Reception 2025 - 2026
Mrs Plowright
Welcome to our Reception Class Page
Looking Ahead to the Summer Half Term
'Our Roots and Our Homes'
This half term, we are delighted to begin our new topic, ‘Our Roots and Our Homes’. Through this theme, children will explore a sense of belonging—learning about their own families, traditions, and the places they call home. Texts such as 'Me on a Map'will support their understanding of place, from themselves to the wider world.
We will explore how homes have changed over time, using stories like 'Peepo!' to look at the past and The Three Little Pigs to inspire discussions about different types of homes and materials, alongside hands-on building and role play.
Our learning will be enriched through creative opportunities, encouraging children to express their ideas through art and imaginative play.
We will also explore community, kindness, and respect. Through 'Handa’s Surprise', children will make comparisons between their own lives and life in Kenya, developing curiosity and an appreciation of the wider world.
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 coat and water bottle in school each day.
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