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Welcome to Reception!
In Reception, we have two classes, Butterflies and Bumblebees. We have a lovely shared area to play in just outside of our classroom, so we spend lots of the day going in and out wherever our play leads us. We are also lucky enough to go to our school woodland at least once a week. As you can see, there is lots of time for play in Reception as this is how we learn best. We also have more focused sessions during the day for Phonics, Maths and Literacy.
Below is a link to the PowerPoint presentation that contains all of the information you need as a new starter.
In Reception this term we will be:
- Using non-fiction books to learn about our body.
- Learning to read and write sentences.
- Experimenting with objects (Sinking and floating/ waterproof materials)
- Playing games to improve our communication.
- Practising our listening skills during circle times.
- Experimenting with different materials to join them and make new designs.
- Enjoying listening to stories including Farmer Duck, What the Ladybird Heard, Umbrella, Who Sank the Boat? And the Body Book.
- Expressing our feelings through drawing and painting.
- Deepening our understanding of numbers bigger than 10.
Meet The Team
Play Based Learning
Children learn best when they are fully engaged and motivated and the best way for that to happen is during self chosen play. Our classrooms and outdoor areas are well resourced with open ended toys, this means the children can use the same item to be any number of things - whatever their imagination needs at the time. Reception is the time to learn to play together, negotiate with friends and work together on amazing creations.
Much of our learning is done in the environment as we play and interact with the world around us. We have recently had our outdoor area renovated which has allowed us to facilitate more learning opportunities for the children! Take a look at our new Outdoor Learning Area!
Woodland Area
“There are lots of exciting ways to work on your handwriting. We have been developing our gross motor skills outdoors.”
Cooking
All children in Reception enjoy developing cooking skills by baking every Friday Morning. They strengthen their fine and gross motor skills by mixing, kneading, and pouring.