EYFS
Week beginning 12th January 2026
We have absolutely loved welcoming the children back to school after the half-term break. It has been wonderful to see their smiling faces and hear all about what they have been up to during their time away. The children settled back into routines beautifully.
This week, we also introduced a new gross and fine motor carousel, which has been a big hit! The carousel includes a range of carefully planned activities designed to support the children’s physical development, coordination, and control. From strengthening hands/pencil control through to balancing, building, and movement-based challenges.
Our topic for this term is 'All around the world.
Worship theme of the week:
Baptism of Jesus 14th January
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be introducing our story Handa's Surprise.
Mathematics
In maths, children will be subitising to 5 and using spatial language to describe dot patterns.
Phonics
We will be learning the sounds ur, ow, oi and ear.
Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be learning about what is in our local area and the artist Kandinsky.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'celebration'. 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 21st January- Ducklings class Frog Drama session
- 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/