Summer 2 Reception – Africa, Diversity Week, Pirates

This half-term we had lots of fun in Reception! We spoke about Pirates and found a treasure map in our garden. We followed the map, which led us to a treasure chest in the outdoor area. Inside the chest, we found gems and other pirate items. We then introduced our new book ‘Pirates Love Underpants’. We had so many hot days and also learned how important it is to stay safe in the sun. We came up with lots of different ways that we can stay safe and cool in warmer weather. We decided to share these tips by making posters, sitting in our new outdoor classroom. It was lovely. We learned about Africa, and we introduced a Ghanaian folktale called ‘Anansi the Spider ’. We helped Anansi create a spiderweb on the carpet and listened to the Anansi myth. We also celebrated Diversity Week and talked about how we are all different and unique, and how amazing this is.⭐️

What The Student Says

'Nocturnal animals go out in the night!' RAP child

'Bats, owls and foxes are nocturnal.' RAP child

'Africa is a massive continent!' RAH child

'Pirates were thieves in boats in the past.' RAH child

'We are all different and that is okay!' RAP child

'We wear sun cream to protect our skin from the sun.' RAH child

'We wear rainbow colours to celebrate that we are different!' RAP child

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What knowledge and skills have been developed?

  • How to speak to unfamiliar adults to promote oracy
  • Key facts about Africa and Nocturnal Animals
  • Learn about sun safety
  • Focused on Pirates and fiction books
  • Go on a trip and have a Beach Day
  • Created our own spider webs
  • Log in and type on a laptop
  • To use story maps to retell a fairy tale
  • To use actions to retell a story

What the Teacher says

It has been so wonderful to see the beautiful progress that every child in Reception has made this half term. It has been lovely to see how their enjoyment of learning is reflected in the work they produce in everything they do! I have enjoyed seeing them learning about Africa, hot weather, nocturnal animals, pirates and Diversity Week! I have been so excited and proud of everyone!

The progress in Writing, Maths and Reading this half-term has been phenomenal! Well done, Reception! 

Miss Papa

RAP Teacher

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