How to Plant a Seed
We have been exploring plants all week and the children were very excited to plant their own. We looked at what we would need as a group and named the different resources ‘seed, pot, soil, watering can, trowel’, we then wen to collect our resources in small groups, recapping the correct names and…
Observational Drawings of Flowers
This week we have been learning all about plants. The children have shown an interest in drawing different flowers and we looked at the different shapes and parts of a plant. Some children were able to name different parts of the plant as they were drawing it. We looked closely at what colours we…
A spring walk- spotting signs of spring
The children in reception went on a spring walk to see what signs of spring we could spot. We saw a birds nest, buds on the trees and daffodils. We then read our topic story outside called ‘busy spring nature wakes up’. The children really enjoyed using their senses to explore signs of spring and…
Signs of Spring
This term we will be learning all about Spring and the environmental changes we will see. We have began with learning about the weather. Our story ‘Spring Time’ has helped us to understand what different signs we may see over the next few weeks and the children have shown an interest in rainbows.
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Exploring Our New RolePlay Area
This week we were introduced to a new role play area. The children recognised the logo straight away. “It’s Aldi”.
They have loved using the trolleys, baskets and different props to support their play. They have created narratives collaboratively and acting out their experiences. It has been…
Comparing the Arctic and the Antarctic to the UK
Today the children have been comparing the Arctic and Antarctic to the UK. We discussed the climate and how this is different along with how people travel around in the polar regions compared to how we travel in the UK. We love geography in reception class!
Our First Trip!
Nursey had their first school trip this week and what an amazing time we had!
I just want to say how proud I am of the children, their behaviour and attitude on the trip were brilliant and they were very sensible and safe.
We had the best time going on the minibus to the park and then…
Animals that hibernate
Today the children were looking at and discussing animals that hibernate and those which do not. We read the story ‘Don’t hog the hedge’ and then discussed the animals in the story which were hibernating and what this means. We then completed an activity where the children identified animals which…
Toys From The Past
We have learnt about the past! I know the past is something that has already happened.
We have enjoyed learning about different toys that children used in the past. We have been looking at they toys and exploring how to use them, our favourite was the jack in the box! We looked at the…
Winter is Here!
This week we have been very lucky to have snow! The children were super excited to tell me what they saw on the way to school. We discussed as a class that we have moved into a new season - Winter. We talked and looked at images of different signs to look out for. We then went to explore our…
Freezing and melting
Today in reception we have been exploring the snow and discussing the process of freezing and melting. We think that the snow and ice will melt because the sun is out. We will check back later to see if we are correct!
Christmas Jumper Day
Today we raised money for ‘Save the Children’ charity by wearing our winter/Christmas Jumpers. The children loved taking part in festive activities and having Christmas lunch together.
We discussed what a charity is and how the money will be used to help others.