Squirrels
Squirrels are the Reception and Year 1 children.
Our teachers are Mrs Jennings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays) and Mrs Smith (Thursday and Fridays).
We are supported by Mrs Clayton and Mrs Woodcock.
Our teachers are Mrs Jennings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays) and Mrs Smith (Thursday and Fridays).
We are supported by Mrs Clayton and Mrs Woodcock.
All About Squirrels
Squirrels are an excitable bunch who love practical learning, learning through our play and teamwork. We care, we are helpful and we are inclusive – everyone matters and everyone belongs! We have a very busy role play area, a well-loved art workshop and amazing construction area. We are also big fans of our outdoor classroom - waterplay and the sandpit are current favourites!
Our Teachers
Mrs Jennings.
I teach Squirrels on a Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Since graduating as a teacher in 1995, I have held different roles in both the education and training sectors. I have taught in Middle, Junior, Primary and Nursery schools across Surrey, Oxfordshire and London. Through my work with all age groups - from babies to adults - I have discovered my true passion is Early Years.
When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my teenage children and friends and like country walks and trips to the theatre and cinema.
I teach Squirrels on a Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Since graduating as a teacher in 1995, I have held different roles in both the education and training sectors. I have taught in Middle, Junior, Primary and Nursery schools across Surrey, Oxfordshire and London. Through my work with all age groups - from babies to adults - I have discovered my true passion is Early Years.
When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my teenage children and friends and like country walks and trips to the theatre and cinema.
Mrs Smith
I teach Squirrels on a Thursday and Friday.
I feel very fortunate to have taught in a variety of schools and across different age groups. My teaching journey began in Devon, continued in London, and has now brought me to the Wroxton area, where I am delighted to be part of the community. Outside of school, I love exploring the outdoors. One of my favourite ways to travel is in my campervan, Gwen, which takes me on adventures around the country to discover new and exciting places.
Information About Our Class Reward
30 stars in the jar |
60 stars in the jar |
90 in the jar |
120 stars in the jar |
Extra play |
Icecream |
Cake decorating |
Movie and biscuit |
Our Approach to EYFS and Year 1
In Squirrels we learn in a variety of different ways. Sometimes we have whole class input/carpet time, Sometimes we will be learning in small groups with an adult (both indoors and outdoors). Reception children often learn through our play, and our adults step in to ask important questions that help us to think and extend our play. We also have ‘Busy Time’ where we improve our skills in our enhanced provision. We can choose our area of learning and use the resources provided to consolidate previous learning.
Phonics
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Phonics is taught daily in groups, working on a specific set of sounds according to the ability of the child. Each session has a distinct structure following Read Write Inc (RWI). Each week, the children take home new sound cards, Ditty sheets or a RWI book for them to re-read each night with an adult. This helps them develop fluency.
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Our Book Focus Our key texts this term are related to our "Real life heroes" project Initially we will explore 'Super Milly and the Super School Day' by Stephanie Clarkson Our second focus text will be 'When You’re Fast Asleep Who Works at Night-Time?' by Peter Arrhenius. The term will conclude with us using 'The Christmas Eve Tree' by Delia Huddy Our daily story time will enable the class to encounter some familiar stories, explore different "Heroes" tales and in addition to hear factual and story texts linked to our Science work on the human body. |
