Spring Term

At William Davies, we learn about and respect all faiths and religions. Children are taught that some people celebrate the same events as they do, while others celebrate different ones. 

In Reception, we recognise that people in our community have different beliefs and celebrate special times in a variety of ways. This term, the children have learned about Eid and Easter.

In maths, the children have been enthusiastically naming, identifying and finding different shapes around our classroom and school environment. Through hands-on exploration, they have been recognising common shapes such as circles, squares, triangles and rectangles in everyday objects.

This term, Reception has had a busy and exciting time exploring and discovering the Spring season and learning about how things grow. We have observed the life cycle of different plants and discussed the signs that spring has arrived. 

As part of their learning, the children have planted a variety of seeds and have been caring for them as they grow, helping them to understand what plants need to survive. They have also enjoyed using their five senses to explore different fruits and vegetables, describing how they look, feel, smell and taste. 

Our class also enjoyed celebrating Cultural Week, where the children had the opportunity to share their traditions with one another. We learned about a variety of cultures by exploring traditional foods, clothing, music and stories from around the world. The children enjoyed discussing their own experiences and learning about the similarities and differences between different cultures. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity and learn more about the traditions that make our class community so special.

In Reception, it is important for children to learn about their community and understand how different people help us both inside and outside of school. During the Spring term, we explored our local community through walks in the local area and by welcoming a range of visitors into school, helping children to develop their understanding of the world and the roles people play within it.

Children learn through a balance of purposeful play, adult-led activities and rich first-hand experiences that build on their interests and prior knowledge. This term, we transformed our classroom into a doctor’s surgery and a veterinary hospital, providing meaningful opportunities for children to explore real-life roles and develop their language, communication and early writing skills. Our outdoor learning environment was also transformed into a post office, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play, mark-making and collaboration as they applied their learning in a purposeful context.