EYFS
Week beginning 8th December 2025
Our EYFS children have had an exciting and magical week. They were brilliant in our dress rehearsal for our Nativity. We are so proud of how beautifully they sang, acted, and worked together. We look forward to sharing it with parents next week!
We were also delighted to welcome some very special visits from our class elves, who have been popping up in all sorts of funny places and bringing lots of excitement to our mornings. The children loved discovering what he’s been up to each day!
Worship theme of the week:
Reflection
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2
Curriculum this week:
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will describe the fox from the Gruffalo.
Mathematics
In maths, children will explore number bonds to 5.
Phonics
We will be introducing the phonics sounds: oo long, oo short, or, and ar. 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 learning about the Christmas Story.
Word of the week:
Our Word of the Week for this week is 'nocturnal'. 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:
- Friday 5th December – Christmas Jumper Day – chocolate donations for the Winter Wonderland
- Monday 8th December - Early Years Nativity - 2pm and 5pm performances in the hall
- Thursday 11th December – Ducklings Christmas Craft Morning with parents – 9:30am – 10:30am
- Thursday 11th December – Tadpoles Christmas Craft Afternoon with parents – 1:30pm – 2:3pm
- Friday 12th December - PSA Winter Wonderland – 3:20pm - 5:30pm in school
- Friday 19th December - Break up at 1:20pm for Christmas Holidays
- Wednesday 10th December – Whole school nativity dress up day
- Friday 19th December - Break up at 1:20pm for Christmas Holidays
- 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/