Reception LR

Welcome to class RLR!

RLR 2024-2025

Following instructions 

We used our good listening skills to follow step-by-step instructions to draw a giraffe. 

Initial sounds

This week in Literacy, we began by drawing parts or characters from the story. We then used our super listening ears to see if we could hear initial sounds in the words. We then found them on the soundmat and copied them down, taking extra care with  our letter formation. How amazing are our pieces of writing!

Sorting buttons 

This week in Maths, we have been investigating ways that we can sort buttons. We explored ways that they could be sorted such as by colour, shape, size or pattern.

Our terrrrrrrrific trip!

We had a fantastic day on our first school trip to The Customs House to see a production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. We got to sing, dance and join in with the performance. We travelled on a coach making sure we put our seatbelts on. We then walked to the local Cafe, Craft and Coffee for an afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes, brownies, fruit, sprinkled chocolate breadsticks and juice. We had an amazing day!

Ordering the story

We have really impressed Mrs Raeburn with our recall of the story this week. We remembered the main parts (and more!) of the story and were confident in putting the pictures in the correct order. We were able to discuss what was happening at each stage of the story, using the pictures as prompts when needed.

Afternoon Tea

We have enjoyed roleplaying in our afternoon tea tuff tray. We have used the china tea set and the food to create a afternoon tea for the tiger and for our friends to enjoy. Whilst doing this, we have been recalling the main parts of the story and we all remembered that the tiger had ate all the sandwiches, buns and cakes so we made sure we had plenty on our tuff tray set up!

Exploring the tuff tray

We have enjoyed exploring the forest tuff tray this week. We have used the tuff tray to act out parts of the story with our peers, using the props to support our imaginative play. 

Creating our class owl family

We were inspired to create our own RLR owl family after reading the story. We used playdough and a mixture of craft materials to create owls. We spoke about the differences between humans and birds as we created the owls. Aren't they amazing!

Elmer the Elephant

We have been reading the story 'Elmer the Elephant' this week. We have spoke about the importance of us all being unique and why this should be celebrated. We have created patchwork patterns using the 2Simple program and created self portraits, discussing ways in which we are unique!

First week in Reception

We have had a fantastic first week in our new classroom. We have explored all of the areas and have settled into our new routine very well! We have enjoyed meeting all of our new friends in RLR. We are going to have an amazing year!