Week beginning 5th January 2026

EYFS have had a wonderful week enjoying lots of festive activities in the lead up to Christmas! The children especially loved our Christmas parties in the classroom. To finish off the celebrations, they had great fun eating delicious gingerbread snowmen. 

We hope you all have a wonderful half-term break and a magical Christmas! 

Worship theme of the week:

Hope - Epiphany 6th January 

Matthew 2: 1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 

Curriculum this week:  

Literacy
This week in Literacy, we will be looking at the story Martha Maps it out.  

Mathematics

In maths, children will be investigating number 5 through counting, representing and finding different ways to make 5.

Phonics
We will be recapping all the Phase 3 sounds we have learnt so far.

Wider Curriculum
As part of our wider curriculum, we will be learning about what is in our local area. 

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:

• Tuesday 6th January- Children come back to school. 
• 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/