Pumpkin Soup

Today we listened to the story 'Pumpkin Soup' and did some super writing about the story. We went outside and made pretend pumpkin soup in the water tray, it was really fun! We also collaged pictures of pumpkins using different seeds and had a go at drawing a pumpkin using pastels. We also learnt some facts about pumpkins.

 Did you know?

• Pumpkins are usually orange but can sometimes be yellow, white, green or red.
• The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’
• Pumpkins have thick shells which contain pulp and seeds.
• Pumpkins are not vegetables, they are a fruit (they contain seeds)
• Pumpkins are usually shaped like a sphere (ball).
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Healthy teeth

We had some visitors in Reception Class this week! Anna and Amy are dental nurses and they came in to talk to us about how to look after our teeth. They told us that it is really important that we brush our teeth twice a day, once in the morning (after breakfast) and just before bed. They brought in Alexander the crocodile and his friends and we practised brushing their teeth. We even got to dress up as a dentist!

Repeating patterns

In maths we have been making repeating patterns. We have used pegs, shapes, animals, beads and we have even used fruit and vegetables to print a repeating pattern. Can you make a repeating pattern at home?

European Day of Languages

The children have really enjoyed dressing up and joining in with the different activities going on throughout the school!

New Reception Class 2013

Welcome to the reception class blog! The children have settled into school beautifully and are already getting used to all of their new routines. Please follow our blog and check for regular updates.

Summer term photos

Take a look at what we've been up to during the summer term. Our topic has been 'Growing and Minibeasts' and we have been busy converting the role-play area into the Ugly Bug Cafe, which sells lots of yummy food such as worm soup and beetle burgers! We have also been busy going on minibeast hunts, planting seeds, pond dipping, visiting the farm, having a multi-faith week and lots of other fun things!

Looking for minibeasts

Painting minibeasts

Using hoops and bean bags to find number bonds up to 10

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Road safety

Visiting the farm

MUD MONSTERS!

Mr Singh came in to teach us about sikhism

Marble treat picnic