Lemurs

Welcome to Lemurs!

Class Teacher: Miss Milburn

Teaching Assistant: Mrs Perera

"It is not what is poured into the student, but what is planted that counts." ~ E.P. Bertin

General Information

Learning in EYFS

In our school we follow the EYFS curriculum. This emphasises the need for children to learn in an active way through play and practical activities, both inside and outdoors. 

The 7 areas of learning within the Foundation Stage are:

• Communication and Language (CL)
• Physical Development (PD)
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)
• Literacy (L)
• Mathematics (M)
• Expressive Art and Design (EAD)
• Understanding the World (UW)

These areas are covered by:

• a daily phonics session
• a daily maths session 
• daily song and story time
• weekly topic activities
• weekly circle time, linked to Jigsaw
• Forest School
• additional outdoor learning opportunities. 

If you would like to find out more about our curriculum and long-term themes please visit this page on our website:

https://www.oatlandsinf.ycst.co.uk/foundation-stage/

P.E.

Our P.E. day is on Friday. Please ensure that your child has a labelled P.E. kit with them in school on these days. P.E. kits will be sent home at the end of every half term for washing. 

Reading

Once the children have been allocated a reading book and reading record we will endeavour to read 1:1 with your child once a week as a minimum. Please also make use of the wonderful online texts via Collins Big Cat E-Book Library (for which you will receive a log-in).

This term, we will be learning all about ourselves and each other. We have spent time in all the different areas of provision, exploring and developing skills (particularly fine and gross motor skills). 

Useful videos and links for parents

Please see the links below for songs that will help children develop their finger strength in preparation for writing: 

Makaton - TOMMY THUMB - Singing Hands - YouTube

Crocodile Snap is Moving https://youtu.be/1j0rPflY8-k - YouTube