Welcome!

We are so excited for our new Tadpoles and Ducklings to start next week. 

Worship theme of the week:

New beginnings. Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 

Discuss changes around us e.g. school – the new year, new classes etc. Discuss feelings about change – excitements and anxiety. God’s love does transform people. Not just the real people of the Bible stories but you and me and others all around us. The same love that transformed the people recorded in the Bible is able to transform people today. Tell bible story of a character that Jesus completely changed. Zacchaeus Luke 19 or Saul of Tarsus – Acts 9:1-31 

Curriculum this week:  

For the first week, we are focusing on settling the children in and them becoming familiar with our routines and learning environment. We will add more about the curriculum once the children start full time. 

Word of the week:

Our Word of the Week for this week is 'Ponds'. 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:

• Group A- Monday 15th September 8:30am – 12:00pm
• Group B- Tuesday 16th September 8:30am – 12:00pm
• Wednesday 17th September, Thursday 18th September & Friday 19th September(EYFS half days) - 8:30am – 1:00pm (stay for lunch and bring a packed lunch to school) 

• Week beginning Monday 22nd September - 8:30am – 3:00pm EYFS start Full time.

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/