St John's Church of England Primary School
Early Years Foundation Stage
Summer Term 1
Welcome to St John's CofE Early Years Foundation Stage!
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are excited to share with you the wonderful learning journey your children have embarked upon this half term! Our topic, ’All Things Bright and Beautiful,’ is all about exploring the natural world around us. The children have shown great enthusiasm as we delve into the growth of plants and animals, sparking their curiosity about the environment.
In our literacy sessions, we are enjoying writing fiction pieces inspired by classic tales such as ’Jack and the Beanstalk’ and ’The Very Hungry Caterpillar.’ These stories not only ignite their imaginations but also help develop their storytelling skills. Additionally, we are learning to write informative pieces about frogs and ducks, which ties in beautifully with our theme. We are also thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming some special visitors to our classroom—our very own ducklings! This hands-on experience will surely enhance their understanding of life cycles.
Our phonics learning is progressing wonderfully, and we encourage you to support your child at home by practising their tricky words. This reinforcement will greatly aid their reading and writing skills.
In mathematics, we are focusing on numbers up to 10 and beyond, before moving on to the exciting world of measuring. The children are developing their number sense and learning to compare quantities, which is a vital skill at this stage.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in your child’s learning. We look forward to sharing more of their achievements with you in the coming weeks!
The EYFS Team
Texts to be explored by children in Nursery:
Texts to be explored by children in Reception:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
- Communication and Language.
- Physical Development.
- Literacy.
- Mathematics.
- Understanding of the World.
- Expressive Arts and Design.
You’ll find more detailed information about your child's learning in our long-term planning document, located in the curriculum area of our website, including a whole host of books we will be exploring!
Reminders: Mrs Hickson's Class and Mrs McCallum's Class both have PE on a Monday.
Please make sure your child has their PE kit in school.
Any queries or communications- keep in touch via See Saw.
Many thanks.
Some of the things we are thinking about this term as we explore being a 'St Johnner':
- Being the best friend we can be
- Looking after our classroom
- Learning about our emotions
- Developing my independence
Mrs Hickson, Mrs McCallum and the EYFS team are looking forward to an exciting year. If you ever have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to come and speak to anyone on the team.
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