Contact us
- Tel: 0121 556 0854
- Email: enquiries@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk
- Mesty Croft Primary St Luke's Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, WS10 0QY
A warm welcome to you from all the team!
Mrs Aggarwal, Mrs van Hoof, Miss Aadnanes, Miss Jewkes, Mrs Madeley and Miss Tipton
Wellcomm
In order to close the word gap, we need to work in partnership with our parents; we can’t work in isolation and have the same impact on children’s language development. Wellcomm provides us with a developmental framework and a small step approach to the knowledge and skills children need to become competent communicators.
Please find a range of activities below which you can work through with your child at home.
The Early Years curriculum is split into 7 areas of learning.
Here’s what we will be focusing on this term:
Personal, Social & Emotional Development:
Build confidence settling in to a new class and environment, play alongside others, building up new friendships, share their experiences and skills with others, adapt behaviour, become familiar with routines and class rules
Communication & Language:
Speaking and listening to each other, sharing ideas, responding to instructions, answering questions, learning new songs and using language in imaginative play.
Physical Development:
Show preference for a dominant hand, move with confidence in a range of ways and explore the outdoor area.
Literacy:
Sharing stories, book handling skills, using pictures to tell stories, learning letter formation rhymes, developing speaking and listening skills, hearing initial sounds in words, beginning to make marks and form letters.
Mathematics:
Counting and recognising numbers to 10, Forming numbers to 10, exploring repeating patterns.
Understanding of the World:
Creating self-portraits, exploring changes through the seasons, learning about different cultures and religions.
Expressive Art and Design:
Using imagination in play, singing songs and dancing, selecting colours for a purpose, mixing paints, making representations of people, animals and objects.
First your child will learn to read:
The children have been introduced to a toy frog called Fred! Fred can only say the sounds in a word and needs your child to help him read the word. Fred will say the sounds and children will work out the word. For example, Fred will say the sounds c–a–t, and children will say the word cat. This is Fred Talk: sounding out the word.
Have fun with Fred Talk at home!
“What a tidy r-oo-m!”
“Where’s your c-oa-t?”
“Time for b-e-d!”
The team in EYFS are all here to support you and your families every step of the way. We recognise that this is a difficult time for us all and we want you to know that your e-mails do not just have to be about the work that we are setting, you can contact us if you’re feeling worried, or you need to talk about something. We are here to help! Both children and parents can email us at:
class1@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk (Mrs Aggarwal)
class2@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk (Mrs Thickett)
Christmas themed home learning activities!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing you in 2021.
Stay safe :)
Whilst children in class 2 are learning at home, each day there will be slides with tasks for them to complete.
This is to support your child's learning development with as little disruption as possible. All tasks are linked to our current curriculum. If you have any concerns or queries please get in touch via email class2@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk
Class 2 Home Learning - Weekly Topic Overview
Monday 23rd November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Please click into the remote learning tab at the top for the weekly remote learning timetable and task.
Friday 20th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Thursday 19th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Wednesday 18th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Tuesday 17th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning
Monday 16th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning
Friday 13th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning
Thursday 12th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Wednesday 11th November - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the links below to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout. Happy learning!
Tuesday - Class 2 Home Learning Slides
Please click into the PowerPoint icons to access the home learning for the day. There are active links and voice notes (speaker symbol) for additional support and help throughout.
Our Reading Spine text this half term is 'Silly Billy'
We enjoyed creating our very own worry dolls.
click above for the caterpillar song 👆🐛
Hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btFCtMhF3iI
Week 5
Links you will need for today's learning:
The sound of the day: https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
9.30am RWI: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
These films are streamed live and will not be able to be viewed at other times.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30am, word time at 9.45am and spellings at 10am.
Set 2 Speed Sounds and word time 10am and spellings at 10.15am.
Set 3 Speed Sounds and word time at 10.30am and spellings at 10.45am.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Get creative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ReNKZiZNc
PE with Joe Wicks can be completed anytime of the day by clicking this link:
Links you will need for today's learning:
The sound of the day: https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
9.30am RWI: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
These films are streamed live and will not be able to be viewed at other times.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30am, word time at 9.45am and spellings at 10am.
Set 2 Speed Sounds and word time 10am and spellings at 10.15am.
