Reception - Teddy Bear Hospital Visit

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This week we had an exciting visit from the Teddy Bear Hospital. 

We got to learn all about the role of doctors and look at their equipment. 

We also looked at food that is healthy and unhealthy for us, and how to properly brush our teeth. Check out our pictures. 

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PSHE

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Reception (Class 2) - Science - Ice

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After learning about cold places around the world and the animals that live there we spent science week exploring Ice.

We had a fantastic week describing the ice , making predictions and carrying out experiments. We talked about what happens to the ice when it melts and what happens when it…

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Science

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Reception (Class 1) - World Book Day 2024

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World Book Day 2024!

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English

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Reception (Class 1) - Lunar New Year

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Last week we have enjoyed learning all about Lunar New Year. 

We discussed the traditions and celebrations that people carry out when celebrating Lunar new year, such as cleaning the home, decorating, family meals, dragon dances and fireworks. 

The children enjoyed making their own lanterns,…

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Cultural Education

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Reception (Class 1) - Maths - 3D Shapes

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Reception exploring 3D shapes.

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Maths

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Reception - Number Day 2024

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Receptions number day 2024! 

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Maths

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Reception (Class 1) - Maths - Numbers 1 to 5

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In maths we have been looking at numbers to 5; counting, comparing and making them.

This week we have been focusing on their numerals and matching them to the correct amount.

We have loved doing this with Numberblocks! 

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Maths

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Reception (Class 1) - London

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This week we have been learning all about London as apart of our 'Where can I go and How can I get there?' topic.

We begun by looking at where Leeds and London on the UK map. We had a discussion about how we could get there - we don't need a plane or boat as we don't go over the water, walking…

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Geography

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Reception (Class 1) - Maths - Subitising

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The children in reception have been practicing their subitising skills and recognising amounts without counting. 

We used dot cards to subitise the amounts and then use counters to copy the patterns. 

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Maths

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Reception (Class 1) - Where can I go?

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This week we have started our new learning question of 'Where can I go and How can I get there?'.

To begin, we have been recapping our previous learning about where we live. We have looked at maps of the UK and located our city of Leeds.

The children enjoyed drawing pictures of their homes…

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Geography

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Reception (Class 1) - Science - Balloon Experiments

Image of Reception (Class 1) - Science - Balloon Experiments

This week we enjoyed carrying out our own science experiment with balloons.

We filled them up with air and watched how they zoomed around the room as the air came out and also how they can make a squeaky noise.

Some of the balloons we filled with water and flour to see how they feel and how…

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Science

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Reception (Class 1) - Births and Birthdays

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This week we have been looking at the celebrations of births and birthdays! We looked at pictures of ourselves when we were babies and talked about how we have changed as we have grown.

We have also looked after the babies and talked about how babies are cared for.

We then discussed how we…

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