Reception- Science- Colour Mixing
Our little scientists have been diving into the world of colour mixing! Today, Reception children explored the magic of primary colours—red, yellow, and blue. We used the paint on our cauldrons to combine the base colours and see what amazing secondary colours we could create. It was a hands-on, exciting lesson that sparked curiosity and introduced early concepts of scientific investigation and observation. Watch as they discover how just three colours can make so many more!
Reception – Art and Design: Printing
This week in Reception, we’ve been reading Winnie the Witch! The children loved exploring Winnie’s magical world and created their own potions bubbling away in cauldrons. Using finger dabbers, they carefully printed and mixed colours to bring their potions to life. It was a brilliant way to develop fine motor skills while having lots of creative fun.
Reception- Computing- Skeleton Drawing using Purple Mash Programme
The children have used the purple mash programme to create a skeleton on the interactive board. The children selected the colours and tools they needed to make their own skeleton using language that we have been learning throughout the week. The children concentrated on the small features of their skeleton and showed great control with their fine motor movements. Some children created themselves and others created an animal.
Online Safety - Memes
They’re everywhere online, but do you really know what memes are saying? ???? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the role of memes in youth culture - and why they’re not always as harmless as they seem. From hidden messages to misinformation, we break it down ???????? Plus, we share four simple ways parents and educators can guide young people to engage more safely with memes - encouraging empathy, critical thinking and healthier digital habits ????????
Reception- PSHE- My Emotions
In our PSHE lesson we have been learning all about ourselves and our emotions. We listened to the story of the Colour Monster and linked the colours to how we would be feeling. We discussed as a group that if we felt sad, happy, angry or excited what that might look like on our face, body and what might have caused that feeling. We then talked about if we felt this way what we could do or find to help us feel better or share our experience with someone. The colour designed their own colour monster and used the jigsaw puzzles to piece together how someone was feeling.
Reception - Art and Design - Creating Skeletons
This week in Reception, we’ve been busy developing our cutting skills as we created our own skeletons inspired by Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Using scissors carefully takes lots of practice, so we’ve been focusing on holding them correctly, turning the paper as we cut, and following the lines with control. The children showed great concentration and perseverance — and had lots of fun piecing together their bony creations afterwards! It’s been lovely to see their confidence growing, both with their fine motor skills and their creative ideas. Our classroom display is now full of smiling skeletons — just like the ones in the story!
Reception - Science - Exploring Skeletons!
In Reception, we’ve been exploring skeletons as part of our learning linked to Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. The children were fascinated by real X-rays and loved discovering what our bones look like inside our bodies. We worked together to draw around each other on large paper, then named and labelled the different bones — from our skulls and ribs to our arms and legs! This hands-on learning helped the children make links between the story and their own bodies, while developing their understanding of the world (EYFS science). It’s been a brilliant mix of curiosity, creativity and teamwork — and we’ve learned that there really are skeletons inside everyone!
Reception- Music- Environmental Sounds
In music this week we have been using our listening ears to recognise the different sounds all around us. We had different picture cards to match up to the sounds we heard on the cd player. The children supported each other if they were unsure what the sound was. We talked about the everyday sounds we hear when we are walking to school or in the garden and if they are loud or quiet sounds.
Reception Maths – Repeating Patterns
Our Reception children have been exploring repeating patterns through hands-on activities linked to White Rose Maths. They worked together to spot, copy, continue and create their own patterns using everyday objects. The children loved working practically – sorting, building and chatting about what they noticed. These activities not only help develop early mathematical understanding, but also encourage turn-taking, reasoning and careful observation. Learning through play is such a big part of our EYFS curriculum, and it’s lovely to see the children so engaged and confident as they explore new mathematical ideas!
Reception - Visit to Darwen Library
Reception had a fantastic time visiting Darwen Library! The children loved learning about all the fun things you can do there, from borrowing books to joining in with special story sessions. Jackie, the librarian, read Dear Zoo and the children joined in using props – it was such a joy to see their excitement. Some of the children even signed up for their very own library cards! A huge thank you to everyone at Darwen Library for inviting us – we had a wonderful morning and can’t wait to visit again.
Reception- Music- Getting To Know The Musical Instruments
In music this week the children have been introduced to different music instruments. We listened to the sounds they make and how we can make them have loud and quiet sounds. We can use them fast and slow and using these methods we can play them to different songs. The children each selected a different instrument and we selected different songs to sing. We matched up the song to how the instrument could be played. Twinkle Twinkle was a slow and quiet sound on the musical instruments but The Grand Old Duke of York was loud and fast.
Reception- Physical Development- Making marks
Reception have been developing their gross motor skills this week. Painting with water onto the windows stretching up high to make large movements and then fine movements painting the fence. We added in the shapes we have been learning in Write Dance to develop all the muscles in our arms and fingers.
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