Reception
Parents may bring their children into class from 8.50am. The day starts at 9am and finishes for reception children at 3.25pm. Lunch is from 12.30-1.30pm
Children can bring some fruit for snack time or have the school fruit.
Children may choose to bring a packed lunch or have a school dinner ( tickets purchased from the office).
Children need to bring to school:
· a named pair of Wellingtons
· a spare pair of;
· pants
· socks
· trousers/skirt/dress in a bag
· A PE kit (named) in a bag
Daily Routine
Every day we;
· register ourselves
· Share fruit together
· Have shared carpet time
· Have small group time- teacher led
· Have story time
· Free play time
· Do some physical exercise
· Talk about our time with Monty
Some days we;
· Go into assembly in the hall
· Join the KS1 children for singing
· Walk down into the village
· Go on offsite trips
· Enjoy forest school
In the Foundation stage here in Appledore, we believe that children learn through play and first hand experiences. We plan around a theme to ensure that there are a wide range of activities available. There is a balance between directed tasks and free chosen activities. The children are encouraged to talk about their home life and experiences and to contribute to the current topic. We encourage them to enjoy friendships, to build relationships and to see themselves as part of the school and wider community. Our primary aim is for children to enjoy learning so that they continue to be learners for life.
Areas of the Curriculum
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
This area covers their attitudes to learning, the development of their relationships with others, their self awareness, self control and self help skills. They will be encouraged to play and learn about the things that interest them and to persevere at tasks. Children are encouraged to form friendships with the other children in the setting. Initially they will notice other children, they will start to play alongside particular children and this will lead to co-operative play.
Communication. Language and Literacy
Language for communication- to explain and share ideas.
Language for thinking- how children can use talk to recall and recreate events and talk through what is happening.
Linking sounds and letters- how words are made up of different sounds, how some words rhyme and start with the same sound.
Reading- knowing about books and how stories work.
Writing and handwriting- initially whole arm movements to finger control.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Learning about numbers, counting, shapes, measuring, sorting and space and about how to solve problems.
We learn through play, games, rhymes and stories.
We explore patterns and make connections
Counting and number problems are part of the daily routine while problems are posed for the children to solve.
We encourage children to ask.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
This area covers a wide range of aspects, including;
· Exploring and investigating the world
· Designing and making things
· ICT- computers, Pixie, tape and CD players
· An understanding of cultures and beliefs
· A sense of time
· A sense of place
Physical Development
Children are encouraged to develop their physical skills and to be aware of how to keep their bodies healthy.
The aspects for learning are;
· movement
· A sense of space
· health and bodily awareness
· using tools and materials
Creative Development
Children's creativity is encouraged in all areas of the curriculum.
The aspects of learning are;
· Exploring media and materials
· Music
· Imagination in role play and small world play, telling stories, art design and dance
· Responding to experiences and expressing and communicating ideas
Moving on-Transition to Reception or YR 1
In the summer term we begin preparing the children for moving up to YR1. They will already have met their next teacher in the school in assembly and at playtimes. They will visit their teacher for a morning and she will come in to see them.
We will have circle time to talk about the change and any anxieties they may have. They will begin to have more responsibility for their belongings and dinner tickets. They will have some playtimes with the other KS1 children to get to know them better.