As we wrap up this wonderful academic year, it’s time to look back and celebrate all the exciting adventures our Reception class has experienced together. From colourful elephants to deep-sea creatures, our learning has been full of imagination, discovery and fun!
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Our year began with Elmer, the patchwork elephant, who showed us the beauty of being different. Elmer’s bright, patchy colours reminded us all that being unique is something to be proud of. He was more than just our class theme — he helped us learn kindness, friendship and the joy of celebrating ourselves and others.
Journeys to the Moon with Whatever Next
Next, we blasted off into space with Whatever Next, exploring the moon and beyond! This story took us on a magical journey that sparked our curiosity about space and the stars. We imagined what it would be like to float among the planets and learned about the excitement of adventure and discovery.
Zog and the World of Dragons, Kings, and Castles
With Zog, we entered a kingdom of dragons, brave knights and grand castles. Zog taught us about courage, learning from mistakes, and the importance of helping others. We loved hearing about his adventures and imagining life in a magical medieval world.
The Journey Home: Caring for Our Planet
Then came The Journey Home, a gentle reminder about looking after our planet and all the animals that live on it. We learned about endangered animals and how important it is to protect their homes. This topic helped us understand how our actions can make a difference to the environment and inspired us to be little eco-heroes.
Commotion in the Ocean: Exploring Sea Life
Diving into Commotion in the Ocean, we discovered the fascinating creatures that live beneath the waves. From playful dolphins to mysterious octopuses, this topic sparked our curiosity about the ocean and the amazing animals that call it home. We learned to appreciate the wonders of marine life and why it’s important to keep our oceans clean.
Ahoy, Pirates! Fun in the Sun
Finally, we set sail on a pirate adventure, learning how to be brave, work as a team and enjoy the sunshine! We played games, sang songs and imagined ourselves as fearless pirates exploring tropical islands. It was the perfect way to celebrate all the hard work we’ve done this year.
This year, our Reception children have made incredible progress in their literacy skills. We began by learning how to hold a pencil correctly and forming some recognisable letters. Through daily phonic lessons, the children learned to recognise letters and their sounds, helping them sound out and read simple words. Many of them are now confidently writing sentences all by themselves! It’s truly special to watch them use these skills to read books independently and write notes for their loved ones. The progress they’ve made is something to be so proud of.
In maths, the children have developed a strong foundation through a variety of exciting activities. They have learned to measure and compare objects, name both 2D and 3D shapes, and create repeating patterns. The children can write numbers, count accurately, and have even reached doubling numbers. They’ve also started to recognise odd and even numbers and have been exploring addition and subtraction in fun and practical ways. Their enthusiasm for maths has grown alongside their skills!
As this year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing Reception children for their enthusiasm, curiosity and kindness. We’re so proud of how much you’ve grown and learned. To the parents and carers, thank you for your wonderful support — it truly makes a difference.
As always, the learning does not stop just because it’s not happening in a classroom- please continue to look out for digraphs and trigraphs while out and about this summer as reading is the number one thing you can do to help your child prepare for Year 1. Also any board games involving a dice will support your child to subitise easily alongside the benefits of learning to take turns.
Here’s to all the memories we’ve made and to the exciting adventures still to come in Year 1. Have a fantastic summer holiday, Reception! Keep shining bright like Elmer’s colours and keep dreaming big like our journey to the moon.
With our fondest wishes,
Mrs Jones, Miss Reuben, Mrs OJ, Mrs Hill, Mrs Barnes & Mrs Bradbury
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