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This Week In Reception (WB 16.12.24)
Date: 17th Dec 2024 @ 4:40pm
Reception Class Christmas Fun!
What a festive and exciting time we've had in Reception this December! We've been busy learning and celebrating the season in so many wonderful ways.
In English, we used our creative skills to draw characters from the nativity story and even labelled them. It was a great way to explore the traditional Christmas tale and learn about the people and animals who were part of it.
In Maths, we focused on weight. The children explored and used balance scales to weigh various items in the class room like snowflakes. It was a fun way to apply our mathematical skills.
We also performed our Nativity play for family and friends! The children did an amazing job and everyone was so proud of their performances. It was a special moment that made us all feel the true spirit of Christmas.
Our festive activities didn't stop there – we made beautiful Christmas cards for our loved ones, sharing the joy of the season. And after all our hard work, we got to relax and enjoy a Christmas movie together, making it the perfect end to a wonderful term.
As we approach the holidays, we would like to take a moment to wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you all have a restful break and look forward to seeing the children refreshed and ready for the new year when school resumes.
See you in 2025!
This Week In Reception (WB 09.12.24)
Date: 17th Dec 2024 @ 4:28pm
This week in Reception, we’ve had a magical time as we continued our preparations for the Nativity play. The children have been practicing their lines and songs, bringing the Nativity story to life with enthusiasm. We’ve also been exploring the story in more detail during our English lessons, making connections to our play.
In Maths, we focused on the concept of height. The children had lots of fun using blocks and each other to compare and practise vocabulary such as "taller," "shorter," and "same height." It was a hands-on way to learn!
Our week was filled with festive fun as we celebrated Christmas in style. We enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner and party, met Santa in his grotto to receive a special gift, and even went to see the pantomime Aladdin. It was a week full of joy, laughter, and excitement as we prepare for the Christmas season!
This Week In Reception (WB 02.12.24)
Date: 5th Dec 2024 @ 11:28am
This week in Reception, we’ve had an exciting and enriching time, diving into two very different but equally fun topics: the Nativity story and 2D shapes. Our little learners have been busy exploring both subjects through hands-on activities, and we’re so proud of their progress!
In English, we’ve been focusing on the Nativity story, a wonderful and meaningful part of the Christmas season. The children have listened to the story of the birth of Jesus, with all the familiar characters such as Mary, Joseph, the angels, and the three wise men. To make the story even more engaging, the children have been using puppets to retell the tale. The puppets help bring the characters to life and allow the children to express themselves creatively.
In Maths this week, our focus has been on 2D shapes. The children have been introduced to a variety of shapes, including squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles. We’ve had lots of fun looking for these shapes in our environment. Whether it’s spotting a rectangular door, a round clock, or triangular road signs, the children have been on the lookout for shapes wherever they go! We’ve also been working on the language associated with shapes, discussing properties such as sides and corners.
In addition to learning about the Nativity story, we’ve also started rehearsing for our Nativity performance! The children are excited to sing Christmas carols and take part in a special performance for their families. Everyone has been practising their lines, songs, and actions with great enthusiasm. It’s lovely to see the teamwork and creativity unfolding as they prepare to share their version of the Nativity story with their loved ones.
There’s lots of Christmas cheer in the air as we get ready for the festive season. We can’t wait to share all the wonderful things our Reception class is learning!
Stay tuned for more updates from our classroom next week!
This Week In Reception (WB 25.11.24)
Date: 28th Nov 2024 @ 10:15am
This week in Reception, we’ve had a wonderful time exploring a classic story, getting creative with activities, and practicing our Nativity songs!
We started the week by diving into the well-known fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs". The children listened eagerly to the story, then got involved in retelling it themselves, using puppets and drawings to bring the characters to life. It was fantastic to see the little ones acting out the roles of the pigs and the big, bad wolf, while creating their own versions of the story through pictures.
Next, we explored some math concepts through hands-on activities. The children compared big and small objects using blocks and shells. It was great to see them physically sorting and arranging the items, learning to identify and describe their size differences. Then, we looked at tall and short by building structures with blocks. The children worked together to create tall towers and short ones, reinforcing the concept through play and construction.
To top off the week, we continued practicing our Nativity songs, getting ready for the big performance! The children are doing an amazing job remembering the words and singing with enthusiasm, making it a highlight of their learning this term.
It’s been a week full of creativity, imagination, and learning! We can’t wait to see what the next week brings as we continue our journey through stories, songs, and new skills.
This Week In Reception (WB 18.11.24)
Date: 21st Nov 2024 @ 11:00am
Welcome to our latest update from Reception! It’s been a week full of creativity, exploration, and learning as we dive into exciting activities. Here's a look at what we've been up to!
