Helpful links and websites
Phonic resources
Sound lotto
Rhyming
EASY Rhythm and Rhyme Phase 1 Phonics game- PLAY NOW! - Bing video
Alliteration
SUPER FUN Phase 1 Phonics alliteration activity for PRESCHOOLERS - Bing video
Alliteration - Phase 1 Phonics - Bing video
Oral blending and segmenting
Phase 1 phonics game: Easy Oral Blending and Segmenting - Bing video
Maths resources
Topmarks is a great website to explore for maths games. You can choose EYFS to find games appropriate for your child.
Early Years Maths - Topmarks Search
Other useful websites
Yoga is a great way to support children's physical skills and mindfulness. Cosmic yoga is a great place on you tube to immerse yourself in Yoga whilst following a story and helping them with their imaginative skills.
Building children's gross motor skills is a very important skill in our early years. Supporting children moving their arms, shoulders and crossing their midline will support them in prespring themselves for writing. Why not try some ribbon dancing? The children in Meadow class love it.
RIBBON DANCE WITH FRIENDS | KIDS DANCE | Little Movers Prop Dance | Children's Tutorial - Bing video
Top ten skills for starting Reception class
Let’s take a look at some of the skills Ofsted say children should learn before starting school
- Following simple instructions
- Able to use the toilet
- Make themselves understood by others
- Have essential skills such as sitting still, listening and following commands
- To be aware of other peers
- Follow boundaries set for behaviour
- Ask an adult for help
- Undress themselves
- Talk in sentences
- Recognise their own name