We have been very busy exploring ‘journeys’ as our learning focus this half-term in Reception! In week 1, we were introduced to our RDT explorer bears: Scott Bear, Oates Bear and Cook Bear. We then had a very important job to do! We spent our half-term taking our explorer bears on exciting journeys around the local area and beyond. The bears have had a fantastic time going on adventures with RDT each weekend!
Where has Cook Bear been?
Cook Bear had a fantastic time going on car journeys and a trip to the local cinema, as well as having a delicious picnic lunch! He also visited Roundhay Park, joined one of our friends on their swimming lesson and rode a horse at the National Coal Mining Museum! One weekend, Cook Bear helped to do the supermarket shopping followed by a relaxing trip to a coffee shop for hot chocolate and muffin! He also visited Almscliffe Cragg and had dinner at a chinese restaurant on the way home! One night he enjoyed the warmth of a bonfire. What a busy time he has had!
Some of us drew maps to show Cook Bear’s travels with RDT. Follow the map to work out where he went on this journey with one of our friends!
Where has Scott Bear been?
Scott Bear had a very busy time with some of our friends in RDT! He visited some a local shop and a dentist to learn more about places within our community. He also had a fantastic time joining in with some new activities which included a football training session, a swimming lesson and a ballet class. Cook Bear also travelled further afield to Harewood House, Valley Gardens in Harrogate and Almscliffe Cragg! He shared stories with Cook Bear about the breath-taking views from the top! He must be feeling very tired now after going on so many exciting journeys over the half-term!
Where has Oates Bear been?
Oates Bear enjoyed a walk in the woods, a dip in a swimming pool and a visit to see some exotic animals at Tropical World! He also had a very special job in preparing one of our RDT friend’s home for Ramadan! When Oates Bear returned to our classroom, he did a fantastic job at helping our friend to explain what Ramadan is and how many families prepare for this important event. Oates Bear has one more journey to make over the Easter Holidays and we can’t wait to hear all about it when we return to school!
Thank-you to our RDT friends and their families for taking our explorer bears on so many exciting journeys this half-term! They have had a fantastic time and we have all loved sharing their adventures in class together. The explorer bears are now very tired and in need of a rest, but they are looking forward to hearing all about the journeys and adventures that RDT will go on during the Easter Holidays!