Reception Spring Term 2 Blog

Date: 2nd Apr 2026 @ 12:43pm

And that was the Spring Term! After a cold start in January, we are ending with plenty of sunshine.

During this half term the children have loved exploring fairy tales. These classic and much-loved tales have enabled the children to listen to stories with enjoyment, join in with familiar language, flourish as story tellers and develop even more their skills as writers. 

Each week the children in Reception focused on a different fairy tale.

Week 1: The Gingerbread Man

Making the clay gingerbread men was enjoyed by all the children in the class. All were truly unique! The children quickly joined in with the story language and adapted the story when playing independently.

Week 2: The Three Little Pigs

The children had a go at making houses out of various materials and engaged in lots of other provision. We listened to various versions of the story.

Week 3: Red Riding Hood

This week the children had the opportunity to make some delicious lemon cheesecakes. The children could decide if they would give their dessert to an adult, just like Little Red Riding Hood did, or if they would eat them themselves!

This week was also science week. The children had a jam-packed week. with lots of science in provision for the children to access.

Week 4: Jack and the Beanstalk

The children had a fantastic week learning about Jack and the Beanstalk. They really enjoyed exploring the story and showed great enthusiasm during activities. It was wonderful to see their creativity and confidence grow as they retold the tale and took part in related learning.

Week 5: Goldilocks

What has happened to Goldilocks? This was the question on everyone's lips. During the final week of our fairy tale topic the children had a go at solving a crime! Knowing that Goldilocks and the Three Bears had been in our classroom sparked some wonderful imaginative play and lots of independent reading and writing. Well, done, Reception.

Week 6:

We have enjoyed learning about Easter and joining in with Easter crafts and activities within our provision. We took part in the Big Sing for parents and went to Church for our annual Easter Service.

The children are all making good progress and as each half term finishes, we become even more proud of them. All your support at home is greatly appreciated.

All children have thoroughly enjoyed this half term and we look forward to another hugely successful half term after the holidays.

Enjoy your break! 

Team Reception xxx