WELCOME TO
EYFS
AT STAFFORD LEYS
WELCOME TO EYFS
We have lots of fun in EYFS through a topic and story based approach. There are three classes, our teachers this coming year are Mrs. Allison (with Mrs. Riley), Miss Khella (with Mrs. Bradshaw) and Mrs. Cotton & Mrs Peacock (with Mrs. Cooper).
PE Days - please ensure your child brings their PE kit into school Monday to Friday. Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday but we may do other additional sessions. Please can you make sure if your child wears earrings that they are taken out on PE days. Thanks
We have lots of fun in EYFS through a topic and story based approach. There are three classes, our teachers this coming year are Mrs. Allison (with Mrs. Riley), Miss Khella (with Mrs. Bradshaw) and Mrs. Cotton & Mrs Peacock (with Mrs. Cooper).
PE Days - please ensure your child brings their PE kit into school Monday to Friday. Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday but we may do other additional sessions. Please can you make sure if your child wears earrings that they are taken out on PE days. Thanks
starting school
The children have settled in really well to school life. They have enjoyed playing both indoors and outdoors, have had their first lunchtime at school and have got changed for PE. All the children have received their book bags and we hope they thoroughly enjoy their first few weeks at school. Thank you for all your support with this smooth transition.
Maths
The children have enjoyed joining in with lots of fun number rhymes - here are the ones that we have done at school.
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fiveLittleDucks
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fishAlive
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fiveLittleMonkeys
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fivelittlespeckledfrogs
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fiveLittleDucks
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fishAlive
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fiveLittleMonkeys
www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?bbc=fivelittlespeckledfrogs
Here is a useful link for parents in relations to early maths learning.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/numberblocks-help-your-child-with-maths
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/numberblocks-help-your-child-with-maths
Phonics meeting for parents
Friday 22nd september 2.30pm-3.15pm
The children will be beginning to be taught phonics next week. We have arranged a meeting for parents to share with you what phonics is and how we teach it. During this meeting we will also be talking to you about how we will be teaching handwriting. A letter has been sent home with your child about this meeting and we are really looking forward to seeing you. Please return the slip at the bottom of the letter to your child's class teacher.
homework
The children will receive homework on a Friday in their green homework journal. This will normally be due back in every two weeks. This weeks homework is due in on Thursday 28th September. If you have misplaced your child's homework please click on the picture below to download a copy.
topics for this half term
Here is a list of weekly themes for this half term:
31.8.17 Ourselves
4.9.17 Rhymes and Tales
11.9.17 Rhymes and Tales
18.9.17 Transport
25.9.17 Transport
2.10.17 Farming/Harvest
9.10.17 Farming/Harvest - Thursday 12th October - Visit to the farm
31.8.17 Ourselves
4.9.17 Rhymes and Tales
11.9.17 Rhymes and Tales
18.9.17 Transport
25.9.17 Transport
2.10.17 Farming/Harvest
9.10.17 Farming/Harvest - Thursday 12th October - Visit to the farm
WOW moments
The children will have a blue sheet sent home with them not long after starting school. You will be able to use this to share with school any ‘WOW moments’ in your child’s life that you observe at home. These could be:
* The first time he/she rides their bike without stabilizers
* Swim without armbands
* Achieves an award from a club
You could take photographs or write a message in the box for us to include in your child’s learning journey. Click on the picture above if you need another copy or ask your child's class teacher. Alternatively, just fill out the form opposite and your child's WOW moment will be emailed to their class teacher! We look forward to sharing with you, your child's achievements.
* The first time he/she rides their bike without stabilizers
* Swim without armbands
* Achieves an award from a club
You could take photographs or write a message in the box for us to include in your child’s learning journey. Click on the picture above if you need another copy or ask your child's class teacher. Alternatively, just fill out the form opposite and your child's WOW moment will be emailed to their class teacher! We look forward to sharing with you, your child's achievements.
Weather!!!
Due to the changeable weather please could you ensure that your child has a waterproof coat and a pair of boots in school so we can have fun outdoors whatever the weather!
parents
Here is a link to a useful document. It provides you with lots of information in relation to our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
