Week beginning 23rd March 2026

It’s been a lovely week in EYFS, and the children have really enjoyed making the most of the sunshine. 

The children had great fun with our Goldilocks and the Three Bears learning. They particularly enjoyed designing and creating a new chair for Baby Bear, thinking carefully about how to make it stronger and more durable than the one Goldilocks broke! There were some fantastic ideas, and the children showed great creativity and problem-solving skills.

Worship theme of the week:

Easter 

1 Peter 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 

 Luke 24: 6 – 7 He is not here; he has risen! 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be exploring what each character says in the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears story. 

Mathematics

In maths, the children will say what the whole is when there are 2 equal parts. 

Phonics
We will be recapping the sounds we have learnt so far.

Wider Curriculum

As part of our wider curriculum, we will be looking at R.E in the lead up to Christmas and we will draw our own Easter Gardens.

Word of the week:

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

Homework:

Please see below for our homework. 

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:

• Tuesday 24th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
• Wednesday 25th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
• Friday 27th March - Break up for Easter holidays @ 1:20pm
• Monday 13th April - Return for the summer term
• Friday 19th June 2026 - Sports Day at King’s Park Stadium
• Saturday 27th June - St. James’ Summer Fayre
   

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 - You should now all have your Purple Mash login. 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/