Reception have been focusing on the book ‘Handa’s Surprise’ by Eileen Browne.
We have used the book to help us with our numbers, have painted Handa and scenes from the book and have even spelt 'Handa' out of bricks. The children have tried on some patterned clothes and costumes and have been playing instruments along to some African Drumbeats.
Our highlights of the week have been learning an African dance and making African necklaces out of paper plates.
Early Years: Christmas Role PlayRole play is an important part of children’s learning. It helps to develop confidence, creativity, communication and relationships. It allows children to make sense of the world by providing opportunities for children to act … Read More
Early Years: Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning gives children the opportunity explore the world in different ways, through their senses and through physical activity. There are so many benefits to learning outside of the classroom including: develop… Read More
Reception: Giraffe's Reading AreaGiraffe class are really excited about their newly developed reading area. This has certainly helped to promote reading in the class: the children have enjoyed settling down in the comfy space to share some of their favourite… Read More
Early Years: The Christmas Story
Reception children have been very busy learning the story of Christmas.
In class, they have read the Christmas story and learnt about how people celebrate Christmas, the foods we eat at this special time and why we decorat… Read More
Reception Science: The Gingerbread ManReception children have been thinking about the tale of the Gingerbread Man. The children listened to the story and became particularly interested in discussing their ideas about why the Gingerbread Man could not swim across … Read More
