Reception (Class 1) - Science - Balloon Experiments

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This week we enjoyed carrying out our own science experiment with balloons.

We filled them up with air and watched how they zoomed around the room as the air came out and also how they can make a squeaky noise.

Some of the balloons we filled with water and flour to see how they feel and how…

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Science

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Reception (Class 1) - Births and Birthdays

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This week we have been looking at the celebrations of births and birthdays! We looked at pictures of ourselves when we were babies and talked about how we have changed as we have grown.

We have also looked after the babies and talked about how babies are cared for.

We then discussed how we…

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Reception (Class 1) - Phonics & Simple Words

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Class 1 have been working so hard on their phonics skills and writing simple words! 

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Phonics and Reading

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Reception (Class 1) - Maths - Circles & Triangles

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In maths we have been learning about circles and triangles. 

We sorted them, drawn them and made pictures from them. 

The children also went on a shape hunt at home to find circles and triangles!

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Maths

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Reception (Class 1) - R.E - Diwali

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This week we have continued our Celebration topic by learning all about the Hindu celebration Diwali - The Festival of Light. 

The children made their own Diya lamps and decorations to celebrate.

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Religious Education

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Reception (Class 1) - Odd Socks Day

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Class 1 loved Odd Socks Day!

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Reception (Class 1) - Remembrance Day

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On Friday, we had a day dedicated to Remembrance Day.

We discussed what it is and why we celebrate it and the importance of it too.

The children enjoyed taking part in Poppy related activities, including making their own poppy biscuits.

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Design Technology History

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Reception (Class 1) - Different Celebrations

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A lovely start to the new half term. We have began our new topic of learning about the different celebrations and this week saw us learning about Bonfire Night.

We had discussions of why we celebrate it and the children shared their own experiences of how they have celebrate. The children…

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Reception (Class 1) - Little City Visit

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We loved our visit from Little City!

The children really enjoyed playing in the range of different environments and taking on the role of doctors, police, hair dressers and many more!

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Reception (Class 1) - Scarecrows

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This week to finish off our learning about Autumn we have been finding out about Scarecrows!

We had enjoyed reading stories about Scarecrows and finding out why farmers have them, and how to make them!

So we decided to make our own.

We worked together as a class to create our very own…

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Science Art Design Technology

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Reception (Class 1) - Phonics & Letter Formation

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The Reception children loved showing their phonics learning outside in the outdoor area and practicing their letter formation.

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Phonics and Reading

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Reception (Class 1) - Gross Motor Skills

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Reception loved using their gross motor skills to make their way across the obstacle course. 

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