This Week In Reception (WB 28.04.25)

Date: 1st May 2025 @ 9:24am

This week in Reception, we’ve had a giant-sized adventure as we explored the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk! The children enjoyed retelling the story using props and puppets and used their growing phonics knowledge to describe both Jack and the Giant. We were so impressed with the fantastic adjectives they came up with – from “scared” and “brave” for Jack to “big” and “angry” for the Giant!

In Maths, we’ve been busy with numbers up to 20. The children practised putting numbers in the correct order and spotting when numbers were either out of sequence or even upside down! They showed great perseverance and teamwork while helping each other to correct mistakes and build confidence with number recognition.

Linking beautifully with our story, we also began learning about how plants grow. The children talked about what seeds need to thrive, such as water, sunlight, and soil. We’ve all planted our own beans and are now eagerly waiting to see if they grow into beanstalks as tall as Jack’s!

It’s been a fun and engaging week full of storytelling, number fun, and hands-on learning. We can’t wait to see what grows next – in the garden and in our learning!