Early Years Foundation Stage

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This term, our learning journey is based around the wonderful stories of Julia Donaldson! Through a selection of our favourite books, children will explore exciting characters, develop their storytelling skills, learn new vocabulary, and begin their own early writing adventures. We can’t wait to discover which Julia Donaldson stories the children know and love! 📖✨

🔢 Maths & 🔤 Phonics This Term

Children will continue to develop their mathematical understanding through White Rose Maths, building confidence with number, shape, measure and problem-solving skills.

In phonics, children will develop their reading and early writing skills through Read Write Inc. (RWI). Nursery children will enjoy a wide range of nursery rhymes, songs and stories to support their listening, language and communication development. 🎵📚

🎨 Learning Through Play

Children learn best when they are actively engaged and having fun! Each day they will access our rich and exciting continuous provision indoors and outdoors during our Explore Time. This allows children to follow their interests, develop independence and apply their learning through purposeful play. 🌿🧩🏗️🎭

📅 Key Information

🏃 PE

PE takes place every Monday.

✅ Reception children should bring their PE kit into school at the beginning of term. Their kit will remain in school and be sent home at the end of each half term.

✅ Nursery children do not need a PE kit as they will not change for PE sessions.

📖 Reading

Please bring reading books and reading diaries to school every day.

We encourage families to read at home at least five times each week. Every home read earns a stamp towards our exciting Reading Rainbow challenge! 🌈📚

👢 Wellies

Outdoor learning is an important part of our curriculum, whatever the weather!

Please provide a pair of named wellies for your child to keep in school. We have waterproof clothing available so children can enjoy outdoor play all year round. 🌧️☀️🍂

🧮🌈 Messy Maths

Reception children will take part in a weekly Messy Maths session.

These fun, hands-on sessions will take maths learning outdoors, giving children opportunities to explore, investigate and solve problems using practical resources. Expect lots of measuring, counting, sorting, exploring and getting a little messy along the way! 🪣🔍➕🍃

Please ensure your child has their wellies in school each week so they can fully participate in these exciting outdoor learning experiences. 👢😊

Policy

Please feel free to read our Early Years Centre policy:

EYC Policy 24 25

EYFS Welcome Booklet For Parents New