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Fledglings
​EYFS

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Learning, Transforming and Growing



‘I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.’  Genesis 28:15
Homework Summer 2
Weekly Activities
Spelling List
Number Knowledge
Read, Write, Inc Phonics Sound Mat
Newsletters
Summer 2
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To view our information pack, long term plan and timetable please use the links below.
Fledglings Information Pack
Long Term Plan
Timetable
You can find detailed information about our learning this term further down the page.
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St. Mary's Weekly News Blog

Welcome to Fledglings

We love to be active, explore, and be curious about ourselves, the world and each other. We enjoy stories, music, art, drama, climbing, and especially talking and laughing together. Through all these opportunities we are learning to become resilient individuals who are able to problem solve and persevere with tasks even when they find them challenging.  At St Mary’s, we are supporting children to be a life-long, independent and effective learners.
​Our staff team works hard to foster positive relationships with children and between children, and value just how important these partnerships are.  Right from the start, we endeavour to ensure that caring, nurturing and warm relationships are developed between the whole Fledglings community, which includes the staff, children and parents. We talk regularly about ‘Fantastic Fledgling’ behaviours, which tie into the school values, and support these young children to see how they can live out the school values in their day to day class participation. These behaviours include keeping going when they find an activity difficult, supporting another child with shoes or coats without being asked by an adult, solving their own disputes, or helping other children to solve a dispute without adult intervention. ​
In Fledglings, we think about our learning behaviour and consider our choices carefully. We learn from our mistakes and support each other. We collect house points and stars in the jar for making the right choices and together we have chosen our rewards: 
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​reward
Second reward
Third
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Fourth reward
Making cakes
Pyjama afternoon
TV treat
Ice lollies and OPAL time

Our Teacher -
​Miss Bullard

I am so excited to be teaching Fledglings class this year and I can not wait to learn, transform and grow with the children. I am passionate about creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment which encourages children to explore and discover. My favourite subjects are PE and art as well as reading.
​When I am not teaching I enjoy long walks with my dogs, travelling to new places and food! 
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We look forward to sharing our learning with you so come back to this page to find our home learning, photos and exciting news throughout the year. 
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"I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book."   ​- J.K. Rowling
Click here to listen to some of the staff reading stories
OUR CLASS BOOKS FOCUS
This term, our story will link to our new topic, "Roll up... Roll up!". We’ll be sharing the book You Can See a Circus, I See by Mike Downs. It’s a lovely, imaginative story all about the circus and how people see things in different ways. We’ll use the story to spark lots of talk, play, and creativity. The children will have fun exploring new words, acting out parts of the story, and creating their own circus-inspired art and role play. It’s a great way to bring the magic of the circus into our classroom!

Summer 2: "Roll up...roll up!"

Here is our termly cog document where you can find details of the different subjects we are covering this term. ​
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Books to support our project

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Our key text this term is 'You See a Circus, I See' by Mike Downs.
We will explore this text in our English focus time as well as through our continuous provision to provide a variety of writing opportunities. 


Website Links

Support with  "Roll up...Roll Up! Project":
BBC Bitesize SEN Sensory stories - Let's go out ...to the circus
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwyf8p3
Cirque up!
cirqueconnect.cirquedusoleil.com/kids/cirque-up
Blue Peter Circus 1903 performance

www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/blue-peter-circus-1903-performance
CBBC Peter's circus - Europe's youngest motorbike stunt rider.
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/my-life-shorts-peters-circus
Bitesize radio; KS1 Let's Move - Here comes the clowns!

www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zr6rhbk
Learn how to juggle
cirqueconnect.cirquedusoleil.com/
The Amazing Circus Quiz
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/blue-peter-circus-quiz

Support with DT 
BBC Bitesize KS1 Cooking and Nutrition
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjpmfdm
BBC BItesize Food KS1
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8jc6rd
CBeebies - Food
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/food
BBC Food Recipes for Kids

www.bbc.co.uk/food/occasions/recipes_for_kids

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Support with Science
Animals Including Humans:

BBC Bitesize KS1: Animals including humans
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv
BBC Teach- Animals
www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/z6g7fdm
BBC Teach - The Animal Kingdom

www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/znwnn9q
CBeebies - animals
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/animals

​Websites to support phonics and reading

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
www.starfall.com
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

Websites to support maths fluency
http://www.arcademics.com/
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/22/most-popular

Numbots
https://play.numbots.com/?_gl=1*g3b4ry*_ga*MTI1MzU2OTY4My4xNzQ1Nzg1NDI5*_ga_Q1TR3NYN36*MTc0NTc4NTQyOS4xLjAuMTc0NTc4NTQyOS4wLjAuMA..#/account/school-login-type?

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TT Rockstars
https://play.ttrockstars.com/
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Phonics 
We use the Read Write Inc Phonics programme to teach early reading and writing. Children start by learning a sound for each letter, and how to put these together to make words. As they progress through the programme, they learn digraphs - where 2letters make 1 sound (called 'Special Friends'), trigraphs (where 3 letters make 1 sound) and 'Red Words' - words that cannot always be fully decoded using taught sounds and may need to be learnt at sight, e.g. the, my, he. 

