St Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolFoundation Stage- Reception: Blog items
Reception Blog - Friday 20th December 2024
Date: 20th Dec 2024 @ 12:24pm
Welcome to Reception's Last Friday Blog of 2024!
Phonics
This week, we recapped the sounds we have learnt this term, using them to write words!
Drawing Club
In Drawing Club we drew the Nativity Story.
Maths
In our maths lessons, we recapped all our maths games.
RE
This week in RE, we learnt about the Advent Wreath.
Expressive Art and Design
We enjoyed making our junk model vehicles and evaluating them.
My Happy Mind
To finish the topic about our brains, we made our own brain hats.
Christmas Fun
We loved Christmas jumper day and our Christmas Lunch
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Stay and Play, we hope you enjoyed it.
We also watched the All Hallows Roadshow, which was fantastic!
We hope that you all have an amazing Christmas and New Year with your loved ones. We will see you in 2025.
The Reception Team
Reception Blog - Friday 13th December 2024
Date: 13th Dec 2024 @ 1:39pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we recapped the sounds we have learnt this term.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we watched clips from Road Runner.
We designed our own super fast friend.
Maths
This week we built Number 10’s Garden.
RE
This week, we continued to listen to the Nativity Story.
We listened to the part about the Shepherds being visited by the Angel and going to visit Jesus.
Expressive Art and Design
This week, we have designed our own junk model vehicles, ready to make them next week!
If you have any recycling at home, please feel free to send this in with your child on Monday please.
My Happy Mind
This week we found out about our brain growing when we learn new things.
We each talked about new things we have learnt at school and how this has helped our brains to grow!
Nativity
A big well done to all of the children in Reception, for brilliant Nativity performances on Tuesday!
Reception Blog - Friday 6th December 2024
Date: 6th Dec 2024 @ 9:48am
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Christmas has begun in Reception!
Phonics
This week we assessed the children on all the sounds we have taught so far.
Drawing Club
In Drawing Club we watched clips from Wacky Races.
We designed our own cars and used the sounds we know to write words.
Maths
We built Number 9’s Garden.
RE
We continued to talk about the Nativity Story.
We have discussed Jesus being born in a stable and laid in a manger, then we made our own nativity scenes.
Understanding the World
We sorted vehicles from the past and present this week.
Expressive Art and Design
We have been drawing on last weeks printing pieces.
My Happy Mind
This week we have continued to learn about team HAP (H – hippocampus, A – amygdala, P – Prefrontal cortex) and how our brains need all of these to work for us to be happy and calm.
We have been sorting different feelings that we might feel when we are happy and sad.
Forest School
We listened to a story called "Robin's Winter Song". We listened to the song a robin makes.
We worked together on a stone balancing challenge and made some great shadow pictures.
Reception Blog - Friday 29th November 2024
Date: 29th Nov 2024 @ 3:45pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we have been learning the digraphs ss, ll and ff that you find at the end of words.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we have been listening to the story ‘The Hundred Decker Bus.’
We have been discussing the words ‘layer’ and ‘extend’ and learning what they mean.
We also designed our own decks for our class bus.
Maths
This week we built Number 8’s Garden this week.
RE
This week, we started to talk about the Nativity Story. We listened to the Bible passage about Mary and Joseph travelling on a Donkey to Bethlehem and the Inn Keeper letting them sleep in his Inn.
Understanding the World
We explored different vehicles this week!
We watched video clips of different vehicles. Then we went onto our car park and made a tally chart of the different vehicles coming past school.
We also enjoyed our trip to the British Commercial Museum where we found out about different vehicles from the past. Click here to see the photos.
Expressive Art and Design
We have been exploring using our bodies to make art. This week we were printing with our hands.
Physical Development
We practised hopping, star jumping and jumping in sequences.
My Happy Mind
This week we continued to learn about the brain.
We have talked about team HAP (H – Hippocampus, A – Amygdala, P – Prefrontal cortex) and how our brains need all of these to work so we can be happy and calm.
