This Week in Reception (WB 11.11.24)

Date: 14th Nov 2024 @ 9:19am

This week has been packed with fun, learning, and exciting activities. From Nibbles the Book Monster causing chaos to exploring patterns in maths, celebrating Diwali, and reflecting on Remembrance Day, it’s been a week of adventure, creativity, and discovery. Let’s dive into what we’ve been up to!

Our week began with the cheeky and mischievous Nibbles the Book Monster! Nibbles is a little monster who loves to nibble on books and cause all kinds of trouble. The children were thrilled by his playful antics, and we had a lot of fun trying to solve the mystery of where he might be hiding.

What did we do with Nibbles?

• Describing Nibbles: To help Goldilocks find Nibbles, we spent time describing what he might look like. The children used their imagination to come up with words like "scary," "circle," "big," and "sharp teeth." This activity helped them practice using descriptive language and broaden their vocabulary.

• Creating Traps to Catch Nibbles: Since Nibbles loves to nibble on books and escape from people, we needed to make some clever traps to catch him! The children worked together to design and build their own "Nibbles traps" using blocks, paper, and other materials. The traps had to be safe and smart enough to catch a sneaky little book monster. It was an excellent opportunity to practice problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.

After our Nibbles adventure, we turned our attention to patterns in maths. Patterns are everywhere, and this week the children had a wonderful time discovering and creating their own.

What kind of patterns did we explore?

• Colour Patterns: Using coloured blocks, beads, and even coloured markers, the children created repeating patterns, such as red-blue-red-blue. They worked hard to extend patterns and even create their own from scratch!

• Shape Patterns: We also explored patterns with shapes like circles, squares, and triangles. The children enjoyed identifying, copying, and extending these patterns. It helped them develop their understanding of sequences and order.

This week, we also celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The children loved learning about the traditions and symbols associated with Diwali.

What did we do for Diwali?

• Creating Rangoli Patterns: We talked about the beautiful and intricate rangoli designs made during Diwali to bring good luck and welcome guests. The children made their own rangoli patterns using coloured paper, paint, and markers. They were so creative and excited to make their designs!

On Remembrance Day, we took a moment to reflect and honour those who have made sacrifices for our country. While the concept of Remembrance Day can be complex for young children, we focused on the ideas of peace, kindness, and remembering those who have worked hard to protect us.

• A Moment of Silence: At 11 a.m., we observed a short moment of silence to honour the soldiers who fought in wars. The children were respectful and learned that this is a special time to remember those who helped make the world a safer place.

Next week, we’ll continue our journey of exploration, with more exciting activities and learning opportunities ahead! We can’t wait to share more of our adventures with you.

Thank you for reading about our week of fun and learning!