There are some resources below to help you develop your understanding of Phonics and support your children with their learning at home. We also send home a reading folder for each child taking part in Phonics with their own set of sound cards and a stage-appropriate book so you are able to help your child consolidate their learning by reading together. 

Set 1 Phonics Sheets
m,a,s
​RWI Sheets
th,z,ch
​RWI Sheets
d,t,i
​RWI Sheets
u,b,f
​RWI Sheets
n,p,g
​RWI Sheets
q,x,ng
​RWI Sheets
o,c,k
​RWI Sheets
nk
​RWI Sheet
 Resources
Read, Write Inc Phonics Information for Parents
Set 1 Sounds, Videos and Resources
Set 2 Sounds, Videos and Resources
Read, Write, Inc Phonics Sound Mat
Read Write Inc. Set 1 Ditties to read at home
Red Word Dominoes - I, go, no, the, to, into
Set 3 Sounds, Videos and Resources
Nursery Phonics Ideas
Red Word Dominoes - he, she, we, me, my, are, be, all, you, they, was
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Numeracy
We use the NCETM Mastering Number scheme to teach the main concepts of mathematical understanding to our Reception Children while Nursery use the same time to learn number rhymes, number songs and play games that help with early counting and mathematical language. 

As well as our 2 numeracy areas inside the classroom and outdoors, we also build opportunities for maths learning in other areas of the classroom, such as role play, the home corner, construction and playdough. 
Maths Skills in Reception
Maths activities to try at home 
​SPRING 1
Number Formation with rhymes
Printable Shape Dominoes
Printable Dominoes
Number Cards 0-20
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Other useful links

Being Active at Home
Tales Toolkit Website
Worship Space
Busy Time Ideas
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Listen to the St Mary's adults read some of your favourite stories
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Snack
We provide a daily snack for the children. Children receive free fruit and vegetables through the Government's Free Fruit and Vegetables Scheme (SFVS) which aims to help children achieve their 5 A Day.  The children in Fledglings like to try by adventurous foods and we often have other healthy options, not provided by the scheme, available for children to try, such as strawberries, melon, raspberries, mango, pineapple and blueberries. We also provide fresh drinking water and milk.

Snack is a social time and an adult sits with children during this time, modelling and promoting language. Children are encouraged to be independent at snack time, pouring their own drink, tidying their own fruit waste and developing table manners.
To find out more about applying to our nursery please visit St Mary’s Early Years page.
Early Years

Other useful website links​

Help paying for your childcare:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ 

Applying for 30 hours free childcare:
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare?utm_source=childcarechoices&utm_medium=microsite

Weblinks to support Maths, CBeebies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks

Video to support parents with Phase 1 phonic sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCBzNnSSxds

Video to support parents with Phase 2 and 3 phonic sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR0BV1zaFDM

Teach your Monster to read
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/


Decodable Comics (Click on 'Comics' Option)
http://www.phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/

Family Maths Toolkit
https://www.familymathstoolkit.org.uk/

ICT Games
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html

Professional Association for childcare and early years
https://www.pacey.org.uk/parents/toolkit/

Helping your child get ready for school (toileting)
https://www.eric.org.uk/lauras-story
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Tales Toolkit
https://talestoolkit.com/
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St. Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School      Southam Road      Banbury      OX16 2EG
Headteacher: Victoria Woods
Tel/Fax: 01295 263026               Email [email protected]
  • Home
    • Introduction to what we do...
    • Key Information >
      • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
      • Academy Information
      • Pupil Attainment and Progress
      • Pupil Premium Statement
      • PE and Sports Premium
      • OPAL
      • British Values
      • Ofsted SIAMS and Parent View
    • Our Church School >
      • Spirituality
      • St Mary's Church
      • The Prodigal Son
      • Worship
    • Curriculum
    • Who's Who
    • Policies
    • Keeping Children Safe at St Mary's >
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection
      • Safeguarding Children in Banbury
      • Online Safety
    • Admissions
    • Governors >
      • Members of the Governing Body
      • Governors Meetings
      • Business Interests and Attendance
    • Term Dates
    • Contact
    • Vacancies
  • Parents
    • Letters, Newsletters
    • School Blog
    • Term Dates
    • School Uniform
    • Attendance
    • ParentMail
    • School Dinners
    • Breakfast Club
    • Mental Health and Well-being
    • After School Club
    • Early Years
    • Zones of Emotional Regulation
  • Children
    • Fledglings: EYFS
    • Kingfishers: Year 1
    • Swallows: Year 2
    • Starlings: Year 3
    • Wrens: Year 4
    • Merlins: Year 5
    • Owls: Year 6
    • Houses and Pupil Leadership Team
    • Choir
  • Community
    • St Marys Church
    • ODST Newsletter
    • Useful Links
    • Wellbeing Ideas
    • What's on in Banbury?
    • International Schools
    • Story Time
    • Cookery Corner