Important update from TheSchoolRun
For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.
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Simple words memory game
What words do children learn in Reception?
Children in Reception (typically aged 4-5 in the UK) learn a wide range of words across various categories to develop their language skills.
These words often include:
High-frequency words
the, and, is, it, in, etc.
Basic vocabulary
dog, cat, ball, car, house, tree, etc.
And basic verbs like run, jump, eat, sleep, etc.
Colours
red, blue, green, yellow, orange, etc.
Numbers
one, two, three, etc.
And possibly simple addition and subtraction terms.
Shapes
circle, square, triangle, rectangle, etc.
Days of the week and months
Monday, Tuesday, January, February, etc.
Emotions
happy, sad, angry, excited, etc.
How can you help your child learn these words at home?
Helping your Reception child learn words at home can be a fun and interactive process. Here are some tips:
Read together
Use everyday activities
Play word games
Sing songs and nursery rhymes
Use flashcards or picture cards
How will this free word game help your Reception child?
This teacher-created activity is all about utulising your child's memory and engaging them in the learning process in a fun and simple way.
Memory games can be highly beneficial for children learning words because they engage multiple aspects of cognitive development and reinforce vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
For more support with Reception English, check out our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Short vowel sounds worksheet.
