Blog Author: Jane Maloney

Reception are really good at creating and thinking critically. Before they took to the water, they discussed unsafe behaviour and predicted what might happen if they weren't thinking of their safety and the safety of others. They then splashed each other, got absolutely soaked, fully clothed and…

There's just something about having the freedom, courage, and excitement to explore mud.  To make mud...to add to mud...to mix it, stir it, pour it, cook it, squelch it and so much more...somehow, the cleaning of mud is the hard part. Ooops!

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Reception have been using their gross motor skill by playing a human game of 'Hungry Hippos' with their feet! 

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Reception have been naming parts of their bodies.  They talked about all the different parts and what their job was.  They discussed seeing themselves as valuable individuals and the importance of looking after their bodies. 

They then used their very important fine motor skills to use…

Reception have been so engaged in celebrating our Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

They have learnt all about the Queen's life before she became Queen, they made and decorated crowns, created the cutest Union Jack flags, enjoyed their royal picnic lunch with the whole school and even had a photo…

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee preparations are well underway in Reception.

Today, they have had the royal pleasure of evolving into The Kings and Queens of Delph Side Reception class.

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"Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread...DUCK!"

Reception put their own little twist on the traditional tale and were inspired to create gingerbread ducklings just like the 4 they'd so caringly looked after for a whole week. 

Compliments flooded in with one…

Reception were set a challenge today to make a platform for the ducklings to sit on in their little pool. Reception discussed what materials would be the best. They wondered if their models would sink or float. They worked together to build their structures and were very proud when the ducklings…

Reception are so excited! The duck eggs arrived and one hatched during the night with the rest following thick and fast.

Their reactions were priceless. Some were excited, some were a little unsure but all showed how much they cared by handling them delicately, stroking them and talking so…

Reception are having hands-on experiences to deepen their understanding of the life cycle of butterflies.  They have been observing them closely and having lots of conversations about what they think the next stage of the caterpillars' development will be.  

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Reception have been reading the story of Hansel and Gretel. They have been programming the Bee-Bots to follow a route through the woods to the Witch's cottage. At the end of the day, they took a handful of bread crumbs to leave a trail from school to home. I wonder if it will still be there for…

Reception have been looking after their mental health today by taking part in Yoga. Their self esteem has been boosted, anxieties have been managed and they have become stronger both in body and mind.

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