Reception Blog - Friday 22nd November 2024
Date: 22nd Nov 2024 @ 12:12pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we have been revisiting all of the sounds we have learnt so far.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we continued the story ‘Coming to England.’
We have been thinking about what our special bedroom would be like, and someone that we would really like to meet. We had lots of great ideas, from Donald Duck to the King!
Maths
This week we built Number 7’s Garden.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Maths Workshop. Please find the presentation here.
RE
We listened to the story of the Annunciation this week and we discussed the instruction which Mary was given by God.
Understanding the World and Expressive Art and Design
We have been learning about our Capital City this week – London. We watched a video with all of the different land marks and drew some of them!
We have been drawing to music this week, closing our eyes! We loved looking at our drawings afterwards.
Physical Development
This week we have been moving like different animals, balancing and jumping.
My Happy Mind
This week we continued to learn about the brain. We discussed what jobs our brains help us with, for example writing.
Forest School
Reception Blog - Friday 15th November 2024
Date: 15th Nov 2024 @ 1:07pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we learnt the r, h and b sounds.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we started the story ‘Coming to England.’
We drew what we would take on holiday.
Maths
This week we built Number 6’s Garden and visited the number land shop!
RE
We talked about our mothers and why they are special to us.
Understanding the World
We looked at a maps of the United Kingdom and England. We found our school on them!
Expressive Art and Design
We drew observational sketches of Autumn treasures.
We made our own England and Union Jack flags.
Physical Development
This week we had a visit from Freddy Fit, who talked about healthy eating and the importance of excercising. We also had fun keeping fit with Freddy.
My Happy Mind
We learnt all about our brains; the size and colour.
We also practised our happy breathing.
Forest School
We listened to a story called 'Bear's Winter Home'. We talked about how we are getting closer to Winter. We had a go at building homes for our soft toy forest animals. Mr Corbett lit a fire for the Kelly kettle and we had some delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows. We also noticed that our bird feeders had been eaten.
Reception Blog - Friday 8th November 2024
Date: 8th Nov 2024 @ 3:30pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we learnt the ck, e and u sounds.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we read the story 'What’s in the Witches Kitchen'.
We made our own potions.
Maths
This week we visited Number 5’s Garden.
RE
We learnt about Diwali and the festival of lights. We made our own Rangoli patterns.
Understanding the World and Expressive Art and Design
We learnt about Bonfire Night and Remembrance Day this week. We made printed firework pictures and collaged poppies.
Physical Development
This week we practised throwing and catching.
Forest School
We discussed how the weather is getting colder and how it will become more difficult for birds to find food.
We made some bird feeders by threading cheerios onto pipe cleaners. We then hung the feeders on trees in our nature area.
Reception Blog - Thursday 24th October 2024
Date: 24th Oct 2024 @ 4:50pm
Welcome to Reception's weekly Blog!
Phonics
This week we learnt the sounds o, c, k.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we read the story Funnybones. We designed our own skeleton pet and our own spooky house.
Maths
This week we visited Number 4’s Garden.
We built and compared towers made with 4 cubes.
RE
We talked about being welcomed to the Church's family - a Baptism.
We went to church to visit Father Michael and he Baptised our class baby.
Expressive Art and Design
We created some observational drawings.
Understanding the World
We learnt the human body and named different parts. i.e. shoulder, leg, arm, backbone.
Physical Development
We practised throwing beanbags into hoops and took part in running games.
Reception Blog - Friday 18th October 2024
Date: 18th Oct 2024 @ 12:37pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we revisited all of our sounds we have learnt so far.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we read the Story of The Enormous Turnip. We enjoyed designing our own enormous vegetable and retelling the story using pictures.
Maths
This week we visited Number 3’s Garden.
RE
We revisited the creation story, retelling it using different items. We also discussed how we can look after our planet.
Expressive Art and Design
We printed with vegetables and paint.
We revisited the season of Autumn by making Autumn trees.
Understanding the World
This week we discussed the five senses. We focused on the sense of touch.
