Robins – Reception

Welcome to Robins Class

Hello and welcome to the Robins class page. My name is Mrs Lilley and I am really excited about teaching Reception this year and looking forward to getting the new school year under way.  I am currently in my 7th year of teaching and have taught in Year 1 and I have taught Year 2 for six years. I am the EYFS leader, Maths leader and Science leader in school this year.

This page is for Robins class to update you on what the children have been learning, locating information, posting homework and uploading useful websites or pages for you and your children to explore. Please visit regularly for updates.  

I cannot wait to meet the Robins class in September and begin teaching some exciting topics this year.

Mrs Lilley 

Curriculum Information

Please see attached slides and information about the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. 

Useful Links and information 

Please see links attached below which have been recommended by the Early Years Team. The Cbeebies link has lots of useful ideas to try at home with your child, information and advice for parents. A handy tool! 

Another useful link is the Cbeebies Alphablocks and Numberblocks shows. They are lots of fabulous clips on BBC iplayer which are used in school to help visualise and build numbers. Please do share and take a look at home with your child. 

Finally is the 'Activity Passport' for children which has been released by the Government with a list of recommended activities and learning opportunities for children to experience at each age and stage. Please do try these at home. 

Challenge Cards

At School we have been exploring how to encourage independence in Robins class. We have set up some challenge cards for the children to use. The children complete some learning jobs around the classroom, then they are encouraged to tick off the learning job on their challenge card once they have completed each challenge. The children have fully embraced these and are now trying some more learning jobs in all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Well done Robins! 

Class Character 

In Robins class our class character is Winnie the Pooh. He is going to come home with each child over the school year. He has an adventure book which comes along with him when he is sent home with your child. Please take Winnie on some adventures: it could be as simple as a bed time story, tea at the table or attending a swimming lesson! The book is to document the adventures he has been up to with your child and to encourage talk, sharing ideas, and writing. 

You can take photos, write captions and eventually the children can record their ideas into the book also.

Thank you 

Mrs Lilley 

All about Me Boxes- Next Week

Don't forget to bring in your Summer/All about me boxes into school next week as we would love to see all of the things that are important to you at home. Photos of your family and friends are welcome so we can display these with pride in our classroom. 

Looking forward to seeing you all next week, 

Mrs Lilley 

• PE days are Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. Indoor kits needed and outdoor kits in the summer. 
• Please ensure all clothing is labelled.
• Lunch - we like to encourage healthy lunch choices avoiding items such as chocolate and sweets in lunch boxes. If your child is having a hot dinner then please discuss the menu so that they know whether to choose the meat, vegetarian or salad options.
• Extra snack can be brought in for morning break time- fruit or vegetables only.
• Guided reading will be completed once a week with your child.
• 1:1 reading will be completed on a 3 week rota with adults in class.
• Please could all children bring their reading book and reading record to school every day.
• During better weather please ensure that your child has sun cream and a sunhat. In the winter months please ensure your child has a suitable jacket along with hats and gloves too.
• Children can bring a change of shoes to be able to go onto the play equipment outside and the field during play times.