Reception

  Blast Off to the Moon!  Excitement has filled the classroom this week as the children discovered that a rocket has landed on the moon in our brand-new role play area! The children were amazed to see the rocket arrive after its very long journey through space. However, the astronauts have told us that the rocket is still too hot from travelling through space and needs time to cool down and settle safely on the moon before the children can begin their mission adventures. The children will officially be able to explore the rocket from Monday, and the anticipation is already building! The children have loved peeking inside, discussing where the rocket may have travelled from, and imagining all the exciting space adventures that await them. We have already heard lots of wonderful ideas about moon landings, alien discoveries, and space missions! Exploring Space Through Play  Role play is such an important part of learning in EYFS, and our moon landing theme has inspired rich ...

 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...