Finding 1,2,3!
Reception have been finding 1,2,3 things in nature. We subitised and counted. We solved problems along the way. We talked about part whole! 1,1,1 makes 3! 2 and 1 makes 3!
Pumpkin fun!
Today we have been exploring pumpkins using our senses! We enjoyed hammering, scooping and pinching the pumpkins. We used words like slippy, sloppy, slime, pulp, hard and bumpy to talk about the pumpkins.
Using a pestle and mortar!
We have been grinding and crushing herbs using a pestle and mortar. The herbs smelt fragrant, lemony and minty.
Healthy Handwashing!
We have been learning how to clean our hands this afternoon! We sang a handwashing song, counted to 20, talked about the importance of handwashing and how it can keep our bodies healthy. We learned vocabulary like; germ, pathogen, lipid, lather, foam, clean. We did an excellent job with…
Harvest and fruit and vegetables!
Class one created a harvest themed tray using lots of materials and resources. They recreated the jobs that farmers do at harvest time. They also talk about fruit and vegetables, growing, planting and farm machinery! There was so much creativity and imagination happening during play! Well done…
Conker hammering!
We have been using hammers and tweezers to remove conkers from their shells. What a super way to build out fine motor skills and arm strength!
Active phonics!
Today reception sounded and blended cc’d words and then found the matching picture. This was a great way to get some exercise and practice our blending skills!
Noticing and sorting!
Today in forest school we collected natural objects and talked about what we noticed. We noticed the size, shapes, colours and types of natural object. We sorted them into groups and sets. We solved problems when an object did not match and belong.
Forming letters with paint!
We have been using paint to practice forming our letters in phonics!
Shared reading with Ralph!
We enjoyed whole school shared reading with Ralph today! We always enjoy ou
Sunflower artwork!
We created sunflower artwork in forest school today. We used natural materials like sunflower seeds, leaves and sticks.
Mud kitchen fun!
We are enjoying using different natural resources and enhancements in our mud kitchen area.
Today we stewed tea bags to make strong cups of steaming hot tea! Everyone was invited to the cafe to enjoy a cup!
