Reception - Spring 2 - Week 2
Date: 4th Mar 2026 @ 2:26pm
What a lovely week we have had in Reception!
We have been so busy learning new things and having so much fun together. The children continue to amaze us with their hard work and determination—especially in Phonics. They are doing so well, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
In RE, we learned that Jesus told important stories called parables. These special stories, which can be found in the Bible, were told by Jesus to teach people about God and how to live good, loving lives. The children enjoyed talking about why stories are important and thinking about what these parables might teach us today. The children enjoyed Listening to the story ‘The Wise and Foolish Builder’.
In Maths, we have been exploring different representations of 9 and 10. The children have been comparing amounts by lining objects up and using one-to-one correspondence. Through this, they are developing a solid understanding of equivalence and non-equivalence, recognising when sets have more, fewer, or the same number of items. We have also been strengthening our conceptual subitising skills, learning to see smaller groups within a number to recognise totals up to 10. This important skill helps children build strong mental images for addition and subtraction, supporting them as they begin to move beyond counting on and back.
As part of our theme, ‘Safari Animals’, we explored animals that live in North America and learned about their habitats. The children loved discovering how different environments support different creatures. We are now very excited about our upcoming trip to Knowsley Safari Park, where we can spot even more fascinating animals in real life!
On Thursday we celebrated World Book Day. Although we didn’t dress up this year, the children absolutely loved bringing in their favourite storybooks and cuddly toys. They enjoyed sharing their books with friends and talking about why those stories are special to them. We also went on a story character scavenger hunt outdoors and spent time with our Year 6 buddies reading stories and making bookmarks. What a wonderful day it was!
It has truly been a special week in Reception.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home. We are very much looking forward to our class trip next week.
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin