Reception
Hedgehogs, Badgers, Rabbits
Writing
As the children begin thier early writing journey, it’s important to nurture the skills they’ve already started to develop. This term we will focus on pencil control and grip and learning how to form letters correctly. The children will begin to develop their knowledge of phonics, in order that that can read and write words. Together, we can make writing a fun and rewarding experience! Activities to develop pre-skill activities will continue to be used to support this e.g.
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Buckets of water and large paintbrushes
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Shallow trays of sand
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Big chalks for drawing and writing on the playground
Maths
This half term in Maths, we will begin to explore numbers, and pattern in number, through lots of fun and hands-on, practical activities. Our focus will include:
🔢 Counting and number order
🔍 Numeral recognition
🧮 Comparing number
➕ Composition of number (how numbers can be added to make a total
These activities help the children build strong number skills, develop confidence, and discover that maths is fun and all around them.
Our Current Reads
Our Topic!
This half term, our topic is 'Merry little monsters' where we’ll be learning all about oursleves and each other!
We’ll be finding out more about ourselves and our friends by asking who is in our family, how we make friends, how to recognise different feelings all through the guise of mini monsters!
We will also be learning:
🙂how and why we follow school routines
😊ways to share and turn take
😀to say how we feel and begin to recognise the feelings of others.
😎independence skills such as hanging up our own belongings, putting our shoes on and handwashing
and much more!
We Love Learning in Reception!
🌳 Forest School
The children will be attending Forest School every week, where they will have the chance to explore the natural world, take safe risks, and get hands-on with nature.
During these sessions, the children will:
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Discover plants, animals, and insects, learning about their habitats and the environment around them
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Develop practical skills, such as using tools safely, building dens, and problem-solving in outdoor challenges
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Engage in creative play, using natural materials to make art, stories, and structures
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Build confidence and resilience by taking small risks and learning to assess challenges
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Work together, learning important teamwork, communication, and social skills
Forest School gives children the freedom to learn through curiosity and exploration, encouraging a love of nature while supporting their physical, emotional, and social development.