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We have continued our learning about Autumn this week. We read the story 'Leaf Man' and consolidated our learning by discussing the signs of Autumn, using the new vocabulary we have learned. 

We enjoyed creating our own leaf art, using leaves we found in our outdoors environment. 

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This week, we have been learning all about Hibernation. We found out that the word 'hibernate' means to have a long sleep. We discussed that some animals hibernate in Autumn because the temperature gets colder and there is less food to forage. We spoke about the different animals that hibernate,…

We've had another busy week in Swan Class! This week, we have been learning all about the season of Autumn. We learnt about the changes we see in the environment during our transition from Summer to Autumn, and what the different signs of Autumn are. 

We read the book 'Goodbye Summer, Hello…

This week, we have been learning all about Bonfire Night. We discussed how and why this event is celebrated, and used our speaking and listening skills when sharing our own experiences. We also discussed how to stay safe on Bonfire Night.

We discussed our five senses and the children used…

It has been a fantastic first week back after half term. The children have returned with a great attitude to learning and have settled back into routines. 

This week, we have been learning all about the festival 'Diwali'. We discovered that this festival is also known as 'The Festival of…

It has been another busy week in Swan Class! This week, we have been learning all about Harvest. We discussed what happens during harvest time, and why it is an important time of the year. We also learnt the meaning of 'festival', and found out that Harvest Festival is a celebration of the food…

This week, we learnt about our houses and homes. We looked at different types of houses and discussed which type of house we live in. We also explored what types of materials houses are made from. The children looked at materials and described their textures, whilst also thinking about what makes…

This week, we have been learning all about our family. We looked at photographs of our family members and shared these with one another. We practised speaking in full sentences and used our listening skills to listen carefully to our friends. Thank you for sending in these photos - the…

This week, we continued our topic All About Me and focused on discussing our hobbies and interests. To support our learning, we read the text Incredible You. We spoke about how we are all unique and have our own interests and hobbies that make us incredible! We drew pictures of our…

This week, we have been learning all about our feelings and emotions. We discussed what emotions are and spoke about the different emotions we feel. 

We read 'The Colour Monster' to support our learning. We related what we read in the book to our own personal experiences, for example, thinking…

Welcome to Swan Class!

We have had a fantastic first week of Reception! We have had lots of fun exploring our classroom and outdoor area, making new friends and settling into our routines. I am very proud of how well the children have settled - they have shown tremendous courage and…