Reception
Hedgehogs, Badgers, Rabbits
Writing
This half term, the children will have plenty of opportunities to develop their early writing skills. In both indoor and outdoor spaces, they will be mark making, creating shapes, and exploring a wide range of materials, which are all important first steps toward confident writing.
To build their pre-writing skills, the children will use fun, hands-on resources such as:
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Buckets of water and large paintbrushes
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Shallow trays of sand
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Big chalks for drawing and writing on the playground
As the term progresses, the children will begin to apply their phonics knowledge to forming letter shapes, helping them take their first steps toward writing recognisable letters and words.
Maths
This half term, the children will explore numbers, patterns, and shapes through lots of practical, hands-on activities.
Our focus will include:
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Reciting number names in order from 1 to 20 and beyond
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Recognising and naming numbers 1–20 and beyond
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Matching sets of objects to their corresponding numerals
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Combining two groups of objects to find the total
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Exploring and creating patterns
These activities help the children build strong number skills, develop confidence, and discover that maths is fun and all around them.
Our Current Reads
Our Topic!
This half term, our topic is called Merry Little Monsters, and it’s all about getting to know ourselves!
Our class will become a family of Merry Little Monsters, and every child is an important part of it. To join our monster family, the children will share:
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What they look like
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What they like to do
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Who they live with
This fun activity will help the children learn about each other, celebrate what makes them unique, and build a happy, supportive classroom community.
We can’t wait to meet all the amazing monsters in our classes! 💜
We Love Learning in Reception!
🌳 Forest School
The children will be attending Forest School every week, where they will have the chance to explore the natural world, take safe risks, and get hands-on with nature.
During these sessions, the children will:
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Discover plants, animals, and insects, learning about their habitats and the environment around them
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Develop practical skills, such as using tools safely, building dens, and problem-solving in outdoor challenges
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Engage in creative play, using natural materials to make art, stories, and structures
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Build confidence and resilience by taking small risks and learning to assess challenges
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Work together, learning important teamwork, communication, and social skills
Forest School gives children the freedom to learn through curiosity and exploration, encouraging a love of nature while supporting their physical, emotional, and social development.