September 2026:

Acorns Class have settled into Reception and Nursery exceptionally well. It has been wonderful to see the children grow in confidence as they become familiar with their new surroundings, routines and friends. They have embraced each day with enthusiasm and curiosity, showing such positive attitudes towards their learning and play. We are incredibly proud of how well they have settled and look forward to watching them continue to flourish throughout the year.

Our first topic, “All About Me,” was a wonderful opportunity for the children to get to know themselves and each other. We explored what makes each of us special, including our families, interests, likes and dislikes, feelings, and the things we enjoy doing. Through a range of fun and engaging activities, the children had opportunities to talk about themselves, share their ideas, listen to others, and celebrate what makes us all unique. It was a lovely way to begin our learning journey together and build a strong sense of belonging within our class.

Our next topic, “Colours,” was a colourful and exciting opportunity for the children to explore the world around them. We experimented with mixing colours, discovering what happens when different colours are combined and creating our own new shades. We were especially inspired by the wonderful book The Colour Monster, which helped us explore the connection between colours and emotions. The children learnt to recognise and name a range of different feelings, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear and calmness, and talked about how these emotions might feel in our bodies and how we can express them. Through stories, discussions and creative activities, we developed our emotional vocabulary and began to understand that all feelings are important and that it is okay to talk about how we feel.