So what do they actually learn in reception?

[furrycat]

DS1 is just about to start and I really have no clue what they actually do. Is it mostly playing, especially in the first term when most of the children are only part-time? Or will they start teaching them to read and do sums?

[angrypixie]

How to share, take turns, listen for extended periods, talk to adults and peers. Linking letter sounds to letter shapes, Numbers (the 'five-ness' of 5 etc) Knowledge and understanding of the world comparing & contrasting eg sand and water, I could go on and on and on

Reception is great and in the best classes every activity is a rich learening experience even if it looks to the casual observer as if they were 'jsu playing'

[thecloudhopper]

I would also like to say that playing and exploring is the best way to learn they learn in reception without them knowing they are learning.

I wouldnt worry just aso long as your child is happy.

[TheDMshouldbeRivened]

what angrypixie said. And dd learned to use a headswitch and communication thingy.
She loved reception. Off into Y1 next week.