Art & Design
The Gingerbread Man
This week and next week, we are reading the story, ‘The Gingerbread Man’. Reception have been designing their own gingerbread person this week. They have been creating their own life size gingerbread outside with chalk. They drew around themselves with a partner and then designed them on the floor.
Outdoor learning
Jack and the Beanstalk
This week we have been reading ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. We have been reading the story, acting it out and then we planted our own beanstalk.
Reading
The Three Little Pigs
This week we have been reading the story, ‘The Three Little Pigs’. Reception have been reading the story, retelling it with their friends and they have been building houses for the three little pigs to live in. We have been learning about different materials and then the children have worked Read more
Reading
Secret Reader
Reception were very excited this morning to have a secret reader. May’s Dad came to read all of Reception one of his favourite stories. We all really enjoyed listening to the story!
Reception - Bluebells
All Around the World
This half term we have been learning about countries. We have been building different landmarks, taste testing different foods from different countries, reading stories from different countries, celebrating Holi, making our own pizzas and lots more! We have all enjoyed learning about different countries.
Careers Related Learning
Superheroes being kind
This week reception enjoyed a superhero day. The children dressed up as superheroes and real life superheroes. We had vets, doctors, teachers, nurses and lots more. We talked about how all superheroes are kind. Then on random acts of kindness day, the children decorated biscuits to give to a friend. Read more
Computing
Safer Internet Day
Reception have been learning about how to keep safe online. Harold showed us a video about how Jessie saw something she didn’t like online. She taught us a song about keeping safe online and told us to always tell an adult if we ever see anything online that has made Read more
Careers Related Learning
A Visit to the Church
This half term we have been learning about churches and special places. This week all of Reception have been to visit St Lukes Church. It was very interesting to see all of the features that we have been learning about in real life. The Reverend also spoke to us more Read more
Design and technology
Healthy Eating
This week Reception have been learning about healthy eating. It is really important for superheroes to eat healthy! We have been learning about different fruit and vegetables. Then we taste tested some different smoothies. Everyone then voted to see which one they preferred. Lots of children preferred the mango smoothie! Read more