We also talked about fruits and vegetables and sorted them into groups.
Physical Development
This week played running games on the track and we practised hopping and skipping.
Forest School
We decorated sticks with wool, ribbon, pipe cleaners and wooden hearts.
We practised tying knots and twisting the pipe cleaners. We looked at some nature books and then went on a walk to test out the magical powers of our sticks.
Library Visit
Our walk to Longton Library was fantastic! A big well done to everyone for super listening!
Reception Blog - Friday 11th October 2024
Date: 11th Oct 2024 @ 12:36pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we learnt the sounds m, d and g. We discussed what sounds we can hear at the beginning of different words, like; mat, dog and goat.
We also learnt the game nice to meet you! See the photos here.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we read the Story of The Three Bill Goats Gruff.
We talked about the vocabulary "gruesome" and what it meant. Then we drew our own gruesome character.
Maths
We visited Numberland this week and were introduced to our second number - number 2! We built number 2’s garden and we found objects that are 'one and another one' to. Rosie Posie the Problem Pixie came and mixed our gardens up, but we remembered where everything needed to go. See the photos here.
RE
We listened to the Creation Story again. This week we focussed on the animals and the humans that God created.
We sorted animals that live in the sea and on the land and we talked about our families. See the photos here.
Expressive Art and Design
We printed with string this week, using the primary and secondary colours. See the photos here.
Understanding the World
This week we discussed the five senses. We focussed on the senses of hearing and sight.
Physical Development
This week we continued with our dough disco and pen disco to help strengthen our hand muscles.
Forest School
We listened to a story about Firey Fox. It taught us how to be safe around a fire. We watched Mr Corbett light the fire and we watched and heard the popcorn pop!
We also had time for some super child-initiated play.
Also, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to the Phonics Workshop - Please find our presentation here.
Reception Blog - Friday 4th October 2024
Date: 4th Oct 2024 @ 12:58pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we have learnt the sounds p, i and n. We have talked about what sounds we can hear at the beginning of different words, like; pin, insect and noodle.
Drawing Club
This week in Drawing Club we have listened to the story of The Little Red Hen.
We drew the Little Red Hen and we created something new for her to bake.
Maths
We visited Numberland this week.
We built number 1’s garden and we found objects that are on their own to add to it.
Rosie Posie the Problem Pixie also paid us a visit to change the garden. We tried to spot what she had changed.
Have a look at the pictures here.
RE
We listened to the Creation Story this week and talked about all the wonderful things that God has created in our world.
We also visited Church to take part in the Harvest Festival.
Expressive Art and Design
We made pictures which included our own special people.
In Music we listened to the rhythm of instruments.
Understanding the World
This week, we discussed the five senses. We focussed on the sense of smell this week and what we use to smell with. Have a look at us using our sense of smell here.
Forest School
This week we played a game where we hid toys in the nature area. We were in teams and the team who found the most toys was the winner.
We also learnt how to tie knots in strawberry laces. We persevered and realised that the more we practise any skill, the easier we will find it. We made the strawberry laces disappear!
Then it was time for some child-initiated play. We were finding and cooking apples, finding snails and ladybirds, climbing and jumping as well as inventing our own games. We had a lovely review session at the end.
Reception Blog - Friday 27th September 2024
Date: 27th Sep 2024 @ 8:34am
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week we have learnt the sounds s, a and t. We have talked about what sounds we can hear at the beginning of different words, like; spaghetti, ant and table.
RE
We have learnt all about the Bible this week.
This week we have made some special bookmarks for our blessing in Church.
Expressive Art and Design
We have been making our own Autumn leaves by cutting and tearing paper.
We have made our own rainbows to decorate our classroom.
We had Music with Mrs Campbell. We have categorised groups of instruments.
Understanding the World
This week we have continued to talk about Autumn, especially as we have had so many lovely treasures coming in from your Autumn walks.
