21
Sep
Imaginative junk modelling in Reception
Reception have been busy using their imagination to create things using junk modelling materials. We have also enjoyed riding the bikes around the track....
Reception
17
Jul
Exploring transitions with puppets with Reception
In PSED we have been exploring transitions. In our continuous provision we have been engaging with stick puppets of ourselves and small world furniture that reflects our current learning environment and experimenting with how this might change next year in year one....
07
Jul
Drawing maps and using positional language in Reception Maths
In Maths, we have been exploring maps. We drew maps of familiar routes and used our phonological awareness to write labels and short sentences. We then used our maps to retell our routes using positional language....
30
Jun
Showing what friendship means in Reception
In PSED we recapped what friendship means and the feelings that can arise during transitions as we welcomed two new friends to our class....
23
Jun
Reception trip to the postal Museum
We went on an amazing trip to the Postal Museum. Whilst there, we learned a lot of history about the postal service, had a Jolly postman interactive session, explored the exhibition spaces and play room and even got to ride the mail ride! What a...
16
Jun
Playing shape, number and Numerical pattern games during Maths in Reception
In Maths, we have been playing shape, number and numerical pattern games. We were able to find some odd and even numbers and doubles of numbers using the large Numicon. We were also able to take turns whilst playing 'find the shape' and 'snakes and...
09
Jun
Exploring and mixing textures in Reception
In expressive arts and design, we have been exploring different textures. We mixed some lentils and shaving foam together that were represented as ice cream cones. When we mixed them the shaving foam began to disappear. ...
26
May
Making ‘dirt cups’ in our Literacy lessons in Reception
In Literacy we have been writing lists of ingredients and resources we would need to make a dirt cup. Once we made them we also wrote a set of instructions so our friends in Nursery could have a go one day. It was so yummy!...
19
May
Exploring minibeasts in Reception
In our continuous provision we have been exploring our minibeast topic. We are developing our understanding of the world by exploring natural materials and learning facts about worms. We had so much fun exploring with the spaghetti worms, they looked so real!...
12
May
Planting seeds in Understanding the World sessions in Reception
In Understanding the World, we began our gardening journey by planting some seeds. We also used our knowledge and observations to write instructions on how to plant seeds in Literacy....