Reception 2025 - 2026
Mrs Plowright
Welcome to our Reception Class Page
Looking Ahead to the Summer Half Term
'Discovery'
This half term, we are excited to begin our new topic, ‘The Discovery’. Through this hands-on theme, children will become 'Discovery Detectives' as they explore how living things grow, change and thrive in the natural world and within themselves.
We will begin by transforming our outdoor area into a Discovery Garden, planting seeds and learning what plants need to grow. Children will care for living things and observe changes over time as their understanding of growth develops.
Our learning will be enriched by the arrival of live caterpillars, allowing children to experience the life cycle first-hand. Texts such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Monkey Puzzle will support learning about change, habitats and belonging.
As the term progresses, children will explore minibeasts and their habitats, investigate how living things change, and reflect on their own growth as they prepare for the transition into Year 1.
In the Early Years, our aim is to ensure that every child has the very best start to their education. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can build positive relationships, develop independence, and learn through play and exploration in an enabling environment that supports every unique learner, "preparing us all for lifelong learning".General Information
Please make sure that your child brings their reading books and record to school every day.
A decodable reading book linked to our phonics learning will be sent home every Friday, along with a ‘Story to Share’ book to promote and encourage a love of reading.
PE will take place on Wednesdays – please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit on this day.
Homework will be sent every Friday. This is a fun, practical and meaningful activity linked to our weekly phonics learning, as well as assigned mathematical games/ activities within NumBots.
Your child should have a named light, hooded coat, water bottle and sun hat in school each day.
- Please note that longlasting suncream should be applied prior to your child arriving to school.
Should you wish to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact me at rplowright@mottramacademy.org.uk
Best wishes,
Mrs Plowright and the EYFS Team