Welcome to the Foundation Stage

We are delighted to welcome you to the Foundation Stage at Kneesall C of E Primary School. Whether you join us in Nursery or Reception, we know you will have a fabulous time and learn lots of exciting new things. Keep an eye on this page for what we are learning.

We are very lucky in the Foundation Stage as we are able to adapt teaching and learning according to the interests of the children, providing spontaneous learning opportunities whilst still adhering to the core principles of the Foundation Stage. The possibilities and opportunities are endless!

Things to remember:  

To ensure that your child is prepared for each school day please send them with:

• bag (a backpack that fits everything in is best!)
• reading book and diary (these will be provided when children are ready)
• a named water bottle
• a waterproof coat (we're outside a lot!)
• wellington boots (where possible to stay at school),
• a change of socks and at least two pairs of spare pants and bottoms

Children will not need PE kit during the Autumn term as they will have access to resources to help them develop physically such as riding wheeled equipment, playing with a variety of games equipment and making and using obstacle courses. PE lessons will begin in the Spring term.

If your child would like milk during our morning snack time, please register at www.coolmilk.com. Under fives receive free milk!

Mrs Hudson will be teaching on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday morning each week. Mrs McMahon will be teaching on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs McMahon & Mrs Hudson  - Foundation Stage Teachers

                                  Mrs Richmond - Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant                                     

Below is an overview of the learning themes for each term. We also update our Class Dojo story with weekly photos, giving parents a glimpse into the exciting activities and lessons we’ve been exploring.

Autumn 1 - Me and My World

During this half term, we explored what makes each of us unique, as well as the importance of our friends, families, and community. We kicked things off by creating self-portraits, paying close attention to the details of our own faces. We also delved into the roles of people who help us, and were fortunate enough to welcome a fire engine, a police officer, and a nurse to our classroom! The children were thrilled to learn how these professionals contribute to keeping us safe and healthy.

Autumn 2 - Celebrations

We explored a wide range of celebrations from around the world, including Bonfire Night, Diwali, and Christmas. One of the highlights was our immersive Diwali Day, which we celebrated alongside the rest of the school. We were also fortunate to have a visit from Heather, our Lay Minister, who taught us about Advent. To cap off the season, we proudly performed a Nativity play with Class 1.

Spring 1 - Hot and Cold

This half term, we will explore contrasting places around the world. We’ll begin by examining our local area, creating simple maps, and identifying key features we recognise. Then, we’ll broaden our perspective by learning about regions with both hot and cold climates, introducing exciting new vocabulary like mountains, volcanoes, and geysers. To bring these diverse environments to life, we’ll also try our hand at creating digital artwork to represent these contrasting landscapes.