Merry Christmas! 

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas. Thank you for our lovely cards and gifts. It is very thoughtful and kind of you. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school in January and hearing all about their Christmas. 

Worship theme of the week:

Christmas 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 

Curriculum this week:  

Please note that our curriculum overview for this term is at the bottom of the page.

• Phonics: We will be recapping the sounds we have learnt so far and working on our letter formation.

• Literacy: We will be drawing a map of our local area and adding labels to it. 

• Maths: We will be exploring patterns & spatial awareness. 

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'freezing'. Please explore the word's meaning at home with your child. 

Homework:

Please note that this term's project homework is at the bottom of this page. 

Reading:

We would love to see the children in EYFS using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please, therefore, keep a quick record in reading logs – your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school every day.

Coming up:

• First day back - Tuesday 7th January
• Ducklings Frog drama session- Monday 27th January
• Tadpoles Frogs drama session- Friday 31st January
• Parent outcome in the hall- Thursday 13th February 
• Break up for half-term- Friday 14th February 

Many thanks for all of your support,

Miss Daw & Miss Wingate

Additional Resources:

Recommended Book list for EYFS: https://www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/recommended-reads/reception/

Everywhere Bear - we have sent home the Everywhere Bear today. Please remember to share photos of your weekend on Tapestry and bring the bear back on Monday.

Class Cup - we have sent home the class cup and tie today. Please remember to bring back on Wednesday.

Reading Sketchbook - each week a new child will bring home the reading sketchbook. Please draw some pictures and write about your favourite story. We cannot wait to find out which is your favourite and why.

Purple Mash - We are awaiting logins for Purple Mash and will update you as soon as we have them. When you get them, please explore Purple Mash at home. It has many activities you can have a go at. 

Healthy Teeth - we have attached a link below about the importance of children brushing their teeth. If you are struggling with this at home, please do let us know. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/