This week Reception children have been reading the book, ‘Eat up Gemma’, written by Sarah Hayes. This book is a lovely story in which the whole family encourages Gemma to eat. Children have learnt about Baby Gemma, who has been mischievous – refusing to eat, throwing her breakfast on the floor, squashing her grapes, feeding her dinner to the dog. But one day, in church, her brother has a clever idea for getting Gemma to eat up. In the end, his plan is successful and Gemma finishes her food.
Reception children also learnt to add and subtract using the, ‘part part whole model’. Many have practiced their fine and gross motor skills. Lots of hard work went in the making of, Mother’s Day cards and loads of discussions were held regarding keeping their Mothers’ Day cards safe and away from the prying eyes of their mums! Many declared it was just impossible to keep their cards hidden until Sunday as mums always find where things are! Some of the children’s ideas to hide their cards just until Sunday, so that they can surprise their mums’ with their super-duper surprise- their lovely cards, were to hide them in the darkest corner of their closets, under mums’ pillows, in the darkest corner of the cupboards and even to hide the cards under their duvets! Hope all the mums find their loving children’s beautiful cards and have the loveliest of Mother’s Day celebrations! Wishing you all the most memorable and enjoyable, ‘Mothering Sunday’!
Do take a look and enjoy the photographs of Reception Year added to this news write up. I’m sure you will feel as proud as we, ‘Reception year teachers’ do and know that all our Reception year children are working hard, facing challenges, aiming high and always striving for excellence in whatever they do!
