Week beginning: 02/03/26

What a busy but exciting week we have had in Reception. On Tuesday we had a visitor who enhanced our learning about Space. The children enjoyed sitting in the huge dome which when inside made us feel like we were in Space. We saw planets, constellations, Mars Rover and Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon. The children were able to answer many questions and the visitor was impressed with their knowledge!



On World Book Day the children arrived in wonderful costumes and talked about their characters. The assembly encouraged us to read when and where ever possible. The children enjoyed making Supertato and his friend carrot.

Week Beginning: 19/01/26

This week we have been looking at the Solar System and all the planets. We have been learning the planet names and what they look like. The children have been learning a song about the planets. We have been explaining how astronomers can identify what the planets are made up of, rocks, ice and volcanoes. We have been lucky to have our very own miniature Solar System for the classroom. This shows the children how the planets orbit the Sun and the Moon orbits Earth.



In maths we have been looking at subtraction. We have looked at how numbers get smaller when you subtract. We are continuing our counting to 20 and then back to 0.

Phonics- we have continued to learn about the 2 letters one sound, such as ss, ff, ll, and zz. Using these sounds and all the sounds we know so far, has enabled the children to write short sentences.

Week Beginning: 19/01/26

This week we have been looking at the Solar System and all the planets. We have been learning the planet names and what they look like. The children have been learning a song about the planets. We have been explaining how astronomers can identify what the planets are made up of, rocks, ice and volcanoes. We have been lucky to have our very own miniature Solar System for the classroom. This shows the children how the planets orbit the Sun and the Moon orbits Earth.



In maths we have been looking at subtraction. We have looked at how numbers get smaller when you subtract. We are continuing our counting to 20 and then back to 0.

Phonics- we have continued to learn about the 2 letters one sound, such as ss, ff, ll, and zz. Using these sounds and all the sounds we know so far, has enabled the children to write short sentences.

Week Beginning: 12/01/26

We have had an exciting week learning about astronauts. The children have had the opportunity to watch astronauts working at the International Space Station. We have been talking about Tim Peake and how he became an astronaut, what he enjoys about his job, all the training he completed and how long he spent up in space. The children have also been learning about all the different planets in our Solar System.

In maths we have been looking at whole numbers and how they can be split into 2 parts. We have looked at how many different ways we can part the whole number. We are now counting to 20 and then back to 0.



Phonics- we have been learning the 2 letters one sound, such as ss, ff, ll, and zz.

Autumn Term B

🚗🚂✈️Exciting Adventure into Transport! 🚗🚂✈️

What a fantastic half term we’ve had in Reception! The children have embraced our learning about transport with so much enthusiasm, exploring everything from cars and buses to boats and planes. It's been a fun-filled few weeks of learning, creativity, and discovery!

In our role-play area, the children became pilots, bus drivers, and passengers, creating their own transport stories. Our construction zone turned into a hub of activity as children built cars, planes, and ships, experimenting with balance and stability. The outdoor area was a highlight, where children ‘drove,’ ‘flew,’ and ‘sailed’ through a series of challenges!

Phonics sessions have been a huge success with pupils building knowledge of the initial code! We have seen such progress and many children are using their new skills using Play and Learn. In Maths, we’ve been counting cars, sorting vehicles by size, and measuring how far toy cars can travel, all while developing strong number skills through hands-on activities.

Art has also been a big part of our learning. The children loved drawing and painting their favourite vehicles and making ‘transport wheels’ with cardboard. Their creativity has been truly inspiring!

As we approach the end of the term, we’re so proud of how much the children have learned and grown. They’ve developed key skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity, all while having fun!

Well done, Reception! We can’t wait to see what new adventures next term will bring!

Autumn term A

🌟A Wonderful Start to Our Learning Journey!🌟

What a fantastic start to the year it’s been in Reception! The children have settled into school life beautifully — full of smiles, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. We are so proud of how confident and happy everyone has been as they explore their new classroom, make new friends, and begin their exciting journey through school.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into lots of fun activities that help us learn through play. From building towers in the construction area to creating imaginative stories in the role play corner, our Reception children have been busy developing important skills like sharing, teamwork, and problem-solving.

In Phonics, we’ve started to explore new sounds and practice forming our letters. The children have spotting sounds in words all around us — it’s wonderful to see how excited they are to become confident readers and writers!

In Maths, we’ve been counting, sorting, and exploring numbers in lots of hands-on ways. Whether it’s counting things in the classroom, making patterns, or building shapes with blocks, the children are already showing fantastic curiosity and understanding.

Most importantly, we’ve been learning that school is a place where we can play, learn, and grow together. Every day is full of laughter, discovery, and new achievements.

Well done, Reception! You’ve made an amazing start, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful learning adventures ahead.

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