Seahorses (Reception)

Welcome to Team Seahorses!

We are a Reception class, our Teacher is Mrs. Dring and our Teaching Assistant are Mrs.Warren (Senior Teaching Assistant) and Mrs Perrett (HLTA). 

Mrs Dring

Mrs Warren

Mrs Perrett

Our Learning

In Seahorses Class, children learn through a balance of adult-led teaching, practical experiences and child-initiated play. We encourage children to explore, investigate, ask questions and develop confidence as independent learners.

Through our indoor and outdoor provision, children develop communication skills, creativity, resilience and positive relationships while building strong foundations for future learning.

Seahorses Outdoor Play     Seahorses and Dolphins Outdoor Play

For more information about the Early Years curriculum and areas of learning, please visit our EYFS page Early years foundation.

Our topics for the year are:
• Are you a real sea creature?
• Super Me
• Are you ready for change?
• Can you fly to the moon?
• Are all animals important?
• How do heroes and helpers make our world magical?

We explore our topics through a big question and immerse the children in a variety of topic-led and child-led learning experiences.

Our Classroom

Every child has their own peg and tray to help keep their belongings safe and organised. We also have our own toilet area to ensure children can access the toilet independently throughout the school day.

Trays   

Seahorses Toilet

Independence and Classroom Life

In Seahorses class, we encourage children to become confident and independent learners. Children are supported to:

• select and return resources independently
• follow classroom routines
• develop resilience when learning becomes challenging
• work collaboratively with others
• manage their belongings
• take pride in their learning and environment

We celebrate kindness, perseverance and positive attitudes to learning every day.

Useful Information

PE Days:
Tracksuit Monday and Wednesday. Each week we take part in a multiskills P.E. session and a teacher-led session.

Greenfingers:
We enjoy wearing our wellington boots to explore our local area. We investigate the world around us and learn about how things live and grow.

Library Days:
We enjoy listening to a story in the library and choosing a book to take home to share with our families.

Planners:
Please read with your child every night and write a comment in the planner.

Home Learning:
Weekly news, daily reading and phonics activities. Please see the weekly chit chat for online maths links Weekly chit chats

Supporting Learning at Home

You can support your child at home by:

• reading together regularly
• talking about stories and new vocabulary
• practising counting in everyday situations
• encouraging independence with dressing and routines
• sharing achievements and wow moments from home

Thank you for working in partnership with us to support your child’s learning and development.

Seahorses Classroom         Seahorses Classroom

Seahorses Classroom