A drawstring bag containing spare clothes (uniform not necessary) for your child to change into if they have a toileting accident or get wet/muddy when learning.

Please make sure that ALL items are named

Here are some ideas of things we would like your child to be able to do before they start with us in Nursery. If they can do these things, then that will help their confidence to explore other things when they transition into Nursery.

I can:

Recognise at least the first letter of my name.
pull down my pants and sit on the toilet
wipe my own bottom
wash my hands and dry them
put my coat on (with help)
put my own shoes on

I like to:

share stories
play with toys
explore new things

Reception

Is your child ready for Reception?

Uniform

A grey skirt/trousers/shorts
A blue polo neck top
A maroon jumper/cardigan
School shoes your child can get on and off themselves
Summer dress

PE Kit

White t-shirt
Black shorts
Black pumps

Extras

Wellies (these stay in school)
Waterproof coat

Please make sure that ALL items are named

Here are some ideas of things we would like your child to be able to do before they start with us in Reception.

I can…

recognise my name
write the first letter of my name
copy my name
write my name
hold my pencil carefully
name the colours I use
attempt to get myself dressed and undressed
find my coat
put my arms in my coat
try and zip up my coat

I can…

count from 1 to 1
recognise some numbers
recognise spot patterns on a dice
recognise some common 2D shapes
tidy away my toys
say please when I ask
say thank you when I get
go to the toilet when I need to
wipe/clean myself when I’ve been to the toilet
eat with a knife and fork

I can…

walk up and down stairs using the handrail
recognise my name
walk up and down stairs using the handrail
take turns when playing
share toys with a friend
sing simple rhymes
tap a beat
move to music

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