1. Welcome to Gee Cross Holy Trinity Starting Reception 2015

2. A Typical Day in Reception 8:45 – Name writing 8:55 – Register 9:00 – Carpet time 9:30 – Continuous provision with focused activities 10:20 – Snack time 10:40 – Carpet time 11:00 - Continuous provision with focused activities 11:20 – Tidy up time 11:30 – Guided Reading 12:00 – Lunch time 1:00 – Phonics 1:25 – Continuous provision with focused activity 2:40 – Tidy up time 3:00 – Story time and prayers

3. Weekly Timetable Monday – KS1 Assembly, writing activity Tuesday – Maths activity Wednesday – Reading books, Welly Walk Thursday – Creative Activity, PE Friday – Achievement Assembly, Library books

4. Learning Through Play Play is key to the way young children learn. Through play children can develop the confidence needed for learning; the social skills needed for personal development and the skills needed for reading and writing. Good quality play activities provide experiences through which children learn Play helps young children to progress in a non- threatening and enjoyable way and instils confidence

5. Topics in Reception September – October Traditional Stories November – December Celebrations January – February Bears March – April Growing May – June The Jungle July – August Journeys

6. Reading and Writing Daily phonics Daily Literacy Lesson Daily Story Handwriting Weekly writing task Reading books Guided Reading Writing Areas Reading Areas Text rich environment

7. Mathematics The children will be learning to: develop an understanding of maths through stories, songs, games and imaginative play; become comfortable with numbers and with ideas such as 'heavier than' or 'bigger’; be aware of shapes and space.

8. Monitoring Progress Early Learning Goals Baseline Assessments Learning Journals Observations VIPs

9. Please remember…. If you have any concerns or questions, we will be happy to help you. Miss Warren – Reception Teacher Miss Garvey – Teaching Assistant Mrs Bridgehouse – Teaching Assistant Miss Ryan – Teaching Assistant