Reception

Caterpillars Starling

Autumn 2 - Update

Wow- what a busy half term we have had. The children have all grown in confidence this half term and love to have conversations with us in provision and during outdoor play. This half term we have been focusing on developing our play and interactions outdoors. We have done this through den building, constructing and planting bulbs for Spring. We've also had fun exploring rain droplets by building a telescope out of crates and a clear plastic tub- it was great to compare the sizes of the different droplets.

We would also like to say a 'Big' thank you to all our parents and carers who have supported us with reading, phonics and nativity costumes. We hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and New Year!

See you in 2026!

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Autumn 1

Caterpillars and Starlings class have had a wonderful first half term in Reception! We have been settling into our routines beautifully and increasing in independence. In Phonics, we have learnt the first phonemes of Phase 2 along with 3 new tricky words - I, is and the!

In Maths, we've been using our eyes to 'subitise' small collections of objects up to 5, as well as exploring measurement and patterns.

We have been loving focusing on a book of the week and our theme of 'Super me and super you!' where we've talked all about our emotions, what makes us special , our families and our friends.

We recently went on an Autumnal walk where we spotted signs of seasonal change on the playground field and collected lots of colourful leaves, twigs and best of all - conkers!

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Introduction from the Teachers

G'day and welcome to Starlings class!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you into Reception and are so excited for all of the amazing learning we will be doing this year!

Get your singing voices ready as you'll be doing lots of singing this year! Mrs. Sowden absolutely loves to sing, just a like a starling!

We have lots of exciting things planned in school for your year in reception and we can’t wait to have you all in class.

Mrs. Sowden

Hello and welcome to Caterpillars class!

We are really looking forward to welcoming you into reception and are really excited about all of the amazing learning we will be doing this year!

Across the year we will have focus topics such as ‘Super me and Super You!’, Seasons and celebrations, Winter (snow and ice), Traditional Tales, Journeys and Mini Beasts and Growing. Using these focus topics we will enjoy lots of new stories together and have lots of fun learning new things.

We have lots of exciting things planned in school for your year in reception and we can’t wait to have you all in class!

Mrs. Lightfoot and Mrs. Clough

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