EYFS – Reception
Gardening in Early years – week beginning 10th May 2021
This week in Early Years, children explored different types of seeds, dry and fresh, from vegetables and fruits. They were able to compare seeds for colour, size and shape. They also used their other senses to smell, touch and gain knowledge that some seeds can be eaten. They learnt that seeds that come …
Early Years gardening update
On Wednesday 24th March our young gardeners from Bee Class planted some “mini meadow” seeds! They were so excited as these seeds will grow into beautiful flowers to attract our minibeasts. These seeds were donated by a parent, so many thanks to them! On the Roof Garden the children also explored inside the greenhouse …
Fun Learning in Butterfly Class
There has been some fantastically fun learning taking place in Butterfly Class. – Iasmina enjoyed taking part in yoga using her gross motor skills. – Alice has been practicing her handwriting daily and learning new sounds in phonics. – Hadia, Muntasir and Samalie have demonstrated their artistic skills to create castles.
Traditional Tales & Castles!
This half term Reception are learning about traditional tales. We have been busy creating our very own castles!
Bee Class MAGIC Work!
There have been some MAGIC pieces of work from our pupils in Bee class.
Harvesting & Creating Plant Food
Our EYFS pupils have been creating plant food using banana skins and harvesting bulbs & spring onions!
MAGIC work in Butterfly Class
Ibrahim has been measuring the width and length of his vehicles, using pasta, to build his own car park. Muntasir has been independently writing words to describe the settings in the story ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’. Derek has been using different non-standard units of measurement to measure his cars and build a spacious car …
Early Years visit the greenhouse!
EYFS visited to Mrs Gilani’s secret room (the greenhouse), and showed off of picked cherry tomotoes! Children also received an early spring gift of toy chicks from Mrs Gilani as a thank you token for their help! The gift gives children a responsibility to care and look after them. The children took a liking …
Reception Pupils Working Hard
Our pupils in Reception have been doing some fantastic Remote Learning!
Winter Gardening
Winter is here and Mrs Gilani’s Early Years gardening team are doing another greenfinger task. All of the salad plants are covered to protect them from cold. The children also helped Mrs Gilani to put nutritional compost on the flower bulbs for them to grow for Spring. A love of nature can plant an amazing …