Reception

 Hello all, This week in Foundation, we marked a very special occasion — the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. His work has inspired generations to care for the natural world, and we brought this inspiration into our classroom through a range of hands-on, exploratory activities. We began by introducing the children to David Attenborough and his work. Through short clips and discussions, the children learned how he has spent his life studying animals, plants, and the environment. This sparked curiosity and lots of thoughtful questions about the world around us. Taking our learning outdoors, we explored the garden to observe bugs in their natural habitats. The children used magnifying glasses to look closely at insects, showing great excitement as they discovered ants, beetles, and worms. This activity encouraged careful observation and respect for living things. We celebrated the 100th birthday of Sir  David Attenborough with a fun outdoor activity inspired by nature. ...

 Hello all, This week, we were very lucky to have such lovely weather, which meant we could spend lots of time outdoors in our back garden. This area of the garden does not have fixed equipment, giving the children a wonderful opportunity to explore nature freely, use their imagination, and engage in creative play using natural materials. It also encouraged lots of communication, cooperation, and shared discovery. We used these outdoor experiences to support our learning about bugs. The children showed great curiosity as they carefully observed worms and centipedes in their natural environment. There were many exciting moments as they discussed what they could see, asked questions, and shared their ideas with one another. To extend this interest, the children also enjoyed listening to The Very Hungry Caterpillar  . They were fully engaged in the story and talked about caterpillars, even though we did not find any in the garden. This helped to spark their imagination and deepen...

Hello all This week in Reception has been full of exciting learning and celebrations! We had a very busy week, starting with our Earth Day. The children explored a globe and talked about our planet, discussing simple but important ways each of us can help to look after it. We also enjoyed reading a book about recycling, which helped us understand how we can reduce waste and care for the environment in our everyday lives. Later in the week, we learned about St George’s Day and explored some English traditions. The children were curious and engaged, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their own ideas. One of the highlights of the week was our Flamenco workshop. The children had so much fun taking part, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and confidence shine through. We certainly have some amazing dancers in our class! Phonics In phonics our focus was on segmenting words into sounds for writing. The children were introduced to the following tricky words: some, so, have, like...