Diplodocus Class Blog - Spring Term 2

Date: 4th Apr 2025 @ 11:29am

And that was the Spring Term! After a very cold start in January we are ending with plenty of sunshine.

During this half term the children have loved exploring fairy tales. These classic and much-loved tales have enabled the children to listen to stories with enjoyment, join in with familiar language, flourish as story tellers and develop even more their skills as writers. 

Each week the children in Reception focused on a different fairy tale.

Week 1: The Gingerbread Man

Making the clay gingerbread men was enjoyed by all the children in the class. All were truly unique! As a side note these were not to eat!!!The children quickly joined in with the story language and adapted the story when playing independently.

Week 2: The Three Little Pigs

The children had a go at making houses out of various materials and engaged in lots of other provision. We listened to various versions of the story.

Week 3: Red Riding Hood

This week the children had the opportunity to make some delicious lemon cheesecakes. The children could decide if they would give their dessert to an adult, just like Little Red Riding Hood did, or if they would eat them themselves!

Week 4: British science week

Taking a break from fairy tales, the children had a jam-packed science week. The children loved being introduced to their very own wormery! There was lots of science in provision for the children to access.

Week 5: Goldilocks

What has happened to Goldilocks? This was the question on everyone's lips. During the final week of our fairy tale topic the children had a go at solving a crime! Knowing that Goldilocks and the Three Bears had been in our classroom sparked some wonderful imaginative play and lots of independent reading and writing. Well done, Reception.

Week 6:

We have enjoyed learning about Easter and joining in with  Easter crafts and activities within our provision. We took part in the Big Sing for parents and Reverend Richard came to school for our annual Easter Service.

The children are all making good progress and as each half term finishes we become even more proud of them. All your support at home is greatly appreciated.

All children have thoroughly enjoyed this half term and we look forward to another hugely successful half term after the holidays.

Enjoy your break! 

Team Reception xxx