Blueberry Class - YR
Welcome to Strawberry Class – we are a class of reception children.
Our teachers are Mrs Bakker and Mrs Jones.
Our teaching assistant is Miss Watt.
SEND Provision
Some children in our class also access 'Cocoon', which is an inclusive, self-funded SEND base supporting children with complex needs, who may find the mainstream classroom overwhelming.
The children have access to the full curriculum and are taught it at their own pace; there is a focus on developing communication and language.
Our Curriculum
We cover a range of interesting topics across the school year. The yearly overview provided gives an insight to some of the activities your child will be participating in and experiencing each term.
View ‘Our Curriculum’ section for further details of our learning.
Class Information and Homework
PE Lessons
Our P.E. lessons are on a Friday.
Please make sure your child has their P.E. kit in school and it is named.
Phonics
We teach phonics daily using Read, Write Inc Phonics. Every day, the children will have a range of opportunities to practise the sounds in school. These will also be sent home.
Reading
At Pelton Community Primary School, we aim to foster a love of reading and to increase exposure to different types of texts. Through regular reading, we aim to practise the new sounds which are taught daily in phonics, and to apply this to their reading.
There are also 'real' books for children to explore in different areas of the classroom and we re-read our core collection over and over so that we can become confident story-tellers!
Maths
Children in Reception are encouraged to use Numbots online programme at home with a weekly target of around 30 minutes per week, to build speed, accuracy and confidence.
Homework
Starting in the spring term, children will receive a homework grid to complete alongside our topic to consolidate learning at home with parents and carers in a fun and engaging way.