WELCOME TO
EYFS
AT STAFFORD LEYS
WELCOME TO EYFS
We have lots of fun in EYFS through a topic based approach. There are three classes, our teachers this year are Mrs. Allison, Mrs Hollier, Miss Purkiss and Miss Parmar.
Our library day is on a Monday. The children will have the opportunity to select and bring home a book to share with you. These books are from the Central Lending Library. Please ensure your child brings their library book into school on a Monday.
PE Days - please ensure your child brings their PE kit into school Monday to Friday. Our PE days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 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.
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We have lots of fun in EYFS through a topic based approach. There are three classes, our teachers this year are Mrs. Allison, Mrs Hollier, Miss Purkiss and Miss Parmar.
Our library day is on a Monday. The children will have the opportunity to select and bring home a book to share with you. These books are from the Central Lending Library. Please ensure your child brings their library book into school on a Monday.
PE Days - please ensure your child brings their PE kit into school Monday to Friday. Our PE days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 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.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE UPDATES....
What to expect, when?
useful information for parents
Please click on the picture below to find a useful and interesting document for you to read. It has all of the ages and stages from birth to 5 and useful information in relation to how your child is learning and developing. In this guide, your child’s first five years have been divided up into six age bands which overlap. This is because every child is different and children do not grow and develop at the same rate. It highlights what you might notice your child doing at these points.
Please also check out this website - https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/ - There is some useful information and ideas on here for you too!
Phonics
Please find a video below that shows you the correct enunciation for all of the phonemes, digraphs and trigraphs the children learn.
The children have learnt the graphemes/phonemes - s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, g, o, c, k, e, u, r , ck, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss, j, v, w, x, y, z, zz and qu. We have started to learn some digraphs - we have looked at sh, ch, th, ng, ai, ee, oo (long), oo (short), or, ur, ar, ow, oi and the trigraph igh. Please find the links below to some short clips that you can share with your child.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnXaN-CvR9s - the digraph 'ai'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfM7Hz7US0U - the digraph 'ee'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3UUnmNk1UM - the short digraph 'oo'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=atlb2jPdFd0 - the long digraph 'oo'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnXaN-CvR9s - the digraph 'ai'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfM7Hz7US0U - the digraph 'ee'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3UUnmNk1UM - the short digraph 'oo'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=atlb2jPdFd0 - the long digraph 'oo'
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number fun!
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We have just learnt about the number 6. The children have learnt to count out 6 from a larger group; count a given set of objects; compare what is 6 and not 6 and say why and we have looked at the numeral 6. We have also looked at how we represent 6, whether it is in the traditional dice pattern or not. They have looked at the numbers that make 6 and we have looked at what happens to a number when we take one away.
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We have learnt about the number 5. The children have looked around them to see what they can find 5 of and also looked at groups of objects and decided if they represent 5 or not .
We have learnt the counting rules: 1. One number name for each object. 2. Remember to say the numbers in order. 3. Touch and move the objects when you count. 4. When counting from a larger group - stop at the number you need. 5. Remember that the last number you say is how many there are. |
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We have learnt about the number 4. The children have looked around them to see what they can find 4 of and also looked at groups of objects and decided if they represent 4 or not. The children have looked at squares and rectangles, cubes and cuboids. We have looked at the difference between squares and rectangles and looked at how a square can also be a diamond when moved into a different orientation.
The children will also be investigating the different ways of making 4! Wow. |
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We have learnt about the number 3. The children have watched the Numberblock episode about the number 3. We have looked at and compared quantities of objects and said whether they are three or not three and used the language of more and fewer. The children have also looked at triangles and a cylinder.
The children have also learnt about the number two. We found out how 'one and another one is two' and then we have explored the number two. The children have been discussing what is two and not two. They have also been introduced to the numeral 2. The children have also learnt about a semi-circle and how it has two sides and a cone, as it has two faces. We have also talked to the children about a 2p coin.
The children have learnt all about the number one. We have been finding one of different things, inside and outside the classroom. We have discussed what we have found that is one or not one and how we know. The children have also been introduced to the numeral 1 and Numberblock one.
homework
Please find a copy of your child's' current homework below - click on the picture. Homework is handed out on a Friday. Homework needs to be handed into your child's class teacher on Thursday 27th February 2020.
Topics - SPRING 2nd 2020
24.2.20 Dinosaurs
2.3.20 Dinosaurs
9.3.20 Dinosaurs
16.3.20 Superheroes
23.3.20 Superheroes
30.3.20 People who help us - Police/Paramedics
If you have any books, posters, models or information to share on any of these subjects please send them into school.
2.3.20 Dinosaurs
9.3.20 Dinosaurs
16.3.20 Superheroes
23.3.20 Superheroes
30.3.20 People who help us - Police/Paramedics
If you have any books, posters, models or information to share on any of these subjects please send them into school.
WOW moments
Use the form below to share with your child's class teacher about 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
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
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.
Please click here for a link to our curriculum overview.