This week in Reception we have been scientists! We learned about magnets and how they can control and move different metal objects. We explored how to use them and searched our class for metallic objects. Then, inspired by our key text Elmer, we made colourful elephants...
In Nursery this week we have been focusing on settling in and mastering routines and behaviour expectations. We have loved playing in our outdoor 'baby clinic' and exploring all the new learning areas in the classroom. [gallery ids="14738,14739"] ...
This week as part of the children’s transition into reception, we have been spending time in the big playground getting to know the new space. We have been exploring the equipment, locating where the water fountains are and where we line up after break is...
This week in Reception, we have reflected on and celebrated our amazing year together. We have learnt and grown so much! Looking back at how much we've grown made us feel like super heroes! We imagined we were heroes and used our writing skills to...
What can I see in my bucket? I can see a … We used our knowledge of mark-making and our vivid imaginations to create our own bucket linked to our literacy core text ‘Billy’s Bucket’ by Kes Gray and Gary Parsons. [gallery ids="14211,14212"] ...
This week in Reception, we have been building on our spatial awareness through working with maps. We made treasure maps and then even drew maps of how we get to school making sure to note key local landmarks. No surprise that 'Big Tesco' figured prominently...
Nursery visited the Discover Centre in Stratford to watch a space-themed, immersive exhibition called ‘The Box Rocket,’ created by Dapo Adeola and Tọlá Okogwu. We had the opportunity to design our own rocket and used them to create our own stories. ...
This week in Reception we have put our writing skills to work! We wrote letters to our Head Teacher, Ms Gladstone, asking whether we could go to Sports Day and she wrote us a letter back saying we could! The children were so proud delivering...
In Nursery, we have been exploring amazing Africa. Linked to our topic, we used different patterned paper strips to weave our own square of Kente cloth. The paper strips were pushed ‘over’ and ‘under’ to make our own weaving artwork. [gallery ids="14002,14003"]...
This week in Reception our highlight was an incredible visit to Hampstead Heath. We explored the woods and collected natural treasures to make our own Andy Goldsworthy inspired pieces. We also made minibeasts with clay and the natural treasures we found. The trip was topped off...