Blog Author: Jane Maloney

Reception each had beanbag. They were asked to choose whether certain topics were personal information or not personal information. They discussed what information would be unsafe to share online. Once decisions had been made, Reception placed their beanbag in the hoop with their choice. Reception…

Reception followed instructions for making Owl Toast.

There were many opportunities for exploration and building confidence without adult support. The children were so happy and proud of their creations, and even happier when they got to eat their owl Toast!

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Reception were set a challenge to build a home for their little pig, buuuut, the big bad wolf was coming to huff and puff, and blow their houses down! Whose home would pass the challenge? All of them! They were brilliant!

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Another fabulous inspirational day! Today, Reception have been introduced to a further two admirable careers - future Paramedics and Prison Officers. They tried on real-life uniforms; jackets, handcuffs, helmets. They got strapped to stretchers, searched by the sniffer dog and much more. A super,…

Reception have had such a busy day today. They shared their thoughts of what they would like to be when they grow up. There were pirates, superheros, fire fighters, lots of vets, some footballers, and builders just to name a few.

As well as that, Reception were lucky enough to enjoy visits from…

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.

#Enjoy #Embrace #Evolve

"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…