EYFS - Robins
Welcome to EYFS - Robins!
Welcome back to a new year at Larkrise Primary.
We all know that life in school is very different at the moment but if you have any worries or concerns about things then I am always willing to answer any questions you have. I am also here to support your child in anyway I can during these strange times.
Please remember the best way to communicate with me directly is on Class Dojo! If you are not able to access Class Dojo please speak to myself and I will be sure to give you your unique login code.
Due to current situation we will not be able to have a 'Meet the Teacher' meeting all of the information you need will be on the PowerPoint below including the Reception curriculum, PE days, help you can give at home and the structure of EYFS. Please go through it and speak to me if you have any questions.
If you would like to challenge yourself outside of the classroom there are many fantastic opportunities on Purple Mash, a great online platform. Every child has a login which can be found in their reading diary.
I know we are going to have a brilliant year in Robin Class and I am really looking forward to getting to know your children and being part of the start of their learning journey throughout Larkrise. Remember to stay in touch and I am here for any questions you might have.
Miss Spight 
Reading and Diaries
Your child has been issued a reading book, you need to make sure you use the reading diary to record the home reading as this is used to award ‘Reading Stars.’ Books will be changed every Tuesday and Friday. Please read the book more than once so that your child can build on their confidence with the story, remember to ask questions and encourage your child to talk about what they have read.
Robins Home learning tasks
All of todays work is now found on DoJo class story so head across to DoJo to find your daily activities.
I have added a list of extra links below which you can access to add additional work to your day if you wish, these include live Joe Wicks PE (@9am) and Science (@11am).
Do not forget about MiniMash (PurpleMash) & Collins eBooks to add to extra learning too.
If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
Miss Spight 
I will continue to add new links once I have found some good ones.
Joe Wicks - PE
PE with Joe is back ❤️🙌🏽 Starting Monday the 11th January at 9am on my YouTube channel. I am committing to 3 live sessions per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am(UK time).
They will be 20 minutes long and designed for children. Please please share this with as many families as you can and let your schools know so they can notify the parents ASAP and we can get as many young children taking part.
This is so important for our children’s emotional and mental health 🙏🏼🌍 Lots of love Joe 😀
Maddie Moate - Science
Let's Go Live (our live family science show) will be returning to help with #homeschooling! We're aiming for 3 shows a week, Mon-Wed-Fri @ 11am.
Bear with us whilst me and Greg Foot get sorted but there are 60+ shows to keep you going! ➡️www.youtube.com/maddiemoate
#LetsGoLiveWithMaddieandGreg
BBC bitesize - Early years resources for learning at home
Phonics games - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk
Free login available during lockdown so log in and work your way through some of the games.
Username: jan21
Password: home
Let me know how you get on with these :)
Miss Spight
Extra PE Lessons
Additional help
I have found a really helpful website which contains some fab information with regards to lots of different activities.
I have added fine motor and hand activities which should benefit you all, if you want to look at others available you may find specific ones suitable for you at home.
Here are digital copies of the home learning pack sent home and a list of useful websites to help with home learning
Phonics
Some suggested websites for you to try:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ (The free area)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/3-5-years/letters-and-sounds
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2.html (phases 1 & 2)
Topics
Here are some fun and interesting websites to help with the children’s learning for the topics they cover each half term:
Where’s the Bear?:
We learn all about different bears, where they live and what they look like. We make pictures of bears and read lots of different stories about bears such as goldilocks and we’re going on a bear hunt.
https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-bears/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gyI6ykDwds (We’re going on a bear hunt)
Time to celebrate:
We learn all about different celebrations including who celebrates them and how they are celebrated. We will learn about Christmas and sing Christmas songs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15451833 (Diwali)
Into the woods:
This topic looks at lots of different traditional and fairy stories and we learn about materials and floating and sinking through the gingerbread man and 3 little pigs and growing through jack and the beanstalk.
https://www.persil.com/uk/dirt-is-good/recipes/make-your-own-gingerbread-men.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VCpAYajmvo (Jack and the beanstalk story)
Under the sea:
In this topic we learn about the wider world and look at travel and transport as well as looking at animals under the sea.
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/ocean-facts/ (facts and videos)
Mad about minibeasts:
We will be learning about different minibeasts and going on hunts for minibeasts. We will also be growing plants and looking at what they need to grow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o_nE1X014U (life cycle of a caterpillar)
Are you a Superhero?:
We will be looking at what makes a superhero and then designing our own superheroes. We shall be reading lots of stories about different heroes and learning about famous heroes.
Do you have any ideas for this page? Why not let your Teacher know!