Introduction to phonics Phonics is the system by which children learn to read in primary schools. Many schools hold a meeting early in the year specifically to give parents the lowdown on phonics. Maths Mastery Many schools use the Maths Mastery approach in Reception, which is based on methods used in high-achieving South Asian schools and was rolled out in It involves specific learning strategies, such as using concrete objects LEGO bricks, counters, Numicon or similar , and an emphasis on learning key maths facts by heart, such as number bonds and, eventually, times tables.
Schools generally like children to have made a good start with phonics, so they have the foundations for learning to read, before they start sending home reading books although most will send home books for you to read to your child right from day one. These are devised to help children learn to read in a systematic way that ties in with phonics teaching. School Entry Health Check In the first few weeks of term, your child will bring home a letter asking for your consent for their School Entry Health Check.
This is a nationwide check for all Reception children, and involves them being weighed and having their vision and hearing tested to identify health needs that may interfere with their learning.
It usually takes place near the start of the autumn term, and you can opt out of the whole thing, or any elements of it, if you prefer. Schools will generally expect your child to be able to: 1. Get dressed and undressed independently. Manage going to the toilet by themselves. Feed themselves. Focus their attention for at least 10 minutes. Recognise their name Try writing a short list of names and helping your child to identify what makes their name special the shape of the letters, whether it is long or short etc.
Write their name Or at least a recognisable part of their name e. Count to 10 Reciting the numbers to 10 is helpful for basic numeracy and counting rhymes. Understand what rules are and why they are important It would really help if you talked to your child about how rules keep us safe and happy and that everyone is expected to do as they are asked immediately. Recognising letters is less important than you think We teach children how to read and spell phonetically.
What teachers want from you as a parent: 1. Your support We want to work in partnership with you to educate and look after your child.
A bedtime story Reading to your child is such a valuable activity. We are doing our best for your child. Here are a few suggestions:. And with all the reading going on try your best not to neglect bedtime stories. Even the most able readers need bedtime stories! It introduces them to new vocabulary and story language and feeds their imagination!
You can read this Instagram post to learn why pure sounds are so important. If you need some help articulating the sounds correctly check out this helpful video from Oxford Owl. Good fine motor skills are essential for lots of tasks that children will need to do at school such as doing up zips and buttons and using tools, such as a knife and fork.
One of the biggest fine motor challenges your child will face in their first year is going to be writing. Writing requires so many additional skills so if you can work on developing good fine motor skills and pencil control this will certainly help. There are lots of fun ways you can improve fine motor skills such as play dough, threading beads or playing with lego.
It also shows them that you value education and school, which encourages them to value it too. Talking about school also helps you to gain a valuable insight into their day, hear about their achievements but also about any worries or problems that they might be having.
Picking up on these challenges early will hopefully mean they can be dealt with before they get too big. Encouraging your child to talk about their school day can be tricky sometimes. Basic grammar is taught at this point, but this will be continued in Year 1. Read our Reception English introductory guide for more information. Use these Reception year English worksheets with your child. Reception science While your child is learning key listening and communications skills in their English lessons, they will also learn how to observe, reason and discuss in Reception Science classes.
They will often be asked to present information in charts, which is a simple activity to practise at home. They'll receive their first instruction in ICT as well. Understand more about the Reception science curriculum to help support your child's learning at home. You can download these Reception year science worksheets. Find out what your child will learn throughout the rest of their primary education in Year 1 , Year 2 , Year 3 , Year 4 , Year 5 and Year 6.
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