We carried out a colour experiment using skittles and water. First, we predicted what we thought might happen, then we waited and watched as the colours slowly merged into the water. We used some amazing vocabulary to describe what we could see (fizz and dissolve). See the photos here
In French, with Miss Whiting we celebrated European Day of Languages. In the lesson we shared what other languages we might know or want to learn. We then identified ways which we can celebrate other languages and cultures, including learning new words, tasting their food, practising languages we know. To finish the lesson, we learned ways to say hello and goodbye in other European languages.
Physical Development
This week we have continued with our dough disco and pen disco to help strengthen our hand muscles.
In PE this week we have practised throwing and catching.
Forest School
We had a brilliant session in the muddy nature area. We used the cutters to make leaf confetti and some of us tried stick wrapping with wool. Both of these activities are really good for developing our fine motor skills. We had a lovely review session at the end when we were invited to say one thing we had noticed, learnt, discovered or someone we had played with.
We have also put the information from our Parent Curriculum Night. Thank you to everyone who has attended. To see the slides please click here.
Reception Blog - Friday 20th September 2024
Date: 20th Sep 2024 @ 12:47pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Communication and Language
This week we have been taking part in listening games.
We had French with Miss Whiting. We practised saying Hello again and we learnt Goodbye!
Personal, Emotional and Social Development
This week we have revisited the colour monster. We sorted the colours whilst talking about the feelings of each colour and discussing times we may have felt this way.
Expressive Art and Design
We have continued to explore primary colours, but this week we have been mixing them to see what colours they make. See the gallery here.
We had Music with Mrs Campbell. We listened to music from other countries.
Understanding the World
This week we have been learning about the season of Autumn and what happens in our world when this season arrives. The children have loved exploring our outdoors to create our Autumn tray. We also made leaf rubbings with the items we found!
Drawing Club
This week we have been listening to the story of the Three Little Pigs.
We drew pictures of who we live with in our houses.
Physical Development
This week we have introduced our dough disco and pen disco to help strengthen our hand muscles.
Forest School
We played a game in our nature area. Someone hid a toy whilst everyone else closed their eyes. We then had to find the toy. The person who had hidden it shouted ‘hot’ if we were near to the toy and ‘cold’ if we were far away from it. We had a discussion about the seasons and how we are moving into Autumn. We went on a leaf hunt and threaded our leaves on a skewer. We were really good at noticing different colours, shapes and sizes.
Date: 19th Sep 2024 @ 9:26am
With your children now back in school, it is a great time to review online safety in your homes and make sure we are all up to date with developments in the online world. At St Oswald's, all classes will be beginning their Online Saftety learning where they will learn all about safe practices online in the following areas.
Self image and identitiy
Online relationships
Online bulllying
Health, Well-being and lifestyle
Online reputation
Managing online information
Copyright and ownership
We will blog regularly to keep you updated with developments in the online space, sharing platform guides and links to expert training for you to keep your children safe when exploring the internet. Below you will find guides on new devices and WhatsApp.
To access a huge range of information on the National Online Safety website click the link below and join our school online safety hub.You will get access to videos, training and guides to keep you informed of the best practices in keeping your children safe online.
http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb
Reception Blog - Friday 13th September 2024
Date: 13th Sep 2024 @ 1:55pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Communication and Language
This week we have been taking part in circle times. During these we have been introducing ourselves to each other and learning each other's names.
We have also used this time to practise our Golden Rule about listening.
We also had our first French lesson with Miss Whiting. We all learnt how to say hello. We have said Bonjour a lot since!
Expressive Art and Design
We have been exploring the primary colours this week. We have been using different materials which were red, yellow and blue, and we made our own colour patch.
We had our first Music lesson with Mrs Campbell. We listened to different instruments.
Physical Development
We all went to the hall to get changed for PE!
We found our spot on the mat and focussed on keeping our clothes in our bags. Then we took part in some jumping games.
We have also been using beads to make necklaces to help our fine motor skills.
Forest School
We had a great first Forest School session. We got changed into our wellies independently and showed great listening which is always so important in school.
Mrs Cliffe will always be in the Forest School sessions with Mrs Corbett.
