Week beginning 17th November 2025

This week our EYFS children were very excited to begin their brand-new topic: Woodland Wonder! To launch our learning, we headed outside and discovered that something (or someone!) had been in our outdoor area.

The children found mysterious footprints and even some purple prickles scattered around the playground. We also spotted some characters the Mouse, Fox, Owl and Snake and even The Gruffalo! We were very excited to return to our classroom and read our new focus book this term 'The Gruffalo'.

Worship theme of the week:

Difference 

 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3: 5+6 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed: I will strengthen you, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will continue to look at the story The Gruffalo. 

Mathematics

In maths, children will investigate ways to compose and de-compose sets of 2 and 3.

Phonics
We will be introducing the phonics sounds: y, z, qu, and ch. Children will begin to identify these sounds and use them in early reading and writing activities.

Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be exploring celebration and making 'owl on toast' as part of our DT. 

Word of the week:

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

• Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th November – EYFS Phonics Workshop for Parents
• Friday 14th November – Charity Cake Sale – after school
• Tuesday 18th November - School Nurse Drop-in Session - from 8:45am in church annexe (book with office) 
• Friday 21st November - PSA discos in the hall
• Monday 24th November - Open Afternoon and Book Look - 3:20pm - 4:20pm

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/