This week in Year R

Dear Year R Families,

What a magical and imaginative week it has been in Year R!

This week, our learning has been centred around the traditional tale Jack and the Beanstalk, and the children have absolutely loved it. They have been busy retelling the story in lots of different ways, especially enjoying taking on the role of the giant — we have heard lots of enthusiastic “Fee-fi-fo-fum!” echoing through our continuous provision!

During Discovery Time, the children have really enjoyed creating and making their very own beanstalks, as well as planting their own magic beans and making special wishes. It has been lovely to see their imaginations come to life through this hands-on learning.

In Drawing Club, the children have been thinking carefully about what might be waiting at the top of their beanstalk if it were to grow. They have then written sentences to describe their ideas, using their phonics knowledge brilliantly to support their writing. We are so proud of the progress they are making.

In Maths, we have been exploring different ways of making the number 6, as well as continuing to develop our subitising skills beyond 5, practising counting and revisiting our understanding of doubles. The children have really valued this opportunity to revisit and strengthen these important areas of learning.

We have also been inspired by the theme of growth, learning songs and working together to create our very own wild garden in the Year R shared area. The space is beginning to flourish with creativity and care, just like the children’s learning.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are so proud of the children and can’t wait to continue growing and learning together throughout the rest of this half term.

Lots of love,
Mrs Davey and the EYFS Team xx