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Oct 10
This week in Reception
This week in Reception has been very busy! We have been trying out lots of new activities to help us practise our fine motor skills, maths skills and phonics. We have been working hard at subitising this week – we have been discussing how we see numbers inside other numbers and also matching amounts of …
Oct 03
Poetry and Autumn
On Thursday, we celebrated National Poetry Day. The Reception children learnt a poem about the different leaves you see in autumn. We spoke about the different features of a poem and the children used some actions to help them remember the poem. Look at our wonderful poetry pictures! We have also been continuing to explore …
Sep 26
This week in Reception
This week in Reception we have been very busy exploring the signs of Autumn – we have a very large Horse Chestnut tree in our garden and have spotted lots of the conkers falling off! We have been using some of these conkers to make our very own Conker Pie – ask us how we …
Sep 18
Phonics and Literacy
Due to a technical issue, we are unable to upload photos this week. This week in Reception: We are so proud of how well the children have settled into their daily routines this week! It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for learning, especially as we start learning some important early literacy skills. This week, …
Sep 12
Welcome to Reception!
Hello and welcome to the new school year. We are delighted to welcome all the children into Reception. We have had a very busy start to the new term, despite the change in weather! We are so proud of all the children, whether they are new to Merry Hill or are returning after the …
Jul 17
🐘A final entry… 🐘
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 ElephantOur year began with Elmer, the patchwork elephant, who showed us …
Jul 10
The penultimate week!
The end of the year is in sight! The week started off with moving up day where the children went to visit their new year one classes. They were super excited and had lots to tell us when they arrived back in Reception. The weather has started to become lovely and hot again and the …
Jul 03
Pirate Sandwiches, Missing Numbers and a Very Jumpy Visitor! 🏴☠️➕🐸
What a busy and exciting week we have had in Reception! The children have amazed us with their curiosity, creativity, and confidence across all areas of learning. In Literacy, our budding writers learned how to write instructions, and what better topic than how to make pirate sandwiches? The children carefully sequenced each step, using words …
Jun 26
Pirates Ahoy!
This week, our new literacy topic—Pirates—has launched with a bang, and the classroom has been transformed into a pirate adventure zone! When the children arrived on Monday, they were greeted by pirate flags featuring skulls and crossbones, a treasure map, and even hidden treasure scattered around the room. The excitement was immediate. For our literacy …
Jun 20
🏑Super sunny Sports Day!⚽️
Today was a day full of laughter, excitement, and teamwork as we held our much-anticipated Sports Day! The sun shone brightly over the school grounds, setting the perfect stage for a fun-filled event that brought together students, teachers, and parents for a memorable day of friendly competition and community spirit. From the moment the children …