What have EYFS been up to?
Week 5
This week, the children began a new History unit about families, growing up and the past. They enjoyed talking about their families, sharing who is special to them and creating family pictures. The children also explored how they have changed since they were babies and learned that families can have different experiences and traditions.
In maths, the children developed their understanding of numbers to 4 by practising subitising, exploring groups of objects and discovering that quantities stay the same even when objects are rearranged. They also used Numberblocks to investigate different ways of representing the number 4.
In phonics, the children learned the new sounds o, c, k, u and b. They practised recognising, saying and forming each sound, helping to build confidence in their early reading and writing skills.
In Jigsaw, they focused on using kind words, making positive choices and using gentle hands. The children also explored what it means to be a good friend, discussing sharing, kindness, helping others and including everyone in play.
In PE, the children learned and performed The Hokey-Cokey, experimenting with different ways of moving and using their bodies to express different emotions.
Week 4
This week, the children continued to settle well into Reception and approached their learning with enthusiasm and confidence. In Maths, they explored the numbers 2, 3 and 4, learning how these numbers can be made from groups of ones. They enjoyed making collections, counting carefully and investigating different ways to represent numbers.
In Phonics, the children continued to develop their knowledge of sounds and practised applying these during their Read Write Inc. sessions.
In Geography, the children learnt about homes and communities. They talked about their own homes, explored different types of homes found across the UK and discussed how homes provide safety and shelter. They enjoyed comparing homes and thinking about how families and communities can be different. The children enjoyed using our new magnetic tiles to build homes during adventure time.
In PSHE, the children thought about the importance of sharing, taking turns and considering other people's feelings. They discussed ways to work together and be kind friends.
In PE, the children continued to explore dance through nursery rhymes, experimenting with different emotions, movements and dance styles. They particularly enjoyed changing the way they moved to match different feelings.
Throughout the week, the children made the most of their Adventure Time , showing increasing independence, creativity and confidence as they explored the learning environment and played alongside their friends. They made the most of being outside by gardening and using our new writing benches!
Week 3
This week, the children continued to settle confidently into Reception and showed great enthusiasm for their learning. In Maths, they developed their counting skills by counting objects carefully, using one-to-one correspondence and exploring how counting helps us find out how many there are altogether. They also enjoyed counting sounds and larger objects around the classroom.
This week in Read Write Inc., the children practised the sounds m, a, s, d, and t, building their confidence in recognising and saying each sound.
In DT, the children explored different types of homes and the materials used to build them. They designed their own model homes, carefully selected materials and then created their models. At the end of the week, they reflected on their designs and shared their finished homes with their classmates.
In PSHE, the children learnt about different feelings and discussed ways to help others feel welcome and supported. They practised talking about their emotions and thought about how they can be kind friends.
During PE, the children enjoyed exploring different emotions and dance styles through movement. They used The Wheels on the Bus to create dances that were happy, tired, mad and excited movements.
Throughout the week, the children enjoyed exploring the classroom during Adventure Time, developing their independence, creativity and friendships. They should be very proud of all they have achieved this week!
Week 2
This week, the children enjoyed a busy week of learning and settling into Reception.
In Maths, the children explored numbers 1, 2 and 3, learning to recognise small quantities quickly and talk about different patterns.
In Art, the children created a range of self-portraits using paint, collage and different textures, carefully observing their own features.
They also explored what it means to belong to our class and school community in PSHE, enjoyed dancing in PE, and had lots of opportunities to explore, play and make new friendships during Adventure Time.
We have been so proud of how confidently the children have settled into school life this week!
Week 1
The children have had a fantastic first week in school. They have settled brilliantly, have been busy exploring and getting to know each other. There are new friendships forming and the children are becoming more confident each day. We're really proud of how well they have done for the first week!
Please check back each week to find out more about what our children have been learning in reception.