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Welcome. Thank you for all your hard work preparing the children for school and for naming everything so well!. Settling in – it takes time! Starting school is a big step.

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Welcome

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  1. Welcome

  2. Thank you for all your hard work preparing the children for school and for naming everything so well!

  3. Settling in – it takes time!Starting school is a big step.

  4. SnacksWe only have 15 minutes! Please give your child one snack for the morning rather than a choice.Afternoon snack is fruit and/or something we have made e.g soup, biscuits. (Tuesday is our baking day)Friday – special snack e.g. crackers or crumpets. Children to use a knife and spread their own butter.Milk is offered at morning and afternoon play.Water ONLY in water bottles please!

  5. Getting on and falling out!Learning how to get along with each other is vital!Around age 4 or 5 boys get a burst of testosterone which can make them rather full of energy!This is a good read. Thereis a book for girls too!

  6. Aims for Reception We want our children to… be happy! To achieve their full potential. To enjoy learning in lots of different ways. To be independent and considerate in the classroom. To establish positive relationships with both adults and other children.

  7. Always needed!Cardboard tubes (not toilet roll tubes)Cardboard boxesPlastic topsSmall foil pie cases

  8. Phonics at Excalibur

  9. Reading in Reception Picture books Wordless books Books with simple words that can be ‘fredded’ e.g. Sid nips in. Key ring with high frequency words. New words added weekly. Books with a mixture of high frequency words and words that can ‘fredded’ e.g. The man was sad. Reading – a little, often, lots of praise!

  10. Teaching Reading in school • Phonics is everyday (Read Write Inc) • Reading as part of daily RWI lesson. • Guided reading groups heard once a week and grouped on similar ability (max 6 in a group) • Guided reading groups will be up and running after half term. • Individual reading as and when.

  11. Tasks at home • Home/school planners. • Book to share at home. • Reading book (when they are ready). • High frequency word key ring. • Purple Mash. • Read Write Inc. phonic activities. • Maths activities – challenge cards.

  12. Login details in front of plannerLots of activities!If you have a USB mouse (which is what we have at school) get your child to use it. It can be tricky mastering the left and right click!

  13. Parents as Partners – Sharing in the assessment process. You know your child better than anyone!

  14. Wow! Moment Please share anything that your child has done that you are proud of: Date: Signed: Please send this back to school to go into your child’s learning journey.

  15. Mystery ReaderWednesdays at 2.45 pmPlease come and read a story to us!

  16. Have you signed up for Parent Mail?

  17. Motivation and Praise!Stars of the weekTwo children from each year group.Certificate and metal badge.Please return the badge the following Friday.VIP tableSeat on special VIP table.Treat on the table!First for lunch! No queue!VPP sofa2 children every day.PlannersPositive comment to celebrate what your child has achieved/done well at this week

  18. Weekly newsletter Please read it!

  19. Thank you

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