EYFS
Week beginning 16th March 2026
Tadpoles and Ducklings class had a fantastic time celebrating Science Week. The children loved taking part in exciting experiments and discovering how things work. A real highlight was the visit from Science Boffins. We were also lucky to welcome Wessex Water, who helped the children learn all about the importance of water and how we can look after it. We even had a visit from a vet, who taught the children how to care for animals and keep them healthy.
Worship theme of the week:
Easter
1 Peter 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
Luke 24: 6 – 7 He is not here; he has risen!
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be exploring how we can innovate the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Mathematics
In maths, children will explore doubles.
Phonics
We will be recapping the sounds air, ure and er.
Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be designing a chair for Baby Bear, carefully considering which materials would be most suitable for the job.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'scurry'. 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:
- Tuesday 24th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
- Wednesday 25th March - Parent’s Evening – face to face in hall
- Friday 27th March - Break up for Easter holidays @ 1:20pm
- Monday 13th April - Return for the summer 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/