This week we will continue with our topic of people who help us with a particular focus on dentists. We will be talking about the importance of oral hygiene and the children will learn how to brush their teeth correctly. We ask that you support this at home by helping your child brush their teeth both in the morning and before bed- it is recommend that an adult supports brushing until a child is at least 7 years of age. The children will learn about the impact that a high sugar diet has on our teeth and will learn about foods and drinks that are healthy for our teeth and will help to prevent tooth decay. This would be a good time to book a dental appointment for your child to have their teeth checked. In discussions last week a number of children said they had never been to the dentist! It is really important that you have your child’s teeth checked every 6 months.
The children all started in their new phonic groups last week. They will continue to recap on any gaps they may have with sounds and will learn new phonic sounds when ready. Once your child has learned all of the set one sounds with special friends they will be working on blending those sounds in 3 and 4 sound words such as sh-o-p, s-t-o-p etc. Use the letter sound flashcards that have been sent home with your child to make 3 then 4 sound words and see if they can do special friend i.e. sh, fred talk i.e. sh-o-p read the word i.e. shop. Those children who are competent with this are now learning set 2 sounds and these will be sent home with your child. Continue to read the book or ditty sheets that your child brings home on a Friday and don’t forget to log on to Oxford owl if your child has log in details on the front of their diary. There are some videos to watch for extra phonic practise.
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/Y0P08aZV/hVJs6iRi
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/pFSrZn0T/8ezRzON5
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/7FfXyBGe/PS7ssREv
This week, the children will consolidate their understanding of the composition of numbers by investigating the numbers within 7 and 8. Composing and de-composing numbers involves the children investigating part–part–whole relations, e.g. seeing that 7 can be made of 5 and 2. The children will deepen their understanding of a whole being made up of smaller parts through games and practical experiences, such as investigating the number of ducks on a pond. They will begin to recognise that numbers can be made by combining parts in different ways, and will be encouraged to make links by considering similarities and differences in the various ways of making 7 and 8. A key focus will be on partitioning 7 and 8 (splitting it into parts) and thinking about the missing part.
It is world book day on Thursday 6th March. Children can come in dressed as a book character. Please do not go to additional expense for a costume. A blue dress and headband would make a Matilda costume, a blue T-Shirt and bandage around the head would make a good Mr Bump costume or children can just come in wearing pyjamas for the polar express or bring their favourite bedtime reading book. If struggling for a costume please speak to a member of the Reception team.
Have a lovely week
The Reception Team