This week, we had a wonderful time revisiting the classic fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The children were eager to retell the story in their own words, and we used both puppets and drawings to help bring the tale to life.Using puppets of Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Mummy Bear, and Daddy Bear. In addition to the puppets, we also created beautiful drawings to illustrate the scenes from the story. From Goldilocks tasting the porridge to the bears discovering she’d been in their house, the children’s artwork was full of detail and vibrant colors. This activity really helped with developing their storytelling and fine motor skills, and it was so rewarding to see them engaged in the world of the bears.
In our Maths lessons, we’ve been learning all about comparing size and length. We used ribbons and playdough snakes to measure and compare different objects. The children had a fantastic time laying out ribbons of different lengths and ordering them from shortest to longest. They loved working in pairs to measure their playdough snakes and then deciding whose was the longest or shortest.This hands-on approach to learning really helped the children understand the concept of size and length in a fun and engaging way. We talked about the importance of using words like "longer," "shorter," and "longest" to describe measurements. Everyone got involved, and it was wonderful to see the children’s confidence grow as they compared the sizes of different objects!
As we prepare for the festive season, we’ve also started practising our Nativity songs. The children are excited to sing and perform for their families, and the songs are coming along beautifully we’ve been singing the songs every day to get ready for our Nativity performance. The children are already remembering the words and the actions that go with each song, and we can’t wait to share our hard work with everyone at the upcoming performance.The excitement in the classroom is building, and it’s lovely to see the children getting into the Christmas spirit. We know the Nativity will be a big highlight for all of us!
Thanks for reading about our week in Reception – we look forward to sharing more of our adventures soon!
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?
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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.
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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?
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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!
This Week in Reception (WB 04.11.24)
Date: 7th Nov 2024 @ 11:21am
This week in Reception we have been busy learning about the wonderful season of autumn, with plenty of hands-on activities, storytelling, and even some delicious cooking! We've explored the story of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, created our very own chapattis, and even had a little celebration for Bonfire Night. Here’s a look at some of the exciting things we’ve been up to!
One of the highlights of this season has been reading the lovely story Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. In the story, Fletcher, a little fox, worries when he sees all the leaves falling from the trees. He tries to save them and protect his tree, but soon discovers that the falling leaves are part of the natural cycle of autumn. The story helped us understand how the trees change in autumn and why leaves fall.After reading the story, we had some great discussions about the seasons, how autumn is different from other times of the year, and the colours of the leaves that we can spot outside.
One of our most memorable moments this autumn was when our wonderful parents joined us for a special chapatti-making session! We invited our families into the classroom to cook alongside us, and it was such a fun experience for everyone. Together, we rolled out dough into flat rounds. With a little guidance, the children learned how to cook the chapattis on a hot pan, and everyone enjoyed eating the delicious results!It was a fantastic way to bring our families into the classroom and share a hands-on activity that celebrated both cooking and autumn. The children loved kneading the dough, and the parents had a great time helping their little ones learn new skills. We also talked about how chapattis are made in many different cultures, making it a wonderful opportunity to connect our food with the world around us.
We’ve also been learning about this special celebration 'Bonfie Night'. We talked about how people celebrate by watching fireworks, having bonfires, and enjoying yummy treats like toffee apples and sparklers. To get ready for Bonfire Night, we created our own firework art using bright, bold colours and lots of sparkles! Our classroom was filled with lots of smiles as we created our firework displays on paper. It was a fantastic way to end the week with some fun, colourful creativity!
A big thank you to all the parents who joined us for the chapatti-making session — your support and enthusiasm helped make it a memorable experience for everyone. We’re looking forward to more fun and learning in the weeks ahead!
Stay tuned for more updates from our Reception class as we continue our autumn adventures and share the joy of this wonderful season!
This Week in Reception (WB 21.10.24)
Date: 24th Oct 2024 @ 11:03am
This week has been curriculum week where we have focused on Inclusion and Diversity.
As a class we have been reading the story 'Marvellous Me' and thinking about how we are similar to the other children in our class and how we are different and how we are all special. We took it in turns to look in a mirror and share what we like about ourselves. The children then created themselves in the workshop area, thinking about the different coloured wool we would need for our hair and the different materials we would like for our clothes.
We also talked about 'What Makes us Special' and the children completed pictures of themselves and what makes thems special.
We also read the book 'All Are Welcome' and made an inclusion promise.
On Friday we celebrated Black History Month and learnt about the childrens TV presenter Floella Benjamin. We read a story about her life called 'Coming to England' and completed some fact files and art work about her.
