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Firefighter Learning!
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!
Firefighter Visit!
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 … Continue reading
This week we are finding out all about firefighters and how they keep us safe.
Fine Motor in the Early Years!
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 … Continue reading
Little City
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!
As we move into the colder months, help you and your child to stay healthy.
Lorna from Bolton Health and Wellbeing service, came to talk to our families about the importance of good oral hygiene. She gave out vouchers to those who have not got a dentist so our children can have their first check up. Next week, Lorna is coming to talk to our children about the importance of brushing teeth.
Little City is coming to our school on Monday, we are so excited!
Dough Disco
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!
Computing
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 … Continue reading
Mrs Claire met with our EYFS parents to share information about phonics at Oxford Grove. Click on the link to find out more information.
Early Years Foundation Stage at Oxford Grove – Oxford Grove Primary School
Police Visit
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!
Keeping Healthy
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, … Continue reading
Police officers
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.
First week in school
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 our Early Years at Oxford Grove we are proud of our outdoor learning environment. The team have continued to work together to provide stimulating and exciting opportunities that promote independent and collaborative learning for all our children. This half term our school will be renewing our Step Outside award to celebrate excellence in our outdoor learning provision. If you have any suggestions on how we could improve further please see Mrs Claire.
This week we are sharing our Starting School book and learning all about our classroom environment. Have a look through the key words we are learning.
Reception Key Vocabulary
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 … Continue reading
