Reception Iveson Blog

Can you work out the path for Big Gruff to get through the maze?

 In March, the children at Iveson Primary completed a range of science experiments and activities. As a result, all children have been awarded with a CREST award and certificate.  CREST  is the British  Science  Association's scheme for STEM project work that inspires young people to think and behave like  scientists  and engineers. Reception were very proud of their certificates and special star badges.  🌟⭐

 Robins 1 have loved dressing up for NSPCC Number Day today.  🔢

 In Maths this week, we have been doubling numbers.  Today can you complete some doubles with your grown up? Look at the ladybirds below. Can you double the number? Today can you make your own doubling butterflies or ladybirds? You could also listen to 👉  The Doubles Song

 Our book this week is Little Monkey by Manta Altes.  In the story the little monkey has to be brave and showed good resilience.  Resilience means when you keep trying and don't give up.  Can you tell your grown up a time you have had to be brave? Can you think of a time that you needed to keep trying something? Today can you draw a picture of a time you've been brave or needed to try hard? Challenge: Can you write a sentence about this using your phonics?

 Our new sound this week is 'oa'.  Can you watch Geraldine the Giraffe and read all the 'oa' words? Challenge: Can you write the 'oa' words? Click 👉 here  to watch.  Challenge: Can you think of some sentences to match these pictures?

 In Reception this week we have been learning about numbers between 11 and 20.  Can you watch the video from White Rose Hub Maths? Can you answer the questions and give reasons for each one? Click 👉 here  to watch Session 2 - Ordering Numbers to 20 Activity:  At home, can you make your own number cards from 11-20.  Shuffle them up and then place them in order from smallest to biggest.  Can you tell your grown ups reasons for why you have chosen a certain number? Example of what a child might say: "I know it is 13 next, because 1 more than 12 is 13."

 Our book of the week this week is Little Monkey by Marta Altes.  Can you tell you grown what this story is all about? Click 👉  here  to listen to the story on YouTube.  Have a look at the picture below. What do you see? Can you draw your own jungle and label some of the things you draw? Remember to use your phonics knowledge to help you. 

 Today we have learnt a new sound.  Can you tell your grown ups, what you think our new sound might be? Can you sing to the Jolly Phonics 'oa' sound song? Click 👉  here  to listen.  What is this a picture of? Can you write the word?