Woodland animals was a very interesting topic to look at for Reception Yellow. Children explored and found out lots of various facts about the animals.
Children have been engaged in many hands-on activities creating forest creatures or looking for one in our vast garden.
Linking topic to talk for writing we read The Gruffalo and made the little brown mouse using a wooden spoon.
Having a huge garden allows us to work with a lot of natural resources.
Getting a bit messy making a bear using our hand print.
Linking maths to nature too.
Poke the hedgehog
counting and strengthening our fine motor skills.
Letter formation and recognition. Using an awl to learn letter formation.
Using an awl to learn letter formation.
Using tweezers to pick up and match sounds.
Fun arts and crafts – Salt pumpkin – Children were very excited to see what happened to the paint once dropped onto the paint.
Fine motor skills pumpkin
Children who practice sewing will strengthen their fine motor skills, know how to move their hands with precision, and how to hold and use small items with ease.