EYFS
Week beginning 23rd February 2026
This week in EYFS we have had so much fun!
We loved our visit to the Science Dome, where we explored, discovered and learned lots of exciting new things.
We have also been learning about Chinese New Year. The children enjoyed finding out how it is celebrated, looking at decorations and talking about special traditions.
To finish the week, we were treated to a wonderful jazz performance on Friday. The children listened beautifully and really enjoyed the music.
Have a lovely half term everyone!
Worship theme of the week:
LENT– Temptation
Mark 1:13 And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him.
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be reading lots of stories all about bears to fit in with our new topic 'Beware of the Bears'.
Mathematics
In maths, children will investigate the ‘1 more/1 less’ pattern of the base-10 counting system.
Phonics
We will be recapping the sounds in Phase 3 and practising our letter formation.
Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be looking at a range of new and old technology.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'Lumbering'. 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:
- 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/