EYFS
Welcome to EYFS! Our classes are Maple and Beech.
Beech Class
Class Teachers: Mrs Francis and Mrs Finch
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Gilks
Maple Class
Class Teachers: Mrs Doyle and Mrs Uttridge
EYFS Teaching Assistants: Mrs Le Sager, Mrs Hagger
Term 2
Welcome to Term 2 in EYFS
We have a very exciting and busy Term 2 ahead of us! Our whole-school theme this term is The Arts, and much of our learning will be inspired by creativity, imagination, storytelling and exploration. We will also be celebrating special events, including Diwali, Bonfire Night and Christmas, helping children to learn about different traditions, kindness and the importance of giving and receiving.
Our Learning This Term
We will explore a wonderful selection of stories, including The Leaf Thief, The Gingerbread Man, Draw Me a Star, Tiz and Ott's Big Draw, Chalk, The Best Diwali Ever, Little Glow and The Empty Stocking.
These stories will inspire our learning across the EYFS curriculum, providing exciting opportunities for children to investigate seasonal changes, experiment with colour and different art techniques, develop their imagination, retell stories and solve problems. Through hands-on experiences, outdoor learning and purposeful play, children will continue to develop their curiosity, creativity and confidence.
We are looking forward to a magical term filled with creativity, discovery, celebrations and lots of exciting learning opportunities. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we help the children grow in confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Reading at Home
Reading with your child every day is one of the most valuable ways you can support their development. Sharing books together helps to develop vocabulary, language, imagination, concentration and comprehension, as well as building a lifelong love of reading.
Even just a short amount of time each evening can make a significant difference. Talk about the pictures, discuss new words, make predictions and encourage your child to tell you what they think might happen next. Most importantly, make reading together an enjoyable and special part of your daily routine.
Book change day is every Friday. Please make sure your child brings their book bag to school so that their reading books can be changed.
Each Friday, you will also find a page containing QR codes linked to the phonics sounds we have learned that week inside your child’s book bag. Please use these at home to revisit and practice the sounds with your child. Regular, short practice at home will help children to remember their sounds and build confidence as they begin their reading journey.
PE
Our EYFS PE day is Friday this term. Please ensure your child comes to school ready for PE on this day.
