Reception Spring Term 2010
This term our theme has been fairytales. We have read many classic stories such as Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel and Gretel. The children have been retelling and acting out stories themselves, using appropriate story language. We were able to create castle role play areas in the classrooms.
The children have enjoyed learning about customs and traditions around spring festivals including Easter, Mother’s day and Valentine’s Day. We have focused on cookery as well as exploring musical instruments.
Reception Autumn Term 2009
So far this term we have welcomed our new cohort, all the children whether they attended our nursery or have come from elsewhere have settled in very well. Our theme for the half term has been autumn and festivals. Once all the children had started we had a lovely “friendship” day at Beaudesert Park. We collected conkers, autumn leaves and seeds: we spotted deer, squirrels and rabbits! Our experiences lead to further investigation in the classroom related to hedgehogs and objects found.
Other learning activities have focused on healthy eating through making suitable sandwiches for our lunch boxes and seasonal fruit kebabs plus knowledge of Indian culture in general and the Hindu festival of Divali in particular.
Next half term we will be busy rehearsing and performing our Christmas play. We will continue to learn about traditional celebrations, including bonfire night. A trip to the reindeer farm is planned, to search for Santa!!! Term draws to a close with a visit from the entertainer and our Christmas party.
Previous Years
Work, trips and stories from previous years can be found here.