Nests

The children have have been very interested in nests. We learnt about what a nest is and the animals that make nests. The children enjoyed making their own nests.

We looked at a real nest.

A nest for a King Cobra.

A Surprise Visitor

Year one and two are currently doing a topic about heroes. As part of this they were visited by the fire brigade. One of the firefighters came to reception class to tell us about what he did. Miss Coulter also dressed up in their uniform. We were very impressed by the questions that the children asked.

Such as: Do you use dogs to help you?

Do you use sand to put out a fire?

Pets

The children have been enjoying the new topic of pets. The new role play area has been used as a vets and a pet shop.

Looking after a poorly kitten

Buying a very cheap pet seal

We found out about our class pet fish.

Taking a closer look.

We have been writing about pets we have or ones we would like to have.

We learnt about which animals hatch from eggs. The children had to sort the eggs according to this. Olive wasn't sure, so she looked in a book.

New Topic!

The children have decided to find out about pets for their next topic. We will be looking at what makes a good pet, how we can look after them and what kind of pets you can have. If you have any photos of your family pet, please email them to: receptionclass@shireoak.leeds.sch.uk

Pattern

During week before half term, the children have been exploring and recreating their own patterns.

On the tree using pastels.

Jorge's repeating pattern tie.

Even using letters.

Charlotte counted in twos, making a number pattern.

Chinese New Year

As part of our topic of celebrations, we learnt about Chinese new year. The children were especially interested in the dragon dances. I brought in my very own dragon from home (a bearded dragon).

 This inspired Dylan to make his very own Chinese dragon.

"It doesn't need any wings, it doesn't fly."

We also listened to some music and the children made their own ribbons for the ribbon dancing.

The children also enjoyed tasting the noodles and prawn crackers.

 The children collaborated to get the house clean for Chinese new year.

3D Shape

After looking at 2D shapes, we looked at 3D shapes. We found out about cubes, pyramids, cones, cuboids, cylinders and spheres.

The children investigated which shapes could roll and which ones couldn't.

A cylinder!

A cube!

The brick is a cylinder.

Kai made a house of shapes.