Welcome to Acorn - Reception Class!

Welcome to Autumn Term

The Acorns and Cherries have settled into their new school routines beautifully and are enjoying exploring the new outside area. The children are bursting with excitement to ‘get busy’ and start discovering new ways to play and learn. The enormous sand pit, squelchy mud kitchen and physical development zones have been big hits, with children growing in resilience, determination and curiosity when playing.

Our first topic is ‘Come Outside’ and we have been identifying signs of autumn, learning about woodland creatures and noticing what we have to wear in the changing weather.

It has been a fantastic start and the EYFS Team are proud of each and every child! We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!

Spring Term

Acorn Class has had a fantastic Spring 1, exploring the many different people who help us in our communities. From doctors and firefighters to teachers and shopkeepers, the children have been learning about the important roles these helpers play in keeping us safe and supported. Through fun activities, role-play, and exciting discussions, the students have developed a greater understanding of the world around them and how teamwork makes everything run smoothly.

We jumped straight into our exciting new topic, Under the Sea! The children have been eagerly learning about the wonders of the ocean and its fascinating creatures. They’ve started writing fact files about different sea animals, exploring everything from the tiniest fish to the biggest whales. Alongside this, they’ve been bringing to life a creative story, The Shell that Spoke, written by the teachers. Using Talk for Writing, the children have come up with their own actions and movements to accompany the story, making it even more fun and interactive. It's been a fantastic start to Spring 2!

Acorn Class had a fun time celebrating Pancake Day! The children loved mixing the batter and watching Mrs Fox cook the pancakes this morning—especially when she tried to flip one and it ended up on the floor! After that, they got creative, drawing their dream pancakes and adding labels for their favourite toppings. In the afternoon, they finally got to decorate real pancakes with yummy toppings before eating them! We then headed outside for some fun “toss the pancake” races with their reading buddies. It was a day full of fun, mess, and, of course, plenty of tasty pancakes!

World Book Week: We had a wonderful time sharing stories with our parents, both inside the classroom and in the outdoor area. It was lovely to see the children so engaged, enjoying their favourite books together. A huge thank you to all the parents who joined us—it was so special to see your enthusiasm for reading and the joy it brought to the children!

Acorn Class had an exciting time exploring Pop-Up Play in the hall, where they immersed themselves in a variety of role-play activities based on different jobs. The children eagerly engaged with the various play stations, from constructing impressive structures in the building area to styling hair in the bustling hairdressing salon. They enjoyed looking after animals at the vet, being waiters and waitresses at the cafe, practicing their communication skills. Each area provided a fantastic opportunity for imaginative play, teamwork, and problem-solving, helping the children develop key social and practical skills in a fun and interactive way.