This week in Reception (WB 17.03.25)

Date: 19th Mar 2025 @ 2:56pm

This week in Reception, the children have been busy exploring new concepts and developing their skills across a variety of subjects. Here's a glimpse of the exciting things we've been up to!

English: Exploring ‘Hattie Peck’

In English, we’ve been enjoying the story of Hattie Peck, a heartwarming tale about a determined little bird who goes on an adventure to find lost eggs. The children have been retelling parts of the story, creating their own drawings to illustrate scenes, and using their phonics knowledge to write simple sentences that describe their pictures. It’s been a fantastic opportunity for them to practice their writing skills and show their creativity.

Maths: Missing Numbers in Sequences

In Maths, our focus has been on number sequences. The children have been exploring number patterns and learning how to find and fill in missing numbers. Using Numicon pieces, they’ve been adding the missing numbers to complete different sequences. It’s been wonderful to see their problem-solving skills develop as they worked through the challenges!

Knowledge and Understanding: Learning About Eggs

In our Knowledge and Understanding lessons, the children have been learning about the fascinating world of eggs. We’ve explored different types of eggs and their unique characteristics, with the highlight of the week being the chance to hold a real ostrich egg! The children were amazed by its size and texture, and they had many questions about how it compares to other eggs. This hands-on experience sparked lots of curiosity and led to some wonderful discussions.

Exploring the World with David Attenborough

Finally, the children have been learning about the incredible work of Sir David Attenborough. They’ve been inspired by his passion for animals and his efforts to film them in their natural habitats for the world to see. The children were fascinated by the idea of animals living in the wild, and they enjoyed discussing their favorite animals and what makes them unique.

It’s been another fantastic week of learning in Reception, and we can’t wait to see what the next week brings!