RECEPTION
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
Summer Term (June to July) - On the Beach
In the On the Beach topic, your child will visit a beach and learn about animals that live in rock pools and on the seashore. They will explore days out at the beach and compare their experiences with beach holidays in the past. They will learn about the animals that live in the sea and find out about worldwide seas and oceans. They will explore the importance of looking after the environment to keep living things safe. They will learn about staying safe at the beach and find out about people who help us.
Supporting your child at home
- Go for a day out at the beach, and investigate a rock pool.
- Look at pictures of family days out at the beach and talk about the activities you enjoy.
- Use Google Earth to look at images of seas and oceans around the world.
- Share and discuss the Did you Know? resource
On the Beach - Home Learning Activities
Please click below to see the Curriculum Map which gives you an overview of what the children will be learning this year in Reception.