We have been learning to compare the size of groups using key mathematical language such as more, greater than, less, fewer and same. In this picture, we were playing a hidden card game that helped us to identify which group had more and which group...
We have been working in teams to either make the longest or tallest tower. We had to ensure that we took it in turns to build the tower. We spoke about how we could make our towers taller by turning the blocks a different way,...
We have been reading Astro Girl in Reception. To immerse ourselves in the story, we have been creating spaceships using a range of creative materials and tools. This activity has helped us strengthen not only our fine motor skills but also our ability to learn...
We loved visiting our school pond and seeing the colourful fish living there! We discovered that there were big and small fish and maybe even some families in there too. We found lots of shapes in and around the pond and spoke a lot about...
We are reading the wonderful story 'Astro Girl' over the course of the next few weeks. The book is inspiring us to learn all about the solar system. In this picture we are working together to open up our non-fiction book to explore the planets....
We have been continuing to explore shapes. We have been extending our knowledge by naming these and explaining some of their features. We have been using words such as 'sides', 'corners', 'pointy', 'round' and 'flat' to identify and describe them. We have been using our...
We have been studying a range of 2D shapes this week. We have been identifying and categorising the shapes with our partners. This has enabled us to have discussions about the properties of the shapes and we are becoming more confident recalling these facts each...
We have been learning about Bonfire night and exploring the things we might see, hear and feel on this special night. We created some firework art using a range of materials, explored what they sound like by watching videos and imitating these, and even chose...
We have been identifying shapes in the classroom and the outdoor learning environment. We have also been paying close attention to the number of sides and corners that circles, triangles, squares and rectangles have. In this picture the children worked together to make 'Triangle Land'...
Tiny Happy People is there to help you develop your child's communication skills. Explore their simple activities and play ideas and find out about the amazing early development. The website link is here. Here is a link to a 2 minute video to give you more...