Reception 2
Exploring materials. We examined the arch in the picture 'The Courtyard of a House in Delft Pieter de Hooch, 1658 .'
Examining art. The Courtyard of a House in Delft Pieter de Hooch, 1658 .
Doubles
Let the children come to me!
Patterns
Blending
We are really trying hard with our 'blending' in Reception. We are getting very good at using Fred Talk, Read the word.
Children In Need 2023
The children have loved coming into school dressed as Pudsey and have learned all about the Children In Need charity and the work that they do to support children in the UK.
Developing our fundamentals - Balancing
Our PE unit this half term has been dedicated to improving our fundamental skills. This week we have been focusing on our balance and stability.
Odd socks day
Reception have thoroughly enjoyed learning about 'Odd Socks Day' and understanding the importance of celebrating our differences.
Hibernation homes
As part of our Understanding the World topic 'Changes in Autumn', Reception have been learning all about animals that hibernate. This afternoon, the children spent time designing and creating homes out of junk model materials for the animals to hibernate in during the winter.
Shared snack
As part of our 'Shared snack' time on a Friday afternoon, we have been developing our spreading skills. This week, we have been learning how to spread butter onto crackers.
Superhero day!
Reception have loved celebrating Superhero day today!
Don't you think we look amazing in our costumes?
Subitising to 3
This week in Maths, Reception have been learning how to subitise to 3.
Primary Sports Festival
On Thursday morning, 14 of our Reception children took part in the Primary Sports Festival at Gateshead Stadium.
The children took part in 8 different activities which tested their fitness, strength and coordination.
Each child was awarded a certificate at the end of the session to congratulate them for taking part. As a school we also won the 'Honesty award' which we were very proud of.
Bikeability
Reception have had so much fun taking part in Bikeability today. Over the course of the day, we practised riding on a Balance bike, completed some bike aerobics, raced down a hill and some of us even tried riding a pedal bike with no stabilizers. We have worked so hard, but, have had so much fun!
Our first day in Reception!
The children have settled really well into Reception and enjoyed their first school lunch.