Ladybirds class
(Reception and Preschool)
Welcome to Ladybirds Class!
We are a mixed Reception and Preschool class with a fantastic learning environment combining indoor and outdoor spaces.
If you have any queries, please come and speak to us.
Teachers: Mrs Hill (Monday – Friday) Mrs Reynolds (Fridays)
Teaching Assistants: Miss Nash and Miss McLean (Monday-Friday) and Mrs Spencer (All mornings).
Curriculum Overviews
Please click on the attachment below to find out more about the Curriculum content for each class.
Curriculum Overview for Nursery 2024-2025
Curriculum Overview for Reception 2024-2025
Autumn Term
Autumn 1
Our first topic is 'Super duper you, Super duper me' and we are very excited about it. At the moment we are all settling into school life; learning our new routines and rules. We have all created a self-portrait which is on display to help us get to know everyone in our class. We are beginning to explore who is in our family and where we live.
We can all talk about why we are special, what makes us super and the things we like. The children have enjoyed learning about Autumn and the changes that this season brings us. This included baking our very own wholemeal hedgehog rolls - delicious and so much fun!Super Duper You Reception Overview
Reception Baseline Assessment - Information for Parents Sep 21
Autumn 2
Our topic this term is 'Around the World with Superheroes'. We will be exploring different countries and their cultures, especially around Christmas time. Superheroes will lead the way on this adventure, starting with the mighty, brave Supertato!
Around the World with Superheroes Reception Overview
Spring Term
Spring 1
Our topic this term is 'Dinosaurs and Space'. We have started the term with a wellbeing week and will begin to explore our topic from next week.
We enjoyed the frosty weather at the start of term, the snow settled and was fun to play with! As Historians we found out a lot about dinosaurs, their habitat and how fossils are formed; we made our very own ammonite fossils using salt dough.
We had great fun learning about Space, we can name some of the planets (especially the one we live on) and can talk about Neil Armstrong and the very famous landing on the moon.
As the Chinese New Year festivities began, we started to learn the story of the Zodiac and had great fun using role play to show how all the different animals took part in the Emperor's race. We also tasted some delicious Chinese food as part of our afternoon snack.
Dinosaurs and Space - Reception Overview
Spring 2
Our topic this term is 'Kings, Queens and Castles'. We have started this topic by reading the story King Jack and the dragons and are learning about our Monarch, King Charles III.
We have also been learning about London, exploring famous landmarks and beginning to look at the purpose of a map.
We are enjoying a range of stories and Reception are developing their writing skills.
Kings Queens and Castles - Reception Overview
Summer Term
Summer 1
Our topic this term is 'Farms and Minibeasts'. We will be learning a lot about where our food comes from, how things grow (food and animals) and exploring our local area. There will be a trip to The Small Breeds Farm in Kington.
We are also excited to start swimming again this term!
Farms and Minibeasts - Reception Overview
Summer 2
Our topic for this half term is 'Seaside Adventures'. We will be looking at coastal environments and developing some Geography, History and Science skills as well as embarking on a fantasy journey to encounter Pirates, Mermaids and talking fish!
During this half term we will also begin transitioning into our next year groups.