Reception Class 2026 - 2027
Mrs McCarroll
Mrs Jones
Welcome to Reception's class page!
READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE
Love Learning, Love Life, Always Aiming High
Staff
Mrs McCarroll Mrs Jones
To contact Mrs McCarroll email cmccarroll@elton.cheshire.sch.uk
👋 Welcome to Our Reception Stage!
We are so excited to welcome a fantastic group of new little learners to Reception this year. Starting school is such a special milestone, and we cannot wait to begin this exciting journey together. We are looking forward to getting to know all of the children and helping them settle happily into their new classroom environment.
This term, our topic is "Marvellous Me". Through a range of engaging stories and activities, we will learn about ourselves, our families, our friends and the things that make each of us unique.
We will begin with The Colour Monster, using the story as a starting point to explore different feelings and emotions. The children will learn to recognise emotions, discuss what makes them feel happy, sad or angry, and begin to develop strategies to help regulate their feelings.
Next, we will explore the traditional tale The Gingerbread Man. The children will enjoy retelling the story, baking gingerbread men and learning how to write simple instructions explaining how they were made.
After half-term, we will move on to our "Festivals" topic. We will learn about Diwali and the Nativity, as well as exploring the celebrations that are important to our own families and communities. Alongside this, we will enjoy reading a range of wonderful stories, including The Girl Who Stole the Stars and Sparks in the Sky.
If you have any questions about life in Reception or your child's learning, please do not hesitate to speak to us. We believe that when home and school work together, children flourish, and we look forward to building strong partnerships with all our families.
We are looking forward to a happy, exciting and successful Autumn Term! 🍂📚✨
👩🏫 Meet the Team
Our Reception class of four- and five-year-olds is taught by Mrs McCarroll who is suppoted by Mrs Jones they are a fantastic team dedicated to helping your children become confident, independent learners.
📚 Our Learning Approach
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum, which includes:
Prime Areas:
✅ Communication and Language
✅ Physical Development
✅ Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas:
✅ Literacy
✅ Mathematics
✅ Understanding the World
✅ Expressive Arts and Design
We plan activities around the children’s interests because we believe children learn best when they are motivated and engaged.
🤝 Working Together
We value the partnership between school and home. Throughout the year, parents and carers will be invited to:
- Stay-and-play sessions
- Key worker catch-ups
- Parent evenings
- Parent panels
If you ever have questions or concerns—big or small—please come and chat with us. Your child’s happiness, safety, and learning are our priority.
✅ Key Information
- Uniform: Label everything!
- PE: Wednesdays & Fridays – kit in a labelled bag.
- Nature Explorers: Weekly outdoor sessions – waterproofs and wellies needed.
- Homework: Sent Fridays, returned by Wednesday. Daily reading encouraged!
- Absence & Medicines: Contact the school office for guidance.
💡 Ways to Help at Home
- Read together daily – ask questions, talk about characters.
- Talk often – share ideas, feelings, and opinions.
- Play with numbers – count stairs, share snacks, solve simple problems.
- Encourage independence – dressing, tidying, helping with chores.
The Early Years Foundation Team x