This week in Reception (WB 14.10.24)
Date: 24th Oct 2024 @ 10:59am
This week in Reception we have been learning about the strory 'The Runaway Chapatti'. We talked about how this story is similar to 'The Gingerbread Man' but with different characters. We also enjoyed retelling the story, sequencing the pictures and then practising our scissor skills by cutting out the pictures.
In Maths this week we have been learning about 'One Less Than'. We all enjoyed singing number songs such as '5 Currant Buns' and '5 Little Speckled Frogs'.
In Phonics we have learnt the new GPC's h,b,f,l. We have also started using the magnetic letters to spell simple CVC words such as mum and dad.
This week in Reception (WB 7.10.24)
Date: 10th Oct 2024 @ 12:17pm
This week in Reception (WB 30.09.24)
Date: 3rd Oct 2024 @ 9:42am
This week in reception we have been learning about the story 'In Every House on Every Street'. After reading the book we discussed where we live and what our houses look like, we then used the book 'You Choose' to pick our favourite houses and drew them labelling different parts of the house.
In Phonics this week we have learnt some new graphemes (g,o,c,k). We have enjoyed using the letter formation rhymes to form our letters correctly.
Thank you to all of the parents that completed the handwiritng sheets at home, it is really important that the children learn to form these letters correctly and the rhymes will help this.
In maths this week have been introducing and matching numerals. We have introduced the children to the numbers 1,2 and 3. They have enjoyed making the numberblock linked to each of the numbers in our workshop areas.
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This week in Reception (WB 23.09.24)
Date: 26th Sep 2024 @ 4:21pm
This week the children have had lots of fun learning about the story 'Little Red Riding Hood'. They have enjoyed dressing up and pretending to be the different characters from the story. We have also had fun making maps of Little Red Riding Hood's journey thinking about all of the different places that she walked past to get to Grandma's house.
We have also been looking at the artist Picasso and how he liked to paint faces. The children have been looking in the mirror to identify the features on their faces and drawing their own versions of Picasso's painting. They did a super job!
Being Incredible in Reception (WB 16.09.24)
Date: 20th Sep 2024 @ 4:56pm
This week in Reception the chidren have still been exporing the areas and settling into our school routines. All the children have settled really well and are starting to make lovely relationships with both the staff and their peers.
We have started our Phonics lessons this week and have been looking at the following GPCs, S, A, T and P. The children have been super at recognising the graphemes and being able to say the corresponding phonemes.
Our book of the week, this week, was 'Incredible You', the children really enjoy taking turns and telling their classmates what makes them incredible.
In Maths we have been singing numbers songs, counting up to 5 and 10.
Date: 6th Jun 2024 @ 5:08pm
This week in Reception we have started our new topic 'Fun at the Seaside' with our first book 'The Rainbow Fish'. The children have enjoyed telling us what they already know about the seaside and sharing some lovely stories of when they have been to the seaside with their family.
As part of our learning into the story 'The Rainbow Fish' we have been thinking about what he looks like and how he feels throughout the book. In the afternoon some of the children have been creating under the sea collage pictures.
In maths we have been learning about number bonds to 10.
Date: 6th Mar 2024 @ 1:27pm
This week in Reception we have been reading the story 'Monkey Puzzle' and using descriptive words to desribe different types of jungle animals.
In topic we have been learnign all about the jungle and what types of animals you might find there.
In Maths we have been looking at doubling numbers upto 10.
This week in Reception (WB 11.12.23)
Date: 14th Dec 2023 @ 12:24pm
This week in Reception has been very exciting as we have been rehearsing for our Christmas Nativity, we have tried on our clothes so are feeling ready for the big performances next week!
We also had a trip to the Queen Elizabeth Hall to watch the pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. We all had lots of fun and were super sensible when walking through Oldham.
We have also been learning about 2D shapes, we have been using those shapes to make different objects such as houses and rockets!
Date: 7th Dec 2023 @ 2:17pm
This week in Reception we have been looking at 'The First Christmas' story. The children have made their own stable and characters. We have also been rehearsing our Nativity performance, we look forward to performing it over the next couple of weeks. We also invited our parents in for 'Play and Stays', a huge thank you to all the parents that attended it was lovely to see.
This week in Reception (09.10)
Date: 12th Oct 2023 @ 2:56pm
In Reception this week we have been learning about the story 'The Runaway Chapati'.
The children have enjoyed retelling and the sequencing the story. The children also completed their table jobs relating to the story.
In maths the children have been looking at measurements and patterns. Why not try pointing out things that are big or small and try finding patterns at home.
