Class 1
Reception
Reception is a special and unique stage of schooling. In class 1 we encourage children to learn and develop through playing, exploring, being active, creative and being asked questions to help their thinking
In class 1 we believe play is a very important part of your child’s development and most learning will be introduced through a mixture of carefully planned play and some adult-led focused activities. There is also opportunities for your child to choose activities that appeal to them, following their own particular interests.
The staff in class 1 are delighted when the children go home and say that they have been playing all day! To us that means they have had learning experiences which have been fun and enjoyable.
A big focus in Class 1 is encouraging independence and building confidence. We equip the children with the fundamental skills needed to progress successfully throughout the rest of the school.
The class 1 team provide a nurturing, happy, secure environment, where every child is celebrated.
What are we learning?
Explore what ideas, topics and vocabulary our class will be exploring each half term. Below is also a document about how we ensure children are ready for the next stage of their learning journey into Key Stage 1.
Meet our teachers
Mrs Lodge
Hello everyone. I am Class 1’s teacher Mrs Lodge.
I love teaching at Netherton Infant and Nursery School, we work hard but also have lots of fun, make friends and enjoy being together. I have mainly taught in Year 1 or Year 2 but have also taught in Reception before - I’m really excited about being back in Early Years this year and leading the team. I also came to this school as a child (many years ago!!!) so it’s an extra special place for me to teach.
As well as being Class 1’s teacher I have responsibility for overseeing curriculum development through school and I co-ordinate music and help with maths. I also support Mrs Barker with the day to day running of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team and help to make important decisions about our lovely school.
Our Big Six - books we return to over and over again
-
Monkey Puzzle
JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER
Monkey has lost his mummy! With the help of a confused butterfly, he finds her again. A funny and clever book the children love to read.
-
Giraffes Can't Dance
GILES ANDREAE
Gerald would love to dance, but the other animals tell him that giraffes can’t. In this delightful celebration of diversity and self confidence, he finds his own unique way.
-
Can't you Sleep, Little Bear?
MARTIN WADDELL
Described as ‘the most perfect children’s book ever written’, this is the cosy tale of a small bear who is afraid of the dark, and the big bear who helps with patience, reassurance and wonder.
-
Whatever next!
JILL MURPHY
Filled with innocence and imagination, this wonderful story has us finding a rocket, making friends with an owl, and picnicking on the moon with baby bear, all before bath time!
-
Room on the Broom
JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER
A delightful read aloud book about making friends and helping each other. We love this adventurous story about a witch, her new friends, and a ferocious dragon.
-
This is the Bear
SARAH HAYES
A wonderful story about a boy, a dog and a lost bear, and the adventures he gets up to. Children love this simple rhyming story that’s easy to learn by heart, and its great for beginning to read.