EYFS
Week beginning 20th April 2026
It has been wonderful welcoming the children back after half term!
This week, we have been busy diving into our new topic, People Who Help Us. The children have shown great interest and enthusiasm as we begin to explore the important roles people play in helping others in our community. We are looking forward to all the learning, discussions, and activities this topic will bring in the coming weeks!
Worship theme of the week:
LOVE
“Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be reading a range of books from the 'busy people' collection.
Mathematics
In maths, the children will subitise doubles amounts shown on 10-frames
Phonics
We will be starting our Phase 4 phonics, which moves onto children learning to read and spell words with adjacent consonants.
Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be looking at parts of a plant.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'responsibility'. 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:
- Friday 22nd May - Break up for half term @ 3pm
- Monday 1st June - Staff INSET day
- Tuesday 2nd June - Children return for term 6
- 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 & Mrs Ford
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/