Reception
Hedgehogs, Badgers, Rabbits
Writing
As the children continue on their early writing journey, it’s important to nurture the skills they’ve already started to develop. This term we will continue to focus on pencil control and grip and ensuring accurate letter formation to ensure writing is clear and more effective. We will continue to help the children develop their knowledge of phonics, in order that that can write simple words and phrases confidently. 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 continue to exploring 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 Our Planet where we’ll be learning all about various countries and continents. What is like there, the weather and the wildlife.
We’ll be exploring what it is like in polar regions, Africa, in the jungle and in Australia. 🐻❄️🐅🦒
We will be:
👀Exploring warm and cold climates
🐵Looking at various wild animals from these areas of the World – including meeting some exotic animals!
🐸Finding out how and why animals use camouflage.
🐣At the end of the half term we will be learning about Easter and how and why it is celebrated.
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.