Welcome to Class Dulas

Welcome to Class Dulas page.
Our class teacher is Mrs Sophie Jones and the teaching assistants are Mrs Judith Humphreys, Mrs Teresa Marsh and Mrs Kerry Cole.

🌸 Spring Term Learning – Reception & Year 1 🌸

This term, our mixed Reception and Year 1 class will be learning through a range of exciting, practical activities that support both the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 curriculum. Learning is carefully planned to meet children where they are, helping them to grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity.

English in Reception & Year 1

Literacy Leaves Text: Stanley’s Stick

In our mixed Reception and Year 1 class, English is taught using the Literacy Leaves approach, which is based on rich, high-quality texts. One of our focus stories is Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley.

The story encourages imagination, talk and creativity as children explore how a simple stick can become many different things. Through shared reading, discussion, play and writing activities, children develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Reception children focus on oral storytelling, drawing and early writing, while Year 1 children build confidence in writing sentences and describing ideas in more detail. All children access the same story, with learning carefully adapted to their stage of development.

Parents can support learning at home by talking about the story, encouraging imaginative play and valuing children’s early writing and ideas.

🧮 Mathematics (White Rose Maths)

We follow the White Rose Maths scheme, using hands-on resources, stories, and games to build strong number understanding.

• Reception:

  • Numbers to 10 and beyond

  • Comparing quantities

  • Shape, pattern, and measure

• Year 1:

  • Number and place value

  • Addition and subtraction

  • Shape and measurement

Children are encouraged to explain their thinking and apply maths to real-life situations.

📚 The 7 Areas of Learning (EYFS)

Learning is woven across all seven areas of the EYFS, supporting the whole child:

Prime Areas

• Communication & Language – listening, speaking, and storytelling

• Physical Development – fine and gross motor skills

• Personal, Social & Emotional Development – confidence, friendships, and independence

Specific Areas

• Literacy – phonics, reading, and early writing

• Mathematics – number, shape, and problem solving

• Understanding the World – science, geography, RE, and everyday experiences

• Expressive Arts & Design – art, music, and imaginative play

🔬 Science – Everyday Materials

Children will explore everyday materials, learning to:

• Identify different materials (wood, plastic, metal, fabric, etc.)

• Talk about their properties (hard, soft, waterproof, bendy)

• Compare and sort materials for different purposes

Activities include investigations, hands-on experiments, and real-life problem solving.

🌦 Geography – What Is the Weather Like in the UK?

We will be learning about weather in the UK, including:

• The four seasons

• Daily weather patterns

• How weather affects our lives

Children will observe the weather, keep simple charts, and compare seasonal changes.

✡️ Religious Education – Who Is Jewish and How Do They Live?

In RE, children will learn about Judaism, focusing on:

• What it means to be Jewish

• Important symbols and celebrations

• Family life and traditions

This learning helps children develop respect and understanding of different beliefs and cultures.

🎨 Art – Structure and 3D

In Art, children will explore structure and 3D art, including:

• Building and joining materials

• Exploring balance and stability

• Creating sculptures using recycled and natural materials

The focus is on creativity, experimentation, and talking about their ideas.

💬 How You Can Help at Home

• Talk about what your child is learning

• Practise counting, reading, and writing little and often

• Encourage curiosity about the world around them

PE is on Wednesday and Friday. Please can children wear their PE kit on this day.

Thank you for your continued support — we’re looking forward to a busy and exciting Spring term!

Mrs S Jones