Set 3 Speed Sounds and word time at 10.30am and spellings at 10.45am.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Understanding the World VE Day clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpaA_tZJV00
Get creative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlWcL9sVnc
PE with Joe Wicks can be completed anytime of the day by clicking this link:
Links you will need for today's learning:
The sound of the day: https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
9.30am RWI: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
These films are streamed live and will not be able to be viewed at other times.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30am, word time at 9.45am and spellings at 10am.
Set 2 Speed Sounds and word time 10am and spellings at 10.15am.
Set 3 Speed Sounds and word time at 10.30am and spellings at 10.45am.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Maths song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guNdJ5MtX1A
Watch the lifecycle of a frog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmlaclb3K2o
Sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJOSoJNeu54
PE with Joe Wicks can be completed anytime of the day by clicking this link:
Interactive links for some of today's learning. Maths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnrHLsHOVgM
28/04/20
Here is the Story of Supertato for you to read today.
You can also watch an animated version of the story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rze89HB9u8g
Links you will need for today's learning:
The sound of the day: https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
9.30am RWI: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
These films are streamed live and will not be able to be viewed at other times.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30am, word time at 9.45am and spellings at 10am.
Set 2 Speed Sounds and word time 10am and spellings at 10.15am.
Set 3 Speed Sounds and word time at 10.30am and spellings at 10.45am.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Maths Big number song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0dJWfQHF8Y
PE with Joe Wicks can be completed any time of the day by clicking this link:
Links you will need for 23/04/20 learning:
The sound of the day: https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
9.30am RWI: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
These films are streamed live and will not be able to be viewed at other times.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30am, word time at 9.45am and spellings at 10am.
Set 2 Speed Sounds and word time 10am and spellings at 10.15am.
Set 3 Speed Sounds and word time at 10.30am and spellings at 10.45am.
Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
PE with Joe Wicks can be completed any time of the day by clicking this link:
Please click the Interactive links below for learning slide 21/04/20
RWI reading: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Dotty Maths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Mazc-SsG0
Read: What the Ladybird Heard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzNIERZUyEM
Dont forget PE with Joe Wicks at 9am :
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvPHOpzoEk5onAEbq40g2-k
Your amazing learning!
Keep up the hard work you are making us so proud.
Watch link: How does food get into a tin can? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0hxrGp1IJI
Please find the interactive links you can click straight into below:
Links for 5 little speckled frogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSC-gHBU_d0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCumUup9vWQ
Frida and Bear story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHkEvUjr4Vk
Oxford Owl
P.E with Joe Wicks
https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvPHOpzoEk5onAEbq40g2-k
Mesty Croft Phonic page:
https://mestycroftprimary.co.uk/phonics/
Home learning/our curriculum/phonics
RWI Daily Lessons:
https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education/
Please find below the interactive links listed in the above tasks:
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/please-log-in
Can you find out what a shadow is?
We have really enjoyed receiving your e-mails and photographs, thank you!
Here's some examples of the amazing learning taking place at home.
Welcome to Reception!
A warm welcome to you from all the team!
For the first few weeks of the term we will be concentrating on settling the children in to their new environments, establishing rules and routines and meeting new peers.
We are all looking forward to a fantastic year with the children.
You are now a full time member of Mesty Croft Academy, and are about to embark on an amazing learning journey.
We recognise that every child is unique! Learning happens when you are engaged and motivated in your play; it also happens when you are happy and secure in your learning environment. Here at Mesty Croft Academy, we are very proud of our enabling environment where you will begin your lifelong love of learning.
Your year in Reception will be bursting with fantastic learning opportunities, ensuring that your time in Reception will be one that you will never forget. Each day will include Phonics, Literacy and Maths sessions, as well as opportunities for child-initiated learning using a range of vibrant learning spaces, both indoors and outside.
We foster and promote positive learning behaviours; believe and achieve!
Phonics learning at home....
Can you hear and say the first sound you hear in a word?
Can you have a go at writing the first sound you heard in a word?
You can support your child hearing the first sound by playing ‘eye spy’ and then let them have a go by writing the letter.
Maths learning at home....
Can you count up to 10 and back?
What happens to the numbers when you count forwards each time?
What happens to the numbers when you count back each time?
Can you have a go at writing your numbers up to 10?
Capturing the Learning in Reception!
Spider Hunting!
We went on a mini beast hunt to see what we could find today!
We had lots of fun celebrating Chinese New Year this week!
We took part in lots of fun activities such as making dragons, willow painting, boiling noodles and tasting lots of delicious Chinese food!
Pancake Day!
World Book Day!
We had lots of fun sharing our favourite stories with each other!