Reception- UTW- Interactive Board Drawing For A Purpose
Our Reception children have had a wonderful time using Purple Mash this week to bring the story of Handa's Surprise to life! Using the 2Paint tools, the children practiced their fine motor skills to carefully select vibrant colors and draw something from the story. Selecting different colours to draw fruit or animals. It was fantastic to see them navigate the software so confidently, practicing their clicking and dragging while retelling the story with so much enthusiasm.
Reception - Literacy- Fruit Tasting To Develop Vocabulary
We had a brilliant sensory morning diving headfirst into the vibrant world of Handa’s Surprise. To bring the story to life, the children took part in a fruit taste test. From sweet, juicy pineapple to tangy oranges, watching their expressions with every bite was absolutely priceless. This hands-on experience sparked a fantastic carpet discussion, where we explored new vocabulary like delicious and tangy. I was so proud to see the children enthusiastically head back to their tables to use these rich descriptive words in their independent writing.
Reception- Maths-Copy 2D shape pictures
Reception have been exploring 2D shapes by designing their very own houses. From spotting properties to purposeful construction on their marker boards, the children used their creativity to bring their maths learning to life.
Reception- Literacy - I Wonder?
This week the children have been listening to the story of Handa's Surprise. When the children went to explore the classroom they found a mysterious, large cube placed in the tray. Inside was filled with delicious fruits from our story. The cube opened up many questions to the children and I wonder if questions filled the classroom, I wonder what is inside? I wonder how it tastes and what it looks like in the middle? The children got creative with drawing the fruit that took their interest and wrote captions on what they thought was going to happen, see and possibly taste.
Reception- Maths- How many ways can we make 10?
Our Reception classroom was absolutely buzzing today as the children got stuck into a making ten challenge. With piles of brightly coloured Numicon shapes scattered across the tables, there was a lovely sense of focus in the room. It was wonderful to watch them work it out for themselves. Rather than just looking at numbers on a page, they were using their hands to test their ideas—layering a six and a four or a seven and a three over the big blue 10 plates to see if they fitted. By turning maths into a hands-on puzzle, the concept of adding up really started to click. There was so much excitement as they swapped pieces and shared what they’d found with each other. It didn’t feel like a heavy lesson to them; they were simply playing their way towards a proper understanding of how numbers work.
Reception- EAD- Building For A Purpose.
Our construction area turned into a proper building site today as the Reception children got to work with the wooden blocks. It was brilliant to see them moving past simple towers and starting to build with real purpose and some great ideas.
Reception- Fine Motor Skills- Supertato
The classroom was a hive of focused energy as the Reception children transformed into little heroes to create their very own Supertato characters. Using the Mr. Potato Head sets, the children carefully exercised their fine motor skills, pinching and pushing colorful ears, eyes, and capes into the plastic spuds to bring their defenders of the fruit aisle to life. The creative mission continued at the art station, where the children demonstrated impressive hand-eye coordination and scissor control to navigate around the curves of their paper potatoes. Once the cutting was complete, the real decision-making began; with tongues poked out in concentration, they sifted through a tray of vibrant felt, glittery masks, and paper boots to select the perfect heroic ensemble for their new starchy sidekicks.
Reception- Literacy- Evil Pea Tricky Word Hunt
Equipped with their trusty clipboards and a sense of urgent mission, the Reception children transformed into miniature detectives on a high-stakes scavenger hunt. The "Evil Pea" had been up to his usual mischief, scattering the Phase 3 tricky words across the nooks of the classroom and the hidden corners of the garden. While the group initially set themselves the modest challenge of uncovering five elusive words, their competitive spirit and growing confidence quickly took over. As they ticked off words like was, my, and they, the thrill of the chase proved infectious; rather than stopping at their goal, the children eagerly pressed on, scouring the flowerbeds and bookshelves to ensure no word was left behind in the Pea's villainous wake.
Reception- Physical Development- I Hear Thunder
The school hall was alive with energy as the Reception children transformed their PE lesson into a rhythmic exploration of the elements. Using their basketballs to mimic the sounds of the weather, the children practiced focused ball control to narrate a passing storm. To represent a gentle spring rain, they used light, pitter-patter fingertip taps, before transitioning into heavy, rhythmic bounces that echoed like loud claps of thunder. The highlight of the session was the drop and catch sequence; the children released their balls to the floor and caught them sharply on the rebound, perfectly synchronizing the "crack" of the ball hitting the wood with the visual of a lightning strike. Their coordination improved with every "storm," showing impressive concentration as they balanced the imaginative storytelling with the physical skill of keeping their balls steady and secure.
Reception- Science-Colour Changing
In the vibrant buzz of the science corner, the Reception children transform into mini-scientists as they explore the magic of color mixing. With focused expressions and developing fine motor skills, they carefully use perpets to squeeze, suction, and release primary-colored water onto soft white cotton pads. This hands-on experiment allows them to observe capillary action firsthand as the fabric drinks up the liquid. As the vibrant reds, blues, and yellows bleed into one another, the children witness the "wow" moment where new secondary colors emerge. These dyed pads aren't just an experiment; they serve as the delicate, marbled petals for their handmade flowers. By blending scientific inquiry with creative art, the children learn to make predictions and observe changes, all while crafting a beautiful garden of their own making.
Reception- EAD- Going To The Shops
There’s a lovely buzz in the Reception classroom at the moment, especially around the role-play shop, which has quickly become a real hub for working and playing together. The children are developing their social skills so naturally through this, and it’s clear how much they’re enjoying it. There’s a real sense of excitement as they take on the roles of shoppers and shopkeepers, chatting away as they “buy” and “sell” items. Whether they’re scanning wooden food or deciding how much a plastic pear should cost, their conversations are becoming more detailed and confident, helping to move their play along. The till and pretend money have been a big hit too, giving them a chance to explore early maths in a hands-on way as they count coins and make sure everything is “paid for” before leaving. Just as importantly, they’re learning to take turns, listen to each other, and work together, showing real care and understanding in their interactions. It’s been a joy to watch their confidence grow as they turn a small area of the classroom into a busy little shop full of chatter and teamwork.
Reception- Maths- What Time Is It Mr Wolf?
The Reception class enjoyed a lively game of “What Time Is It, Mr Wolf?”, which gave them a fun and purposeful way to practise counting beyond ten. As the “Wolf” called out times like thirteen or fifteen, the children counted aloud together, taking one careful step for each number. This combination of speaking, listening and movement really helps to strengthen their understanding of number order and one-to-one counting. Moving across the space while working through the “teen” numbers made the learning feel exciting and meaningful. It was great to see their confidence grow as they became more comfortable counting larger numbers in such a playful and engaging way.
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