We explored our log circle area and showed great care for all the creatures we found.
We also played on the logs, balanced on them and jumped off them.
To finish we played a game of 'Swap the Log, swap logs if you have ...a pet dog, hearts on your wellies, walked to school today!
Date: 6th Sep 2024 @ 3:36pm
We have finished our first week in Reception.
We have done amazing!
We have loved exploring all of the different areas, both indoors and outdoors. Especially our stage, we love to perform songs and dances.
We have also read the story of the Colour Monster and talked about his feelings.
See you next week for a fun week of learning!
Date: 4th Sep 2024 @ 3:50pm
We have had a fabulous day at school. Everyone found their own peg this morning and joined in the songs on the carpet.
We enjoyed a lovely story called 'Starting School' by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
Then we went onto the playground with the rest of the infants.
We had lots of time to choose and get busy in the classroom and our outdoor area.
We decorated our names for the classroom door.
Reception Blog - Friday 12th July 2024
Date: 12th Jul 2024 @ 12:59pm
Welcome to Reception's Last Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week, we recapped all the sounds we have learnt so far.
Drawing Club
This week, we read the story of ‘The Queen’s Hat’.
We drew and wrote about the places that the hat visited in London.
Maths
This week, we revisited lots of learning from this year.
R.E.
This week, we talked about our favourite Bible stories from this year. These included; The Feeding of the 5000 and the Good Samaritan.
We also revisited the Ten Commandments.
Physical Development
This week, we took part in our first Tough Kidder!
It was amazing to see all of the children take part, a big well done to everyone!
Understanding the World
This week, we completed our topic all about London. We finished by comparing it to Longton!
Expressive Art and Design
We had our final Yoga session with Hannah. We practised some of the amazing poses and breathing exercises we have learnt during the year.
We all went to watch the Rock Steady concert. It was fantastic seeing all the different bands perform. A letter will be in bags tonight if you wish your child to sign up.
We had a whole school celebration assembly for Mrs Winter to wish her the best in her retirement. Each class chose their favourite song they had learnt with Mrs Winter and sang it to her. Ours was 'If I were a Butterfly'.
Look at Me Now Assembly and Final Stay and Play
A very big thank you to everyone who came to watch us and join in with our last stay and play. It was an amazing turn out and the children loved showing you their learning from the whole year.
We just want to say a massive thank you for all your support this year.
We hope you have a fantastic Summer holidays together.
Mrs Stone, Mrs Robinson and Mrs Cliffe
Reception Blog - Friday 5th July 2024
Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 12:45pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's and Mrs Robinson’s groups have been looking at second consonant’s. For example sl (slug), cr (crab) and shr (shrub)
Mrs Cliffe's group have been revisiting tricky words.
Drawing Club
This week we have done our writing with our new teachers, during our transition mornings to Year 1.
We listened to the story of The Koala who Could. We then did some writing about what we can do.
Maths
This week we have revisited number bonds and doubles.
R.E.
This week we have been talking about how Jesus loves us. We sang a song, If I were a Butterfly.
Understanding the World
This week we have been talking about the General Election and how important it is.
We had our own ballot box set up in class and we got to vote for our home time story.
At the end of the day we counted the votes to see which story had won!
Expressive Art and Design
We did a whole class draw along. We explored different ways to hold a pencil and make marks, drawing objects. We chose shells.
Reception Blog - Friday 28th June 2024
Date: 28th Jun 2024 @ 12:43pm
Welcome to Reception's Friday Blog!
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's group have revisited all phase 3 Phonics.
Mrs Robinson's group have learnt consonant clusters, focussing on the second consonant, for example fr (from), gr (green), pl (plan).
Mrs Cliffe's group have been revisiting igh and oa and all our tricky words too.
Drawing Club
This week we have discussed what our favourite stories and clips have been from Drawing Club, this year. We each drew and wrote about the beginning, middle and end of the one we chose.
Maths
This week we have been learning about weight and capacity.
R.E.
