Maths Autumn 2

We explored number, quantity and numerals in different ways. We focused on 0-10. Here are some examples of activities we tried out.

The first gallery is an activity we called Inventory Bags

The next one was about feeding the characters equal amounts and how if not it was not fair!

Composing and decomposing we used cubes to find different ways to make a number.

Parts of a whole, using shapes to match on top of a whole picture.

Transport Trip - Autumn 1

We took a transport trip to the Emirates Cable Cars in Greenwich.

We had to take the overground, the Underground, the DLR and the cable cars. We really tasted out different ways of travel and connections! …

Drama and Literacy - Autumn 2

We read Mr. Gumpy’s Outing and Who Sank the Boat and acted out the stories to each other.

Float or Sink experiment - Science

After reading The Boat Ride and Who Sank the Boat, we tried out what materials are best when going on water to avoid sinking.
We realised plastic and wood were great, as well as foil. Paper was not…

Transport - Autumn 2 WOW Day

We introduced our transport topic with a Wow Day. The children were able to test out different types of transport at school. Here are some pictures of the event

Launchpad for Language Parent Session

We were lucky enough to have our Speech & Language specialist visit us and show us a fun and engaging way to encourage communication and language development at home.
We invited the parents in for the session and we all made sock puppets to use at home for this very reason.

Here are some pictures of the lovely session!

Science - Materials

We explored materials and their properties and sorted them. We described what they felt like, and where they might come from.

Maths - Autumn 1

We had a big focus on number.
We ordered numbers, matched numerals to amounts and counted out objects. We also subitised and found different ways of making numbers, learning that they still are the same amount, even if arranged differently.

Now and Then! - Autumn 1

This half term we focused on our history linked topic: Now and Then.
We explored how humans change from birth to adulthood and beyond.

We started out topic with a WOW DAY in which we turned the classroom into a nursery. We explored baby objects and discussed what they are used for. We acted out how to care for babies, changing diapers and feeding or bathing them. We moved like babies, sang nursey rhymes and tried baby food!

We also looked at pictures of them as babies and made a comparising between them today (making portraits).

As an arts-based school, we pride ourselves in allowing children to engage with the Early Years Provision in a creative way, exploring with drama, plastic arts and design and technology. We invite creativity in their play, allowing them to learn in a fun way.

Now and Then! Autumn 1

We started this very strange year getting to know each other and settling into our Reception environment.

We explored into human growth with out topic Now and Then. We discussed how we begin our life as babies, then become toddlers, children, teenagers, grownups and finally elderly people.

We used several books to introduce these changes, and how we also change personally (not just physically) as we grow.

Launchpad for language parent session

Parents enjoyed a parent session run by Melody Platford our speech and language therapist today. They had fun making Alan the alien puppets with their parents/carers.

“What a success!!”

Frieze Sculpture exhibition, Regent's Park

This year in Elm Class we have some really exciting trips planned, covering the different topics we are learning about.

We have already been on our first Art-based trip, the Frieze Sculpture exhibition in Regent’s Park, where we explored many different forms of sculpture and the different materials and techniques used. The children loved exploring art in the open and it has given us some fantastic ideas for bringing art and sculpture into our outdoor learning environment!