Class Teacher -Mrs R Baxter
                                              

 

An Introduction to Tapestry for EYFS parents

 

Welcome to the Starfish class.

We hope you have had a brilliant break. Please find below general information for the weeks ahead, we will keep you updated about specific dates and events throughout the term.

This term we are excited to explore our topic ‘Fantastic Festivals’. The children will be learning about Bonfire Night, Hanukkah, Diwali and Christmas. They will explore different festivals, tasting and making different foods, creating pieces of art, acting out stories, as well as playing new games. We will be listening to stories about Binny’s Diwali and The Christmas Story.

During Read Write Inc (Phonics), the children will continue reading set 1 sounds and aim to become speedy readers. They will orally blend sounds and say the words before learning Set 1 ‘Special Friends’.

The children will be learning about 2D and 3D shapes, use first, then and now stories to find one more and one less and use the part whole model to find number bonds within 5. They will continue to subitise quantities up to 5.

PE

This term PE will be on a Monday, please make sure that your child comes to school in their PE kits. Your child will need to come to school in their PE kit: t-shirt and black shorts/ tracksuit. Please make sure all items of clothing are clearly named and that you check the earring guidance.

Spare Clothes

Please leave a named bag on your child’s peg with a spare pair of underwear, socks and trousers or skirt in. Some spare clothing will be available at school, but this is extremely limited. Please return any clothing borrowed from school as soon as possible.

Homework

Please remember to bring your child’s homework bags to school daily.

Your child’s reading books will be changed on a Tuesday and Thursday, please sign and comment in their reading record to show that your child has read. They will also get to bring home a chosen book that your child has chosen to enjoy with you.

Keeping warm

As the weather turns colder your child needs to bring a named warm coat. They may want to have a hat, a scarf and some gloves, as the children will continue to learn in our outdoor classroom even when it’s very cold.

 The Reception Team