Welcome to Acorn Class!
Class Information
Welcome to the Reception Class at Ellel St. John’s Primary School. We are looking forward to working together so that we have a very exciting and productive year.
We are a class of 26 children. Our teacher is called Mrs Tyson and our teaching assistant is called Mrs Reeve. We also lucky to have Miss Fisher on a Wednesday.
We’d like to say a very big welcome to the new children and their families that are joining us. We hope that you enjoy the new challenges and approaches to learning that Reception has to offer!
All learning areas are developed with the children.
We were an Early Adopter school which meant that we took on the revised Early Learning Goals a year early. These ELGs were statutory from September 2021 – EYFS Early Adopter Early Learning Goals
Ellel EYFS Long Term Plan 22-23
Ellel EYFS Long Term Plan – Early Adopter Framework
Development Matters – Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage
Maths Overview – Ellel EYFS Maths Long Term Plan
This video clip explains Number Sense This video explains Reading and Writing
Red Rose Phonics Overview – Overview of Phase 2-3-4-5
Class Letters – Welcome Newsletter 2022
Acorn Class Timetable Autumn 2022
Acorn Class Timetable Spring 2023
As a school we value the importance in strengthening partnerships between parents/carers and professionals. In Acorn Class we encourage ‘WOW’ moments in order to celebrate children’s home achievements. We are very keen for parents to become involved in these as we recognise the importance in children connecting what they learn at school to their home and community. We ask parents to share with us children’s ‘WOW’ moments. If your child says or does anything at home that to you, demonstrates a ‘WOW’ moment of learning, then we encourage you to write it down on a ‘WOW’ slip (WOW home slips), cut it out and send it back into school so we can celebrate them in group time and display them on our ‘WOW’ board. If you would like to send in photos to support the ‘WOW’ moment you are more than welcome to do that too!
Topic Information
PLANNING THAT CATERS FOR CHILDREN’S INTERESTS!
Topic webs are just possible learning opportunities that will either enrich the class continuous provision or be planned as an Adult Led activity to cover specific Areas of Learning. Topic planning is generated from the children’s interests and ideas and their interpretation of the topic. A mix of this planning and the children’s planning ideas are then developed into weekly plans.
Meeting the needs of specific groups
- Where possible topic to cater for lower achievers.
- Develop speaking skills.
- Differentiated / Intervention where appropriate.
Our topics are led by the children but to give you an idea of progression and coverage (subject to change) please click here – EYFS Long Term Plan 22-23
Topic Information 2022-2023
Spring Term 2nd Half
We will be developing our Acorn Class garden area so our topic will be ‘Spring into Life!’
Click here to see our intial activity ideas – Spring into Life Topic Web
Spring Term 1st Half
Following on from Christmas, our topic is all about toys. Each week will focus on a different type of toy e.g. teddy bears, battery operated, vehicles, old toys etc. Toys and Us topic web Toys and Us Continuous Provision Ideas
Autumn Term 2nd Half
Our new topic is ‘Terrific Tales’ – Terrific Tales Planning Ideas
This will include Autumn, Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Diwali, Christmas and Hanukkah.
Autumn Term 1st Half
After an initial ‘getting to know you’ and settling in period we will begin our first topic of the year ‘Marvellous Me!’
This topic is chosen to ease children into school, so they can get to know their new surroundings and class members. We will be getting to know the members of our class! We will also be covering aspects of Autumn, as well as celebrating Harvest. Our topic will also allow us to cover cross curricular Literacy and Maths activities. The children will learn and reflect through playing and exploring, actively learning and will be encouraged to create and think critically through our topic.
Marvellous Me Topic Web Marvellous Me Knowledge Organiser Marvellous Me Continuous Provision Ideas
Topic Information 2021-2022
Summer Term 2nd Half
Our final topic of the year has been decided – ‘Fun at the Seaside!’
We have already begun to create a Travel Agents, Beach, Rock Pool and Ice Cream Parlour!
Click here to see our initial planning ideas – Fun at the Seaside!
Summer Term 1st Half
Our topic for this half term is ‘Ticket to Ride!’ and will initially begin with destination outer space.
Ticket to Ride Initial Topic Web
Ticket to Ride Continuous Provision Initial Ideas
Where will our learning take us…and how will we get there?
Spring Term 2nd Half
Our new topic has been decided and discussed – ‘Spring into Life!’ Spring into Life Topic Web 2022
Spring Term 1st Half
Toys and Us Topic Web Toys and Us Continuous Provision Ideas
Autumn Term 2nd Half
Our new topic is ‘Terrific Tales’ Terrific Tales Planning Ideas This will include Bonfire Night, Remembrance, Diwali, Christmas and Hanukkah.
Autumn Term 1st Half
Topic webs and initial proposed coverage – Marvellous Me Topic Web Marvellous Me Continuous Provision Ideas
Topic Information 2020-2021
Summer Term 2021
Following the interests of the children and our Farm animals work within our Jack and the Beanstalk topic, we have moved on naturally to a new topic of ‘All creatures Great and Small!’ We will take the childrens’ lead and have themed animal weeks. Will we learn about minibeasts, under the sea creatues or jungle animals? Who knows but our options are endless! All Creatures Great and Small
Our new topic for the start of the first half term is all about Jack and the Beanstalk! We will learn all about growing and lifecycles.
Jack and the Beanstalk Topic Web
Spring Term 2021
Our topic for the second half term is all about Space – Destination Outer Space!
Space continuous provision ideas
Spring Term 1st Half –
Toys and Us Continuous Provision Ideas
See the Acorn Class Blog for lots of teaching ideas, videos, links and activities. Happy learning!
Autumn Term 2020
Our topic for the second half term is ‘Let’s Celebrate’ and our learning will be based around Celebrations and Festivals. This will include Autumn, Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Diwali, Birthdays, Advent, Christmas and Hanukkah.
Autumn Term 1st Half – Marvellous Me Topic Web
