Welcome to Reception

Staff in Reception

Class Teacher: Miss S. Pixton

Teaching Assistant: Mr J. Detko

PPA Teaching: Mrs A. Whittle

At St Anne's Copp, we use a broad topic title for each half term. We really want to develop a love for reading from a young age, so most of our learning is based around a story. It is important that everyone is motivated and engaged in what we do, so children can take our learning in many exciting directions.

We use Class Dojo as a place to share our learning experiences. 

Early Learning Goals

Children in Reception will be assessed against the Early Learning Goals in the Summer term. Please find the child-friendly Early Learning Goals below. 

What do the children say about Reception class? 

"I like the toys."

"I like playing with my friends."

"I like books and playing."

"I like playing outside."

"I like going to GECCOES."

Phonics

At St Anne's Copp, we use the phonics scheme Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Please find the Reception overview and a link to phonics games below. 

Maths

Please find the link to EYFS maths games below. 

Prayers

In Reception, the children will learn the prayers that we use throughout the day. Please find them below. 

Please see the EYFS page using the link below for more information. 

KIRFS 2023-2024

Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road,

Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load.

Been a long time, little donkey, through the winter's night,

Don't give up now, little donkey, Bethlehem's in sight. 

Ring out those bells tonight,

Bethlehem, Bethlehem.

Follow that star tonight,

Bethlehem, Bethlehem.

Little donkey, little donkey had a heavy day, 

Little donkey, carry Mary safely on her way.

(The music will fade after we have sung the above.)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are.

(First verse is repeated)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!

(The music will fade after we have sang the verse twice.)

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes:

I love you Lord Jesus look down from on high, 

And stay by my side until morning is nigh. 

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay

Close by me forever and love me, I pray;

Bless all the dear children in your tender care, 

And fit us for heaven to live with you there.