This week we have been investigating what Jesus looked like, the clothes he wore and where he lived.
Physical Development
This week we completed different games and took part in a team game called rat and cat.
We also took part in the whole school performance of Dance from the Heart.
Expressive Art and Design
We finished our whole class collage of the London skyline. We then chose our own landmark to draw and add to the collage. We focussed on getting the correct shapes. Click here to see our gallery!
We also finished our Under the Sea Matchbox Art! - Click here to see our gallery!
Super Learning Day
We had an amazing first Super Learning Day. We took part in lots of different activities; a beetle drive, a classroom festival, drawing Disney characters, bowling and bracelet making to name a few! We were taken around by the Year 6 group leaders and had a picnic lunch on the playground.
Forest School
This week we chose our own learning- there was mud kitchen cooking, shelter building, digging and game playing.
We went to look at the beans which have been growing in our school garden. We opened a pod to discover the beans inside. We also opened some pea pods and ate a pea!
Reception Blog - Friday 21st June 2024
Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 2:33pm
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's group have revisited all phase 3 Phonics sounds.
Mrs Robinson's group have started to learn Phase 4. We have been tuning into the penultimate consonant in words, for example must (st), went (nt) and chimp (mp).
Mrs Cliffe's group have been revisiting igh and tricky words.
Drawing Club
This week we have been watching clips from Roadrunner.
We designed our own super-fast friend for roadrunner, and thought of a new way to capture the coyote.
Maths
This week we continued to make different amounts with money.
R.E.
This week we continued to learn about being a good neighbour.
We discussed what we remembered from the story of the Good Samaritan and we drew our own pictures of us being kind to others.
PSHE
This week, as part of transition to Year 1, we thought about different questions to ask the teachers.
Physical Development
This week we completed obstacle courses and team games.
Expressive Art and Design
We continued with our matchbox art this week, adding the different parts, like sand, the sea and sea animals.
We started a whole class collage of a London cityscape.
Forest School
We learnt about the summer solstice. This means that in the northern hemisphere, where we live, the sun is at its highest point in the sky. It's also the longest day of the year - and the shortest night.This day falls on Saturday 22nd June. We made sun decorations using wool.
Reception Blog - Friday 14th June 2024
Date: 14th Jun 2024 @ 12:45pm
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's group learnt the ear, air and ure sounds.
Mrs Robinson's group have been revisiting all phase 3 sounds, ready for phase 4 to start next week.
Mrs Cliffe's group have revisited the ai and ee sounds.
Drawing Club
This week we have been writing all about a place that is special to us.
We have all written it beautifully, ready for it to be displayed in school for everyone to see.
Maths
This week we have been learning about money and counting out the correct amounts.
R.E.
This week continued to learn about being a good neighbour. We listened to the story of the Good Samaritan and discussed what happened in the story.
PSHE
This week, as part of transition to Year 1, we discussed what we are looking forward to learning when we move to our next class.
Physical Development
We had a theatre company visit school this week.
We all learnt a dance related to the Olympics.
Understanding the World
We sorted pictures of different vehicles that are on land, the sea, in the air and on tracks.
Expressive Art and Design
We started a new project, making our own landscapes. We decided to make an under the sea landscape. We looked at different pictures on the computer and made our own.
Forest School
In our session we learnt how to use a spade, a hoe and a rake safely. Then we decided on our own learning. We made some delicious food in the mud kitchen, played hide and seek and climbed trees. We showed superb co-operation, teamwork, imagination and creativity.
#30 Days Wild
This week we all took part in our 30 days wild activity. We explored our outdoors and collected items to make our own bookmark.
Reception Blog - Friday 7th June 2024
Date: 6th Jun 2024 @ 4:18pm
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's group have been revisiting the oi and ow sounds. Mrs Robinson's groups have been revisiting the tri-graphs air, ur and ear. Mrs Cliffe's group have been revisiting our phase 3 digraphs and tricky words.
Drawing Club
We have been watching clips from the TV show Wacky Races. We have loved this!
