--- title: "Blog by Tag: Reception" url: "https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/tag/reception" school: "Moor Park Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Reception [![Image of World Book Day 2019 ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BeFunky-collage(1).jpg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2019-03-11-21-42-49-world-book-day-2019) 11 March 2019 #### [World Book Day 2019 ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2019-03-11-21-42-49-world-book-day-2019) #### World Book Day 2019 We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating World Book Day this year with our favourite teddies and a biscuit. The children discussed their favourite books and why we liked them, we explored the front covers and some of use even created our own. It was great fun to hear the children… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2019-03-11-21-42-49-world-book-day-2019) 11 March 2019 #### [Dinosaur Detectives ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2019-03-11-21-24-53-dinosaur-detectives) The children will be taking on the role of 'Dinosaur Detectives' this half term to help them learn about different Dinosaurs. This week we have been learning about the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the most ferocious reptile. To start our topic the children went on a dinosaur hunt in the garden and found… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2019-03-11-21-24-53-dinosaur-detectives) [![Image of Merry Christmas!](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/2BEB80BA-14FA-4DF4-B154-9AA67A96015F.jpeg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-20-20-27-46-merry-christmas) 20 December 2018 #### [Merry Christmas!](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-20-20-27-46-merry-christmas) The Reception children had an amazing time at their Christmas party today! We saw lots of fantastic dance moves, played party games, enjoyed delicious food and had a special visit from the busy man himself! The children have worked really hard during their first term and we hope they enjoy a… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-20-20-27-46-merry-christmas) [![Image of Elf on the Shelf ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/257D0DC4-754D-4E16-8E74-A7D1B3605900.png)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-05-19-22-02-elf-on-the-shelf) 5 December 2018 #### [Elf on the Shelf ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-05-19-22-02-elf-on-the-shelf) On Monday the children in reception received a very special parcel! They had been chosen to look after a cheeky Elf By Father Christmas himself! The elf has been named Buddy and the children are already vey excited to see the mischief that will unfold. He has already held a snowball fight with two… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-12-05-19-22-02-elf-on-the-shelf) [![Image of Representing Number ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/A948C8F0-C9F0-44E9-9E7E-A0922CE168E7.jpeg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-14-22-07-18-representing-number) 14 November 2018 #### [Representing Number ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-14-22-07-18-representing-number) The reception children have been showing off their amazing maths skills this week as we have been looking at the different ways we can represent a number. There was lots of lovely discussion about the different amounts and which numbers were bigger or smaller. Some children chose to record their… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-14-22-07-18-representing-number) [![Image of Remembrance Day ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/66BD8774-BD59-4F14-A3C2-50C9326EA4CA.jpeg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-21-36-42-remembrance-day) 12 November 2018 #### [Remembrance Day ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-21-36-42-remembrance-day) To mark the 100 year anniversary of the First World War the Reception children spent some time creating their own Poppies! We discussed why we wear them and also watched a lovely clip that gives a little perspective into the war for little minds! The children made some of their own beautiful… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-21-36-42-remembrance-day) [![Image of A Spooky Day for our Spooky Children... ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Capture(1).PNG)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-03-18-01-19-a-spooky-day-for-our-spooky-children) 3 November 2018 #### [A Spooky Day for our Spooky Children... ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-03-18-01-19-a-spooky-day-for-our-spooky-children) The children had a 'frightfully' fantastic Friday to round off our spooky week in Reception! We spent the morning decorating spider biscuits, conjuring gruesome spells and showing off our best terrifying poses in our outfits, can you guess who we are? The afternoon meant for more spooky fun,… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-11-03-18-01-19-a-spooky-day-for-our-spooky-children) 25 October 2018 #### [Stay and Play!](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-10-25-17-27-30-stay-and-play) Thank you to all the lovely parents who attended our 'Stay and Play' event this Monday, it was lovely to see so many of you engaging with the child-led learning opportunities! We really enjoyed opening our doors up to you and we know the children were thrilled to have you alongside them in the… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-10-25-17-27-30-stay-and-play) [![Image of Autumn is here! ](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Capture.PNG)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-10-16-18-59-53-autumn-is-here) 16 October 2018 #### [Autumn is here! ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-10-16-18-59-53-autumn-is-here) This week the children went on an Autumn Walk looking for signs of autumn; we found colourful leaves, sycamore keys, pine cones and conkers and even went for a run playing with the falling leaves. We discussed Evergreen trees (the only trees that don't lose their leaves) and even animals that… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-10-16-18-59-53-autumn-is-here) [![Image of Physical Development!](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BeFunky_Collage(21).jpg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-28-21-26-19-physical-development) 28 September 2018 #### [Physical Development!](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-28-21-26-19-physical-development) The children loved their PE sessions with the Blackpool Community Trust Sports coaches this week. They worked on balance, coordination and spatial awareness skills helping them to become more aware of their surroundings when traveling at different speeds and movements. The children were super… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-28-21-26-19-physical-development) 23 September 2018 #### [Name Writing and Mark Making ](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-23-17-01-21-name-writing-and-mark-making) The children have been working hard to develop their early writing skills this week. They have been enjoying mark making, drawing pictures and funny faces, practicing handwriting patterns and even trying to write their names. Keep it up Reception you're settling into school life… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-23-17-01-21-name-writing-and-mark-making) [![Image of Special Delivery!](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BeFunky_Collage(20).jpg)](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-14-19-33-29-special-delivery) 14 September 2018 #### [Special Delivery!](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-14-19-33-29-special-delivery) The reception were incredibly surprised to find two large parcels waiting in the classrooms for us this afternoon! *'What could be inside? Who could have sent it?*' we wondered! The boxes were very heavy! With a little help from our teacher's, we managed to unwrap the parcels and found two… [Continue reading](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/blog/2018-09-14-19-33-29-special-delivery) ![Moor Park Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/moor-park-primary-school-preview/images/logo/Untitled_design_(2).png) ### Moor Park Primary School Moor Park Avenue Bispham Blackpool Lancashire FY2 0LY 01253 353034 ### Useful Links - [Nursery](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/nursery) - [Term Dates](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/termdates) - [Contact Us](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/contact-us) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Moor-Park-Primary-School/100090831484017/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Moor Park Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://moorparkprimaryandnursery.co.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)