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16 May 2022

4 Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day!

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…

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13 May 2022

Reception - 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…

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10 May 2022

Reception - Caterpillars

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.  

#Enjoy…

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6 May 2022

Reception - Bee-Bots & Bread Crumbs

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…

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3 May 2022

Reception - Yoga

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.

#enjoy #embrace

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27 April 2022

Reception - Shadows

Reception loved tracing around the shadows. Tomorrow, they're going to explore shadow tracing at different times of the day to observe changes.

#enjoy #embrace #evolve

 

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25 April 2022

Reception - The Boy Who Cried Wolf

During their RE lesson, Reception have been learning all about being truthful. 

They listened to one of Aesop's Fables, The Boy Who Cried Wolf and learned that sometimes, people refuse to believe a liar even when then are telling the truth.

Reception then played a game of 'Chinese Whispers'…

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20 April 2022

Reception - Arts and Culture day

Reception went straight into creative mode on their first day of the brand new summer term today. 

They explored various textures as they made marks using resources such as cocoa powder, lentils, soil, porridge oats and instant coffee.  They mixed them with PVA glue and coloured powder paint…

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31 March 2022

Reception - Just Look At Us Now!

As we're coming to the end of this term, I just had to show you our wonderful Reception class, every single one of them.  Just them.

They have worked their socks off and made so much progress since all that time ago back in September.  I am so very, very proud and I can't wait to see what the…

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30 March 2022

Reception - Stranger Danger

Reception's Jigsaw PHSE lesson has been talking about stranger danger so who better to tell them all about it than our very own local PCSOs and they were very good indeed!

They discussed what strangers look like, what they should do if they get lost, how they can get help and who to go to for…

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23 March 2022

Here comes the sun!

It's been a long time coming but the gorgeous sunshine definitely had its hat on!

Reception were so excited when they didn't have to put their coats on! 

#Enjoy #Embrace #Evolve

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21 March 2022

Reception - Healthy Me!

"NOOOOOOO! DON'T EAT THAT, IT'S DIRTY!" Well, it's a good job Reception we're being so observant today. Mrs Maloney almost ate her snack which was covered in mud! She hadn't washed her fruit or her hands! 

Reception discussed reasons for washing their hands before eating, even if they couldn't…

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