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EYFS - Reception

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Term 3 Nativity

We are sadly having to postpone the nativity performance again until we are all back at school. We will let you know the revised date for the performance as soon as we are confident it will go ahead. In the meantime, please recap a nativity song a day so that the children remember the lyrics ready for the performance. You can find these on the document below. We know how much of a special moment seeing your child perform is and we want to make sure that we give the children that opportunity. Thank you so much for your understanding and support

Nativity song links

Take part in the greatest show on BBC 1

Andrew Lloyd-Webber is putting on some famous musicals in the West end and he wants YOU to take part! All you have to do is film yourself singing one of the songs, send in your clips and some will get the chance to be included in the show. To find out more click the link above.

Welcome to EYFS

We would like to say a big 'hello' and welcome to the Academy of Cuxton Schools. We are, Mr Worsfold, Miss Robinson, Mrs Hollington, Mrs Mussellwhite and Mrs Chapman . The teachers plan together and share ideas and expertise but due to Covid-19 we are keeping each class separate. We take turns each day to use the outside area and we keep to separate sides of the playground at playtimes to keep ourselves and our friends safe. If you wish to ask us anything or pass on any information at all, please feel free to approach any member of the EYFS Team

Important information

Newsletters

Our Termly Topics

Support for parents!

You will find a number of resources available for you to download, or a link to follow, for ideas to support your children at home.

How to help your child read

Learning to read in Reception.pptx

Tapestry help guide

The link below will show you a video on how to use tapestry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG94oKGGl1c&t=37s

Reading incentive scheme

Following on from our successful introduction of the reading books and the online rising stars book scheme in Term 1, we wanted to thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement. It really will make a huge difference to their reading ability as they get older. We wanted to remind you of the things you can do to help and to tell you about our reading incentive scheme that the whole school follow.

You may have noticed numbers at the side of your home reading journal tallying up the amount of times your child has read at home or at school. Every read counts so please make sure you remember to write in the journal when your child uses rising stars too. When your child reaches a certain amount of reads (see below), they will receive a sticker and a shout out by Mrs Aldham-Breary in our virtual celebration assembly every Monday.

Bronze sticker: 25 reads

Silver sticker: 50 reads

Gold sticker: 100 reads

Ways you can help your child to read

Please continue to learn the sound cards that are sent home every Friday. Please practice these every day (about 2 minutes).
Your child should read at least 3 times per week with the levelled reading book and/or rising stars online reading scheme.
Try to read a book more than once to help children develop confidence, a deeper understanding of stories and fluency.

Read bedtime stories every night for enjoyment as this builds children’s language, understanding, speaking and reasoning skills

If you have any questions, please talk to your class teacher who will be happy to help.

Foundation Years Website A fabulous website with lots of information regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage (Birth-five years)

Letters and Sounds Phonic information and games for the children to play

Phase 2 phonics games Oak class are currently working on phase 2 of letters and sounds. This link provides some games that may be useful for you to use at home with your child.

Phase 3 Phonics Games More phonic games when children are secure with the Phase 2 sounds and skills- lots of digraphs (two letter sounds e.g. ai) and trigraphs (3 letter sounds)

Phase 4 Phonics Games And even more games to challenge the children! More digraphs and trigraphs (however with consonants e.g. 'nd' or 'tr')

Topmarks Maths Games Lots of games and activities which will help devlop mathematical skills

More or Less Maths Games Here is a website you may find useful for maths games at home. You could also use everyday objects to count on and back or one more and one less.

Online Safety

If you feel worried or scared about something you see when you are using the internet and you are not sure what to do, please click on the link below for some help. If you can, find a trusted adult to talk to as well.

Online Safety We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our school. Please visit the following link for a wealth of information about how to keep your child safe when accessing the online world.