This week in Reception (25.09)
Date: 27th Sep 2023 @ 1:01pm
In Reception this week we have been learning about the story 'In Every House In Every Street'
The children have enjoyed learning about houses, looking at different types of house and completing their table jobs.
In maths the children have been matching items in different ways such as by colour or by size. Why not try some matching at home with different types of socks or different coloured objects!
On the corridor the children have been making a junk model maps in relation to our topic 'Being Me in my World'.
Date: 22nd Sep 2023 @ 12:12pm
In Reception this week we have been learning about the story 'Little Red Riding Hood'
The children have enjoyed retelling the story, listening to different versions of the story and completing their first table jobs.
In maths the children have been matching items in different ways such as by colour or by size. Why not try some matching at home with different types of pasta or different coloured objects!
On the corridor the children have been making a shop linked to our current topic 'Being Me in my World'. They have made their own signs and the shop should be ready to open next week for the children to enjoty.
Reception Blog Week Beginning 24.04.23
Date: 27th Apr 2023 @ 10:30am
This week in reception we have continued our learning into the season spring!
In literacy we have been learning about the Eric Carle book 'The Tiny Seed' and enjoyed completed some drama activities linked to the book.
In our afternoon learning we have been exploring seeds inside fruit and completed some observational drawings. We were also very lucky to have a visit for the chicks and all enjoyed looking after them for the afternoon.
Reception Blog Week Beginning 20.03.23
Date: 23rd Mar 2023 @ 5:22pm
This week Reception have been learning about the story 'Hattie Peck'. The children acted out the scenes from the book, describing Hattie's journey to find her eggs. Following the theme of the story the children took in creating a story map, drawing one scene from the story with a super sentence.
In Maths we looked at comparing different amounts, discussing which number is bigger and who has more.
To follow the theme about 'Amazing animals, in the afternoon the children have been learning about David Attenborough. They had a go at drawing a self portrait, concentration on his features. We talked about how he looks after animals and the planet.
Reception Blog - Week Beginning 20.02.23 - Curriculum Week
Date: 24th Feb 2023 @ 12:18pm
This week Reception had a special visitor from the story book 'The Tiger who came to Tea'. He left his footprints in our class and made himself at home in our home corner!
To follow the theme for the love of writing, the children in Reception worked hard, re-telling the story using their super phonics knowledge. We wrote inviations for a special tea party which took place on Friday. The children made cheese and jam and sandwiches and enjoyed having snacks to end the curriculum week.
In our maths learning we explored 3D shapes discussing the names of the shapes and enjoyed a shape hunt in our classroom. We also looked at repeating patterns and had a go at creating our own pattern with movements, thinking about what comes next!
In our afternoon learning we talked about homes from the past, discussing what a home in 60's looked like. The children got creative and made their own home and labelled.
Reception Blog - Week Beginning 09.01.22
Date: 12th Jan 2023 @ 5:10pm
This week in Reception the children have been learning about the story 'Handa's Hen'. The children had great fun taking part in creating a story whoosh of the story, acting out the different scenes. The children worked hard in creating a story map in small groups, drawing the scenes from the story, in order and then labelling them using our phonics knowledge.
In our Maths learning we have been looking at comparing numbers to 5. We explored looking at dominos talking about which side had more spots and which side had less. We looked at sharing out equal amounts making sure the teddy bears had the same amount of food.
In the afternoon the children had great fun learning all about Africa. We talked about all of the different animals you would see in Africa and discussed what clothes and accessories you would need for the lovely weather. The children got creative and made colourful, traditional patterned bracelets. Outdoors the children had fun creating a jeep safari, thinking about all of the animals and sounds they would hear in sunny Africa.
Reception Blog - Week Beginning 03.01.23
Date: 5th Jan 2023 @ 8:58pm
Reception have been super busy on their first week back learning all about our new season, Winter! In literacy the children read the story 'One Snowy Night'. We retold the story by drawing a story map and worked hard by describing the main character; Percy's personality in sentences using our phonics skills.
In our maths learning we have started the topic Alive in 5, focusing on the numbers 0-5. We enjoyed finding less than one number, using the rhyme '5 current buns in a bakers shop'. We also worked on different ways of showing the numbers 0-5 by playing a comparing game, looking at which child got the most bean bags in the Hula hoop. We also looked at different ways to write these numbers by looking at the numerals and recording them in a tally.
In the afternoon we learnt more about the season winter, looking at all of the difference changes in the weather and the different clothes you would need to keep warm. The children enjoyed making snowflakes and drinking, warm hot chocolate after taking part in a winter walk.
