If you would like to visit Reception, please Email the school office to book a school tour: office@thegalfridschool.org.uk
Library Days
Each week Reception pupils will visit the school library. They will be able to select a book of their choice to enjoy at home. Books need to be returned on your child’s class library day please.
Thursday - Plum Class.
Useful Documents
Phonics
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We use the Read, Write, Inc scheme to teach phonics. Click here for a link to the website, where you can find more information in supporting your child in phonics at home.
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The Phonics Play website have some fun, free games which will support your child with reading and spelling.
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Oxford Owl has a fantastic free ebook library. Your child can select a text matched to their phonics level which they can read themselves, as well as listening to it read aloud. There are games and activities, based on the chosen text, for children to play.
Useful Websites
Cosmic Kids Yoga and mindfulness activities.
Topsmark Literacy and maths games.
Hungry Little Minds Simple, fun activities for children in the EYFS to do with their families at home.
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/ Parenting and wellbeing support.
https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/ Some great ideas to support your family in eating well and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
https://www.keep-your-head.com/cyp/CP-MHS/parents/local-support-for-parents-and-carers
Supporting Cambridgeshire parents who have children with additional needs and disabilities. Pinpoint Cambridgeshire is run for parents – by parents.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/ Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. The nspcc site has parenting tips for all stages of your child's life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations.
https://www.familylives.org.uk/ A national charity offering help and information for parents, carers and families via a range of services including a free 24-hour confidential helpline, workshops, courses, information leaflets, email and website.