Reception Blog
Blog
13 November 2023
Little STEM Explorers!
This week, we are exploring all things science, technology, engineering and maths! We asked the children what they thought the words science, technology and engineering meant… our classrooms...
Blog
10 November 2023
In Every House on Every Street
Over the past week, Acorns, Pumpkins and Sunflowers have been exploring the story of the Goldilocks and the Three Little bears. It has been lovely to hear the...
Blog
5 November 2023
Home Reading
On Friday, all children should have taken home their reading folder. How exciting! The books link directly to the phonics that we have introduced as school each week....
Curriculum
Spring
The Past and The Present | Diversity, All Creatures Great and Small
Spring 1 – The Past and The Present
Spring 2 – Diversity, All Creatures Great and Small
Summer
Building the World | Traditional Tales
Summer 1 – Building the World
Summer 2 - Traditional Tales
Additional Resources
Phonics | SoundsWrite
Children in Reception follow the phonics programme SoundsWrite:
Downloadable phonics bookmarks
Further information
Maths | Numbots
Children can access the maths platform Numbots using their assigned login and password.
Additional Links
To supplement the rich curriculum that we offer at the University of Cambridge Primary School, there are a range of online platforms that can be used at home to support children with their learning. Below are links to a range of websites that give general information about what to expect in Reception:
- https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/reception-at-primary-school/what-to-expect-in-reception-age-4-5/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/early-years-teaching-resources/zhhf92p
- https://www.theschoolrun.com/what-your-child-learns-reception-year
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