EYFS
Week beginning 26th January 2026
Ducklings class had a fantastic time during their FROGS Drama session this week! The children were fully engaged and loved exploring drama through movement, imagination, and storytelling. Tadpoles class are now very excited and eagerly looking forward to their own FROGS Drama session next week!
EYFS enjoyed learning about the explorer Ernest Shackleton. We loved discovering his incredible adventures.
Worship theme of the week:
Memories/Remembering – Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will continue to look at the story Handa's Surprise and we will innovate our own version of Handa's Surprise.
Mathematics
In maths, children will find ways to partition a set of 5.
Phonics
We will be recapping the sounds sh, ch, th (voiced) and th (unvoiced).
Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will continue to learn about Ernest Shackleton.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'huge'. 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:
- Wednesday 28th January- Tadpoles Frog Drama session
- Monday 9th/ Tuesday 10th February – EYFS local area walk
- 16th-20th February- half term
- Monday 23rd Febraury- school return after half 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/