This Week in Reception LT @RF

We’ve been focusing heavily on our classroom ethos, exploring how we look after one another through the joys of collaborative play.

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• Maths and Science
• Collaborative Play and Sharing
• Communication and Boundaries
• Literature and Imagination

Maths and Science

We have been learning about odd and even numbers. We learned about gathering data from a real scientist who came to visit our class and then carried out our own study entitled, “What are the favourite colours of people at Rangefield Primary School”.

Collaborative Play and Sharing

The children are becoming experts at navigating social interactions. We have been practicing specific phrases to help us share resources fairly, such as:

• “Can I have a turn?”
• “My turn first, your turn next”
• “Can I play with you?”
• “Yes, you can have it when I am finished”

Communication and Boundaries

We are learning a very important distinction in our language:

• For sharing: We aim for positive interactions and avoid using a blunt “no.”
• For personal space: We’ve discussed that the word “no” is a powerful tool reserved for protecting our bodies and personal space. This helps the children feel safe and respected.

Literature and Imagination

We have been exploring the story of The Magic Paintbrush. This has inspired many creative projects and also the mysterious arrival of a dragon egg! The children have been using their natural curiosity and investigative skills to imagine what might be inside.