to complete the writing frame; ‘My mitten is big enough to fit a…’ this is on
Teams in assignments and on Evidence me. We have also put into the pack a simple comprehension and
sequencing activity relating to the story.
We will also be joining in this week with the BBC Big School’s Birdwatch https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-
learning/for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/
We are still focussing on name writing, handwriting and cutting skills and some activities can be found at
the end of this pack

The following is a link to a letter formation interactive resource
https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/literacy/letterformation/
Writing Do’s and Don’ts
DO!

       Use a pencil
       Begin at the correct starting point
       Keep your pencil on and retrace the letter where applicable
DONT
          Use a pen (this does not require enough pressure for correct letter formation)
          Allow your child to form letters incorrectly as bad habits at this age are difficult to correct
          Criticise, praise and support will ensure your child becomes a fluent writer
Phonics
We will be using Read Write Inc. phonics programme to teach phonics. All children will receive their
individual link to the sound that they are learning each day. Please note; the classes are grouped therefore
the links will be individual to your child! We will send the link to each speed sound lesson via Evidence me
parent app, please note this link is only active for the 5-7 days

We have added a link to the Oxford Owl website for you to see how we teach it and how the sounds are
pronounced. You can create a login free of charge. This website also has a number of downloadable letter
formation sheets linked to the sound your child is learning.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Maths
We use the White Rose Maths Scheme in school, we have added the link for parents to follow what we are
doing in school. Please note if your child finishes the work set, you are able to access further programmes
of study on this website. In addition, each child has a log in for Numbots, which is part of the TTRock Stars
family. We have previously sent a link to your child’s log in via Evidence Me App.
We will also have a ‘Number of the day’ activity available on the Evidence Me App. This will help your child
to consolidate their understanding of numbers to 10 and introduce the numbers from 11-20.
Additionally we will add a link each day to a relevant maths lesson from the Oak National Academy
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/early-years-foundation-
stage/subjects/maths
Science

This week we will be looking at nature and focusing on the birds that we see in our gardens, as part of the
BBC Bird watch. We have attached a link to the website and have also attached a spotters sheet so that
your child can record what they see.
Please use the Evidence Me app to share all the lovely work and activities that you do at home. There is
also a Reception email for you to contact the team should you need anything else.
croftoninfreception@watertonacademytrust.org

We appreciate your continued support at this difficult time.

The Early Years Team.

Contents
  1. Literacy template: a) My mitten is big enough to fit a….
                  b) The Mitten Animal Adjectives (Optional)

  2. The mitten cutting and sorting activities.

  3. The Mitten comprehension questions.

  4. Phonics link
     https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

  5. White Rose Maths link
    https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/early-years/
  6. Number and sequencing activity.

  7. Understanding the World: BBC Bird watch: https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-
     learning/for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/

  8. Bird spotter survey sheet https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-
     teachers/schools-birdwatch/resources/

  9. Paper plate bird craft https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/kids--
     schools/big-schools-birdwatch-downloads/paper-plate-birds.pdf