Reception 2

This week, our key text has been ‘Firefighter’ – learning about the important role they play in keeping us safe. 

We have been doing lots of activities such as fine motor painting, shape matching and story sequencing! 

Reception were lucky enough to get a special visit from local Firefighters as part of our week of learning all about their special job role and how they keep us safe. 

The children loved exploring different Firefighter equipment and even got to see a Fire Engine up close and squirt the fire hose!

Throughout the Early Years, the development of children’s fine motor control is incredibly fundamental! Having the opportunity for children to build up their finger and hand strength, coordination and control are important for the development of early writing skills. 

In class this week, we have lots of fine motor activities based around our focus book ‘Fletcher and the Falling Leaves’ such as pegging leaves onto string, making playdough hedgehogs and weaving material around pinecones! 

Reception had a great time role playing in the little city, they explored and played in lots different roles. Developing their communication and language playing and sharing with their friends. Great job Reception!

Reception have been practising their fine motor skills by doing some dough disco! With our playdough, we practise our finger strength and dexterity by moving the playdough around our hands, helping us get ready for writing! Well done reception!

Reception have been exploring how to stay safe on devices and explored how to use an iPad. We talked about ways to stay safe and routines that we have in place that makes sure we use technology responsibly. Well done reception!

Early Years Foundation Stage at Oxford Grove – Oxford Grove Primary School

Reception had a special visit from our police officers, they explained how to stay safe and the role of a police officer! Well done Reception!

In their science topic Reception have been exploring how to stay healthy and safe! They have explored how we keep ourselves clean, including trying not to spread germs by washing our hands. Then, they have explored healthy and unhealthy foods, and the importance of exercise. Well done Reception!

Reception have been learning all about the role of a police officer this week. They have learnt what a police officer needs and how they keep people safe.

Reception have had a great first week in school, working really hard to explore their new classrooms, making new friends and learning new routines. Super job Reception!

In Reception, we learn about lots of different topics based around a variety of books and key texts. 
We use Key Vocabulary Cards to provide visuals to support the children with their learning and revisit these throughout the year as part of our RRR (revisit, recap and remember) time! 

Have a look at our ‘Starting School’ Vocabulary Cards!

Welcome to Reception 1