Earlier this week, on Monday, a very special delivery arrived in Reception — a set of eggs! The children were incredibly excited and have been carefully watching and waiting ever since. We are delighted to share that some of our chicks have now hatched, which has been a wonderful and memorable moment for the class.

Reception have the special honour of helping to look after the chicks. For now, they are being kept safely in a warm incubator, which provides the heat and protection they would usually receive from a mother hen. The incubator carefully controls the temperature so that the chicks can grow strong and healthy during these very early days.

This experience has provided a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore real-life science. They have been learning about life cycles and how animals grow and change over time. Watching the chicks hatch from their eggs has sparked lots of curiosity, questions and conversations, helping the children to develop their understanding of living things and what animals need in order to survive and thrive.

The children are also learning how to care for the chicks gently and responsibly. They are showing great excitement but also patience as they observe the chicks and learn the best ways to keep them safe and comfortable. Experiences like this help to build confidence and independence as the children take pride in helping to look after our new arrivals.

As a school that values children’s rights, this experience also supports the children’s right to learn and to explore the world around them through meaningful, hands-on opportunities. Real experiences like this help bring learning to life and encourage the children to develop a sense of curiosity and care for living things.

Over the coming days, other year groups will also have the chance to pop down and visit the chicks so that everyone can share in the excitement of welcoming our newest arrivals. It has already been a very special week in Reception, and we are all enjoying watching the chicks grow and become more active each day! 🐣