Week Ending Friday 27th September 2024
This week Newcastle class blew me away with their maturity and teamwork during PE. We played games to practice moving in a space and stopping and starting safely. In the games, there were times when the children had to be 'on' or were tagged 'out'. The children were mature, cheering on their teammates and taking turns throughout.
We have also loved our English text 'Holey Moley' by Bethan Clarke. This was one of the lovely new books that we got from our Seven Stories 'Hooks into Books' pack. The book was hilarious and formed an excellent base on which to explore rhyme with the children. By the end of the week, the children were able to produce their class rhyming poems.
In maths, we looked at the vocabulary of 'more', 'fewer', and 'the same as' when comparing groups of objects. Specifically, using the language of 'fewer' for comparing countable sets of objects. For example, I have fewer bears than you. 'Less than' should be used when comparing numbers or measures, for example 'this jug holds less than that bucket.' or 'one is less than 3'.
Week Ending 20th September 2024
Another busy week with lots of 'firsts' for our Reception classes.
Week two of phonics and the children are already blowing us away. We have introduced magnetic letters in our phonics lessons for the children to begin to make, blend, and read words. Their hard work is paying off and lots of the children are beginning to be able to hear the sounds in simple words.
The children have also enjoyed finding all of the activities in the provision that link with that day's sound...o o o octopus, g g g g glitter, p p p pirate paper plate anyone?!
Keep up the good work Newcastle class.
Week Ending Friday 13th September 2024
Welcome to Newcastle class!
What a fabulous first week we have had in our new Reception classes!
In the children's first full week, they have managed to pack in so much; they have begun daily phonics and maths lessons, getting to know each other circle games, PE lessons, and lots and lots of time to play and explore their new classrooms.
Please keep an eye on our class website page for a weekly update of what we get up to in Newcastle class.
Week Ending Friday 6th September 2024
What a fabulous first week we have had in Reception!
We have been amazed at how well the children have settled in and in particular, how inquisitive and engaged they have been in their play and with each other.
We can't wait for a busy, busy year.
Please keep checking the class website pages for your weekly update.