Maple Class Gets Moving! – Jumping & Coordination
This week in PE, Maple Class had an action-packed fundamentals lesson exploring coordination and different types of jumps. The children were full of energy and enthusiasm as they worked on building their control, strength, and balance.
We began by learning and practising a variety of jumps,…
Sensory Scavenger Hunt Fun!
This week, our Reception class took their learning outside for a sensory scavenger hunt, and what a wonderful adventure it was! As part of Maple Class' Scie topic on using our five senses, we explored the world around us using our eyes, ears, noses, and hands to discover all sorts of natural…
Grooving with Graphemes!
Reception have been busy consolidating their phonics learning this week through some exciting games!
The children moved around the hall while the music played - then, when the music stopped, they quickly jumped onto a spot and picked up the grapheme card. Everyone had a turn reading the…
Marvellous Maths Outside!
This week, Reception took their maths learning outside to explore the numbers 4 and 5. The children had so much fun finding, making and representing these numbers in different ways using the resources around them.
They worked brilliantly together to make groups of 4 and 5 using tyres,…
Celebrating European Languages Day!
Maple Class had a fantastic time celebrating European Languages Day today!
We started by listening to the "Voices of Europe" song and enjoyed joining in and dancing to the music. We also learned how to say "hello" in different European languages — including French, Spanish, German, Italian, and…
Snappy Maths in Year 1!
This week in Maths, Year 1 had lots of fun learning about greater than, less than, and equal to using some very hungry crocodiles!
We discovered that crocodiles always open their mouths towards the greater number because they’re greedy and want to eat the most! The children used number cards…
Vroom Vroom! Vehicle Creations Outdoors
During our outdoor Busy Bee time, the EYFS children had a fantastic time using their imagination and teamwork to build their own vehicles!
Using crates, planks, wheels, and all sorts of loose parts, the children created everything from racing cars to flying machines. They added spoons as gear…
Mapping Magic in Maple Class!
This week in Geography, Maple Class explored aerial views and learned how to look at places from above — just like a bird or a drone!
EYFS: Messy Map Makers
Reception children used real classroom objects to build "messy maps", thinking carefully about where things should go. They worked…
Popping with Our Senses!
This week in Science, Maple Class had an exciting lesson exploring all five senses as part of our sensitive bodies topic — and what better way to do it than with popcorn!
We started by listening carefully as we crushed the popcorn in our hands to hear the crackle and crunch sounds. It was…
Taste Explorers on a Fruit & Veg Adventure!
This week, Maple Class rolled up their sleeves, opened their mouths, and stepped into the world of taste testing as part of our exciting Pumpkin Soup topic in D&T.
Our little taste explorers were incredibly brave as they tried a colourful variety of fruits and vegetables — some familiar, and…
Exploring Technology in the Classroom
In Computing this week, the children had a brilliant time learning all about technology. Together, we discovered that technology is anything made by people to help us do something.
To put this into practice, the children went on a technology hunt around the classroom. They worked so well and…
A Bright Start to Our New School Year
What a fantastic first few days back at school we have had! The children in Maple Class have settled in so well after the summer break, and it has been wonderful to see their smiles and excitement as they return to school.
The classrooms have been full of energy as the children explored the…