We have designed our own wacky car and refilling station and we have written about them.
Maths
This week we have been investigating the numbers 18 and 19 in more detail.
R.E.
This week we have been learning about being a good neighbour, which is one of the ten commandments.
We talked about what a good neighbour is and how we can be one.
We also sorted some pictures of how we can be a good neighbour with others.
PSHE
This half term we will be focussing on transition from the end of Reception to Year 1.
This week we talked about our time in Reception. We talked about what we remembered and looked at pictures and videos on seesaw.
Physical Development
We started our PE unit of dance.
We have all been moving as different animals, exploring the bottom, middle and top space and travelling to music.
Understanding the World
To start our new topic, we discussed what vehicles are. We then went onto our school car park and made a tally chart of the different vehicles that we saw coming past school.
We also started a new topic about London. We looked at a map of the UK and found where London is. We shared what we know about London now.
*If you have anything London related at home or you have been to London, please feel free to send them in with your child for our interests table.
Expressive Art and Design
We made a special card for next weekend, but it is a secret, we will bring it home next week!
Forest School
We went for a walk to look at all the different types of grasses and flowers growing. We picked a few and made a piece of natural art by weaving through card. We were so focused on our weaving and we concentrated really hard.
Reception Blog - Friday 24th May 2024
Date: 24th May 2024 @ 2:03pm
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's and Mrs Robinson's groups have been revisiting all the phonics taught so far. Mrs Cliffe's group have been learning the new tricky words little,what and out.
Drawing Club
We have been reading the story Dear Zoo this week.
We made our own page for the story, with a flap hiding the animal.
We also designed our own scary animal.
Maths
This week we have learnt about sharing amounts.
R.E.
This week we have been discussing the word fellowship and its meaning. We all know that it means together, we talked about how we are together as a class, as one big team.
Physical Development
We have been continuing to practise our bat and ball skills. We have also been practising our Dance From the Heart.
Understanding the World
We had a fantastic visit to Blackpool Zoo, finishing our topic of animals. We explored the enclosures and animals, recapping our learning about extinct animals, fossils, habitats and maps! A fantastic trip and the children were totally golden, showing their excellent listening skills and beautiful manners.
Forest School
This week we read the story of Firey Fox again and discussed the ways we keep safe around the fire. We worked in pairs to prepare our campfire quesadillas. We organised ourselves to spread the tomato sauce and cheese on the tortillas. We watched Mrs Corbett light the fire and discussed how the fire is started. The quesadillas were fried in a pan on the fire. They were delicious!
We also had time for our own play and showed great communication, teamwork and imagination.
#30 Days Wild
As a school we are going to take part in a celebration of everything nature has to offer. This is an initiative set up by The Wildlife Trust. In June, we will be providing opportunities for all children to experience and learn about the wildlife on their doorstep, helping to nurture happier, healthier children, and create allies for our precious natural neighbours.
Reception Blog - Friday 17th May 2024
Date: 16th May 2024 @ 8:25am
Phonics
This week Mrs Stone's and Mrs Robinson's groups learnt the new sound er. Mrs Cliffe's group have been revisiting sounds already taught.
Drawing Club
We have been watching and discussing clips from the TV programme Mr Benn.
We have been thinking how to make the zoo animals happy in their enclosures and creating new zoo animals.
Maths
This week we have continued to revisit addition and subtraction using different games. We have also revisited 3D shapes and repeating patterns.
R.E.
This week we learnt about Pentecost being the birthday of the Church and we discussed how the Holy Spirit helps us.
Physical Development
We learnt bat and ball skills. We also played our first team game.
Expressive Arts and Design
We have been investigating and describing animal patterns, trying to finish the patterns ourselves.
Understanding the World
This week we continued to learn about maps. We have been exploring Blackpool Zoo's map, ready for our class trip next week!
Forest School
We went for a circular walk around our top field and noticed many changes. We saw some butterflies and listened to all the different bird songs.
We used clay and natural materials to make forest faces. We all showed great imagination and creativity.
