This term, our EYFS children will begin their learning journey with us as they settle into school life. A key focus during the first few weeks will be supporting the children through the transition process, helping them to build confidence, establish routines and develop positive relationships with both adults and their peers.

Our topic, "Houses and Homes," will provide opportunities for the children to explore their own experiences and learn about the world around them. They will talk about their homes, the people they live with and what makes their families special. Through discussions and activities, we will celebrate our similarities and differences and explore what makes each of us unique.

The children will enjoy listening to a range of stories, including traditional tales such as The Three Little Pigs, which will help them investigate different types of homes and compare how people and animals live. They will also spend time getting to know one another by sharing their interests, experiences and family traditions.

In Mathematics, the children will begin developing their understanding of number by exploring and recognising numbers 1, 2 and 3 through practical activities, games and hands-on learning experiences.

Our Phonics journey will also begin, with the children learning their first sounds: s, a, t, p, i and n. They will practise listening carefully to sounds, recognising letters and taking their first steps towards becoming confident readers and writers.

We look forward to welcoming the children into EYFS and supporting them as they embark on an exciting year of learning, discovery and growth.

Week 2

Week 2 Owl Board

Apple Class has had a fantastic week getting to know our new friends and exploring our classroom, both indoors and outdoors. The children have enjoyed playing together, discovering all the different areas of learning, and beginning to settle into their new routines. We are so proud of how well everyone is adapting and making new friendships! 🍎😊

This week, we have enjoyed reading stories such as Elmer and talking about how we are all unique, exploring the similarities and differences between us. We have also started drawing our own self-portraits, thinking carefully about the shapes, colours and features that make us special.

Week 1

What a wonderful start to the year! This week, we have been spending time getting to know our new classroom, making new friends and learning the routines that help us have a happy and successful day at school.

The children have been introduced to our three Pendle rules: Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe. We also met our special teddy friends, Ready Raffy, Respectful Ruby and Safe Sammy, who help us remember how to make good choices every day. Through stories, discussions and play, we have been exploring what these rules look like in our classroom and around school.

We are so proud of how well the children are settling in and look forward to many more exciting learning adventures together! 🌟