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Welcome to Maple Class!
On this page we aim to keep children and families up to date with what we have been and will be learning about.
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Reception Team
class email: mapleclass@riversideprimaryschool.org.uk
Transition information 25-26
W E E K L Y U P D A T E
17th October 2025
Reminders:
- 22nd Diwali Celebration in Mail Hall, 3:15-4:00pm
- 24th Halloween Disco.
- 24th End of the Term
- 3rd November Inset Day (no school)
- 4th November Term Starts
Halloween Disco: Please make sure that your child wears their costume to school and also brings a bag with spare clothes.
Happy Friday All!
This week we have been reading Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas
The Winnie the Witch series is beneficial for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) because it promotes learning through fun and engaging stories, develops language and memory skills, and can be used to teach important concepts like the social model of disability. The books' colourful illustrations and magical adventures also help develop creativity and observation skills, and offer opportunities for a range of activities, from singing and matching games to descriptive writing and art.
RWInc
R http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/DbvLk6Yr/2muV3S06
J http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/3Ujsyrk0/SMZgwvZn
V http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/46FxJm89/xrrLhJuE
Y http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/NJZdbu5n/VM2dP1om
W http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/pDySzqtv/w0PxrbMZ
Set 1 Word Time
http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/LUvEfI46/xuH268ug
http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/cbJcdemS/HBOWXIoa
http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/oh5OYuCd/NLZkEmVW
Maths
This week, the children have built on their subitising skills. They continued to use ‘perceptual’ subitising – instant recognition – by saying the number of sounds that they can hear, such as claps or drum beats, without needing to count. They will be encouraged to look closely at small quantities and observe whether the quantity has changed or only the arrangement.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08d61cv/numberblocks-series-1-four
Handwriting
In Reception (ages 4-5) in the UK, handwriting focuses on foundational skills like correct pencil grip, posture, and forming recognisable, non-cursive letters, with an emphasis on physical activities to develop fine motor skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg8-Zg99FbI&list=PLv80XE_mA4uy5WO-mMcUQ2vX6AdVpIPEk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T_mH8SIyCk&list=PLv80XE_mA4uy5WO-mMcUQ2vX6AdVpIPEk&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEExAVmpNSQ&list=PLv80XE_mA4uy5WO-mMcUQ2vX6AdVpIPEk&index=3
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Coombes and Mrs Austin
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